Adelaide Books - Why You Shouldn't Buy a Book From This Small Press
- Hafiz from the Alpha Content Team
- Dec 19, 2022
- 5 min read
The Adelaide Books has been around for a long time, and they've provided a lot of quality reading material for the young adults in the world. However, there have been some complaints about their service and the books they produce. In this article, I'm going to discuss some of these issues, and I'll also go over some of the books they have produced, so you can make an informed decision when you buy a book.
Genevieve Wheeler's novel
Adelaide is a debut novel by the author of The New York Times bestselling dating thriller, The Girlfriend, and she does not disappoint. As the eponymous protagonist, Adelaide is an American woman living in London on a work visa. She has an excellent life, thanks to her stellar friends. However, life doesn't always turn out as planned. Luckily, her friends are there to help her navigate the pitfalls and celebrate the good times.
Interestingly enough, the book's most memorable moment happens when she meets a charming Englishman named Rory Hughes, a guy with whom she has a great deal in common. The two become a thing, but the relationship sputters when Rory experiences a bout of unexpected grief. Eventually, they rekindle their romance. The climax comes when they realize that they share an unrequited love. The end is a bit bittersweet, but the story is told well.
Although Genevieve Wheeler's book is a bit of a slow burner, it has plenty of surprises to keep readers guessing. The main character has an interesting if not polarizing personality. Aside from that, the novel does a good job of capturing the nostalgia of a young love story, without the heartache. Ultimately, it is a book about a girl who falls in love with a boy who doesn't quite match her. As a result, she finds herself on a roller coaster ride. Her friendships and relationships are tested to the limit, as well as her mental health. But perhaps the best part of the tale is that it demonstrates that the best and the brightest often go together. The author does a fine job of explaining the role of mental health in a relationship, and how the two are mutually beneficial. The book is a must read for anyone interested in relationships, especially the ones that may not be destined for a happy ending.
Failure to meet contractual obligations
There are many reasons to sign on the dotted line, but the bottom line is that it is often the case that a contract is not a contract at all. It may be a good idea to read up on the contract you are signing before you sign on the dotted line. The more you know about your new employer the better off you'll be in the long run. If you have a question or are unsure about your new boss, take the time to discuss it with friends and family. If you are lucky, they may well be willing to share their knowledge with you. Alternatively, you can find the answer in an online forum. It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for red flags, as these can be the cause of a great deal of misery.
Failure to provide marketing services
A lot of authors have complained about Adelaide Books. They are claiming that this publishing company has failed to deliver the marketing services that they promised. The company has also failed to meet contractual obligations and has missed deadlines. They have also had unpaid royalties and liens. Fortunately, the Alliance of Independent Authors (AIO) issued a watchdog advisory for Adelaide Books.
In a report on the "small publisher death spiral", AIO warned authors about the warning signs to look for. Among them, a failure to pay royalties, a lack of marketing and a poor response to queries. This is not the first time that Writer Beware has analyzed Adelaide Books. In the past, we've found that this company has had numerous evictions, failed to provide the services it promised and had a history of defaulting. Moreover, we've noted that its communications were often unprofessional and defensive.
ADELAIDE BOOKS is a small publishing company located in Flushing, New York. The firm claims to offer an affordable publishing service. It requires an author to purchase 45 copies of a finished book. However, the royalty amount depends on the type of publishing contract. The company pays 20% of net receipts to the author. It also pays for shipping costs. However, it does not pay a royalty on copies sold to the author.
The company's website states that WORK is published in paperback and e-book formats. Moreover, the company will distribute WORK in print form in the English language throughout the world. It will also offer pre-print and post-print marketing materials for the WORK. This includes a website webpage for the publication, interviews with the author, and magazine promotions. In addition, ADELAIDE BOOKS will provide the author with an editorial review and an interview. It will also present the author with graphic materials. But it's not clear whether or not the company owns the rights to the copyright.
The company has a huge publishing schedule and does not have a staff to help with the marketing of the WORK. However, it does not own other languages' rights to the WORK.
Continued complaints
In recent months, Writer Beware has received a number of complaints about Adelaide Books. We've been working to analyse the publishing services offered by this small press and its authors, so that we can share our findings with other writers.
Adelaide Books has a history of poor service. There have been numerous instances of non-performance, defaults, missing deadlines, unpaid royalties, and other breaches. Despite the company's claims of being a small independent publisher, it has a large publishing schedule, resulting in many delays and unprofessional communication.
It is a shame that this company has not been able to meet its contractual obligations. Considering that the company is owned by one man, Stevan V. Nikolic, it's not surprising that there aren't too many staff to keep things running.
This isn't the first time that Writer Beware has looked into Adelaide Books. In the past, we've found that the company has been unprofessional in communicating with its authors, misses publishing deadlines, and requires its authors to buy 45 copies of their finished books.
The company's owner has been in a series of legal cases, and his business is not a good place to be. In addition to the court cases, Adelaide Books has a history of evictions, unpaid royalties, and unlawful detainers. We're hoping that these problems will be addressed in the near future, but in the meantime, we advise authors to avoid Adelaide Books.
As with all small presses, there's a chance that Adelaide Books is in trouble. In the past, there have been several incidents of evictions and unlawful detainers, as well as missed publishing deadlines and unpaid royalties.
As a result, Writer Beware has a caution list for Adelaide Books. In addition to this, the Alliance of Independent Authors has issued a Watchdog Advisory for the company. It's important to be aware of the warning signs of a publishing collapse.
As always, we encourage writers to review the caution lists of other publishers, so that they are better able to identify a publisher they should avoid.
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