Pushy sales approach and unprofessional follow-up
I contacted Stone Bridge Publishers through their website chat regarding a children’s book enquiry, which then moved to email correspondence with a representative named Justin. The communication quickly became very sales-driven, and it was clear my enquiry hadn’t been properly read (the basic concept was not understood and even my name was repeatedly spelled incorrectly). After I stopped responding to the sales emails, I received an aggressive message accusing me of “ghosting” them and stating they had turned down other work because of me. Considering I had never agreed to any services, the tone was extremely unprofessional and unnecessarily confrontational. Based on this experience, I would advise other authors considering their services to be cautious. I would recommend paying close attention to how communication is handled early in the process. Professional publishing partnerships should be respectful, attentive to detail, and aligned with the author’s vision.
By FredLaw




