Writer Beware Warns of the New Publishing Scam

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Martin L. Shoemaker

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I've been seeing a lot of talk on this scam. The scammer uses generative AI to generate a message that seems tailored to your work. They pretend to be a reputable agent or publisher so they can hook you.

Be careful out there!

http://nineandsixtyways.com/
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Martin L. Shoemaker
3rd Place Q1 V31
"Today I Am Paul", WSFA Small Press Award 2015, Nebula nomination 2015
Today I Am Carey from Baen
The Last Dance (#1 science fiction eBook on Amazon, October 2019) and The Last Campaign from 47North

Posted : August 1, 2025 8:14 pm

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Todd Jones

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Thank you for the warning.

Writers of the Future:
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), HM, Submitted
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: -, -, -, HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -, R, -, -

Other Achievements:
2025 SWA: Crime Fiction Contest - 1st Place, The Lighthouse Prompt - 3rd Place

Todd S Jones
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford