"Essentially, it appears I got fired because I reposted a thread on social media that the publisher took personally."
https://emmaburnett.uk/life/axed-partum-the-dumpsterfire-consumed-my-book/
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Because "predatory" is the only word that applies. The Bells use the language of social justice to draw folks in, especially marginalised authors. Then, when their improper business practices (misuse of author royalty monies, for example) are exposed, they suddenly cry "but we're *allies*!"
I won't go into the frankly abusive interpersonal behaviour or the copious use of White Lady Tears™️ to launder the Bells' predation and harassment.
But I will repeat that it's past time for indie publishing to warn--and *keep* warning--new and marginalised authors about these bad actors.
At this point, indie publishing as a whole has a duty to warn authors--especially new or marginalised ones--about the Bells' (who own Atthis Arts) predatory behaviour.