Stephen S.
Don't pay royalties despite contract
They create an excellent product but they don't pay royalties which I have a contract for
Sweetspire Literature Management is a dynamic and innovative self-publishing and marketing firm established in 2022. In just a short span, we have published nearly 200 books, representing authors from diverse regions, including the United States, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Africa, and Asia. Our mission is to provide exceptional publishing and marketing services to authors worldwide, helping them achieve their literary dreams.Our AchievementsGlobal Reach: Since our inception, we have successfully expanded our market to several countries, with our primary markets being New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. We also have a growing presence in African countries and Asia.Book Fairs Participation:London Book Fair: Participated twice (2023, 2024)Frankfurt Book Fair: Participated in 2023 and will join again in October 2024Miami Book Fair: Participated in 2023 and will join again in November 2024Sharjah Book Fair: Participated in 2022 through a partnership with Booktrail Agency
Sweetspire Literature Management (sweetspireliterature.com) has 7 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5.
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Stephen S.
They create an excellent product but they don't pay royalties which I have a contract for
Sean S.
I responded to a facebook ad about 5 years ago out of curiosity. They got in contact and once I realised it was a “vanity publisher” I declined to move forward with paying to have anything I wrote published. I simply told them I was not interested. 5 years later I am still being bombarded with phone calls and emails despite being assured I would be removed from their contact list after I verbally abused someone who called me. I block every number and email they try to reach me with but this hasn’t helped. I hate these people with a passion. I may even write a book about a person being driven into murderous insanity after years of telemarketing calls.
Response from Sweetspire Literature ManagementSep 17, 2025
Hi Sean, apologies for the miscommunication but we will make sure that you details will be fully removed from our database.
Pete Z.
I signed up with SweetSpire Literature Management in 2024 after being contacted by one of their agents. Princess Johnson, my agent, was instrumental in getting me to rewrite and format my book correctly. It was launched as Americana, Travel and Literature and Fiction. After successfully getting it published by them through IngramSparks Publishing, they launched it on January 15th 2025. It was launched as a paperback and as an E-Book through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. According to them, There had been 67 book sold up to March,There was not press release about it until March 4th 2025. They have not been able to show me any sales figures for March for some reason. I have not received ANY royalties from them at all and it is now June 25th. They have set up an account for me at Ingram Spark and that company has been very helpful, but they do not have the numbers from January through March.
Kelli C.
Thank you for your help with the Logan Crawford Spotlight Series this March. I look forward to working with your team and the LA Book fair coming up April 2025.
Response from Sweetspire Literature ManagementMar 27, 2025
Hi Kelli! Appreciate the time you provided for the interview and we can't wait for it to be aired! Appreciate your feedback this goes a long way. thank you for putting effort towards this.
Kaye H.
"I had the pleasure of working with Sweetspire Literature Management to publish my book, Women at Work. Their team was incredibly supportive and professional throughout the entire process. They provided exceptional assistance during book fairs, significantly enhancing my book's visibility and appeal with creative promotional items such as button pins, bookmarks, postcards, and keychains. One of the highlights of my experience was the personal touch they added to their service. On my birthday, while I was in the hospital, I received a surprise fruit basket from my Senior Title Executive, Wade Laiken. This thoughtful gesture exemplified the dedication and care that Sweetspire Literature Management offers to its authors. Overall, Sweetspire Literature Management made my publishing journey seamless and enjoyable. Their commitment to their authors and their attention to detail make them an outstanding choice for anyone looking to publish their work."
Frederick A.
Scam artist if anyone has been ripped off by this company let me know I can get your money back
Heather C.
Wade Lakin, literary agent, and his team are motivated, energetic and anxious to place literary creations into the best niches for maximum impact in the marketplace, including international book fairs and other promotional platforms. They use their varied skills, diligence and friendly approach to ensure that books are given the best shot possible to fulfil literary goals across national and international borders.