@janeperrone.bsky.social
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FINALLY a newspaper publishes a proper investigative piece about Unbound, which dissolved earlier this year owing writers and readers vast sums of money (£20,000+ in my case), after a long period of false promises, incompetence, late payments and vagueness. observer.co.uk/news/busines...
Death of a publishing dream: how the Unbound revolution b...
The literary disrupters enjoyed great success with their crowdfunding model, signing authors that other publishers overlooked. And then the money ran out…
observer.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
FINALLY a newspaper publishes a proper investigative piece about Unbound, which dissolved earlier this year owing writers and readers vast sums of money (£20,000+ in my case), after a long period of false promises, incompetence, late payments and vagueness. observer.co.uk/news/busines...
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The Observer takes on the collapse of Unbound - some truly shocking allegations, almost all of which I have seen compelling evidence of as a member of the Unbound author WhatsApp group and through my own experience of being published by them observer.co.uk/news/busines...
Death of a publishing dream: how the Unbound revolution b...
The literary disrupters enjoyed great success with their crowdfunding model, signing authors that other publishers overlooked. And then the money ran out…
observer.co.uk
August 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The Observer takes on the collapse of Unbound - some truly shocking allegations, almost all of which I have seen compelling evidence of as a member of the Unbound author WhatsApp group and through my own experience of being published by them observer.co.uk/news/busines...
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It's notable that ex Unbound CEO Dan Kieran, ex Unbound MD Kate Boulton and ex Unbound CEO Wil (one "l") Harris have stayed silent about why Unbound (despite heaps of crowdfunded cash) failed & shat all over its authors. Dan, Kate & Wil: many authors & readers would love to hear your side of things.
August 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
It's notable that ex Unbound CEO Dan Kieran, ex Unbound MD Kate Boulton and ex Unbound CEO Wil (one "l") Harris have stayed silent about why Unbound (despite heaps of crowdfunded cash) failed & shat all over its authors. Dan, Kate & Wil: many authors & readers would love to hear your side of things.
I think it’s a good sloe year this year…. There is something about the bloom on a sloe that is just gorgeous…
August 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I think it’s a good sloe year this year…. There is something about the bloom on a sloe that is just gorgeous…
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THREAD. There was a time when I didn't know what people meant when they said "gut feeling". These days I do. What's more, gut feelings are something I have learned to trust. This time last year I was about to release a novel I'd loved writing and was very proud of. Yet I felt deeply uneasy. But why?
August 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
THREAD. There was a time when I didn't know what people meant when they said "gut feeling". These days I do. What's more, gut feelings are something I have learned to trust. This time last year I was about to release a novel I'd loved writing and was very proud of. Yet I felt deeply uneasy. But why?
Like reading about plants that can kill you? Do I have a treat for you! The Atlas of Deadly Plants is out October 23… published by Greenfinch. And there will be an audiobook too! please preorder! www.janeperrone.com/books/#atlas
July 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Like reading about plants that can kill you? Do I have a treat for you! The Atlas of Deadly Plants is out October 23… published by Greenfinch. And there will be an audiobook too! please preorder! www.janeperrone.com/books/#atlas
First view of my new book, The Atlas of Deadly Plants, out October published by Greenfinch. It covers everything from deadly nightshade to hemlock and the illustrations are delightfully gothic. Please pre-order from your bookshop of choice 🙏💀🍄🍄🟫🧙♀️
July 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
First view of my new book, The Atlas of Deadly Plants, out October published by Greenfinch. It covers everything from deadly nightshade to hemlock and the illustrations are delightfully gothic. Please pre-order from your bookshop of choice 🙏💀🍄🍄🟫🧙♀️
If you buy a copy of my book I’ll throw in cute stuff like this postcard! What’s not to like?! Copies of Legends of the Leaf available direct from me or on EBay. Selling becuase my publisher Unbound went bust… www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26731322...
July 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If you buy a copy of my book I’ll throw in cute stuff like this postcard! What’s not to like?! Copies of Legends of the Leaf available direct from me or on EBay. Selling becuase my publisher Unbound went bust… www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26731322...
I’m one of the authors caught up in publisher Unbound’s demise. I have 30 copies of my houseplant book Legends of the Leaf to sell. £10 direct from me or £12 on eBay. I can sign it for you and I’ll pop in a couple of lovely houseplant cards/postcards for you. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26731322...
July 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I’m one of the authors caught up in publisher Unbound’s demise. I have 30 copies of my houseplant book Legends of the Leaf to sell. £10 direct from me or £12 on eBay. I can sign it for you and I’ll pop in a couple of lovely houseplant cards/postcards for you. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26731322...
I am a signatory to this as an #unbound author. Do read…
What Unbound’s demise has shown, to a quite alarming degree, is how little tangible, active advocacy is available to authors in this situation, say the authors affected by the collapse of Unbound in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
Opinion: The Unbound authors' view
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June 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I am a signatory to this as an #unbound author. Do read…
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UNBOUND AUTHORS: The administrators are scheduling a second creditor meeting to address concerns brought forward over director conduct. If you would like to attend, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ADMINISTRATORS PROOF OF DEBT FORM (it’s simple and not scary). DM me with your emIl to be forwarded it
June 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
UNBOUND AUTHORS: The administrators are scheduling a second creditor meeting to address concerns brought forward over director conduct. If you would like to attend, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ADMINISTRATORS PROOF OF DEBT FORM (it’s simple and not scary). DM me with your emIl to be forwarded it
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Being part of the whole Unbound saga has not been fun; one consolation has been the support of the many other authors involved.
And so, in that spirit, we've put together a list of some of the great books that now need publishers and agents. Please do share!
open.substack.com/pub/therebou...
And so, in that spirit, we've put together a list of some of the great books that now need publishers and agents. Please do share!
open.substack.com/pub/therebou...
June 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Being part of the whole Unbound saga has not been fun; one consolation has been the support of the many other authors involved.
And so, in that spirit, we've put together a list of some of the great books that now need publishers and agents. Please do share!
open.substack.com/pub/therebou...
And so, in that spirit, we've put together a list of some of the great books that now need publishers and agents. Please do share!
open.substack.com/pub/therebou...
Great to hear @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Tom Cox talking about the Unbound scandal on BBC Radio 4 at lunchtime. Most authors earn a pittance from their work, but the way Unbound’s authors have been treated is shocking. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You and Yours - Fried Chicken, Contested Wills and Unbound Authors - BBC Sounds
How fried chicken is going upmarket.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great to hear @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Tom Cox talking about the Unbound scandal on BBC Radio 4 at lunchtime. Most authors earn a pittance from their work, but the way Unbound’s authors have been treated is shocking. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This is a really interesting thread bigging up some of the publishers who writers have had great experiences with…
So, now that Unbound/Boundless has shat the bed...what small/micro presses do we trust?
June 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This is a really interesting thread bigging up some of the publishers who writers have had great experiences with…
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What's going on with Queer As Folklore? *Deep intake of breath* part 1
June 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
What's going on with Queer As Folklore? *Deep intake of breath* part 1
Exactly this ⬇️⬇️⬇️
It seems incredible that Unbound managed to fail with a model that *looked* foolproof.
It seems incredible that Unbound managed to fail with a model that *looked* foolproof.
Every book Unbound sent to print, until last year, was already profitable. The crowdfund covered the print run and distribution costs.
It was extremely low-risk, which is why it's so frustrating that they took on high-risk projects with our money and lost it all.
It was extremely low-risk, which is why it's so frustrating that they took on high-risk projects with our money and lost it all.
June 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Exactly this ⬇️⬇️⬇️
It seems incredible that Unbound managed to fail with a model that *looked* foolproof.
It seems incredible that Unbound managed to fail with a model that *looked* foolproof.
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So, this Unbound/Boundless fiasco. I was going to be polite about it, but after this morning’s email: no
May 30, 2025 at 11:47 AM
So, this Unbound/Boundless fiasco. I was going to be polite about it, but after this morning’s email: no
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I discovered yesterday, in a mass email sent at 3am, that I will not be receiving the roughly £40,000 that my publisher Unbound/Boundless owes me for pre-order sales of The Paradox Paradox. The payment for five years of work, gone.
#unboundless
#unboundless
Authors published by the crowdfunding publisher Unbound will not receive historic royalty payments for sales of their books, unless Boundless, the new publisher founded following Unbound going into administration, "survives and thrives" 👇 #BookSky
Unbound authors will not receive unpaid royalty payments until new publisher Boundless 'is cash stable'
www.thebookseller.com
May 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I discovered yesterday, in a mass email sent at 3am, that I will not be receiving the roughly £40,000 that my publisher Unbound/Boundless owes me for pre-order sales of The Paradox Paradox. The payment for five years of work, gone.
#unboundless
#unboundless
Now I want a Dracula salad
Mrs Bram Stoker’s recipe for “Dracula Salad” – published in CRUDEN RECIPES & WRINKLES (Cruden Parish Church, 1912), & contributed shortly after Bram Stoker’s death – via Mike Shepherd on Facebook
#DraculaDay
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#DraculaDay
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May 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Now I want a Dracula salad
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Am absolutely furious. Yesterday, @unboundsocials.bsky.social were meant to deliver statements to all their authors (many of whom are owed a great deal of money). They didn't. It's the latest in an abysmal series of broken promises. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scj0...
My Publishers Owe Everyone Money
YouTube video by Ariel'sTwilightYears
www.youtube.com
May 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Am absolutely furious. Yesterday, @unboundsocials.bsky.social were meant to deliver statements to all their authors (many of whom are owed a great deal of money). They didn't. It's the latest in an abysmal series of broken promises. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scj0...
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Unbound did precisely fuck-all PR for my book when it came out, despite promises. Didn't even send copies to the obvious people. It was a Brexit satire. Easiest sell on earth at the time.
I wouldn't piss on Archna Sharma and John Mitchinson if they were on fire. Avoid their revived Boundless brand.
I wouldn't piss on Archna Sharma and John Mitchinson if they were on fire. Avoid their revived Boundless brand.
Supporters who pledged money for books set to be published by the crowdfunding publisher Unbound, that were dropped when the company went into administration on 10th March, will not see their contributions refunded, The Bookseller understands 👇
Unbound: Crowdfunders for projects dropped by publisher 'won't receive refunds', authors told
Supporters who pledged money for books set to be published by the crowdfunding publisher Unbound, that were dropped when the company went into administration on 10th March, will not see their contributions refunded, The Bookseller understands.
www.thebookseller.com
April 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Unbound did precisely fuck-all PR for my book when it came out, despite promises. Didn't even send copies to the obvious people. It was a Brexit satire. Easiest sell on earth at the time.
I wouldn't piss on Archna Sharma and John Mitchinson if they were on fire. Avoid their revived Boundless brand.
I wouldn't piss on Archna Sharma and John Mitchinson if they were on fire. Avoid their revived Boundless brand.
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If you've ever supported a book from Unbound you probably have an email in your inbox from Boundless Publishing, their new incarnation, touting for pledges. Do not give them your money – they owe authors and supporters thousands. In fact, unsubscribe, and let's make them pariahs.
Re my previous skeet, Boundless (publisher previously known as Unbound) are today soliciting for pledges via email, so if you're on their mailing list, read this before giving them your money.
A statement regarding Unbound/Boundless.
April 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
If you've ever supported a book from Unbound you probably have an email in your inbox from Boundless Publishing, their new incarnation, touting for pledges. Do not give them your money – they owe authors and supporters thousands. In fact, unsubscribe, and let's make them pariahs.