Hey Everyone!
My fic has been stolen and turned into a book, and is being sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Book Depository. I’ve reported it with all three companies so I hope to see it taken down swiftly.
I’m not the only author experiencing this (approx 500 authors have had their works stolen by Plush Books). I think it’s terrible that this company is stealing and selling for a profit works that the fic authors have poured their heart, soul and time into for free.
Fortunately Twitter user KokomRoily has been actively tracking and helping authors report their stolen work. With the help of so many wonderful people, they are finding the stolen works and reaching out to the authors.
I wouldn’t have known if it weren’t for the two Ao3 users who told me what was happening. I’m so grateful that fan fiction authors across all fandoms are supporting each other in this way! I hope all affected authors get their stolen works taken down and Plush Books will be stopped soon.
Thank you so much, KokomRoily, SummersonMars and Saezs!