Fred Cleveland of Publishing Associates, Atlanta, Georgia took my money to publish my children's book that I wrote and illustrated, over $4000, and never published the book. He claimed he needed all the money to pay the printer but months then years have gone by and he never published one book or refunded my money.
I called him incessantly. He always had some flimsy excuse and said to expect the book the next week. This went on for months.
Like most rip off artist, he is smooth and can really fool you after gaining your trust.
He also ripped off the friend of mine who referred me to him. She also thought she could trust him and paid him for a product she never received.
Never, ever give any money to this shyster!