Children's Book Authors/Illustrators discussion

Hi Patti,
I am way behind on emails so I just got this but are you still looking? I have written many childrens stories I am looking to get published. Hope to hear back from you soon =)
Jessi LaMacchia

Hello Jessi,
Please let me know if you need any info. on publishing. I self-publish
myself. I have a lot of info. for self-publishers on my website.
Here is the link http://gawrimanecuta.com/
Thank you,
Gawri

Hi there, I'm Pigeon!
I make watercolor, digital and embroidered (!) illustrations which fit not only children books style - although I like using pastel colors, I make also more melancholic images in my own personal style.

If you're looking for illustrations for your text or maybe you need help with character/poster/cover/pattern design, see my portfolio!

www.cargocollective.com/pigeon
also: www.facebook.com/pigeonart [every like appreciated!]
and: www.linkedin.com/in/kamiliakrol

Patti wrote: "I am a published author & independent publishing consultant and am working with a self-publishing house that is currently accepting new submissions. If you have a book in your head or a manuscript ..."

What is the name of the publishing house?

Hello Patti,
When you say Halo PI is accepting new submissions it's really a misleading term. Halo does not pay writers. As a self-publishing consultant myself I believe in being very honest in representing the facts. There are real traditional publishers who actually pay writers for submitting their manuscripts, vanity publishers - where the writer pays the publishing company for printing and marketing the books, publishing platforms - like CreateSpace, Bookbaby and the good old bindery printing where you pay just for printing the books.
Here are some reviews in the link below

http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showt...

Hello Patti,
You got it all wrong. I'm so sorry to have hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to sound negative at all. It's pure facts. There are many people getting hurt in this industry and I meet and hear stories all the time.
As self-publishing consultants you and I probably know more about this market than most people but unfortunately the aspiring new author does not. It's our job to educate them. I learn new things everyday myself with the publishing industry. As writers we have to stick together and help each other.
I don't have time for bitterness because I need it to help others self-publish comfortably and be a writer myself.
I wish you and HPI all the luck.