@eclipse – That really, really stinks. I’m so sorry that happened to you. I think that’s yet another reason why I’m afraid of editors! O.o
And you’re absolutely right about giving authors the benefit of the doubt.
@Queen Bee – Thanks for the heads-up. I admit I have some experience in self-publishing, but it’s obviously dwarfed by yours. (It would probably be identity compromising if you told me some titles of your publications, but I’d love to read them.) One downside to self-publishing is definitely that you’re on your own when it comes to promoting books.