Audiobook reader Joe Arden is facing controversy after recent allegations.

While the post has since been deleted, its contents were recorded and shared by TikTok user@alexintheabstract.

The poster alleged Arden and Blue Noise Audio"pays approx 20-30 percent to the author forever.

Joe Arden

After seven years you’re able to only have him take down the audiobook.

No option for the author to own it."

“They went on to call their interactions with Arden,“truly a master class in gaslighting.”

Joe Arden microphone

I appreciate your grace as I continue to listen and work to improve.

I am incredibly grateful for the support I have received throughout my career.”

Effective immediately, Joe Arden has stepped down as President of this female-led company."

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