that might be a problem with your burner, not the software. i had the same problem a while back but i just got another burner and that shit doesn't happen. you can try Nero Burning Rom if you want, but that might not make a difference.
RecordNow Max is the best software I ever used.
More reliable, better quality burns, and faster than any other software.
Sounds like you got a bad copy.
You can give Roxio's Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 a shot.
It's the next best thing.