Wow... really? I think that seems a bit paranoid on her part. Not that I should be shocked given her other antics, but...
Return of a Man Named PAMB and its Quotes
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Wow... really? I think that seems a bit paranoid on her part. Not that I should be shocked given her other antics, but...
Not paranoia, proof! It's proof positive that people are taking notice of PA at venues such as BEA!
Yeah, but would Miranda actually want to say 'hey one of our haters saw us at BEA!'? Or do you think she'd skewer it around?
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"Buy 15 copies of your book and we'll donate an equal number to Writer Beware!"
And speaking of buying copies of your own books, a newbie seems pleased about this offer:
Seriously, there is no hope for people like this.
And speaking of buying copies of your own books, a newbie seems pleased about this offer:
Seriously, there is no hope for people like this.
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Hope she doesn't try to use that photo as a book cover without a press release.
And I can't help but wonder how she would have reacted had you taken her picture.
And I can't help but wonder how she would have reacted had you taken her picture.
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Be rather futile taking her picture because a heat source is required for an image to appear on film.
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Hee-hee, I'd have shot her the peace sign and flashed a big smile. If in a real *mood* I might have walked over and acted like we were the best friends EVER!
"Gosh, it's so good to see you in person, I've heard so much about you on Absolute Write! Has PA got any books on the NYT bestseller list yet? Aw, too bad, but I'm sure you'll get lucky some day. Did Willie ever buy that yacht he was looking at? How are Larry's hemorrhoids? Better, I hope! Oh--did you ever get your diploma after that plea bargain thing? Oops--LOOK at the time! I've got a meeting with my publisher--they have that really BIG display over there in that crowd. I'll be back tomorrow--we'll do lunch! Buh-bye!!"
I would, of course, be in running shoes and have an escape route.
But then I'm evul that way and you're not.
Be careful, she might:
- Mount your pic on a dart board
- Or a (Hollywood myth style) voodoo doll
- Send fake cops to your place to intimidate you
- Complain to the police that you're having plastic surgery so you can look like her and trying to frame her for a hate crime
- Buy 10 copies of your PA books and we will ship 10 to author A.C. Crispin!
I love seeing posts like that, especially after business hours or on weekends when the office is closed and Infocenter is slow on the draw.
Oo, I'll get sugar. All writers need sugar, right?
Seriously, though, one of the best things about that post was the "I'll get banned for this" line. Maybe others who get the chance to read it before it vanishes will start to realize, "Hey, PA is actually banning people who post legit complaints."
I do wonder how long it takes being a regular on that board to notice how reasonable questions like, "Why are you always pressuring me to buy my own book?" just vanish.
Seriously, though, one of the best things about that post was the "I'll get banned for this" line. Maybe others who get the chance to read it before it vanishes will start to realize, "Hey, PA is actually banning people who post legit complaints."
I do wonder how long it takes being a regular on that board to notice how reasonable questions like, "Why are you always pressuring me to buy my own book?" just vanish.
*nature channel announcer voice*
And here we have it, the birth of the Awakening Jealous Taody Bug. See it open its wings for the first time as it prepares to fly away. Take note, nature lovers, the cry of the AJTB is rarely heard; you have to be quick and pay attention.
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It's always heartening to see someone announce that the emperor has no clothes, right on the emperor's own message board .
Hope that one continues writing and finds the way to safe harbor, whether here or somewhere else that helps show authors the way toward successful commercial publication.
ETA: Still there. Timing is everything!
. Hope that one continues writing and finds the way to safe harbor, whether here or somewhere else that helps show authors the way toward successful commercial publication.
ETA: Still there. Timing is everything!
It takes some serious guts to admit something like that in public - or to yourself, even. I love seeing that.
From the thread about Karen S. Gibbs being on 300+ book titles as co-author:
Needless to say, Sharon Harper isn't the author who posted this.
Needless to say, Sharon Harper isn't the author who posted this.
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It's gone now. The original "This is a great deal!" post is still there, though.
Sigh. I hope s/he ends up over here, too.
I have a question about this quote:
Wouldn't that put them in violation with their other printer (I can't recall who it is now...B&T?)? Or is it possible this author misunderstood?
Wouldn't that put them in violation with their other printer (I can't recall who it is now...B&T?)? Or is it possible this author misunderstood?
More problems, more questions
The next royalty statement is going to be painful. Assuming there is one.
And infocenter locked this one without a reply:
I don't know what's sadder, the author bending over backwards to be polite or the author living "paycheck to paycheck" but trying to buy his own books.
The next royalty statement is going to be painful. Assuming there is one.
And infocenter locked this one without a reply:
I don't know what's sadder, the author bending over backwards to be polite or the author living "paycheck to paycheck" but trying to buy his own books.
Did anyone actually get a royalty check back in February? Or did they fob everyone off with the LS lawsuit excuse?
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Dear PA Lurkers,
Real writers DO get paid for their work, providing you place your book with a real publisher, not PA.
I got notice today from my agent that a check for one of my older title's royalties is on the way--low three figures--which is a lot better than that poor bloke's .87.
The week before I got another low 3-figure check from an old title. It was nice.
My publishers pay ME. I don't pay them. That's not how it's ever supposed to work, but PA is literally BANKING that you won't figure that out until they've squeezed you dry.
So...how much money has PA made off you this year?
Are you angry with them yet?
You damned-well should be.
Real writers DO get paid for their work, providing you place your book with a real publisher, not PA.
I got notice today from my agent that a check for one of my older title's royalties is on the way--low three figures--which is a lot better than that poor bloke's .87.
The week before I got another low 3-figure check from an old title. It was nice.
My publishers pay ME. I don't pay them. That's not how it's ever supposed to work, but PA is literally BANKING that you won't figure that out until they've squeezed you dry.
So...how much money has PA made off you this year?
Are you angry with them yet?
You damned-well should be.