tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post8707110266434134777..comments2024-03-20T21:37:01.626-04:00Comments on Flash Fiction: Trestle Press: Why I'm Pulling My BookLihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-26130582003654222892012-02-16T20:58:07.651-05:002012-02-16T20:58:07.651-05:00Lisa you did the right thing! I left them too, bu...Lisa you did the right thing! I left them too, but I didn't know about the artwork, I left before finding this out. My reasons for leaving them is because they weren't keeping their end of the bargain on the contract and I wasn't feeling trusting of their business techniques. <br />I design book covers for another publishing company and let me tell you, if I see any of my artwork on his books I'll will sue big time. <br />Chin up, they can fined alot of money and the author as well, so you did the right thing.A Novel is Bornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010475983345994905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-88303378378875725212012-02-05T10:44:16.523-05:002012-02-05T10:44:16.523-05:00Lisa, I'm very sorry to hear of this news. I k...Lisa, I'm very sorry to hear of this news. I know how devastating things like this can be. My very first query came back a home run. They wanted the book! I signed a contract and sent it in only to discover that next day that it was all a fraud. Thankfully, I got out of it immediately. That was soon followed, however, by 18 months of querying and soul-searching and doubt as no one wanted much to do with my work. Then I found my current publisher.<br />Wishing you all the best as you bounce back from this. *hugs*<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-79951291712555620682012-02-04T03:34:57.341-05:002012-02-04T03:34:57.341-05:00That's one of the responsibilities of the publ...That's one of the responsibilities of the publisher, to provide a cover and deal with the copyright issues to the cover images. You were right to rely on your publisher to do that. <br /><br />After all, that's why give surrendered most of the income from your book to the publisher!<br /><br />I'm very sorry to hear that this publisher neglected to do their job. Most likely, they were ignorant rather than dishonest, but such a degree of ignorance in a publisher is shocking.<br /><br />I hope it gets clarified, and all the books get new covers which are legal.<br /><br />For yourself, I can see why you want to disassociate yourself with a publisher whose methods appear to be illegal. I would make the same choice.<br /><br />Consider going indie. You have the book. Learn to format it as an e-book (or get a buddy to do it), use a free stock photo (or take a free trial subscription to a stock agency), and get a design-savvy friend to create the cover.<br /><br />Done. Now you know it's all legal, and you get all the money.<br /><br />If later you wish to invest more money, you can commission a professionally designed cover.Rayne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992900621890391763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-64465919599514443462012-02-03T18:58:35.014-05:002012-02-03T18:58:35.014-05:00Lisa, in the interim, would you not consider self-...Lisa, in the interim, would you not consider self-publishing it to kindle? Just a thought.<br /><br />Sorry about the experience you had.<br /><br />marc nashSulci Collectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03293833259808943096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-22360638671679525742012-02-03T14:37:05.970-05:002012-02-03T14:37:05.970-05:00Li - you're an amazing writer. Don't let t...Li - you're an amazing writer. Don't let this knock you back. Get those rights and get back out there - this book is too good not to. And don't listen to idiots wagging fingers - it's oh so easy for people's jealousy and personal disappointment to show itself like this- making comments about other 'faceless' authors. They give no thought about how cruel and damaging it can be to those affected.<br /><br />Best of luck<br />Laura xLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-14233561856911986292012-02-03T01:41:42.085-05:002012-02-03T01:41:42.085-05:00Three now? Or four? With various others to chip in...Three now? Or four? With various others to chip in. I lose track.<br /><br />Also, one of them was the movie poster for Ghost Rider. Apart from being a terrible film, that's not something anyone outside Marvel or the distributor is able to use.John Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468836495291305313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-63954568720022925392012-02-02T21:10:40.984-05:002012-02-02T21:10:40.984-05:00eek - sorry to hear it. I confess I have no clue a...eek - sorry to hear it. I confess I have no clue about the e-publishing market - a real shame this happened to you.David Macaulayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873439047946166820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-76125446825996772802012-02-02T20:16:35.724-05:002012-02-02T20:16:35.724-05:00That's a rough one. I have two bad experiences...That's a rough one. I have two bad experiences with publishers but there are some things you can't know until it happens to you. Don't listen to those who say you should have known. Once you get your rights back, I bet you'll find another publisher.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-11151605961829427212012-02-02T19:32:42.350-05:002012-02-02T19:32:42.350-05:00Go to Smashwords. Won't be on kindle but will ...Go to Smashwords. Won't be on kindle but will be on everything else. Getting help with formatting is easy as sending for Mark's list of formatters and cover artists. I've been very happy over there.Vicki Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401899703337045151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-33448531111971974122012-02-02T19:05:25.963-05:002012-02-02T19:05:25.963-05:00Two artists have already confirmed their images we...Two artists have already confirmed their images were stolen. How much more do you want?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-8995395968177528382012-02-02T18:21:35.162-05:002012-02-02T18:21:35.162-05:00Oh Lisa, so sad. But it's not your fault. You ...Oh Lisa, so sad. But it's not your fault. You acted in good faith. I somehow missed this controversy and had been having 'talks' with Trestle Press myself. But are the allegations against them true? Yet to be proven? Perhaps I would have waited...<br /><br />Now that the copyright has reverted to you (I hope there's no problem with this) why don't you look for another indie press once you've licked your not inconsiderable wounds? I hope you do. I guess this is going to become a familiar story but even an unpublished writer looking to publish their own ebook knows that you must make sure you have the permission to use cover images. <br /><br />Try to get that smile happening again. Dust yourself off. This is just one detour in the road for you. There's another road ahead.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-57315759918378366652012-02-02T18:05:48.163-05:002012-02-02T18:05:48.163-05:00It stinks that some of the mud lands on the writer...It stinks that some of the mud lands on the writers, when they are completely innocent. I believe you made a smart decision though. You'll find a better home! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-33095114433104771322012-02-02T15:11:42.218-05:002012-02-02T15:11:42.218-05:00No author in this community ever questions the pub...No author in this community ever questions the publisher as to whether the verbiage is correct in the front and back of the story, or whether the images are correctly used, or anything else. Thus, it's silly to blame ourselves for not questioning the images. <br /><br />Though I, personally, have decided to try to weather the storm with the G-man, at least until any of the allegations become more than just rumor, if they ever do, but I understand the decisions you and several others have made. <br /><br />Best of luck! In any event, don't blame yourself.The Other Stephen Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471972807328125155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-18450824026525992932012-02-02T10:46:11.387-05:002012-02-02T10:46:11.387-05:00You're making the right decision under the cir...You're making the right decision under the circumstance. It's a cautionary tale that helps us so thank you for sharing this. You will survive and overcome this mess.<br /><br />Lee <br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a><br />Twitter: @AprilA2Z <br />#atozchallengeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-49637785605790524122012-02-02T09:50:07.200-05:002012-02-02T09:50:07.200-05:00That is terrible! Their mistake, not yours. Wise c...That is terrible! Their mistake, not yours. Wise choice to pull your book but I know it hurts after everything you went through to get it to that point. Don't give up because of one bad experience.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-730649840149234862012-02-02T09:00:48.138-05:002012-02-02T09:00:48.138-05:00Sorry to hear it, Lisa. It sucks to put your faith...Sorry to hear it, Lisa. It sucks to put your faith in others only to have it backfire. However, you shouldn't feel like you drowned here. This is a setback, nothing more. If anything, you're showing your integrity by distancing yourself from them and their questionable practices. <br /><br />Move on and learn from this. However, don't give up. You owe it to your fans and you owe it to yourself to take the route of the Phoenix here and rise up stronger than before.Rick Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703091917685458099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-63643368280803634222012-02-02T08:55:26.040-05:002012-02-02T08:55:26.040-05:00I am truly sorry over your disappointment in this ...I am truly sorry over your disappointment in this matter, Lisa. I do hope your agreement with Trestle does not preclude your re-releasing the eBook yourself. I know this doesn't help but this old saying came to mind as I read your post (I am infamous for old sayings - comes with being old)<br />"Never test the depth of a puddle with both feet." I had to share that. I do think that the commentors who berate you are being too harsh, especially since you do not know that YOUR books artwork was produced improperly. You're probably doing the right thing, but please do look at your agreement and see of you retained the publication rights. If so, you still have options.Allan Douglashttp://allandouglas.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-18315851677051267332012-02-02T08:16:46.691-05:002012-02-02T08:16:46.691-05:00Writing and publishing are definitely difficult wa...Writing and publishing are definitely difficult waters to navigate, but I don't think you drowned, Lisa. I think you saw rough waters ahead and took a wise detour. Your writing career shouldn't languish because of this company's mistake, and I hope you don't stop!Raine Thomashttp://rainethomas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-13480673736314328112012-02-02T08:04:51.758-05:002012-02-02T08:04:51.758-05:00You really wouldn't know that your publisher h...You really wouldn't know that your publisher has used things they don't own. I've seen 'my' book cover on other books, but I naturally assume that all the artists who use that picture have paid to do so. <br /><br />I also had a bad first experience and the publisher had a terrible reputation, but I've moved on and had positive experiences since then. <br /><br />Don't give up on the wonderful road you're now travelling. You have the option of putting the book out yourself once you have the rights back. Your blogging/writing buddies will be here to help you market it. <br /><br />Blessings.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-36441569445238271432012-02-02T07:38:11.671-05:002012-02-02T07:38:11.671-05:00You're TOTALLY doing the right thing. I checke...You're TOTALLY doing the right thing. I checked out the cover link you provided and, holy moly, that's downright criminal. I can't believe they got away with it for as long as they did! <br /><br />Publish it yourself, Lisa! When you're feeling up to it, that is. I hope that's soon. ooxxoxoCathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-81711669600792522762012-02-02T06:48:52.646-05:002012-02-02T06:48:52.646-05:00I'd like to say, don't feel bad, but that ...I'd like to say, don't feel bad, but that won't stop you from feeling bad. It's a bitter life lesson, but it also has nothing to do with the content of your work, which is wonderful. Along with millions of writers, some famous, some not, they all have had to deal with and trust other companies with their work.<br /><br />There are reputable publishing sites and I'm sure things will smooth out.<br /><br />All my best.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00903678715925613725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-86924858790831455452012-02-02T05:04:16.767-05:002012-02-02T05:04:16.767-05:00I just discovered your post via Candace Mountain&#...I just discovered your post via Candace Mountain's RT on Twitter. I am so, so sorry you had to go through this. With many "small presses" cropping up, and appearing both desirable and legit, even seasoned readers can get fooled. You hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-28584480347550927342012-02-02T05:03:18.666-05:002012-02-02T05:03:18.666-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Janet Boyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676168082353131568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-44537456633356739522012-02-02T01:07:43.213-05:002012-02-02T01:07:43.213-05:00How are you to know they didn't properly copyr...How are you to know they didn't properly copyright artwork they used? I'm deeply sorry this happened to you, Lisa. You will find another publisher. You're a great writer.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005986735966635433.post-50131357768901822182012-02-02T00:52:49.627-05:002012-02-02T00:52:49.627-05:00This is SO not your fault. Hugs, Lisa. If the alle...This is SO not your fault. Hugs, Lisa. If the allegations against Trestle Press are true, they should be ashamed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.com