David #92: Well the question is, are they really digging? I know a few folks who've written for Harlequin, and they all say that this is is one publisher who knows how to do one thing better than almost anyone in the publishing business: make money.
Is this a major miscalculation on Harlequin's part, or have they actually made the calculation that they can say "screw RWA, screw MWA, we're going to make more money this way than not doing it this way"?
becca #85: MWA hasn't dropped the hammer...yet:
On November 9, Mystery Writers of America sent a letter to Harlequin about the "eHarlequin Manuscript Critique Service," notifying Harlequin that it is in violation of our rules and suggesting steps that Harlequin could take to remain on our Approved Publishers list. The steps outlined at that time included removing mention of this for-pay service entirely from its manuscript submission guidelines, clearly identifying any mention of this program as paid advertisement, and, adding prominent disclaimers that this venture was totally unaffiliated with the editorial side of Harlequin, and that paying for this service is not a factor in the consideration of manuscripts. Since that letter went out, Harlequin has launched "Harlequin Horizons," a self-publishing program. MWA's November 9 letter asks that Harlequin respond to our concerns and recommendations by December 15. We look forward to receiving their response and working with them to protect the interests of aspiring writers. If MWA and Harlequin are unable to reach an agreement, MWA will take appropriate action which may include removing Harlequin from the list of MWA approved publishers, declining future membership applications from authors published by Harlequin and declaring that books published by Harlequin will not be eligible for the Edgar Awards.
And I am informed by She Who Runs Stuff at MWA that, if the hammer comes down, it will come down on Harlequin's thriller imprint MIRA as well.
"I'd say arrest anyone who leaps to his feet to shout out. Disorderly conduct. Pull 'em out of the hall in handcuffs. Mug shots. Record. The whole works."
You mean like Bush used to do? No thanks.
White Republicans are, after all, the real victims of racism in our society.
These people have based their entire marketing strategy on whining.
I blog at a mystery writer’s site called Murderati.com. We (or more accurately, our long-suffering leader JT Ellison) recently moved to a host called SquareSpace and it was quite painless. Don't know how she did it, but the host might be worth looking into.
As my friend Rivka once said (quoting a student's writing): We should all be more respectful of otters.
Her calves were sweet with the sap of elders
Apparently she'd just arrived from some geriatric gangbang.
Eh. I barely notice any of them.
I think I'd like to be a "Targeting Analyst":
"Targeting analyst positions involve research, analysis, writing, and briefing using network analysis techniques and specialized analytic tools to identify and detail key figures and organizations who may pose a threat to US interests."
Is this the guy who tells the other guys who to kill? I am SO on this.
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