Authors’ Place Press is Out of Business After Lawsuit Filed by 11 Authors
Don’t miss page 4 of the complaint! Wow!!
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Can I translate and publish a book written by someone who died?
Many people assume that a deceased author’s work is up for grabs once they die. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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LIBEL ENTRAPMENT: Is Someone TRYING to Get You Sued?
The person who contacts you may be in cahoots with the person the false allegations are about.
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