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08-16-2011, 05:00 PM
| | |  J.K. Rowling's reps deny Harry Potter author in assocation with dubious publishers
For budding authors around the world, please take note of the following news brief from the Associated Press. A dubious book publisher announced that they promised writers their work would be shown to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling in Edinburgh, Scotland (her hometown), as part of a 'delegation' to further their careers - for a price. More on that below.  NEW YORK (AP) — J.K. Rowling is not amused by a publisher's promise that some of its books will be brought to her attention.
PublishAmerica, in a message on its website, is telling authors that a "delegation" will soon meet with her in Edinburgh and tell the "Harry Potter" author about some of their books. Writers are asked to submit 50-100 word notes that the delegation will present to Rowling. The price: $49.
Rowling spokesman Mark Hutchinson said Tuesday that the claim was "completely false" and promised "appropriate action." PublishAmerica, based in Frederick, Maryland, has long been cited by industry watchdogs for allegedly deceiving authors.
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08-16-2011, 05:02 PM
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| | Doxy
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida
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who would believe this rubbish anyways? $49? ha and based on 50to 100 words?
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08-16-2011, 05:08 PM
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| | Dugbog
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bradford
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i know right....its just plain wrong!
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08-16-2011, 05:09 PM
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| | Kappa
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Never Neverland
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That is horrible and disgusting that they are using JK names to con people out of their money. I hope they are fined and shut down. Authors work hard and long on the books pouring their hearts and souls into them and then to have a golden nugget like the comments from JK Rowling dangling in front of them for money is a tempting offer that few would pass up.
This is really sad and I hope they find a way to return the money if anyone has paid already.
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08-16-2011, 05:46 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: the Netherlands
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that's sad
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08-16-2011, 05:50 PM
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| | Murtlap
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago, IL
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If you are trying to get published you go through legitimate publishing companies. Research everything!!! These people should know she would not be the one making any kind of decision on whether they are published or not! Be careful people alot of scam artists out there!!!!
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08-16-2011, 05:50 PM
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| | Lobalug
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States
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i can't believe people sometimes. they're so irritating.
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08-16-2011, 05:58 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tupert's Territory
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Argggh this has wound me right up! This is just pathetic.
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08-16-2011, 06:11 PM
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| | Dugbog
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hogwarts
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This is just sick
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08-16-2011, 06:20 PM
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| | Fire Slug
Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florida
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im speechless ... i mean really how can they do this ?
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08-16-2011, 06:21 PM
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|   MO & DMLEBlast-Ended Skrewt
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I'm disappointed that someone would even think to do something like this.
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08-16-2011, 07:00 PM
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|  DoMSea Serpent
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Interesting...not really sure what to make of that!! Jeez!
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08-16-2011, 07:14 PM
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| | Flobberworm
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I know right
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08-16-2011, 07:27 PM
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| | Flobberworm
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London
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 I hope no one fell for this scam, people who do these things make me really  | |
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08-16-2011, 07:54 PM
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| | Gnome
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Argentina
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It will be like discredit Harry Potter World...!!!
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08-16-2011, 08:00 PM
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| | Jarvey
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA
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It's really sad that there are people out there who try and do this!
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08-16-2011, 08:14 PM
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| | Flobberworm
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philippines
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u could never know what people could do just to scam others of their money  and to think that they are using other's name for the sake of it
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08-16-2011, 08:17 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Olivander's
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08-16-2011, 08:48 PM
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| | Chizpurfle
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I'm glad Jo put a stop to that, though I'm not sure how many people would see that before they paid. I'm sure PublishAmerica won't advertise that!
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08-16-2011, 09:30 PM
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| | Jobberknoll
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mexico.
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Such people are horrible!
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08-16-2011, 10:16 PM
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| | Puffskein
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Missouri, USA
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I wonder why that company is still in business?
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08-16-2011, 10:23 PM
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| | Chizpurfle
Join Date: Dec 2005
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This is so very wrong but sadly not the first time I've heard this sort of thing. A depressingly large number of small "publishers" and writing contests are in reality fake companies used to steal money from new authors.
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08-16-2011, 10:41 PM
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| | Horklump
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Luna Peverell
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Whoever thought this was real.. was a FOOL! Trying to Damage Queen Rowling's Image.
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08-16-2011, 10:53 PM
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| | Imp
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ireland
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Allison "Ally" Arendell
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This is horrible. Why are they still in business?
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08-16-2011, 11:49 PM
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| | Dugbog
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: U.S.
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This is just wrong.
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