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Now, now, Tim...Are you saying the bit of blood loss ain't worth the hug? ^_~
Tim wrote: "Brilliant! Thanks, Eldon! :)"To date, we have received 12 brilliant short stories. More in the pipeline. If anyone wishes to send s second, they could do so. I am passing it over to Eldon on the 20th of Aug.
Annie wrote: "Now, now, Tim...Are you saying the bit of blood loss ain't worth the hug? ^_~"
Always worth a hug from you. Bloody or clean. Haha
@Miss Mehreen: *giggles*Do you awesome weirdos have an approximate release date? Fingers crossed it coincides with a promo, eh? That would freakin' perfect!!
Okay, I'm gonna stop thinking of stuff now haha!
Clean hugs,
Ann
#NeverGetsBloodOnTheLadies ^_^
Annie wrote: "@Miss Mehreen: *giggles*Do you awesome weirdos have an approximate release date? Fingers crossed it coincides with a promo, eh? That would freakin' perfect!!
Okay, I'm gonna stop thinking of stu..."
It 's up to Eldon. The ball should be in his court after the 20th of August.
Denise wrote: "I have a few questions. Sorry if they've been answered already. Is there a theme for the short stories? Is someone editing them? What is the preferred length of the short story?"I have edited them but they are already very well written. There is no theme, but an eclectic collection of short stories. They range from 1500+ to 6000+ words.
Denise wrote: "Thanks, Mehreen. I'm considering submitting a story, but I have to read through them again to make sure they're good."Please send me your story mehreen10@gmail.com The stories literary fiction.
My internet is really playing up but my email is okay.
Denise wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Denise wrote: "Thanks, Mehreen. I'm considering submitting a story, but I have to read through them again to make sure they're good."Please send me your story mehreen10@gmail.com ..."
Thanks Denise.
Trust me they are good. Either way, I am determined to get them published. I'm compiling them at the moment. Send your story to me I'll put it on the file and send it to you. If you don't like the other stories, you can let us know that you're not interested in this anthology. I'll look for another publisher then.
@Mehreen: got your email, accidentally deleted it before i could respond. I am digging the plan to donate the proceeds.
Matthew wrote: "@Mehreen: got your email, accidentally deleted it before i could respond. I am digging the plan to donate the proceeds."What do you mean? Please be clear.
Denise wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Denise wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Denise wrote: "Thanks, Mehreen. I'm considering submitting a story, but I have to read through them again to make sure they're good."Please send me ..."
That's fine then. Sorry about the misunderstanding. They are all literary fiction and excellent pieces. Why don't you send me one of your stories and let me be the judge. Objective view is important when it comes to creative writing I think.
Denise, can you send me you email please. I would like to add it to my email thread/loop that I'm sending out to everyone to keep you updated since you would be publishing the anthology.
Denise wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Denise wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Denise wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Denise wrote: "Thanks, Mehreen. I'm considering submitting a story, but I have to read through them again to make sure ..."Many thanks Denise. Great to have you onboard.
Annie wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Hi Tim, Mehreen tells me we're a go!"Yessss!!
*happy dance**high fives all around**group hug*
I'm so proud of you little rascals!!! ^_^"
Hi Eldon. I am going to send you the file tomorrow, the 20th in Australia. 19 stories have been collected so far including Denise's. Shy of just one to round it up to 20. Do you wish or anyone to send in the last one? Cheers.
Hi Mehreen. Unless someone wants to contribute at the last here, I think 19 is great. Very impressed with the turnout :)
I am sending you my introduction first have a read.
Mehreen wrote: "Matthew wrote: "@Mehreen: got your email, accidentally deleted it before i could respond. I am digging the plan to donate the proceeds."What do you mean? Please be clear."
I mean its a good idea. I would have said so via email, but like I said, I accidentally deleted it.
Appologize if my questions sound naive, since I don't know how anthologies work, but I thought it'd be cool to be on the same page:Having a story in the anthology, does it preclude having it published elsewhere?
I'm totally for routing the proceeds to charity, but I'm thinking whether it's better charge for it or simply make it free of charge? I'm not sure whether I'm correct and probably Eldon as an accountant would know better, but the sale is probably still reportable income, however you use the proceeds, no? Unless maybe we waive our rights for royalties in the context of anthology or something like that?
Nik wrote: "Appologize if my questions sound naive, since I don't know how anthologies work, but I thought it'd be cool to be on the same page:Having a story in the anthology, does it preclude having it publ..."
Good Question Nik. Please ask Eldon and Denise. I only compiled it.
The tax issues are one of the main reasons I campaigned early on for free. Even donating the proceeds can get complicated as we're dealing with different jurisdictions that cross international borders.I also wonder if we have the right to mention MSF without their approval? It's possible they might not want to be associated with this project and by invoking them we could be in trouble.
But back to the tax issue. My thought is whoever receives the funds will be responsible for paying any tax. Likewise, they will receive the deduction for the donation based on the rules of their country.
This means as publisher, Denise will likely have to deal with this. So Denise, it's really up to you as to how you'd like to proceed.
Tim wrote: "I loved your blurb, Mehreen. Excellent. And how you tied the anthology to Sans Medicines... etc... ;) It made me think a better book title may be "Without Borders" ...? What do you think?"That too. I have just asked Denise to dedicate the book to refugees around the world. It would not have been possible without authors. Denise and Eldon. Thank you so very much. I'm proud to be a member of this group.
Without borders is a great title. You might want to tell this to Denise.
Dedication sounds good to me Denise!!I think as for authors on the cover we should just leave it blank. Maybe mention "proceeds to charity" or something.
*appears in a cloud of smoke*The simplest way is to make a private donation but since y'all have veered away from that...
Some charities require you obtain permission to associate their name with your product/enterprise/whatevs, particularly in long-term, open-ended cases (such as this). Personally, I'd contact someone and ask or at the very least, read carefully through their policies.
Then again, I'm a stickler for legalities so there's that, eh? Anyhoo...
*disappears*
EDIT: Oops, totes forgot to say! Some states actually require you to have an acceptance letter from X charity. I'm not sure how it works since there are multiple contributors from all over the place. My guess is it falls on Miss Denise as the publisher. But do NOT quote me on that haha!
Denise wrote: "Since we're not associating our book in any way to the charity, only stating donations go to them, I don't feel a need to contact them."*backs away slowly*
Nah, just kidding! Best of luck, guys!! ^_^
Denise wrote: "This is what I put for dedicationDEDICATION
To the refugees from around the world,
May you find peace and a place to call home.
Let me know if you want it changed."
well-done. all of you are so well-organized and professional.
(good thing i didn't submit my zombie short.)
Zombies can be professional too; just put a suit on em lol
Denise wrote: "Okay, I'm calling it a day. I've been working on it since I received it. Time for a movie. FYI... Aside from Nik, Tim and Dylan, I don't have copyright years for the rest of the stories. Can some..."
Did you get LPVTTHMIL? I sent it last night
Denise wrote: "Sorry all. I've been formatting and reading through the stories, doing light editing. When I'm finished with the formatting, I'll send out a pdf copy (don't have all email addresses though), so you..."I've already voted for "No Bound"as title and dedication for refugees. Copyright year for my story is 2016. Cheers
Alex G wrote: "Denise wrote: "This is what I put for dedicationDEDICATION
To the refugees from around the world,
May you find peace and a place to call home.
Let me know if you want it changed."
well-done. a..."
Thank you Alex! We could make a great team of amicable partnership.
Copyright year for Highway One is 2013.
Annie wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Hi Tim, Mehreen tells me we're a go!"Yessss!!
*happy dance**high fives all around**group hug*
I'm so proud of you little rascals!!! ^_^"
*sighs and wishes there was a story from Ann*
Mehreen wrote: "Annie wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Hi Tim, Mehreen tells me we're a go!"Mehreen, did you get the story I sent? LPVTTHMIL?
Glad to see so many members participating!But not all the authors are from the group, right, Mehreen?
Does participation in anthology interfere with individual publication of the same story as perma free on Amazon?
Mehreen wrote: "*sighs and wishes there was a story from Ann."You're sweet. I'm almost convinced ^_~
@Mr Nik: You can have up to 10% of your paid book free elsewhere (since that's the Look Inside anyway). I guess it's a bit tricky with multiple authors, eh?
But don't worry! Amazon will let you know real quick if you violate their agreement. Trust me, I know. Cuz I totally did. And got a slap on the wrist LMAO!! Here's my "warning" letter if anyone wants to see it...
https://www.devotionhouse.com/queen-o...
They were on me in a matter of hours. And once I pulled the serialized version down they published my book in no time at all. Yeahhh...
#AmazonEagleEye
Matthew wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Annie wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Hi Tim, Mehreen tells me we're a go!"Mehreen, did you get the story I sent? LPVTTHMIL?"
Matthew wrote: "Mehreen wrote: "Annie wrote: "Eldon wrote: "Hi Tim, Mehreen tells me we're a go!"
Mehreen, did you get the story I sent? LPVTTHMIL?"
I only received 'Organic' from you Matthew.
Nik wrote: "Glad to see so many members participating!But not all the authors are from the group, right, Mehreen?
Does participation in anthology interfere with individual publication of the same story as ..."
That's correct, Some contributing authors that I've solicited stories are not all from this group. But most of them are GRS members.
Annie wrote: "Amazon will let you know real quick if you violate their agreement...."Thanks for bringing this. I didn't even think about Amazon's angle here and seeing the letter you've received, I guess the anthology won't be considered in 'public domain', but I see that Amazon might have problems with finding the content elsewhere.
I was thinking more of whether we commit between ourselves to have the stroies solely in the anthology or can publish them independently as well
Nik wrote: "Annie wrote: "Amazon will let you know real quick if you violate their agreement...."Thanks for bringing this. I didn't even think about Amazon's angle here and seeing the letter you've received,..."
I'm not sure. Check with their policies.
Denise wrote: "Nik wrote: "Glad to see so many members participating!But not all the authors are from the group, right, Mehreen?
Does participation in anthology interfere with individual publication of the sa..."
That'a correct and I have sent this as blurb to everyone as well. Cheers. Strictly charity.
I agree with both points: to contribute to a charity and to gain exposure!-:)Anthology or not, I wasn't counting earning from a short, so the more we are able to procure for the charity the better. I think Denise should have exclusivity and our backing that we promote the anthology on our social networks once it's aired. Also I thought that let's say after half a year or so whoever chooses can launch it independently too?
What do you think?
Denise wrote: "Tim wrote: "I agree, Denise. but none of us are offering the stories selflessly, we seek exposure to a greater reading public. I'm more than happy for the proceeds of the anthology to go to charity..."I couldn't agree with Denise more. For charity can everyone make a little sacrifice and not republish it elsewhere for free please?
Nik wrote: "I agree with both points: to contribute to a charity and to gain exposure!-:)Anthology or not, I wasn't counting earning from a short, so the more we are able to procure for the charity the better..."
That's right. I'm with Denise here. She has my full support. After your exposure here, authors might get offers from other publishers to write something else. Why does it have to be this particular. short?
To be altruistic sometimes is not such a bad idea.
Ok, let's hear also opinions of our friends and colleagues from North America when they wake up-:)
Tim wrote: "When Delphian is a bestselling thriller, I'll be altruistic to a fault with regards wildlife and marine projects throughout the world. Right now I'm a struggling author... :D"We all are. Charity won't hurt. That's my promise to you guys.
For what it's worth from this side of the pond...I personally have never attached value to my short stories, hence my initial thought to just give this away.We're past that now so, I can agree to whatever Denise prefers as it relates to republishing.
A side note though for Denise to consider, should we contributors sign a contract resolving all these issues now before we go to print? Given all involved and the international borders involved might not be a bad idea...
I'm also in agreement with questions 1 and 2 :)
#HugsAreTheEqualizer