tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post616767676185836680..comments2023-07-19T04:05:34.796-04:00Comments on Of Cabbages and Kings: The Lightness of Being Not SuedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-17803948089003250882011-06-17T13:03:10.370-04:002011-06-17T13:03:10.370-04:00Melanie- In rereading the lyrics I made up, I'...Melanie- In rereading the lyrics I made up, I'm totally happy with them. So I think I dodged a bullet!<br /><br />Bob- Well, as it's written out, it's not actually notes that needed to be changed. :) Anyway, I was able to capture the feel of the song without using the actual song. I ended up making up a singer entirely.<br /><br />Thanks for your solidarity. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-32318790983224239212011-06-17T11:00:30.315-04:002011-06-17T11:00:30.315-04:00to quote bob dylan (oops, i guess i can't, tha...to quote bob dylan (oops, i guess i can't, thanks for the heads up)!<br /><br />hmmm ... okay, try this (they do it in ad songs all the time when they change a few notes), change a few words in the lyrics (most of us do that anyway when we sing) and then use the disclaimer, which i'm sure you are using anyway, that nothing you have written is intended to resemble blah blah blah.<br /><br />wouldn't that work without that freakin' brutal exercise of chopping out brilliant writing because i've been there sister! oh! i've been to that lowly state!<br />(sorry jennson, got little self-absorbed there at the end)<br /><br />wouldn't that work?Robert Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689245967310324916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-64169193763657273662011-06-14T13:08:23.834-04:002011-06-14T13:08:23.834-04:00Can't wait to read your book. With or without ...Can't wait to read your book. With or without the lyrics, I'm sure it will be great!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08424489590437278846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-8146363063534234162011-06-14T07:42:29.749-04:002011-06-14T07:42:29.749-04:00Meleah- Well, it's not done/out yet. But It...Meleah- Well, it's not done/out yet. But It's all now in the template, I'm going over it a second time, my best friend the journal editor is going to proof it, and I have an artist buddy who's doing the cover. I'm aiming for a September launch date.<br /><br />Babs- Sorry I couldn't be more help.<br /><br />Kelly-It's funny how many lyrics sites are on the web, it makes me wonder whether they're all potential lawsuits waiting to happen.<br /><br />Janene- Ugh, a shame about your agent. Based on what you'd said, where he'd actually recommended you self-publish, that whole situation seemed strange. But glad to have helped about the lyrics! When you're publishing it yourself it ends up being seen in a whole new light.<br /><br />Deray- It is really bizarre about that lipsynching issues, isn't it? I hardly consider Joe Schmoe singing to his cat on YouTube a big copyright's violation. But there ya go.<br /><br />Yep, I'll make some announcements when the book is out. I'm targeting September.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-61308902399817738002011-06-13T18:58:56.967-04:002011-06-13T18:58:56.967-04:00Copyrights are so wrong, sometimes :-P. But, if yo...Copyrights are so wrong, sometimes :-P. But, if you can't lip-sing to a song and put your video in you-tube I guess you can't either use the lyrics in a novel, sucks. Anywho, congrats on getting your book out and about! I'm sure you'll let us know when we can get it, right?Derayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670887838085009372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-55191558410172974162011-06-13T12:31:40.305-04:002011-06-13T12:31:40.305-04:00Alas, killing your darlings. One of the hardest pa...Alas, killing your darlings. One of the hardest parts of writing. You know, I just realized I have some lyrics in my latest novel and I, too, am thinking of self-publishing (particularly after my agent took down his shingle and went into the publishing business). Now I've got to re-think what I've written. Dang! Thanks a lot, my dear! Still, better I think about it now instead of get a lawsuit later.<br /><br />Sigh.Janenehttp://www.momsarefrommars.com/moms-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-91633489481231686102011-06-10T22:47:42.362-04:002011-06-10T22:47:42.362-04:00It's great that you self-published your own bo...It's great that you self-published your own book, Jenn. I'm sure it does have it's own rewards and headaches. I didn't know that about the song lyrics for sure but I kind of figured. Take care and have a dandy weekend!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-51793613341034371862011-06-10T10:03:44.331-04:002011-06-10T10:03:44.331-04:00Thanks Jen. I think I will be OK. I don't say...Thanks Jen. I think I will be OK. I don't say much, but I will do a search and see what I can find on the subject.Babs-beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309239308633895951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-78741550072259412742011-06-09T13:10:55.809-04:002011-06-09T13:10:55.809-04:00Oh, snap! Congratulations on self-publishing your ...Oh, snap! Congratulations on self-publishing your book!meleah rebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-61677855547830850112011-06-09T07:46:58.761-04:002011-06-09T07:46:58.761-04:00Babs- I didn't see anything on that, one way o...Babs- I didn't see anything on that, one way or another. Perhaps it's worth doing a search online, to reassure yourself? Anyway, I would expect it might be like businesses, where you can mention them and it's okay as long as it isn't in a vastly negative light that would impact their reputation.Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-53176946531032167652011-06-08T17:07:57.640-04:002011-06-08T17:07:57.640-04:00Congratulations on your book!
I'm nervous ab...Congratulations on your book! <br />I'm nervous about mentioning stars (that Mo came into contact with) names in my book. They can't sue you for that can they? Well the stars that are now dead can't but I'm nervous.Babs-beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309239308633895951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-85990002831060830912011-06-08T13:39:51.798-04:002011-06-08T13:39:51.798-04:00June- Thank you. It's definitely scary, but re...June- Thank you. It's definitely scary, but really exciting, too.<br /><br />Jaffer- Yes, definitely, when you spend time trying to make it all fit together, it's frustrating when emergency changes have to be made. But hey, I learned what not to do in the future. So I won't make that mistake twice.<br /><br />It'll be on Amazon, in both Print-On-Demand and hopefully e-book version. And I may approach some local independent book sellers and see if they're interested in any copies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-58403453187990751522011-06-08T13:29:12.679-04:002011-06-08T13:29:12.679-04:00I can see how difficult it would be to leave out s...I can see how difficult it would be to leave out such good fitting piece just because. But It's pretty cool you thought of an alternative !<br /><br />And more cool that your book will finally be out !<br /><br />So, is it going to be at Amazon or B&N ? Or at Independent Book Stores that also sell fair-trade organic coffee ? Or In front of the cash register next to the National Enquirer ?Jafferhttp://maniaravings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173487087895437639.post-46682776435491851512011-06-08T12:40:23.009-04:002011-06-08T12:40:23.009-04:00I meant to respond in a comment, but sent an email...I meant to respond in a comment, but sent an email instead. Anyway, congratulations on your book and going outside your comfort zones to reach your goals. I find it encouraging.June O'Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594073480086469761noreply@blogger.com