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Post by paullittle on Oct 9, 2010 20:51:07 GMT -6
Just wondering for those who know.... If an author was months overdue on his paid for submission, isn't he in fact in default on the contract? Even if the press later goes out of business, months later, it seems to me that the author in question should return the money since his default was likely contributory to the failed business.
After days of seeing said author on boards spreading rumors and telling lies about me, I am calling his bluff. Mr. Author....you should return the money you took to a former lifetime member. You disgust me with your self righteousness.
I have done all I could to make former members whole and I continue in this effort to this day. Including making arrangements for books through another press.
How about YOU stop the BS and give the money you basically stole back to a member?
Any thoughts?
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Post by thunderstormbooks on Oct 10, 2010 0:40:49 GMT -6
Just wondering for those who know.... If an author was months overdue on his paid for submission, isn't he in fact in default on the contract? Even if the press later goes out of business, months later, it seems to me that the author in question should return the money since his default was likely contributory to the failed business. After days of seeing said author on boards spreading rumors and telling lies about me, I am calling his bluff. Mr. Author....you should return the money you took to a former lifetime member. You disgust me with your self righteousness. I have done all I could to make former members whole and I continue in this effort to this day. Including making arrangements for books through another press. How about YOU stop the BS and give the money you basically stole back to a member? Any thoughts? I hope this was typed in a moment of anger or frustration because it is by far the stupidest thing I have ever read from someone in the publishing business.
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Post by kresby on Oct 10, 2010 6:27:40 GMT -6
the more Paul 'talks', the worse it gets.
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Post by mistercrowley on Oct 10, 2010 10:10:47 GMT -6
Perhaps you should discuss the issue with the author as opposed to ranting about it on here. How much money did you take for books that were announced and never published again? I've noticed anyone who criticizes you is called self righteous and a liar but perhaps it's the other way around. Anytime your involved the situation just escalates and goes to hell.
Jim
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Post by guest on Oct 10, 2010 10:37:14 GMT -6
dipshit alert!!
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Post by jwar on Oct 10, 2010 11:29:12 GMT -6
Perhaps you should discuss the issue with the author as opposed to ranting about it on here. How much money did you take for books that were announced and never published again? I've noticed anyone who criticizes you is called self righteous and a liar but perhaps it's the other way around. Anytime your involved the situation just escalates and goes to hell. Jim +1000 Regardless of what's said about FMP, Paul should respond to it with respect and professionalism. I mean that's the business world isn't it? Customers complain. It's the nature of the beast. Personally calling authors out, who should probably have been paid regardless and it's not their fault your press went under, is just career suicide IMO. I mean surely not talking at all would be a better approach.
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Post by vampduster on Oct 10, 2010 12:23:58 GMT -6
Think we can stick a fork in this one, too.
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Post by sweeper4football on Oct 10, 2010 13:45:02 GMT -6
Think we can stick a fork in this one, too. I'm a bit full at the moment ;D
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Post by vampduster on Oct 10, 2010 15:14:32 GMT -6
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Post by Paul Little on Oct 10, 2010 21:35:28 GMT -6
Perhaps you should discuss the issue with the author as opposed to ranting about it on here. How much money did you take for books that were announced and never published again? I've noticed anyone who criticizes you is called self righteous and a liar but perhaps it's the other way around. Anytime your involved the situation just escalates and goes to hell. Jim +1000 Regardless of what's said about FMP, Paul should respond to it with respect and professionalism. I mean that's the business world isn't it? Customers complain. It's the nature of the beast. Personally calling authors out, who should probably have been paid regardless and it's not their fault your press went under, is just career suicide IMO. I mean surely not talking at all would be a better approach. This will be my last post on the subject. I just wanted to make a point. This author has been bashing me for a while now. My point is that HE has no right whatsoever to do so. He was late on his submission MONTHS before FMP closed. I suspect he never intended to turn in the project he willingly took money for. I was simply pointing out his hypocrisy. I have never slammed any other author associated with FMP. All except this one were perfect gentlemen and upstanding people. I have never treated a true FMP customer with anything but respect since the collapse either. No matter what has been said about me I have always honored their right to complain. But almost NO ONE on this board complaining was an FMP customer. Many of the real FMP customers are quite happy with their new arrangements. Does anyone but me think it odd that those yelling the loudest are those never associated with FMP?? I have always and will continue to call those who are lying liars. And I will continue to stand by my commitments I made to all. I have neither run from this situation or disappeared like others before me. I think that should get some credit. As I said before, I do not begrudge those who had an investment with FMP their right to complain, but I am fed up with those who speak for others or genuinely don't know what the hell they are talking about. If you didn't have business with FMP, don't try to speak for those that did because theirs is the only opinion I find valid.
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Post by mistercrowley on Oct 11, 2010 4:36:07 GMT -6
Go away Paul. Didn't you ever hear that famous quote about it better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt?
Jim
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Post by vampduster on Oct 11, 2010 5:13:04 GMT -6
2 thumbs up for that one, Jim!
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Post by briankeene on Oct 11, 2010 7:09:33 GMT -6
Nice try at deflection, Paul, except that:
a) You were already behind on your commitments and publishing schedule LONG before my novella was due.
b) The contract stated I got paid in advance, and that this sum was non-refundable, regardless of whether or not you stayed in business.
You requested a novella. I wrote a novella. Are you suggesting that I should have worked for free? That's an awesome idea. I'm gonna ask the carpenter who is working on my ex-wife's house to do the job for free, too. I'm sure he'll laugh as hard as I am.
It's not my fault you went out of business and couldn't publish the novella you paid me for. I did my part. Maybe you should have concentrated on publishing one book at a time, rather than announcing 500 fucking thousand of them.
Also, I'm not sure how I've "slammed" you. How does my wondering if Zach Whateverthefuckhisnameis is connected to you constitute a "slam" against you?
I'm sorry for your personal strife and troubles, but I'd suggest that instead of continuing to point fingers at other people, you try being a little more forthcoming. Given the situation, I think people have a right to ask questions. Their questions have been valid so far. Your reaction to those questions has not.
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Post by briankeene on Oct 11, 2010 7:32:08 GMT -6
And apologies in advance to Chris, Billy, Tom, and the rest of the forum.
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Post by peteboiler on Oct 11, 2010 9:09:42 GMT -6
I am not a customer of FMP, but I feel I have a right just as ANYONE else to chime in on this, or any other, forum. I have read all about the conspiracies and I have an opinion. Doesn't make my opinion right or wrong. I feel that the overwhelming consensus is that Paul Little lied. I was open to his side of the story. I do sympathize with his health condition and his family. WITHOUT QUESTION. But that doesn't automatically mean he should get a pass on his defaults with his customers. Bob
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