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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Avoiding Agent Scams, New and Old
By
Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning
HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers
I recently
heard about a new kink in the old agent-for-upfront-fee scam. I
thought it authors were getting wise but this scam and similar ones
are getting worse if only because of the new twists on old cons.
One of my
longtime friends on Facebook told me that just as she had been
waiting for the “right time to terminate” her relationship with
her agent, she received a mass e-mail informing her of the agent’s
new fee-for-service plan. My friend then canceled her contract (the
terms of the contract had already expired) and asked that the mention
of her books be removed from this former agent’s website. The agent
refused her request (and other authors' requests) citing that she was
the “agent of record” for those books.
My friend
says, “I feel bad for new writers who fall for this trap of paying
her upfront fees.” This agent also added another wrinkle to her fee
collecting program—a cancellation-of-contract fee. That meant those
who objected to her new fee would have to pay her a fee for leaving.
Talk about a lose-lose proposition.
I am not
an attorney and don’t advise about the legality of the notion that
keeping a book that is no longer represented by an agent on an
agent’s site is legal, but it certainly is misleading if not
downright unethical. One of the tools that authors use to judge the
effectiveness of an agent is their catalogue of book sales. It is
important that you are all aware of this practice and double check
with some of the authors who have been (or are) represented by any
agent you are considering.
You should
also be aware that some agents “sell books” to presses that would
take any book presented to them, often called (rather erroneously)
self-publishing presses and were once called “vanity publishing”
or “vanity presses” and still are by anyone who cares to flaunt
their #bookbigotry. Of course, these agents usually still take their
15% for “handling” and “representing” or “selling” the
book to that press, even though you could have submitted your own
book and been accepted with 0% chance of being rejected.
You
will also find more on finding reputable agents and editors in the
third edition of The
Frugal Book Promoter (Modern
History Press), The
Frugal Editor and
the third in my HowToDoItFrugally Series for writers, How
to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically: The ins and outs of
using free reviews to build and sustain a writing career.
The latter includes my plan for keeping old titles alive, and, yes, a
few other scams only peripherally related to this agent scam.. There
are all kinds of ways you can be misled—both intentionally and
unintentionally by folks who just want to increase their income
stream.
MORE
ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST BLOGGER
Carolyn
Howard-Johnson brings her experience as a publicist, journalist,
marketer, and retailer to the advice she gives in her
HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers and the many classes
she taught for nearly a decade as instructor for UCLA Extension’s
world-renown Writers’ Program. The books in her HowToDoItFrugally
Series of books for writers have won multiple awards. That series
includes both the third edition of The
Frugal Book Promoter and
the second edition of The
Frugal Editor.
They have won awards from USA Book News, Readers’ Views Literary
Award, Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Award, the marketing award from
Next Generation Indie Books and others including the coveted Irwin
award. How
To Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically is
still in its first edition.Howard-Johnson is the recipient of the California Legislature’s Woman of the Year in Arts and Entertainment Award, and her community’s Character and Ethics award for her work promoting tolerance with her writing. She was also named to Pasadena Weekly’s list of “Fourteen San Gabriel Valley women who make life happen” and was given her community’s Diamond Award for Achievement in the Arts.
The
author loves to travel. She has visited eighty-nine countries and has
studied writing at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom; Herzen
University in St. Petersburg, Russia; and Charles University, Prague.
She admits to carrying a pen and journal wherever she goes. Her Web
site is www.howtodoitfrugally.com
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The Powers of Essential Oils by Cal Orey

New Book on the Amazing Powers of Essential Oils
From
the author of the hugely successful Healing Powers series (Honey,
Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Superfoods) comes THEHEALING POWERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS: A Complete Guide to
Nature’s Magical Medicine. (Released December 2019).
Follow
your nose to nature's pharmacy: the garden, where
the
essence of flowers, fruit, and trees provide some of our most
powerful--and
pleasurable--sources of health and healing...
Essential
oils--including peppermint, eucalyptus, rose, and tea tree--are
nature's ancient medicine, abundant with therapeutic effects. The
latest scientific research shows that many popular essential oils and
aromatherapy can boost your health and well-being, adding years to
your life! This fascinating guide gives you the down-to-earth scoop
on the top twenty oils. Learn how nature's bouquet can help you:
lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and depression.
Enjoy
over 50 recipes for delicious dishes from salads, soups, and entrees
to desserts, including Lemon Oil Raspberry Muffins and Roast Chicken
with Orange and Rosemary. Sprinkled with feel-good stories and
memorable legends, The Healing Powers of Essential Oils shows
you how the comfort and calm of scent can help you get healthy and
stay health, while taking you on an exciting and life-changing
aromatic adventure! Includes Color Photos
As
in her previous bestselling books, Cal Orey combines
groundbreaking research into all these health and weight loss
benefits with home cures, cosmetic uses, household hints, and dozens
of heart-healthy Mediterranean style recipes.
Timeless
Book on The Favorite Healing Powers of Superfoods
Did
you know the keys to a long life and vibrant good health can be
found on the shelves of your local supermarket?
Apples, leafy greens, shellfish, yogurt—even ice cream and pasta. The latest scientific studies reveal that many of the classic foods you’ve always loved are superfoods that can supercharge your health! Not only are they delicious, they’re affordable—plus these essential farm-to-table favorites can work with any diet plan, from the balanced Mediterranean Diet to the hunter-gatherer Paleo plan.
With over 50 recipes for both cooked and raw dishes, including smoothies and soups, a detox juice fast and a jump-start pounds-off diet, this down-to-earth guide will show you how to get healthy and stay healthy with body-friendly superfoods.
*Boost your immune system with citrus and nutrient-dense berries, including fresh, frozen, and dried.
*Enjoy the healthy fats in eggs and nuts, including nut butters, to fight inflammation, slow the aging process, and lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
*Trade white sugar for antioxidant-rich sweeteners like maple syrup, the newest superfood!
*Create home remedies designed to ease anxiety, improve sleep, boost brainpower and enhance energy.
*Keep your home spotless for kids and pets using eco-friendly superfood-rich formulas.
*Pamper your mind and body with the same food-based treatments that health spas use, including ingredients like seeds and seaweed.
Now you can indulge in a Pesto Pizza or Berry Basil Smoothie, a Chicken Bone Broth or dark chocolate gelato, while chilling with an ancient-oats facial or relaxing in a warm, herb-scented bath. Infused with heartwarming stories and inspiring legends, The Healing Powers of Superfoods will take you to a world of wellness that starts at home with our favorite foods from Mother Nature—enjoyed in a new way with an exciting twist!
Apples, leafy greens, shellfish, yogurt—even ice cream and pasta. The latest scientific studies reveal that many of the classic foods you’ve always loved are superfoods that can supercharge your health! Not only are they delicious, they’re affordable—plus these essential farm-to-table favorites can work with any diet plan, from the balanced Mediterranean Diet to the hunter-gatherer Paleo plan.
With over 50 recipes for both cooked and raw dishes, including smoothies and soups, a detox juice fast and a jump-start pounds-off diet, this down-to-earth guide will show you how to get healthy and stay healthy with body-friendly superfoods.
*Boost your immune system with citrus and nutrient-dense berries, including fresh, frozen, and dried.
*Enjoy the healthy fats in eggs and nuts, including nut butters, to fight inflammation, slow the aging process, and lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
*Trade white sugar for antioxidant-rich sweeteners like maple syrup, the newest superfood!
*Create home remedies designed to ease anxiety, improve sleep, boost brainpower and enhance energy.
*Keep your home spotless for kids and pets using eco-friendly superfood-rich formulas.
*Pamper your mind and body with the same food-based treatments that health spas use, including ingredients like seeds and seaweed.
Now you can indulge in a Pesto Pizza or Berry Basil Smoothie, a Chicken Bone Broth or dark chocolate gelato, while chilling with an ancient-oats facial or relaxing in a warm, herb-scented bath. Infused with heartwarming stories and inspiring legends, The Healing Powers of Superfoods will take you to a world of wellness that starts at home with our favorite foods from Mother Nature—enjoyed in a new way with an exciting twist!
THE
HEALING POWERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS
A
Complete Guide to Nature’s Most Magical Medicine
Cal
Orey
Kensington
Books, December 2019, Trade Paperback Non-fiction
ISBN-13:
978-0-8065-3917-8/$16.95 ($22.95 – Canada)
*
* *
- Series: Healing Powers (Book 7)
- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Kensington Books, Citadel Press; 1 edition (December 18, 2018)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0806538988 ISBN-13: 978-0806538983/$16.95 ($22.95 - Canada)
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Cal
Orey, M.A., is an accomplished author and journalist. She has a
master’s degree in English from San Francisco State University, and
for three decades has written hundreds of articles for national and
international magazines. Her books include The
Healing Powers of Vinegar, The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The
Healing Powers of Coffee, The Healing Powers of Honey, The Healing
Powers of Chocolate, The Healing Powers of Tea, 202 Pets’ Peeves,
and Doctors’ Orders. She
lives in northern California. Readers are invited to visit her
website at www.calorey.com, read her blog The
Writing Gourmet at
calorey.blogspot.com, find her on Facebook, and follow her on
Twitter.
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