The Hypocrisy: Early Reviewer Program?

 

As I stated in a previous entry, Amazon is biased. I have read other Author’s complaints regarding reviews that have been either blocked or removed by Amazon because they don’t fall under their dictatorial rules. Here’s a screenshot of those rules.

I would like to know in what reality was it when the only thing Amazon looked at when it came to reviews, they would scan for indecent & malicious reviews that had curse words or had nothing to do with the product. Those are the reviews they would block or delete.  

What bothers me is this one rule: 

“A review by someone perceived to have a close personal relationship with the product’s owner, author, or artist.”

Again, as I stated before, what the fuck? How the Hell would Amazon know who is who? The author doesn’t personally know everyone who follows them. Several years ago, I remember a person who posted online that Amazon will delete or block reviews coming from people that the author knows like neighbors, friends, family members, co-workers, followers, etcetera.

 I laughed because I couldn’t believe what I read. It’s unbelievable. I wonder what their bases for comparison is. I want to go back to the reality where Amazon wasn’t crazy. By the way, I stumbled across something that I found curious. While looking online about why Amazon blocks reviews, I came across this: 

Reviews are harder than ever to get, so why not take advantage of an Amazon-sanctioned review service?

The Early Reviewer Program is an initiative in which Amazon offers small incentives to buyers to leave a review for a new product. The program costs $60, and Amazon will continue to ask for reviews for 12 months, or until you get five reviews through the program (whichever comes first).

So, tell me, why would Amazon offer this? Now, that’s a bit hypocritical, don’t you think? They don’t want reviews coming from people who were paid to post a review but yet, they are encouraging sellers, indie authors and indie artist to pay $60 to get reviews on their products. Does anyone see the hypocrisy here? 

Well, I don't know where it all leads for the Indie authors. It just seems that they can't get a break. 

In addition, I want to add that I have seen that some indie authors have resorted to paying an outside source for reviews. It's true. I've seen it online. I would never do that because you don't know who you're sending the money to. Take for instance one person who suggested a site owned by someone in Nigeria. No way would I even consider anything from another country, especially Nigeria. But I fear that some indie authors are so discouraged and irked over the fact that their reviews are begin blocked, they will consider going to outside sources and thus, Amazon will delete their accounts. My advice is don't do it. There are other ways to obtain reviews. GO to other websites. Goodreads, Book Thing, and other places are not picky. And yes, I know that Amazon is the first place a person looks to when they want to buy a book or something else, I get it but find other places. Be happy if your book gets a 4 or 5 star on any website because that really means something--it does. 

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WTF: Kindle Removed Ratings, Why?

 

Two months ago, I received an email from KDP claiming that they supposedly detected accounts attempting to manipulate Kindle services by simulating reading or borrowing activity on my titles. So now here we are, they removed the 5-star ratings that a ‘verified’ buyer posted on some of my books! 

In the Company of Elves, Chandra’s Quest, (book 1) & Secret Diary of a Gypsy Heart ARE NOT affected but the others were. As far as I’m concerned, a verified buyer is a verified buyer! If they purchased the book & rated it, it's valid. What's the problem?

 The problem is that when there is toxic jealousy involved, the person who is hating on you will do anything to hurt your chances of feeling impowered and happy over small or great accomplishments. They do things underhandly, and the worst part is that they will never admit that they’re jealous of you, even if you confront them. They will deny it big time. Now, I don’t know why KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) knocked off some of my 5-star ratings on some of my books, but I feel it is unfair and unjust. You’re wondering how one person can cause such a mess, well they can especially if that person complains and sends a red flag on you even though you have no idea what happened and you’re innocent. It's happened in the past to me but under different circumstances, not about my books.

Sure, KDP claims that there was an account trying to manipulate KDP services by simulating reading or borrowing my books, but I think it’s Bullshit. Chandra’s Quest, In the Company of Elves and Secret Diary of a Gypsy Heart are not affected, however Gypsy Heart did lose a one 5-star rating, probably because the rate came from the same person who downloaded that book and the others recently. Older rates and reviews are not affected.

 Nevertheless, it is unfair to remove what I feel came from a verified buyer, period! Haters will be Haters and Indie Authors who don’t have haters, are lucky.

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Stranger Things: Paranormal, Supernatural & Unusual Phenomenon Chapter 12 Excerpt

 

Stranger Things: Paranormal, Supernatural & Unusual Phenomenon

Chapter 12 excerpt

Chapter 12: Night Crawlers

What are night crawlers? Where do they come from? Well, the first sighting that I’ve heard of was several years ago, posted online and on YouTube.

*Fresno, California, might not always be the most exciting place in the world, but it has one claim to fame that's out of this world. The Fresno Nightcrawler sightings began back in the 1990s and have only occurred a few times since then. These strange creatures look like pants walking but are only a few feet high and are seen just wandering around. There are only a few eyewitnesses in Fresno,

but the Nightcrawlers do pop up on other surveillance cameras, startling whoever checks the CCTV tapes. Much video footage of cryptids is easily debunked by video analysis, but the weird thing about the Nightcrawlers is that the videos seem to be legit. 

What I think: Yep, I have never seen a Night Crawlers, I would love too though. When I was a kid, my family and I went on vacation trips to different states and national parks. Never once did I see anything unusual but then again, we never ventured outside at night without my parents beside my brother and me. I do remember once when we were camping somewhere at a campground in Arizona in a forested area by a lake, there was an unusual looking deck, like for boats and stuff. What was unusual about it was that the deck was made of wood, kind of old looking, but there were large rocks extending from the lake’s floor upward, close to the deck where you can just step on them and continue walking on them until you reached the edge and can look out to the lake. One day as I was at the edge, I peered downward to see how far the large rocks go. The water was semi clear and as I strained to look down, I saw two large snails making their way up alongside of the rocks! One was as big as a basketball the other a bit smaller. My eyes shot open. I have never seen anything like it before, so I quickly ran back to the campsite. No, I did not tell my parents. I found the large snails unusual, and I was scared. But of course, this has nothing to do with the Night Crawlers so let’s continue. Many people have seen Night Crawlers. Native Americans have encountered them.

*According to tribe members that live near Fresno, the Nightcrawlers are beings that have pretty much always lived on earth, even before human beings got there. According to these myths, the Nightcrawlers have long legs that allow them to move through difficult or boggy landscapes because they are swamp-world beings.

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Secret Diary of a Gypsy Heart Chapter 1 Excerpt

 

Secret Diary of a Gypsy Heart Chapter 1 Excerpt

Life doesn’t present stones to bruise your soul,

But challenges to leap, to make you whole.

Embrace each dawn with eyes anew,

With a heart wide open, and goals to pursue.

May tomorrow's light guide you on your way,

Bringing you nearer to your goals each day.

Chapter 1: Serena

If you’re reading this, it means I’ve passed on. I’m Serena Raye Sanchez, and I penned this diary back when I was in my late 30s, a time when my hair was starting to grey, and my body was beginning to show signs of aging. In my youth, I was considered quite attractive, sporting light brown or sometimes burgundy hair, depending on the dye I chose at the time. Honestly, I can’t even recall what my natural hair color is anymore, but I can confidently say I was never a blonde.  I’ve always had a slim figure and striking hazel eyes, a trait I got from my mother. 

My mom, Maria, had a rich heritage, being both Irish and Mexican, while my dad, Scott, was of Caucasian descent. I also have a younger sister, Caroline, who is happily married and has two kids of her own.  As I pen down these thoughts in my diary, I can't help but reflect on the fact that both my parents have passed away, may they rest in peace. I have three daughters: Sarah, Salem, and Shari. It’s funny how all their names start with an S, just like mine.  Before diving in, I should mention that this diary covers all the crushes and romances I've had over the years. Think of it as a bit of a confession, though I’m pretty sure some people wouldn’t forgive me if they stumbled upon it. I may be dead, and it doesn’t bother me, but it will hurt my family. Despite everything, I am and always will remain the person people knew and loved regardless of my flaws. No one’s perfect and not everyone walks the righteous path so I do have Haters that will always judge but that doesn’t matter, not anymore.  There was a time when I believed everyone had a soulmate, a spiritual twin somewhere out there. Finding him or her may take a person a Lifetime but people do find each other, some do that is. When I was younger and single, I was totally into soap operas and really enjoyed them. I often found myself daydreaming about meeting my Knight, my Angel, or my Soulmate. But before diving into that, I should mention my first crush, which might not excuse my later choices but definitely gives a glimpse into who I used to be. So, let’s rewind to high school, where I encountered my first major crush on a guy named Alex Romero. He had a bit of a following, with dark brown hair, light hazel eyes, and clear skin, he stood around five foot five back then, but I’m sure he grew taller as time went on. I used to think he was flawless, but looking back, I realized I was wrong. As for myself, I had my own struggles. I was a bit on the heavier side, especially in the rear department, what I affectionately called, "junk in the trunk." Combine that with my low self-esteem and a hefty dose of shyness, and you’ve got a recipe for some seriously awkward times during those years.

I wasn't really the kind of girl Alex would notice or date; I was pretty average in looks. Still, I had a huge crush on him. And no, we never had sex, and I didn't even think about it. Why? Because I was brought up in a strict conservative Mexican family. Yes, there are conservative Mexican families out there, contrary to what some may believe. I didn't look like the girls he was into, and I wasn't eager to lose my virginity, so I held myself back. I believed that when I met the person, the right one, I’d know it. The first time I laid eyes on Alex: It was like a refreshing gust of wind ruffling my hair, that one instant when a new thread was added to the intricate fabric of my life, a moment that would forever hold significance for me. Alex and I were in the same English class, and there I was, caught without any paper to jot down my essay.  So, I turned to him and asked if he could spare me a sheet. He said, “Hi,” and handed me a few sheets of paper. Our eyes met and something happened, at least for me it did. “Who is this guy talking to me? He is so cute,” I thought to myself. My mouth dropped, my heart skipped a beat, I got that feeling in my stomach, butterflies. I've definitely had my share of crushes on guys before. Back in middle school, I liked two boys, Chuck and Simon, but they always went for the thinner, cuter girls. I thought Alex was different, or at least I hoped so. If I had looked like those other girls, he liked maybe we could have been a couple and gotten closer, but my low self-esteem always held me back.

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Life of a Dasher Excerpt Chapter 1

 

Life a Dasher Chapter 1 Excerpt

Chapter 1: Bring it On

 

My name is Mary, and I'm a contented wife and mom of two wonderful kids. On the weekends, I take on a part-time gig as a project manager at an advertising firm that focuses on promoting new homes constructed by big housing developers. My role involves overseeing a team of folks of all ages who stand at busy intersections in various cities and towns, proudly holding signs to draw attention to these exciting new properties. I was once in their shoes, but after a few years, I decided to step up and request a role as a supervisor or project manager. I wanted to escape the constant exposure to the elements while twirling signs. A lot of folks underestimate how tough this gig can be. Being a sign twirler or Human Directional comes with its own set of challenges and benefits, but honestly, I just couldn't handle the random insults from strangers anymore. It's wild how some people can be so out of touch. It's often the case that those who come off as mean or rude are younger, typically under 20, but during my time as a Human Directional, I saw plenty of adults behaving just as immaturely. When I first took on the role of supervisor, I assumed it would be a breeze and not too chaotic, but I quickly realized I was mistaken. In 2019, my town decided to crack down on housing companies by slapping fines on them for using Sign Twirlers at busy intersections, where they would enthusiastically wave their signs. The town officials claimed it was too distracting for drivers and pedestrians alike. As the area manager, I found myself in the thick of controversy, having to navigate the fallout from this decision and address the concerns of both the companies and the community. The entire situation complicated things for the company when it came to positioning the sign twirlers in the best spots for maximum visibility. Just a heads up, some of the housing communities throw a grand opening sale, people can go and enjoy the free snacks and drinks the clients provide, even if they’re not going to buy a house that day. I just wanted to let people know about that, so the next time you see a grand opening, go and get yourselves some free food. So, it was December 2019, and many housing companies were shutting down because of whispers about a virus from overseas that was expected to hit the U.S. Before I knew it, I found myself unemployed. That extra cash was a nice boost, so now what do I do?

This is an excerpt from Life of a Dasher, you can download the book through Kindle unlimited. Please rate & review. Thank you.

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What Genre Do I Prefer to Write

What Genre Do I Prefer to Write

Fantasy, Paranormal/Supernatural and general fiction, anything else but Sci-fi. Yes, I find Sci-fi hard to write. My first book Chandra’s Quest is science fiction, in fact the whole trilogy is but I added a bit of fantasy and mysticism to it. It has taken me longer to finish the trilogy than expected but finish it, I will. 

20 years ago, I was inspired and motivated to write this trilogy however as the years moved on, I found myself lacking the motivation I once had. 

Fast forward to now, I struggle completing book 4 but I will get it done nevertheless and move on to my next projects.

 I have a Supernatural/paranormal book in the works, easy to write since I get my inspiration by reading Reddit stories or creepy pastas, etcetera. The web is full of them. The foundation is there, all I have to do is fill in my take on whatever moves me. 

I will not reveal the title of the book, I prefer to keep it surreptitious. 

Bottom line is, I am still working on and wrapping up Book 4 of Chandra’s Quest, once that’s done and published I will dive into my other projects. 

For those who have read Chandra’s Quest, and await the final installment,  be patient, it will be published this year as an eBook first.

 By the way, if you have read any of my books, please do rate or review them. I appreciate it. Thank you. 

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New Years 2022 Resolutions

2021 is coming to an end and people will be making New Years Resolutions. Well here is mine: I will finish books that I am working on, I will become a Pescatarian and hold true to my faith.

We all want something in Life but sometimes we don't know what direction to take to achieve it. I say go with your gut feeling, it's usually right. 

Have a Happy New Year, be safe and stay healthy.  

To Rate a Book

Are ratings better than reviews? I believe all are relevant  but lately, on Amazon, books are being rated and no reviews are left. Some Indie authors say that it isn't good and Amazon rating system will become like GoodReads. 

Two of my books recently received a rating but no review and that's okay with me. I welcome all kinds of rates and reviews. The more, the merrier. People notice books that have reviews or rates. It's  always important to leave some kind of rate on a book you've read. Good or bad or in-between will bring attention to any authors book and that's important.  So the next time you read a book, please do rate it---it matters.

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My Nonfiction Book

I rarely share links to this book but that's  going to change. The Other Side of Things, is a nonfiction book, based on a blog where I rant and vent about various topics. I selected a few of them that I feel the reader might enjoy. Some topics are controversial,  but they're  basically women's  issues and my perspective on them. As I pointed out in the introductory page, I only state my personal opinion about certain topics, with no personal  attacks on anyone. The Other Side of Things is the only general nonfiction book, pertaining  to social issues, women issues that I've written.  Please do visit link to buy or download your copy.  it is only available as an eBook.

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Immortality is Now Available as a Paperback!

Immortality: Chandra's  Quest Book 3 is now available as a paperback. It can be purchased through  Amazon Kindle. I will share excerpts from the book next week. Please visit the link below to see book price and details. 

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Where to Find My Books

The links below will direct you to where you can purchase my books online other than Amazon, which is a top seller in books. 

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There you have it. You can always find my books on Amazon. If you have Prime, you get a discount. Chandra's Quest has the most stars and can be found in various online book stores. In the Company of Elves has not been rated yet and no stars, but it can be found in various bookstores online. If you want your local book store or library to carry any of my books Please do request it from them.


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So Grateful For….

So grateful for what we have now. Technology has come a long way hasn’t it? If it wasn’t for technology, Independent Authors, aka Self-published authors, would never be able to publish their books so easily and get them out there for readers. Think about it for a moment. 15, 20 or 30 years ago, an aspiring author would have to go through traditional publishers to get their books published. Some never got the chance to see their books published. It would take more than six months for their manuscript to be looked at and maybe accepted. It would take another six months for it to be edited and published.

How long did it take to get published?

There is no easy answer to this question. One book might take a year to produce while another is designed and printed in three weeks. It is sensible to allow at least three months for the process – six months is even better. The benefit in publishing with a traditional publisher is that you do not have to pay to get your book published. However, the wait time for some authors is disheartening.  

There were some subsidiary publishing companies at that time but only a few. After an author who was turned down through a traditional publishing company, he/she might publish through a self-publishing company but not without expenses.

How much does it cost? 

If you decided to self-publish back then, you’re looking at $500-1,000 to publish each book. It was and is a GAMBLE because many authors have to do their own advertising/promoting. As for distributing your books, the best that you can do would be to take a few copies to the local mom and pop bookstores and let people know your books area available there. If you wanted your book to be distributed to major bookstores, you would have to hire someone like an agent to do the job. Not an easy thing to do, trust me. When I first published Chandra’s Quest book 1 through a subsidiary publishing company, back then, it cost me $300. At that time, Amazon Kindle wasn’t around, so I did not publish for free.  Later, when CreateSpace came around, I revised my books and published them without paying for the printing. eBooks came into play and it became easier to publish.

Benefits of traditional publishing:

Monetary advance before publishing

Potential for traditional media coverage

Social signaling/feelings of acceptance

Some Bookstore placements

The cons:

Very hard to get a deal

Huge time investment

Loss of ownership
loss of marketing control

Loss of creative and content control

Limited financial upside, depending on the genre that is popular at the time.

Self-published books:                                                                                    
Some companies have incorporated self-publishing tools to their online websites and if you pick the right one, you won’t have to pay to get it published. When your book is published, some websites will post your book on their site for readers to see and possibly buy. Kindle publishing is one of the biggest publishing companies out there. They do offer marketing and promotional deals. Of course, for the services you'll have to pay, but you still don’t have to pay to get your book published.

Let’s talk about why we take this technology for granted. Why some people no longer find it amazing to know an Independent Author.

Well, when self-publishing first was available through the internet, it was a God sent to self-published authors out there. They now had a way to show people their written work. As a matter of fact, when the internet came around, a lot of authors took advantage of it and posted their written work on their websites, forums, and chats. 

So, how do people take technology for granted? In the beginning when independent authors published their books, people thought it was a BIG deal. It was “cool’ to know an author, however somewhere along the way, it got around that independent/self-published authors were not good enough to be considered as real authors and to add acid to the fire, some people started posting negative comments about books written by independent authors, especially if they knew that author and jealousy came into play. Publishing your own book becomes common so therefore, Independent authors became common but not noted/recognized.

Example: if I had told my cousin 20 or 25 years ago that I was a self-published author and that I wrote a book, she would have thought it was “cool” however because of time and how we take technology for granted, it’s not a big deal anymore. 

Can anyone write a book and publish it? 

Yes, I suppose they can, but they need motivation and commitment to the art. Writing should be second nature to them. 

Options: Authors have many options now and traditional publishing isn’t the only way to go. I am grateful that we have the technology to publish our own books.

Food for thought: Self-published authors have courage and they did what they said they would do-- publish their books, despite of unwelcome comments.

So Grateful For....

I am grateful that I live in this time and I am grateful for those who have taken the time and read books by independent authors. Give them a thumbs up because they did what they wanted to do.

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In the Company of Elves: What you Need to Know

As the author of, In the Company of Elves, I highly enjoyed writing this fantasy story. It is one of my full-length novels, other than the Chandra’s Quest trilogy books. Even though Chandra’s Quest was my first book, I was inspired to write, In the Company of Elves by watching movies like Legend, Willow, Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland to name a few. I published In the Company of Elves in 2009 but started writing the story back in 2004/2005. Yes, I came up with the title for this book many years ago. The first copy of the book was published through Instant Publishers, a subsidiary company. It only had 120 pages. 

Then I decided to revise the book, so I re-wrote it and added more chapters to it. For those who have downloaded my book and enjoyed it, Thank you. If you have a paperback copy, thank you for purchasing it. I recently donated 1 copy to one of those Little Library Boxes, in Menifee Ca. If you read it as a Summer read, please be sure to leave a review on Amazon or on my Facebook page or Instagram. Thank you. 

NOTE: In July, I will be publishing The Other Side of Things Part 2. It is a non fiction book, with issues on Health, Social relations, Romance and Fashion.Visit my Facebook page and my Website for more info.

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Let’s Talk about What Can’t Be Copyrighted

Two years ago, when I revised my book, In the Company of Elves, CreateSpace, the publishing company, informed me to show proof that the book in question is in fact my personal work. I was beside myself. Of course there wasn't a problem. They just wanted me to show them proof of copyright. 

I copyrighted the original book back in 2009 long before I revised it. I had no problem sending poof, however after finding out that another author, had published a book under the same name and she or should I say someone who she knows, complained-- I was irked! 

The author passed away back in 2015, that is what was posted but her sister in law or someone who is in charge of her written work really should have done their research. 

I am the original author who thought up the title, In the Companyof Elves, many years ago. But as I had mentioned in my book, The Other Sideof Things Part 1, you cannot copyright titles. Below is a list of what can’t be copyrighted. This is for the people who get triggered over seeing their name or title in a book. If your name is Julie or Vic and you see it in a book, remember the names are common and can be used.

There are many things that cannot be copyrighted, they either don’t fall under the jurisdiction of copyright or don’t qualify for its protection. There are also exemptions and that place some content immediately into the public domain. So, if you’re wondering about the things you can’t copyright, here is a short list of five of the more important ones.

Public domain images, written work, et cetera: 
Is in reference to creative materials such as patent drawings that are not protected by copyright, trademark, patent, or any other intellectual property laws. A public-domain work can be used without cost. The written work or image has not been copyrighted.

Titles and Names

Copyright protection does not extend to titles, names, slogans or short phrases, the Copyright Office has made that very clear. You cannot copyright your name, the title of your post or any short phrase that you use to identify a work. The reason is that copyright is designed to protect works of creative authorship, it is not designed to protect how that work is identified in the marketplace, the same goes for people and places. Furthermore, such short phrases rarely meet the requisite level of creativity to be considered for copyright protection.

Caveat: Titles may not be copyrighted.

Recipes: recipes also fall under this category. Specifically, the listing of ingredients (even if it's your own recipe ingredients) is not protected by copyright. This applies to formulas, compounds, and prescriptions as well. There are exceptions however, such as when recipes are compiled in a cookbook for instance or if the recipe is accompanied by “substantial literary expression,” a term that refers to text such as directions, or when there is a combination of recipes, there may be a basis for copyright protection.

Ideas: Ideas, methods, and systems are not covered by copyright protection, because they are not fixed into a tangible medium of expression.  For a work to be copyrighted, it has to be written down, saved to a hard drive or somehow otherwise fixed. For example, if you give a speech but fail to write it down first and it isn’t recorded, there is no copyright protection. Likewise, if you tell an idea to a friend, you don’t receive copyright protection if they run with it and use it for themselves, that is, unless you write it down. However, even ideas that are fixed do not receive protection in and of themselves. Rather, it is the expression of the idea that is protected.

Commonly Known Information: This category includes items that are considered common property and with no known authorship. Examples, include standard calendars, height and weight charts, telephone directories, tape measures and rulers, and lists or tables taken from public documents. A phrase such as “The sky is blue” also falls under this category since there is no known authorship associated with it.

Fashion: Contrary to what you might think, fashion (that is, a shirt, dress, or other article of clothing) is not protected by copyright law. Despite the fact that copyright law protects such things as architectural design works (Circular 41) or works of the visual arts (Circular 40), fashion is all about clothing and accessories, which under copyright law are considered “useful articles." It is possible however, to copyright a specific fabric pattern (Burberry plaids for example), but not the actual dress. It should be noted that while designs can't be copyrighted, they can be patented.

Protected by the First Amendment

Expressive Use: Using someone’s name, image or life story as part of a novel, book, movie or other “expressive” work is protected by the First Amendment, even if the expressive work is sold or displayed. Therefore, using a person’s life story as part of a book or movie will not be deemed a misappropriation of the Right of Publicity.

 NOTE: I’ve never used an actual person’s life story, but I grant permission if someone wanted to write about me, after my death. By that time, I’ll be dead and won’t really care except maybe my children or grand-children. Of course, it depends on the content of the written work.

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