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Thanks for writing this. I understand this so much better. 4% or even 8% is absurd for the person whose work is making all of the money. Frustrating.

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Really interesting, I'll have to read it again to take it in. Brexit has put British musicians in a terrible position but don't ask me to exlpain it.

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Great decision to help change the status quo. Good luck and I look forward to hearing how it works out.

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What a strange world we live in. Good for you for taking back the rights!

My grandson loved your back & it's great you are finding your own ways for it to continue to be read, & for the story to continue.

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Great article about the reality of publishing. Congratulations for taking back the rights to this popular book, and will these rights eventually be transferable to your heirs?

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What a frustrating story, and good for you for taking back your rights.

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Brava!

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Thanks for sharing this experience. Any information about the Wild West of publishing is important for me to learn about as I launch into my own process of using a hybrid publisher for my debut novel. Good for you to take bold action

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Brava! I began writing 100-word memoir-essays only after a kaleidoscopic professional and personal life–which (as Joan MG can verify) gave me a lot of fodder. I am now looking at some these same issues (with no background of readers) and very much appreciate the sharing of your work experience, publishing and otherwise. Thanks.

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TYPO alert

I meant - my grandson loved your book!

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