For those of you considering Trestle Press for a possible publisher, you should read this:
http://doodle777.deviantart.com/journal/Art-theft-It-s-good-news-it-really-is-282415361
Hat tip to Paul Brazill who has pulled his work from this publisher's lineup. It really bites when you trust a publishing house and they betray you.
Update: A few more links
http://malcolmholtabitontheside.blogspot.com/2012/01/crime-tyne-shots-have-been-shot.html
http://psychonoir.blogspot.com/2012/02/announcement-regarding-tp.html
http://juliamadeleineauthor.blogspot.com/2012/02/trestlegate.html
http://litreactor.com/news/digital-publisher-trestle-press-dinged-for-stealing-cover-art
http://rthomasbrown.blogspot.com/2012/02/trestle-titles.html
http://www.lucaveste.com/2012/02/why-it-matters.html
Update: 2/3/12 And a change of heart:
http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/
Another Update - From Trestle Press:
http://www.trestlepresspublishing.com/2012/02/questions-raised-and-facts.html
Trestle Press has taken down this page as of 2/3/12
In Defense of Trestle Press:
http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2012/02/of-late-publisher-i-work-with-trestle.html
13 comments:
Do it yourself.
It is a bit of hard work but now there are plenty of tutorials that make it easier.
I withdrew my short stories as well.
Yes, doing it yourself is always an option, Thomas. But going with a publisher is more about feeling like you've arrived.
Welcome to the Corner Malcolm! And I just linked to your post.
If you feel like you need the help or like being a part of a team there are other good epublishers out there.
Above all else, if you have any questions or concerns about a publisher or a zine ask them. You can tell a lot by there answer.
Or when an editor uses there instead of their.
*DOH*
Thanks for these links, Sandra. The whole thing is an embarrassing mess, and makes me wish I'd gone with my gut instinct at the time. But live and learn, I reckon.
Gee, this is too bad. It makes you wonder what Trestle might do with your words if they feel free to steal artwork.
Good point, Brian. If a publisher doesn't want to answer your questions, you've got to wonder why.
I think just about every writer alive has been caught by some kind of publishing mess, Heath. The embarrassment isn't yours.
I got taken by a small press a few years ago and all you can do is shrug and go on. But you don't get taken the same way twice.
It's not a good situation for the authors, Patti, that's for sure. And it does call into question just how ethical the publisher is.
Personally I like being apart of a collaborative effort, it has a DIY/punk rock feel to it when you're working with a group of like minded people.
But this whole thing is a mess and embarrassing to boot.
I agree, Keith, on both your points. Hopefully this will get settled and the writers won't be blamed for what the publisher did.
A dirty business. I would like to add that B R Stateham has also now quit Trestle.
Thanks for the update, Paul, I've added the new link. It's a sad, sad business. And a situation where nobody wins.
I was one of those authors who left. I got a bad vibe from the start and I'm glad I got out.
Anyone needing a book cover I design them, AND I use my own artwork.
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