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Thursday Midday Links: Three Pubs to Provide Up to Date Sales Data for Authors

Thursday Midday Links: Three Pubs to Provide Up to Date Sales Data for Authors

NPR explores the psychological fraud of the 70s – that Sybil was a fake – with the author of “Sybil Exposed.” Reading through Schreiber’s papers, Nathan says it becomes obvious that the writer knew that Mason’s story was not entirely true. Memories of a traumatic tonsillectomy, for instance, morphed into a lurid story of abuse. [...]

The Libel Suit? It is On

Individuals who are, or once were, associated with PublishAmerica are suing   the Preditor & Editors site for libel. Barbara Bauer is an agent who claims that P&E libeled her by calling her a scammer.   Victor E. Cretella, an attorney with PublishAmerica and a member of the Maryland Bar, is suing P&E for harming his reputation. [...]