Lee_HarpHaven
@lee-martindale.bsky.social
Named Bard, writer, editor, anthologist, civil & human rights activist, owner of nano-press HarpHaven Publishing. She/her. Married. Liberal. Hell-on-Wheels paraplegic. Latest book: BARD'S ROAD: The Collected Fiction of Lee Martindale
Happy to report that HarpHaven Merchanter is up and running again. Go direct with www.harphaven.net/dir or via the handy link at www.harphaven.net.
Welcome to - HarpHaven Merchanter
Online Store for Writer & Editor Lee Martindale and HarpHaven Publishing.
www.harphaven.net
November 15, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Happy to report that HarpHaven Merchanter is up and running again. Go direct with www.harphaven.net/dir or via the handy link at www.harphaven.net.
I wonder who handles building permits for 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500.
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I wonder who handles building permits for 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500.
If I owned a house and a temporary tenant tore down part of it, I oust him, file charges, and file criminal charges. Trump is the temporary tenant.
October 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
If I owned a house and a temporary tenant tore down part of it, I oust him, file charges, and file criminal charges. Trump is the temporary tenant.
@emoontxwriter.bsky.social Elizabeth, may I DM you? Book and sword related.
October 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
@emoontxwriter.bsky.social Elizabeth, may I DM you? Book and sword related.
September 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Curl up with a good fall read--including some of mine! Pick a new series and dive in! #UrbanFantasy #paranormal #paranormalromance #mmromance #witches #ghosts #supernatural #spooky #psychic
September 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Curl up with a good fall read--including some of mine! Pick a new series and dive in! #UrbanFantasy #paranormal #paranormalromance #mmromance #witches #ghosts #supernatural #spooky #psychic
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Authors: if you get an email invite from the Greater Hopewell Book Club, it's a scam: it charges an appearance fee (which it misleadingly describes as an honorarium) of $150. (If this reminds you of other AI-generated solicitations you've rec'd recently, that's not a coincidence)
![From: Greaterhopewellbookclub <greaterhopewellbookclub@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 9:53 AM
To: [redacted]
Subject: Invitation to feature"[redacted]" with greater Hopewell book club
Dear [redacted],
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Janet, and I’m reaching out on behalf of the Greater Hopewell Book Club, an engaged and diverse community of readers who are deeply passionate about literature that informs, challenges, and inspires.
We recently selected your book as our feature read—and the response has been nothing short of incredible. Your storytelling, depth of insight, and unique voice have sparked thoughtful conversations across our membership, and we would be truly honored to explore ways to connect with you directly.
As a club, we don't just read books—we celebrate authors. We offer opportunities for:
Virtual or in-person author Q&As
Live interviews or fireside chats with our readers
Curated book promotion across our mailing list and social media
Creative collaborations such as giveaways, themed discussions, and more
Our community includes readers from various backgrounds—educators, professionals, creatives—who not only read, but recommend, purchase, and advocate for the books we love.
We would be thrilled to coordinate a brief virtual appearance, recorded message, or written Q&A—whatever best fits your schedule. It would mean a great deal to our members and help further amplify your work to an audience already invested in your message.
Thank you for the impact your writing has had on our group. We’d love to make this an opportunity that’s mutually meaningful and truly memorable.
Looking forward to your thoughts and hoping to connect soon.
Warm regards,
Janet Ashley
Coordinator | Greater Hopewell Book Club
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September 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Authors: if you get an email invite from the Greater Hopewell Book Club, it's a scam: it charges an appearance fee (which it misleadingly describes as an honorarium) of $150. (If this reminds you of other AI-generated solicitations you've rec'd recently, that's not a coincidence)
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A good post on the growing menace of AI-generated PR scam solicitations (I wrote about this type of scam a couple of weeks ago). Included are helpful practical tips on identifying these scams and protecting yourself todnewman.com?p=1656
When AI Becomes a Weapon: The Rise of Sophisticated Book Marketing Scams - todnewman.com
scams against writers using AI
todnewman.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A good post on the growing menace of AI-generated PR scam solicitations (I wrote about this type of scam a couple of weeks ago). Included are helpful practical tips on identifying these scams and protecting yourself todnewman.com?p=1656
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If you're wondering what the concern is over Audible's new royalty model, here's a good overview (in a nutshell: the royalty _rate_ is higher, but because of the way it's calculated, author _income_ is lower) selfpub.substack.com/p/audiblegate2
🚨 Audible’s New Royalty Model Screws Authors
What looks like a 50% royalty increase is actually a payout cut hidden in fine print.
selfpub.substack.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If you're wondering what the concern is over Audible's new royalty model, here's a good overview (in a nutshell: the royalty _rate_ is higher, but because of the way it's calculated, author _income_ is lower) selfpub.substack.com/p/audiblegate2
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#Booksky So yesterday we learned that Michael Merriam’s terrific Weird West tale, TERROR AT TIERRA DE COBRE, is a semi-finalist for the new Small Spec Book Awards in the Horror category so here’s where you can get a copy of your very own! books2read.com/Tierradecobre
September 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#Booksky So yesterday we learned that Michael Merriam’s terrific Weird West tale, TERROR AT TIERRA DE COBRE, is a semi-finalist for the new Small Spec Book Awards in the Horror category so here’s where you can get a copy of your very own! books2read.com/Tierradecobre
We're having a sale at Amazon. Go there, search on "HarpHaven Publishing" and save!
September 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We're having a sale at Amazon. Go there, search on "HarpHaven Publishing" and save!
Texas Gov Greg Abbott said that people affected by the Guadalupe flooding was his top priority. Yet the first thing addressed in special legislative session was redistricting to benefit his Orange Overlord. We see his real priorities, and it's not the people of Texas.
August 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Texas Gov Greg Abbott said that people affected by the Guadalupe flooding was his top priority. Yet the first thing addressed in special legislative session was redistricting to benefit his Orange Overlord. We see his real priorities, and it's not the people of Texas.
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Saying this again: there is a scammer out there targeting newbie authors, claiming I'm one of their clients. They use different names, and I'm already pursuing legal action. But I have never worked with a PR company, editing service, or book packager, so anybody saying so is lying, period full stop.
August 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Saying this again: there is a scammer out there targeting newbie authors, claiming I'm one of their clients. They use different names, and I'm already pursuing legal action. But I have never worked with a PR company, editing service, or book packager, so anybody saying so is lying, period full stop.
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This week on Planetside…
Think you know Writer Beware? Part 1 of our interview with @victoriastrauss.com reveals the scams, the strategy to fight them, and the emotional core of WB's work: www.sfwa.org/2025/08/12/s...
Part of SFWA Presents: Get to Know…
Think you know Writer Beware? Part 1 of our interview with @victoriastrauss.com reveals the scams, the strategy to fight them, and the emotional core of WB's work: www.sfwa.org/2025/08/12/s...
Part of SFWA Presents: Get to Know…
August 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This week on Planetside…
Think you know Writer Beware? Part 1 of our interview with @victoriastrauss.com reveals the scams, the strategy to fight them, and the emotional core of WB's work: www.sfwa.org/2025/08/12/s...
Part of SFWA Presents: Get to Know…
Think you know Writer Beware? Part 1 of our interview with @victoriastrauss.com reveals the scams, the strategy to fight them, and the emotional core of WB's work: www.sfwa.org/2025/08/12/s...
Part of SFWA Presents: Get to Know…
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Yet. Another. Fake. Literary. Agency: Writers Literary. Among other things, totally false claims about authors and books repped, and images of supposed staff are stock photos. They're sending out fake publishing offers to writers writersliterary.com
Writers Literary
writersliterary.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Yet. Another. Fake. Literary. Agency: Writers Literary. Among other things, totally false claims about authors and books repped, and images of supposed staff are stock photos. They're sending out fake publishing offers to writers writersliterary.com
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Book Birthday: DEEDS OF WISDOM is out today as an e-book, the third collection of short fiction related to the Paksworld. POD paper edition will be out in a week or so; I'll announce when it happens. Each volume in this series has the same cover design in a different color. Wisdom is blue.
July 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Book Birthday: DEEDS OF WISDOM is out today as an e-book, the third collection of short fiction related to the Paksworld. POD paper edition will be out in a week or so; I'll announce when it happens. Each volume in this series has the same cover design in a different color. Wisdom is blue.
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It is a day for scams, apparently! An outfit called Literary Curator purports to provide various writer-related services, including editing, but the testimonials on its website, apparently from real writers, are 100% fake--with fake Xitter accounts to match substack.com/home/post/p-...
Substack is not immune to fake accounts
The Literary Curator, a member of the Substack community, is not who they say they are. Authors beware.
substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
It is a day for scams, apparently! An outfit called Literary Curator purports to provide various writer-related services, including editing, but the testimonials on its website, apparently from real writers, are 100% fake--with fake Xitter accounts to match substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Fake agency alert: Dan Baror International Literary Agency, obviously trying to trick writers into believing they're being contacted by Baror International Inc. (a real agency). The About Us page has been "borrowed", in re-worded form, from the real Baror website danbaror-intliteraryagency.com
danbaror-intliteraryagency.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Fake agency alert: Dan Baror International Literary Agency, obviously trying to trick writers into believing they're being contacted by Baror International Inc. (a real agency). The About Us page has been "borrowed", in re-worded form, from the real Baror website danbaror-intliteraryagency.com
July 4, 1776: No Kings!
July 4, 2025: We, The People, have not changed our minds about that.
July 4, 2025: We, The People, have not changed our minds about that.
July 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
July 4, 1776: No Kings!
July 4, 2025: We, The People, have not changed our minds about that.
July 4, 2025: We, The People, have not changed our minds about that.
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Today I'm writing for Writer Beware at Planetside, SFWA's online magazine, with a look at moral rights--what they are, why they matter, and the implications of giving them up, as some contracts and agreements require you to do www.sfwa.org/2025/07/03/m...
Moral Rights: What Writers Need to Know - SFWA
By Victoria Strauss of WRITER BEWARE® What Are Moral Rights? In addition to various economic rights, such as the ability to license and profit from the use of their original work, the Berne Convention...
www.sfwa.org
July 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today I'm writing for Writer Beware at Planetside, SFWA's online magazine, with a look at moral rights--what they are, why they matter, and the implications of giving them up, as some contracts and agreements require you to do www.sfwa.org/2025/07/03/m...
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AND THE LAST TRUMP SHALL SOUND has 3 near-novellas, one each by me, James Morrow, and @catrambo.bsky.social, about the West Coast seceding from a Trumpist USA and forming the freer, looser nation of Pacifica.
www.amazon.com/Last-Trump-S...
www.amazon.com/Last-Trump-S...
And the Last Trump Shall Sound: A Future History of America: Turtledove, Harry, Morrow, James, Rambo, Cat: 9781647100056: Amazon.com: Books
And the Last Trump Shall Sound: A Future History of America [Turtledove, Harry, Morrow, James, Rambo, Cat] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. And the Last Trump Shall Sound: A Future History of America
www.amazon.com
October 18, 2024 at 12:42 PM
AND THE LAST TRUMP SHALL SOUND has 3 near-novellas, one each by me, James Morrow, and @catrambo.bsky.social, about the West Coast seceding from a Trumpist USA and forming the freer, looser nation of Pacifica.
www.amazon.com/Last-Trump-S...
www.amazon.com/Last-Trump-S...
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Impersonation alert (of me this time): any emails from realvictoriastrauss@gmail.com are FAKE. (also, if you get one, please forward it to me: beware@sfwa.org)
June 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Impersonation alert (of me this time): any emails from realvictoriastrauss@gmail.com are FAKE. (also, if you get one, please forward it to me: beware@sfwa.org)
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New Writer Beware blog post (at Writer Unboxed): in light of recent publisher bankruptcies, a look at why you shouldn't count on the bankruptcy clause in your publishing contract when your publisher goes under writerunboxed.com/2025/06/27/w...
Why the Bankruptcy Clause in Your Publishing Contract May Not Protect You
Bankruptcy. When you’re considering a publishing offer, the possibility that your publisher will go bankrupt probably isn’t top of mind. And indeed, publisher bankruptcies aren’t very common. Publi…
writerunboxed.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New Writer Beware blog post (at Writer Unboxed): in light of recent publisher bankruptcies, a look at why you shouldn't count on the bankruptcy clause in your publishing contract when your publisher goes under writerunboxed.com/2025/06/27/w...
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#Booksky coming up this Sunday! Join us at the Temporal Textual Virtual Book Club for a discussion of Michael Merriam’s terrific pulpy Weird West novella, TERROR AT TIERRA DE COBRE, on 6/22, 6:30-8:00 PM CST. Michael will be attending!
facebook.com/events/s/jun...
facebook.com/events/s/jun...
June Virtual Steampunk Book Club
Event by Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter on Sunday, June 22 2025
facebook.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#Booksky coming up this Sunday! Join us at the Temporal Textual Virtual Book Club for a discussion of Michael Merriam’s terrific pulpy Weird West novella, TERROR AT TIERRA DE COBRE, on 6/22, 6:30-8:00 PM CST. Michael will be attending!
facebook.com/events/s/jun...
facebook.com/events/s/jun...
I miss Molly Ivins. She would have *much* to say about the current administration, and every word would be spot on.
June 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I miss Molly Ivins. She would have *much* to say about the current administration, and every word would be spot on.