Victoria-

Thanks for getting back to me and for the info. I've considered taking legal action against him but wasn't sure how to proceed; I'll try to get in touch with VLA and see if they can help.

Thanks again,

Barrett Brown
Brooklyn, NY
512-560-2302

On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 11:30 AM, Victoria Strauss <beware@sfwa.org <mailto:beware@sfwa.org>> wrote:

    Barrett,

    Thanks for this info. I remember seeing your book listed on the
    S&R website, and being intrigued by it.
    Have you considered seeking legal counsel? This doesn't have to be
    expensive, and it may clarify your options, especially if you want
    to regain your rights. On the Overview page of Writer Beware
    (http://www.sfwa.org/beware/overview.html ), there's a section on
    Legal Recourse that provides links to the American Bar Association
    Lawyer Referral Service and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (a
    volunteer organization that specializes in providing legal
    assistance for people in the arts).  Either service will arrange
    an initial low-cost or pro-bono consultation for you to discuss
    your situation, after which you can decide on what further action
    to take.

    - Victoria


    Barrett Brown wrote:

        Hi, Victoria-

        Thanks, I'll check out that legal recourse section.

        I hooked up with Nederpelt in 2005 or thereabouts when he
        posted a craigslist ad looking for a humorist to do a book on
        creationism and intelligent design; there was no advance, and
        the royalties were substandard, but it was a good opportunity
        for me and has worked out well. Still, the guy is obviously a
        sleazeball and a crook; he had me meet him to sign a contract
        to do another book, but then apparently decided against it and
        ignored my e-mails for several months. Lately, he's been
        ignoring me again when I ask about overdue royalties on the
        first book (Flock of Dodos). There are about a dozen other
        little things that set him apart from his more professional
        counterparts, but those are my big complaints. Let me know if
        you have any other questions.

        Thanks,

        Barrett Brown
        Brooklyn, NY
        512-560-2302


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