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WRITER IN DIRE NEED!

Dear Friends in the comics, arts and writing industries, 

It is with a heavy heart and more than an ounce of desperation that I write these words.

As some of you may know, the world of writing and publishing is fragile, and things beyond your control can tumble down around you in unfortunate ways.

Such an incident is why I write this.

I and some of my fellow Finlay Publishing writers are experiencing one of the worst possible surprises for Christmas.

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New York Attorney Establishes Free Copyright and Trademark Blog for Artists, Musicians, Photographers and Small Media Businesses

New York intellectual property attorney Trebor Lloyd has established a blog, Trebor's Bite-Sized Bits featuring easily digestible information on copyright, trademark and other related areas of law--a blog that is specially aimed as a primer to give a basic background to lay persons who need some understanding of these topics in their art or business.

New York, NY (PRWeb) April 9, 2007 -- Trebor Lloyd, a veteran of New York law firms and owner of a small independent record label, has seen the importance of the law of copyright, trademark and the right of publicity in a world which has become increasing media-driven and has soared off into cyberspace. Lloyd has worked with very large clients as an associate at some of New York's finest firms but has always taken a special interest in what the large firms would regard as "small fry"--varied persons and entities ranging from rock bands to artists to writers to photographers to small media related businesses, particularly those businesses that are internet-based. Lloyd has particularly noticed the lack of "plain- English" information on those topics of law available to lay persons-- some of whom have vital interests directly affected by areas such as copyright and trademark.

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Magazines Feature

Larissa Laurel Joins Editorial Staff at PLUS Model Magazine

New Industry Editor to Bring Curvy Expertise to Virtual Plus Modeling Magazine

Vancouver, WA (PRWeb) March 20, 2007 -- PLUS Model Magazine (http://www.plusmodelmag.com), the premiere virtual magazine celebrating and inspiring the plus size fashion and plus size modeling industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Larissa Laurel to the editorial staff.

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Magazines Feature

MusicMatters Magazine Serves The Spice

Pepper Featured on Cover of March/April Issue.

(PRWeb) March 9, 2007 -- Their hit song "No Control" is all over the airwaves, the video has been picked up by MTVu and now the band Pepper will be the featured cover story in the latest issue of Music Matters Magazine. "Although the members of Pepper are hyper and playful, they take their music very seriously," says Music Matters editor Jen Hilbert who interviewed the band for the story.

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Magazines Feature

SoCal Music Magazine Distributed at Austin Festival

MusicMatters to Give Out 5,000 Copies at SXSW.

(PRWeb) March 9, 2007 -- While taking in the multitude of music acts from around the world and viewing the finest independent films, patrons of this year's South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) can take home something more - a copy of MusicMatters Magazine.

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Magazines Feature

"Instant" Gratification - Debonair Magazine Employs IM Interviewing

New York, NY (PRWeb) March 7, 2007 -- Debonair Magazine is now offering its readers "instant" gratification by conducting interviews via AOL's Instant Messenger software. "Catering to a young male demographic requires a publication to maintain a hip factor, as well as a social relevancy," says Creative Director John DeFeo. "The overwhelming popularity of AOL's IM software provides Debonair with the perfect tool to engage our readers while maintaining a journalistic standard."

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Two Modern Masters, Now Shipping from TwoMorrows

If you've enjoyed previous Modern Masters volumes, don't miss our two latest ones, now shipping!

Modern Masters Vol. 10: Kevin Maguire (128-page trade paperback) features a career-spanning interview with the Justice League artist, and tons of artwork, including a large gallery section with many rare and unpublished pieces. Edited by Eric Nolen-Weathington and George Khoury.

Order at your local comics shop, or online at: TwoMorrows

Modern Masters Vol. 11: Charles Vess (120-page trade paperback with color) goes on sale Feb. 28! It features a career-spanning interview with the Stardust artist, and plenty of rare and unseen artwork, including a large gallery section. Edited by Eric Nolen-Weathington and Christopher Irving.

Order at your local comics shop, or online at: TwoMorrows

Single copies: $19 US Postpaid each

Best regards,

John Morrow

TwoMorrows

10407 Bedfordtown Dr.

Raleigh, NC 27614

919-449-0344

fax 919-449-0327

 

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Mystery Scene Magazine Raves About Terry Hoover's Double Dead

Huntersville, NC (PRWEB) February 20, 2007 -- Double Dead, the debut murder mystery by Terry Hoover published by Gale/Five Star, has been called a "standout by any standard" by Mystery Scene Magazine.

"Terry Hoover is a newcomer to the mystery scene, but Double Dead, her first novel, does not read like the work of a novice," writes Lynne Maxwell for Mystery Scene Magazine's Winter 2007 edition.

"A finalist in the Malice Domestic/St. Martin's Press Contest for Best First Traditional Mystery, Double Dead is a standout by any standard, featuring intricate plotting, electrifying courtroom scenes and a genuinely likeable protagonist. Count me in as a charter member of the Terry Hoover fan club!"

Double Dead has received a thumbs up from The American Library Association's Booklist, as well as advance praise from award-winning mystery authors Charles Todd, Judy Clemens and Cathy Pickens.

Five Star Publishing - an imprint of Thomson Gale - publishes about 150 books per year in the mystery, western and romance genres. It focuses on the library market, where more than half of its books are sold on standing order.

Double Dead, a finalist in the Malice Domestic St. Martin's Press contest for Best First Traditional Mystery, is the first book in the Steve Harlan series. Terry Hoover, a native of Charlotte, NC, where Double Dead is set, now lives just outside the city, with her husband, a public relations consultant. Hoover can be found online at http://www.hoovermysteries.com.

Check Amazon for Double Dead (Five Star Mystery Series)

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MusicMatters Magazine Returns with New Look and Direction

First issues of high-quality magazine to be almost ad free.

(PRWEB) February 16, 2007 -- After a year and a half hiatus, the Southern California music and culture magazine Music Matters has returned to the free magazine racks with a special surprise for its avid followers - almost no ads. As part of the magazine's new business model, the first issues of the all-color, gloss-print magazine will be completely comprised of the high-quality photos and offbeat articles that has made Music Matters a must-read for Southern California music lovers.

"The idea is to eventually attract just a few large sponsors so we can keep the magazine focused on what it's supposed to - the great music and art of the Socal scene," says publisher Greg Passmore. That's a bold move in an industry that only thrives by planting advertisements around and even into its editorial content.

But despite Music Matter's brazen move, Passmore believes the magazine will prosper - even grow beyond its local roots and onto the national scene. "No matter where you are, people really love the music from Southern California. We've had interest in the magazine from as far away as South Africa," says Passmore. " And although we only print around 5,000 copies right now, there are usually people ready to take them right off the truck, right after they are printed. We aim to double the circulation very soon."

As part of the magazine's new marketing strategy, extra issues will be printed and given away at high profile events such as the South by Southwest and Coachella music festivals. Other promotions include working with San Diego radio station 94.9 and giving away issues at local art and music events. "I think it is great that Music Matters specializes in the same music and culture that our listeners go for," says 94.9 Promotions Director Owen Salerno. "We started working with the magazine when it was SD Music Matters, when it only covered San Diego. I think it is a good thing it expanded its scope to all of Southern California."

Looking at the latest issue of Music Matters, which features a cover story on +44, readers will notice a few other changes. Gone are the fashion section and several columns and the magazine will now publish six times a year instead of once a month. "We've really stripped-down to focus more on music," says editor Jen Hilbert. "We really strive to cover only the best stories in the Socal music scene."

The result is a stunningly visual publication with content that rivals any national music media. "It's really a testament to the scene here to have so many great bands come from one region," Hilbert says. Some of the acts Music Matters has covered include System of a Down, Flogging Molly, OKGo, Bad Religion, Pinback and Slightly Stoopid. The magazine also covers large regional events like Burning Man and Coachella and reviews concerts of national acts like Joan Jett and Public Enemy.

Music Matters Magazine publishes six times a year and is available for free at various outlets and special events in Southern California. The online version of the magazine can be viewed at www.sdmusicmatters.com. The magazine focuses on the music, art and culture of Southern California.

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National Magazine is Saving American Music, One Child at a Time

Elmore Magazine, a national American music publication, knows saving American music starts with children. That's why Elmore is offering free subscriptions to schools making a request.

New York City, NY (PRWeb) February 12, 2007 -- Elmore Magazine recently announced its "Saving American Music in Schools" program in an effort to preserve American roots music, which is embraced the world over and is the heartbeat of American culture.

Publisher Suzanne Cadgene and Executive Director Arnie Goodman know that introducing young people to the origins of modern music ensures that the music of yesterday will continue to influence music for generations to come.

Covering a wide spectrum of American roots music, Elmore's informed and articulately written features, editorials and reviews, and its brilliant color photographs by award winning photographers, taps the passions, joys and pains of American roots music, while celebrating the brilliance of the artists responsible for creating it.

"We feel by sharing the history of American music with young adults, they'll be inspired to recognize and appreciate the origins of today's music - and that's important, not only to the survival of the musical genre, but to our culture," says Cadgene.

Elmore Magazine, entering its third year in print, is born of the passions of Cadgene, a writer, founding editor of Blues News (the publishing arm of the New York Blues Society), former CEO of two other magazines and Goodman, a nationally respected record-collection curator, music producer and music historian.

Elmore Magazine is ideal for all readers from junior high school level to adult, and can help students relate to their teachers and vice versa.

A bill passed by the 100th U.S Congress and U.S. Senate to preserve American Music stated: "it is now in the best interest of the national welfare and all of our citizens to preserve and celebrate this unique art form," further citing, it is "a rare and valuable national American treasure to which we should devote our attention, support and resources to make certain it is preserved, understood and promulgated."

Please join Elmore Magazine in its efforts to save American music.

Boards of education and school officials are encouraged to contact Elmore Magazine with a formal request for their free subscriptions.

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