"I have been forced to make this decision based on lack of finances - hormonal females and bitching."

I don't know how accurate this is, but apparently this is what the CEO of Mardi Gras Publishing had to say in response to some of the comments that have been floating around, re the closure of MGP. (Bare in mind this info was posted by an anonymous source, so cannot be taken as gospel.)

"In response to this post - I went MIA due to computer issues. And have now leased a system I can not afford.


This previous post is NOT from all the editors, authors and staff. Only a small group.


And the satinrougepress. com web site had been there since mardi gras opened because it was originally surpose to be the satin rouge line location.


It amazes me how people continue to post non-accurate information.


Mardi Gras Publishing is officially closing September 1, 2007 I have been forced to make this decision based on lack of finances - hormonal females and bitching.


I'm tired of it and refuse to listen to it any more. I gave this company 110% - quit my job and have received nothing but aggravation since. I have NO intention of opening another company, have you lost your mind?!


Teresa"

Hmmm... Hormonal females eh? Nice...

Incidentally, Teresa, if these aren't your words, just let me know, and I'll amend accordingly. Although judging from this report of your past unethical behaviour, I have a feeling that the words were indeed yours.

UPDATED WITH LINKS ABOVE

Paying Authors Their Dues Really Should Be A Given...

Oh feeling much better now, TTG even persuaded me that going for a walk in the park was a good idea. He was right.

Anyway, apparently Desiree Erotique hasn’t been paid any royalties for her book for several months. The guilty ones this time, are Chippewa Publishing.

Des writes:

Chippewa Publishing/Lady Aibell owner, Rebecca Pack, has been sent my notice of my displeasure at not being paid royalties for my story, Nocturnique.


This situation has been going on for several months and before this I was also concerned with royalty statements which contradicted with the language of my contract; contradictions acknowledged by Ms. Packs but never remedied.


I have thus removed purchase links at my website for Nocturnique. The contract for this story ends September 2007 and I have also notified Ms. Pack that I will not renew the contract.

Hmmm…I’d avoid them like the plague in any case

I also got the following e-mail about Mardi Gras Publishing:

“I've heard rumors about Mardis Gras publishing's owner being MIA for the past month. Sounds like Venus Press all over again. I didn't want to post publicly because it's not my publisher and just a rumor, but there it is.”

Smoke and fire, people, smoke and fire. Anybody know any different, you’re welcomed to e-mail me.

By the way, don't these people know that music on a 'professional website' is a bit, ya know... irritating?