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 By Argile Stox Aug. 24, 2006 Hello There! Remember me – Argile Stox? Well, nothing of significance has been happening around here. People are still submitting their manuscripts to the reverse vanity publishing (printing) house – PublishAmerica. The wheel keeps turning and these individuals are still moaning how they got screwed, mislead, and etc. The message boards (pro & con) have been filling up with all the stories of PublishAmerica. PublishAmerica is still producing about eighty trade paperbacks per month. I hear-tell that a few of PublishAmerica’s supporters are refusing to buy their own books, and market them. The wheel turns again and we find that individuals are leaving the employment of PublishAmerica – going on to greener pastures. I will admit this publicly. I have a bad case of PublishAmericaitis. Each time I try to rewrite my memoir, the memories of my fight to be released from my contract still haunt me. I would enjoy rewriting a chapter or two each day. When it is all done, I would enjoy sending a few chapters to respected literary agents with a SASE included. I am also prepared for the slew of rejection letters that I will receive. PublishAmerica has left an indelible scar on my mind. The thing I do not understand – is that well educated individuals who own computers do not even think of looking up all the information about PublishAmerica that is contained on the Net. I read one post on a message board, that an individual was so impressed by PublishAmerica’s Web site that they did not even think of researching the company. At the time of this writing, this individual is fighting to get their “rights back”. I can not wrap my mind around the fact that individuals work so damn hard on their manuscripts (between one to ten years) and fall for the nifty PublishAmerica Web site. In addition, these individuals do not even research the company. Since Tracy and I were released from our PublishAmerica contracts in April / 2006 – we have been much happier. Tracy has made no effort to rewrite her two books. She is involved in raising two boys and getting ready to get back to her teaching job. I think she has had enough vacation time and is biting at the bit to get back to work. There is only one week left before the school year begins again. Her eldest son is starting High School, taking drivers education, etc. Soon, he will have his “restricted” license and a car to take himself to school. Wheels keep on turning – into the future. I am still recovering from my recent heart attack. I have an appointment in October with a private orthopedic surgeon to take a look at my back. I have made a request to the VA that all – and I mean all of my medical records (MRI’s, X-Rays, etc) be sent to this new doctor before he see’s me. His office will be inundated with paperwork from the VA that he will have to sift through. The reason I am seeking a second opinion from a Private Doctor – is that the VA wanted me to travel to Kansas for a second opinion. My Primary Care Doctor would not give me a Doctor to Doctor referral. So, I had to select a Doctor that did not require one. The only thing I desire is to get rid of the wrenching pain in my back and stop taking pain medications for the rest of the time I have on this planet. The VA will not operate due to the fact that my back condition does not meet their “criteria” and is not service related. Okay, I have Medicare and an additional supplementary health policy from AARP. So, if the doctor does decide to remove the two blown discs in my back – everyone will get paid. Period, End of Story. I will communicate the results of my appointment in a later article. The only good thing that has come out of my fight with PublishAmerica, heart attack, and lack of appetite due to the pain in my back – I have lost over thirty pounds. I was 245lbs before all of the events occurred. I am now 212lbs. I am six feet, 2 inches tall. With all this weight loss, my butt has disappeared. I am so skinny, I feel like an anorexic male model – LOL! Well, that is all I know for now. I will keep you advised as situations develop. Have a great day! ------------ Email Argile Stox: argilestox@gmail.com Comment on this article here! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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