I Am Angry Today Because . . .

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CoriSCapnSkip

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My son bought this movie yesterday at our used bookstore.

In my mom's opinion, Shiloh is one case where the movie blows the book out of the water.

Later today, TCM is showing Sounder, another Newbery-Award winning story centering around a boy and dog which resulted in a much better movie than book. (If I think of others, will post them.)
 

AnnaMarie

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Not angry....more like disgusted.

Today is Martin Luther King Day. While it is not a holiday here, we do know who he was, and we do admire him for what he did.

Two famous people disgusted me. One posted a meme which is an MLK quote....but it came off that she was comparing herself to him. (I refuse to give her any free advertising by naming her.) she topped the meme with the message "Happy MLKDay". What? Does that come on cards down there? please say no! Please say no!

The second was Ellen. She also said "Happy MLKDay." (Is it just me? That seems so disrespectful. Does she know who he is?) then, she made it worse by saying "I had a dream.....but now I have a puppy and he woke me up."

Now I know why I don't watch her show. It just do not get her humour.
 

CoriSCapnSkip

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Not angry....more like disgusted.

Today is Martin Luther King Day. While it is not a holiday here, we do know who he was, and we do admire him for what he did.

Two famous people disgusted me. One posted a meme which is an MLK quote....but it came off that she was comparing herself to him. (I refuse to give her any free advertising by naming her.) she topped the meme with the message "Happy MLKDay". What? Does that come on cards down there? please say no! Please say no!

The second was Ellen. She also said "Happy MLKDay." (Is it just me? That seems so disrespectful. Does she know who he is?) then, she made it worse by saying "I had a dream.....but now I have a puppy and he woke me up."

Now I know why I don't watch her show. It just do not get her humour.

People nowadays for the most part really don't seem to have a clue. Some football player (I won't state his name as I don't know it) posted an MLK quote, like comparing his football team's struggles with those of the Civil Rights movement! Some other outfit organized a "fun shoot" for the day which was called off when someone pointed out that the person honored by this holiday was assassinated by a rifle. I was very inspired by two of the African-American themed movies shown on TCM, The Green Pastures and Sounder, and although I feel people nowadays can certainly learn from such past struggles, very few people nowadays can truly relate to them.
 

CoriSCapnSkip

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Okay, now I'm somewhat pissed. Someone posted on a paranormal forum I frequent about ghosthunters vandalizing a cemetery. Not only does the OP leave no clue as to where this took place, and Googling leads to far too many cemetery vandalism stories, but it inspired me to look up this. Landmarks: Grave belies author’s fame | The Spokesman-Review Years ago, back when I watched TV news from Spokane, and before I was online so prior to 1999, there was a story about the cemetery containing this monument being vandalized. It so happened I spent six years writing a book about this person's family experience, and I dashed off a letter to the cemetery caretaker and received a very enthusiastic phone call. It seems he had absolutely no idea their cemetery contained a personage of such eminence, which is pretty much the point of this article. The stone is small and modest, and maybe the vandals went for the big stuff because this one was not damaged in any way, and I did sell him a book! Going to Findagrave, though, I learn that in 2011 a large and imposing monument was placed, presumably in this cemetery, informing everyone of the story, and, of course, no one told me! I would have gladly driven to Spokane to attend the ceremony! So now I'm pissed again.
 

skimom2

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Just roaring this morning. I got my 1099 for royalties for the year, and it's outrageous--many, many times higher than I've actually received. I think it probably reflects what I SHOULD have received, but that doesn't help me. I'm so angry I can't even think (but I wasn't thinking well anyway because of this stupid flu). If this comes down to some Amazon shenanigans, I'm going to freak out entirely.

So there you have it, two states I rarely, rarely reach: sick and furious.
 

Spideyman

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Just roaring this morning. I got my 1099 for royalties for the year, and it's outrageous--many, many times higher than I've actually received. I think it probably reflects what I SHOULD have received, but that doesn't help me. I'm so angry I can't even think (but I wasn't thinking well anyway because of this stupid flu). If this comes down to some Amazon shenanigans, I'm going to freak out entirely.

So there you have it, two states I rarely, rarely reach: sick and furious.
Find a good tax consultant. Positive vibes/ healing ones too.
 

skimom2

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Find a good tax consultant. Positive vibes/ healing ones too.
I've contacted the publisher, but this might go to a lawyer. I've been questioning their accounting all year, based upon sales vs. royalty, and got the answer that I was still earning out an advance. By mid year, I was getting frustrated with that answer, to say the least, as sales have been brisk.

Ah crap. I'll wait to see what response I get. I REALLY can't afford to call the IP lawyer--they're mad expensive around here since there are only 3 or 4 in the whole state--but I will if I have to.

I'm going back to bed.
 

Spideyman

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I've contacted the publisher, but this might go to a lawyer. I've been questioning their accounting all year, based upon sales vs. royalty, and got the answer that I was still earning out an advance. By mid year, I was getting frustrated with that answer, to say the least, as sales have been brisk.

Ah crap. I'll wait to see what response I get. I REALLY can't afford to call the IP lawyer--they're mad expensive around here since there are only 3 or 4 in the whole state--but I will if I have to.

I'm going back to bed.

Rest and heal-- Can you request an itemized print out of your account/ sales? I know nothing of books sales/ royalties , but there should be an accounting of what they took in vs your cut?? That might provide you with more detailed info/proof.
 

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I've contacted the publisher, but this might go to a lawyer. I've been questioning their accounting all year, based upon sales vs. royalty, and got the answer that I was still earning out an advance. By mid year, I was getting frustrated with that answer, to say the least, as sales have been brisk.

Ah crap. I'll wait to see what response I get. I REALLY can't afford to call the IP lawyer--they're mad expensive around here since there are only 3 or 4 in the whole state--but I will if I have to.

I'm going back to bed.

feel better.Healing vibes
 

Out of Order

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Just roaring this morning. I got my 1099 for royalties for the year, and it's outrageous--many, many times higher than I've actually received. I think it probably reflects what I SHOULD have received, but that doesn't help me. I'm so angry I can't even think (but I wasn't thinking well anyway because of this stupid flu). If this comes down to some Amazon shenanigans, I'm going to freak out entirely.

So there you have it, two states I rarely, rarely reach: sick and furious.

We must be twins! Furious at the end of last week and now have the best cold I've had in 5 years or more. Are you buying or am I? ;)
 

DiO'Bolic

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I've contacted the publisher, but this might go to a lawyer. I've been questioning their accounting all year, based upon sales vs. royalty, and got the answer that I was still earning out an advance. By mid year, I was getting frustrated with that answer, to say the least, as sales have been brisk.

Ah crap. I'll wait to see what response I get. I REALLY can't afford to call the IP lawyer--they're mad expensive around here since there are only 3 or 4 in the whole state--but I will if I have to.

I'm going back to bed.
Tax reporting is calculated based on the gross amount of your royalty payment, which includes the amount of the royalty payment received in U.S. dollars as well as any applicable fees, such as fees related to receiving payment in a currency other than the currency of the marketplace on which the sales occurred. But the publisher never seems to indicate what those fees amount to. Hopefully you have copies of the payments and possibly deposit slips to indicate the difference in payments, with the difference therefore amounting to the fees. You can claim those fees as deductible expenses on your income tax. But don’t just take my word for it, talk to a tax professional with knowledge of royalties.
 

Out of Order

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Tax reporting is calculated based on the gross amount of your royalty payment, which includes the amount of the royalty payment received in U.S. dollars as well as any applicable fees, such as fees related to receiving payment in a currency other than the currency of the marketplace on which the sales occurred. But the publisher never seems to indicate what those fees amount to. Hopefully you have copies of the payments and possibly deposit slips to indicate the difference in payments, with the difference therefore amounting to the fees. You can claim those fees as deductible expenses on your income tax. But don’t just take my word for it, talk to a tax professional with knowledge of royalties.

Can you do my taxes this year, Mr. Block?
 

DiO'Bolic

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Can you do my taxes this year, Mr. Block?
LOL. Many, many years ago I thought I’d make a little extra money by doing taxes. I actually went through the H&R Block tax training classes and was certified by them. My first client was a young independent artist who kept absolutely no records, made no estimated tax payments, and showed up with about 4 shoe boxes filled with receipts and hand written notes. It took me forever to do his taxes. He was shocked at his taxes, which included penalties for not paying taxes on a quarterly basis, and my bill for doing them. He refused to pay me for my work. I said ‘screw this,’ and it was the first and last time I did anyone’s taxes other than family.
 

Out of Order

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LOL. Many, many years ago I thought I’d make a little extra money by doing taxes. I actually went through the H&R Block tax training classes and was certified by them. My first client was a young independent artist who kept absolutely no records, made no estimated tax payments, and showed up with about 4 shoe boxes filled with receipts and hand written notes. It took me forever to do his taxes. He was shocked at his taxes, which included penalties for not paying taxes on a quarterly basis, and my bill for doing them. He refused to pay me for my work. I said ‘screw this,’ and it was the first and last time I did anyone’s taxes other than family.

An artist you say? Was he penalized quite often for early withdrawal?