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Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2125
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 05:30 am: |   |
A while back I reviewed a book titled "Relative Danger" from Poisoned Pen Press. Recently the same publisher released a completely new book from a different author also titled, "Relative Danger." I've noticed a few other examples of titles being repeated by different authors. (Paint it Black)
This leads me to believe that titles sort of fall under the "Public Domain" category.
My next book will be titled... "The Godfather."
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com
http://theunrealmccoy.blogspot.com |
Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2374
Registered: 10-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 09:07 am: | |
That's a good idea, Dennis. I think I'll come out with "Holy Bible."
We're on to something here. |
Joyce Scarbrough
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
944
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 10:52 am: | |
You can't copyright a title, but you may not be able to convince a publisher to let you use one with "baggage." 
~Joyce Sterling Scarbrough
True Blue Forever
ISBN 0-9722385-9-X
Different Roads
ISBN 0-9722385-3-0
http://www.authorsinkbooks.com
Read the first chapters at http://www.authorsden.com/joycelscarbrough1
Waste time on Joyce's Blog http://joycescarbrough.blogspot.com
Senior Editor
Champagne Books
http://www.champagnebooks.com |
Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2126
Registered: 06-2002
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 11:05 am: | |
Bill...
I'd be careful about using the word "Bible" in a title. If the Al Queda don't get ya, the ACLU will!
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com
http://theunrealmccoy.blogspot.com |
Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2379
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 11:55 am: | |
I'm going to use "True Red Forever." It'll be about a red-neck in the South.
I am actually writing a play now called "Altering Artie" about a red-neck who's wife forces him to get a vasectomy. Artie ain't happy! |
priceless1
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
652
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 04:30 pm: | |
"A while back I reviewed a book titled "Relative Danger" from Poisoned Pen Press. Recently the same publisher released a completely new book from a different author also titled, "Relative Danger."
Dennis, are you sure? Robert is one of the most careful guys I know. I looked on his website and only found the one title in tpb, hard cover and large type. |
Dennis Collins
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
2127
Registered: 06-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 05:35 am: | |
Okay, okay... Ya got me... Here's the full rundown. I evidently had some bad information.
1992 "Relative Danger" Janice Brown - Lion Publications
1995 "Relative Danger" Charlotte Douglas - Zebra Books
2004 "Relative Danger" Charles Benoit - Poisoned Pen Press
2006 "Relative Danger" June Shaw - Five Star
Dennis Collins
Moderator
www.theunrealmccoy.com
http://theunrealmccoy.blogspot.com |
priceless1
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
653
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 09:39 am: | |
Ah. Yes, that makes a difference. Joyce is correct; you can't copyright a title. If there's a manuscript that I'm interested in purchasing the rights to, I normally do a search of the title to see what the competition is. If too many titles pop up, like with "Relative Danger," I'll usually talk to the author about altering the title so that it'll pop out in an Amazon.com/B&N.com title search. Nothing worse than having fifteen other books with your same title. It's a drag for the customer to scroll around looking for the right one. |
Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2391
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 11:56 am: | |
"Joyce is correct"
Please don't ever say that again! It just adds to the problem. |
Tom Elkins
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
573
Registered: 01-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 08:34 pm: | |
Joyce isn't necessarily correct, but she's always right.
Tom Elkins
NORTH of TEXAS
www.authorsden.com/tomelkins |
Joyce Scarbrough
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
948
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 08:51 pm: | |
Tom is correct, and so is Bill. 
~Joyce Sterling Scarbrough
True Blue Forever
ISBN 0-9722385-9-X
Different Roads
ISBN 0-9722385-3-0
Authors Ink Books
http://www.authorsinkbooks.com
Read the first chapters at http://www.authorsden.com/joycelscarbrough1
Waste time on Joyce's Blog at http://joycescarbrough.blogspot.com
Senior Editor
Champagne Books
http://www.champagnebooks.com |
Bill Nelson
Unity Member
Post Number:
2395
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006 - 10:15 pm: | |
I think JT is not always right, but is always correct!
I'll put my money on her opinion (most of the time.)
Except maybe when I'm right, which is all the time!
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