SFWA Puts Dorchester on Probation

Dorchester Publishing is on probation as a SFWA qualifying market from December 10, 2010 through December 10, 2011. Sales made to Dorchester during that time will not qualify authors for SFWA membership; however, sales may retroactively qualify if the probation period is successfully completed.

According to the statement issued by SFWA president John Scalzi, the SFWA board chose to put Dorchester on probation after verifying complaints that Dorchester has failed ...Read More

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SFWA Puts Night Shade Books on Probation

Night Shade Books is on probation as a SFWA qualifying market, due to complaints that Night Shade has acted “against the contractual and legal interest of authors” in some instances.

New SFWA president John Scalzi issued a public statement explaining that for the duration of the year-long probation, sales made to Night Shade will not qualify authors for SFWA membership. Sales may retroactively qualify after the probation ends.

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