MWA (Mystery Writers of America) wrote a similar letter as RWA disavowing Harlequin as a legitimate publisher; Preditors and Editors also adjusted the Harlequin listing to "vanity publishing", and...
Via Kristin Nelson's blog, Harlequin is surprised by the strong reaction. They're upset that RWA didn't allow them to discuss RWA's stance, and to placate the masses, will be renaming their vanity press so that it isn't associated with "Harlequin" anymore.
Um, okay. But: damage control after damage is already done (and how) -- good luck with that.
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Date: 2009-11-20 12:40 am (UTC)Via Kristin Nelson's blog, Harlequin is surprised by the strong reaction. They're upset that RWA didn't allow them to discuss RWA's stance, and to placate the masses, will be renaming their vanity press so that it isn't associated with "Harlequin" anymore.
Um, okay. But: damage control after damage is already done (and how) -- good luck with that.