Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about a scam, a $100,000 prize, and Anthropic. Then, stick around for a chat with Christina Dotson!
Christina Dotson: Thriller author of LOVE YOU TO DEATH (7/22/2025) from Bantam/@randomhouse, lover of carbs & plot twists, and a super Social Worker❤️ – https://www.threads.com/@christinadotsonwrites?xmt=AQF0XaAiFcQ39Vr0u9-KG8lCjhoyU8i8sy8J4f03KOJtiDU
Love You To Death: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762692/love-you-to-death-by-christina-dotson/
‘Our Goal Is to Get Their Money’: Inside a Firm Charged With Scamming Writers for Millions – https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-07-08/pageturner-s-44-million-fraud-charges-cast-spotlight-on-author-services – https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/three-indicted-and-internet-domain-seized-44-million-nationwide-book-publishing-scam
The Novelry Offers $100,000 Prize to Break Publishing Barriers – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/awards-and-prizes/article/98171-the-novelry-offers-100-000-prize-to-break-publishing-barriers.html
Anthropic Files for Appeal in Copyright Case – https://lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/07/anthropic-files-for-appeal-in-copyright-case/
Check It Out!
Christina Dotson: https://www.threads.com/@christinadotsonwrites?xmt=AQF0XaAiFcQ39Vr0u9-KG8lCjhoyU8i8sy8J4f03KOJtiDU
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James Blatch – https://www.jamesblatch.com/
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