Oh, for the love of...*whap!*
So, a little discussion that started over at icarusancalion's really makes me want to spork my eyeballs out now...
Apparently, Ms. Mercedes Lackey (author of numerous fantasy novels of which I am fan) appears to only semi-support fanfiction.
What do I mean by semi-support?
Tis simple; if you want to write fanfic based on her writings all you gotta do is get it published in one of the approved fanzines (which of course can only happen after you submit a release form), it cannot be online (as seen on her webpage: "We don't allow online fanfiction or online games, MUDs, MUCKs or MUSHs; anything else is fine."), oh, and it is also highly recommended that if you want to continue in your silly pursuit of fanficcing Ms. Lackey's world(s) that you jump through several flaming hoops, sacrifice your first born child and teach your dog to juggle.
And here I thought I was gonna be able to do a nice little crossover for au100 between the SPD crew and her stuff. *scraps that idea*
Yes, yes, it is her creation after all, but damn...
50%? 50 stinking percent of any possible proceeds you might make from your published work?? 50%??? gee, now I just wanna dig my brain out with a spoon... 50%??????? (yes, I did read said release form O_o)
Apparently, Ms. Mercedes Lackey (author of numerous fantasy novels of which I am fan) appears to only semi-support fanfiction.
What do I mean by semi-support?
Tis simple; if you want to write fanfic based on her writings all you gotta do is get it published in one of the approved fanzines (which of course can only happen after you submit a release form), it cannot be online (as seen on her webpage: "We don't allow online fanfiction or online games, MUDs, MUCKs or MUSHs; anything else is fine."), oh, and it is also highly recommended that if you want to continue in your silly pursuit of fanficcing Ms. Lackey's world(s) that you jump through several flaming hoops, sacrifice your first born child and teach your dog to juggle.
And here I thought I was gonna be able to do a nice little crossover for au100 between the SPD crew and her stuff. *scraps that idea*
Yes, yes, it is her creation after all, but damn...
50%? 50 stinking percent of any possible proceeds you might make from your published work?? 50%??? gee, now I just wanna dig my brain out with a spoon... 50%??????? (yes, I did read said release form O_o)