EPISODE 16: Dark Secrets Emerge as Literary Shadows Close In After an Author’s Death!
TRUE STORY: In an attempt to steal his dad’s royalties, an author’s adult son falsely claimed his dad had died. How did Angela figure out the author was still alive and what did the dad do next?
TRUE STORY: One relative, who was not the beneficiary, claimed to be the author’s only living relative. The author’s living, breathing widow was very surprised to hear about that!
AND, WE SHARE MORE EXAMPLES!
When an author dies, what can happen to their royalties and rights? In this episode, Angela and Brian share several examples of the lengths some people have gone to in an attempt to steal (yes, that’s what they’re doing!) the rights (and future royalties) of an author’s work once they are gone. Their greed can cause years of turmoil and legal battles for surviving friends and family. You’ll be shocked at how devious some people can be!
