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YOU'LL BE INTERESTED TO KNOW THAT THE FOUND/PUBLISHER ran for mayor of Kansas City, MO back in February, 2007. See:
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Subject: COMPLAINT about RiseUp Publications, Ellis Management Marketing Group, et. al.
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:45:49 -0400
To:
vtinsley@usariseup.com,
dhadley@usariseup.com,
queries@usariseup.com,
media@usariseup.com,
chris@emmg.net,
ellis@emmg.net
August, 22, 2008
RiseUp Publications, LLC. / Rise Up Magazine / usariseup.com
Janice S. Ellis, Ph.D., Founder & Publisher
E. Frank Ellis, Chairman and CEO
Veronica Tinsley, Chief Financial Officer -
vtinsley@usariseup.com
Domnick Hadley, Associate Editor -
dhadley@usariseup.com
Lauren Erickson -
media@usariseup.com
P(816)561-5200
F(816) 561-5201
Ellis Management Marketing Group - EMMG
Christopher Ellis, Vice President Business Development -
chris@emmg.net
Janice Ellis -
ellis@emmg.net
4435 Main St., Suite 550
Kansas City, MO 64111
P(888)816-6469
P(816)753-2276
P(816)753-6400
F(816)753-6401
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THE COMPLAINT
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[AN] (name not published here but was, of course, provided to the publisher)
alleges you owe her $331.80 and that you're giving her the
run-around for almost two months. See complete allegation under my
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ALLEGATION
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Hi Angela,
The article I wrote was for a relatively new publication called Rise Up
Magazine. I submitted two articles to the magazine. When I
didn't hear anything for two months, I simply assumed they weren't
interested.
Meanwhile, I kept getting spammed to submit new material and check out
their magazine. I finally wrote to the associate editor and told him
that since it was
fairly obvious that my writing voice was one they were not interested
in, that I would really appreciate not getting spammed with submission
requests.
The associate editor then informed me that they indeed did like my work,
and were going to publish an article I wrote called PUTTING THE AMERICAN
IN AFRICAN AMERICAN.
Gee, maybe I missed the memo….
I was shocked--no one told me that it was slated of publication. I
then asked him if writers were */paid upon publication/* or */paid upon
acceptance./*
He told me that they were */_paid on acceptance_/* and I should be
receiving a check no later than 15 days after they received my invoice.
I sent the invoice off that day...
And I have yet to be paid.
The discussion began June 25th. Repeated calls and emails to their
financial officer, Veronica Tinsley go unanswered...
AN
~~~~~
From: AN
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:48 AM
To: Domnick Hadley
Subject: Re: News from RiseUp Publications
I already submitted a couple of times, so I don't think my particular
voice is what you are looking for...
Thanks
AN
~~~~~
From: Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com>
Subject: RE: News from RiseUp Publications
To: AN
Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 10:51 AM
Hi AN,
Your voice is exactly what we’re looking for. I believe your article,
“The American in African American” was accepted. Let me check with the
managing editor.
Domnick Hadley
Associate Editor
(816) 561-5200 M
(816) 561-5201 F
dhadley@usariseup.com
~~~~~
From: AN
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 1:36 AM
To: Domnick Hadley
Subject: Did you ever find out
If they were publishing my article?
~~~~~
--- On Wed, 7/16/08, Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com> wrote:
From: Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com>
Subject: RE: Did you ever find out
To: AN
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 4:35 PM
AN,
I apologize for making you wait. I’m always hesitant to tell
writer’s that their stories have been accepted. Most of the time, Jake
and I will accept the article and the managing editor will approve. But
the publisher will see it on a page at the last stage of the proofing
process, and pull it.
But you’re story is on a page, so please submit an invoice.
Thanks,
Domnick Hadley
~~~~~
From: AN
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 7:26 PM
To: Domnick Hadley
Subject: paypal?
That is fine--what do you normally pay for your articles? Can you
make a payment via paypal?
~~~~~
--- On Thu, 7/17/08, Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com> wrote:
From: Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com>
Subject: RE: paypal?
To: AN
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 9:05 AM
The pay is 0.60 cents a word. I’ll have to check with the finance
manager about paypal.
Domnick Hadley
From: AN
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:23 AM
To: Domnick Hadley
Subject: HI
Just checking in to see if you received my invoice or heard further
word regarding...
Thanks for all your help,
AN
~~~~~
--- On Wed, 7/23/08, Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com> wrote:
From: Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com>
Subject: RE: HI
To: AN
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 11:45 AM
Hi AN, I received your invoice and forwarded it to the business
manager. She’s out the office until Monday, but I’ll check with her when
she gets back.
Domnick Hadley
~~~~~
From: AN
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 4:19 PM
To: Domnick Hadley
Subject: RE: HI
Did you find out anything? How Long after publication do writer
get paid? Just curious...
~~~~~
--- On Wed, 7/30/08, Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com> wrote:
From: Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com>
Subject: RE: HI
To: AN
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 5:23 PM
I’ll check with her real quick.
Domnick Hadley
~~~~~
-- On Wed, 7/30/08, Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com> wrote:
From: Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com>
Subject: RE: HI
To: AN
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 5:35 PM
Hi AN: You should receive a check by August 7.
Domnick Hadley
~~~~~
-- On Mon, 8/11/08, Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com> wrote:
From: Domnick Hadley <dhadley@usariseup.com>
Subject:
To: AN
Date: Monday, August 11, 2008, 3:24 PM
Hi AN,
I’ve asked about your invoice at least twice, and I haven’t really
received a concrete answer. I was told they’ve sent checks out over the
weekend. I understand your frustration, but it is unfortunately out of
my hands. Writer’s are actually supposed to be paid 15 days after final
approval. I really do apologize for the inconvenience. You can try to
email or call the business manager, Veronica Tinsley. Her email address
is
vtinsley@usariseup.com. Or you can call the main number and ask for her.
Domnick Hadley
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