Jim Myhre
Springfield,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, July 25, 2009
I, too, submitted a poem for the "Songs of Honour" book that was to be released in the Spring of 2006 by Noble House, New York, and also paid for a copy of the book. I am happy to say that although it was a couple months late, by August 2006 I did receive a copy of the book. In fact, this was the third book from Noble House in which I have had one of my poems published in the past five years. However, that said, I also submitted yet another poem to them last September with an expected publishing date of Spring 2009 for the book "Favourite Memories". As of yet I have not received a copy of the book so I sent a letter to the Empire State Building address requesting its status. (The previous books have the Empire State Building address as the publisher's address with Nigel Hillary listed as Publisher, Poetry Division). The letter was just returned to me as "Refused - Unable to Forward". I am attempting to look up the address of Noble House in London to forward the letter to them. As for your poem, Shiryl, I cannot find any poem in "Songs of Honour" written by a Shiryl. The closest one would be the poem, "Mercury, Oh Caduceus" by a Shirley Burger. Perhaps their problem is a terrible tracking system for those who have prepaid for copies of the book. I will repost if I receive a reply from London. Good luck!
Shiryl
Petersburg,#3Author of original report
Tue, October 31, 2006
I would like to retract my former statement about being ripped off by Noble House for a poetry publication. I paid them in February 2006 for the book. Months later I sent an email stating that I would like a full refund, or a copy of the publication that I paid for. I let them know that legal litigation would begin if they did not take the matter seriously. I received my book in the mail on October 28, 2006. They did honor my threat, but never sent anything prior to that for proofing purposes. This is a lesson well learned. Do some research before you delve into any matters such as this. Also, make sure you have an address and a telephone number where you can contact someone.
Elaine
Clarkesville,#4Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
I submited a poem at the end of 2004 and paid for a poem book. Months came and I knew I was scammed. But last month (7/06) the book was there. I submitted another poem 2 wks ago, now they want me to send them $150 for the basic member ship and to ship my awards, b/c I don't want to go to that convention. I am still skeptical over the whole matter.
Elaine
Clarkesville,#5Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
I submited a poem at the end of 2004 and paid for a poem book. Months came and I knew I was scammed. But last month (7/06) the book was there. I submitted another poem 2 wks ago, now they want me to send them $150 for the basic member ship and to ship my awards, b/c I don't want to go to that convention. I am still skeptical over the whole matter.
Elaine
Clarkesville,#6Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
I submited a poem at the end of 2004 and paid for a poem book. Months came and I knew I was scammed. But last month (7/06) the book was there. I submitted another poem 2 wks ago, now they want me to send them $150 for the basic member ship and to ship my awards, b/c I don't want to go to that convention. I am still skeptical over the whole matter.
Elaine
Clarkesville,#7Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
I submited a poem at the end of 2004 and paid for a poem book. Months came and I knew I was scammed. But last month (7/06) the book was there. I submitted another poem 2 wks ago, now they want me to send them $150 for the basic member ship and to ship my awards, b/c I don't want to go to that convention. I am still skeptical over the whole matter.