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I'm making a book about a little adopted boy with two dads. Today, I got a call from a publishing company that I have been with for over a year. I dropped my older book projects, due to time stress and made this one (a childrens' book). Anyway, I told the guy what it was about and he started talking about God and said that it was a Christian organisation. I had no idea. Then, he referred me to another company and said in this condescending tone "God bless" and hung up. Is this legal? I thought we could publish anything.
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You offended his religious sensitivities by the sounds of it.
He probably thinks the book promotes homosexuality, which to most conservative Christians is a big no-no. Especially when it comes to children.
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If you have a contract that says they will publish any book for you, then yes, it's illegal. Otherwise no, they can decide what to publish and not publish. Even if you have a contract for a set time period or, a set number of books, they do not have to publish everything you write.
Depending on the state, there may not even be sexuality discrimination laws in your state, and that would make it entirely legal to refuse any of your work based your sexuality. Yes even if there are race, religion and gender laws, that does not cover sexuality.
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We did have a verbal contract, but other than that it's been about two years I've been with them, so I'm not sure about anything else. I found another company, though.
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A verbal contract means jack these days.
Glad you found another publisher.
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My opinion is that such a contract.... in YOUR case is nothing worth, if your contract partner don´t want to work with you. Maybe you can press him to work by a lawyer... but... will he be there when you need him ... by example : Advertising, lawyers, Your Rights? I think not ... he drops you like a hot potato....
Watch for a publishing company who really want your book... who stand by your side.
I think you and your book has every right to get a good place in a bookstore....
to insist on your rights is ok ... but in this case to win would be a loss
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If it isn't signed in writing, you have nothing as far as the court is concerned, it would be your word vs. theirs and, since they have more money, they get a better lawyer.
Find another publisher that isn't so homophobic.
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