Ep 41 ComicPop Visits with Rhonda Rees about Book Piracy, Pt 1

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Ep 41 ComicPop Visits with Rhonda Rees about Book Piracy

The ComicPop Crew had the pleasure of visiting with Rhonda Rees on a topic she has had personal experience with, in part 1 of our interview.  Rhonda is the author of Profit and Prosper with Public Relations: Insider Secrets to Make You a Success, which was pirated.  With her recent accolades: Publicist of the Year from the Book Publicists of Southern California; an IRWIN Award (Industry Recognition of Writers in the News); and most recently Rhonda has been the recipient of the Publicist of the Year Award from the Bulldog Reporter, she has set about to educate the industry on the real threat of book piracy that exists not only for the big press, but for the small press as well.

Many thanks to Rhonda for taking the time from her busy schedule to visit with ComicPop Library we had a fun time.  Stay tuned for the second part that will forth coming.

Music Drops:

1) “London, 1856 – A Steampunk Orchestra”, Epic Adventure Music, Walid Feghalis, 2011.

Links:

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/2016/03/10/crusade-against-online-piracy/id=66902/ – Rhonda Rees’ latest article on IP Watchdog

http://rhondarees.com/ – Rhonda Rees’ Website

http://www.rhondareespr.com/ – Rhonda Rees’ PR Company

http://www.aseitypress.com/ – Rhonda Rees’ Publishing Company

http://walidfeghali.com/ – Walid Feghalis’ Website

http://soldatnordsken.deviantart.com/ – Walid Feghalis’ Deviant Art Page

http://www.soundcloud.com/walidfeghali – Walid Feghalis’ SoundCloud Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

John Dillion’s Single “The Fox”

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John Dillon released his single “The Fox” from his upcoming album The Lost Estate.  “The Fox” has a alternative rock sound to it and the way John’s voice is and the rhythm of the song, “The Fox” comes across a little reminiscent of The Cars.  The Lost Estate is John’s debut album and will drop on March 25, so keep an eye on the digital music vendors.  You can check out John’s “The Fox” through SoundCloud that he has been kind enough to share with the ComicPop listeners – Richard:

Adam Jensen debuts “Sandcastles”

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Adam Jensen is sharing his debut single “Sandcastles” with the ComicPop Library listeners.  “Sandcastles” is a nice clean and clear pop single.  Adam’s voice is strong and confident.  The music compliments his voice not the other way around.  I also love the instrument play he has in this single.  He is playing around with sound and I like it.  It also gives the single an alternative feel.  Many of us will also appreciate the lyrics and relate to them.  Adam is still working on an EP that he plans on releasing later this year and if this is an indication of what will be on it I’m definitely interested in hearing more.  Check out Adam Jensen’s “Sandcastles” through SoundCloud, I think you will like it – Richard:

Elephant 12 releases “All Aboard”

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We have spotlighted Elephant 12 a couple of times and done a review podcast for them as well.  I really like their energy and I think most of you will to.  With all of this they wanted to share with our listeners their latest release “All Aboard” from the Hellophantastic EP.  The EP is available so show your support by downloading their album.  Here is Elephant 12’s “All Aboard” through SoundCloud – Richard:

Jessica Rotter Latest Single “Pray for Rain”

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Jessica Rotter charted at #1 on Hype Machine with her single “Stay/Animal” with Emily Colombier.  With this accomplishment in her back pocket Jessica is moving forward with her latest single “Pray for Rain” that is the first release of her upcoming album Plains.  “Pray for Rain” has a Pop feel to it that has an enjoyable light beat that immediately grabs you.  Her voice has, what I would call, Alto range that comes through strong and clear and compliments the music well.  Jessica is sharing “Pray for Rain” with us through SoundCloud and most everyone will enjoy this single.  If this is an indication of what the album, Plains, will sound like keep an eye on the digital vendors begin on April 22 to pick it up – Richard:

Shred Kelly is “Going Sideways” with New Single

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Shred Kelly is sharing with us again their latest single “Going Sideways”.  This is another great folk inspired song that many will enjoy, as I did.  Thanks again to Shred Kelly for their continued graciousness with ComicPop and our listeners with “Going Sideways” though SoundCloud.  Check out their tour schedule to see if they are going to be near you to see them in person – Richard:

March U.S. Tour Dates for Shred Kelly

Fri., March 4 – Whitefish, MT @ The Craggy Range
Sat., March 5 – Portland, OR @ Firkin
Sun., March 6 – Bend, OR @ Volcanic
Mon., March 7 – Shasta, CA @ The Vets Club
Wed., March 9 – San Francisco, CA @ Milk Bar
Thur., March 10 –  Mammoth, CA @ Rafters
Tue., Mar. 15 – Santa Fe, NM @ Evangelos Underground
Wed., March 16 – Frisco, CO @ Barkley Ballroom
Thu, March 17 – Denver, CO @ Hi Dive
Fri., March 18 – Park City, UT @ The Cabin
Sat., March 19 – Bozeman, MT @ Zebra Lounge

Doran Danoff Shares “Young Love”

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Doran Danoff is sharing with the ComicPop listeners his single “Young Love”.  This has a great bluesy/rock feel to it that the listener can get into easily.  After listening to it a few times it reminded me of the style of something the Eagles would have put out back in the day.  I enjoyed “Young Love” and I think many of you will to.  Thanks again to Doran for sharing “Young Love” through SoundCloud – Richard:

Givers & Takers decide to Give us “Start the Morning”

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The band Givers & Takers are sharing with the ComicPop listeners their latest single “Start the Morning”.  This single I can see being played or performed in a night club where people go to experience the music.  “Start the Morning” has a very R&B/Soul vibe to it that washes over the listener.  Well done and get ready to swoon with Givers & Takers, “Start the Morning” through SoundCloud – Richard:

SLEEPLUST Invites Us to listen to “My Place”

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SLEEPLUST invites the ComicPop listeners to check out their single “My Place” from their self titled EP that was release in November.  SLEEPLUST is a synth/pop group that begins their single calm and then ramps it up for the chorus.  It’s a cool back and forth that they have established with this single.  This trio has had their music featured on MTV, VH1, E!, and Oxygen, so they are well on their way to being in everyone’s circle of interests.  SLEEPLUST is sharing “My Place” with the ComicPop listeners through SoundCloud, so we want to thank them for doing this and be sure to check out you digital downloaders to support them and their self titled EP – Richard:

“It Won’t Be Long” Single from Laura Jean Anderson

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Laura Jean Anderson is sharing with the ComicPop listeners her single “It Won’t Be Long”, from her A Righteous Girl EP, which comes out March 4.  Laura has what I consider a smoky voice.  It’s not a heavy smoky voice, but it has an element of smokiness to it.  With this alone listeners will gravitate to her music, because that type of voice captivates many people.  The style of the single “It Won’t be Long” is in that folk/rock area of music.  This would fit comfortably in a country listeners playlist, but she has that rock feel that will have crossover appeal as well.  Thanks to Laura for sharing “It Won’t Be Long” with us through SoundCloud and watch you digital music vendors to pick up her full EP A Righteous Girl – Richard: