Question for Hocus?
I been quoted about a half-dozen times in various financial books and every author that approached me for permission to use a quote then followed up with a release form for me to sign to prove that permission was granted. (Legitimate publishers tend to be very strict about having their authors submit a complete set of release forms (i.e., permission letters) along with the manuscript.)
I hope that this wasn't a corner that hocus cut in his vanity publishing venture. It could spell legal trouble down the road if he has inadvertently upset or pissed-off anyone.
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