Author Takes Aim at Brad and Angelina - What a Surprise

I can’t help but wonder how often something like this happens; unsuccessful authors, who can’t seem to find any other way to the top, accuse others of infringement or plagiarism to gain a share of the spotlight. In fact, there are two highly publicized legal proceedings taking place right now that include the famous Dan Brown and Mary Higgins Clark – both being accused of one thing or another in regards to their written work.

Unfortunately, this is probably just the tip of the iceberg.  There has to be countless thousands of others out there who haven’t quite gotten the airtime for their mischievous activities yet, and are simply awaiting their turn. So much for achieving your goals the old-fashioned way.

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Comments

[kalbzayn]

Sorry for that last post, but I figured after the story you referenced and the Dan Brown lawsuit that this is how we were supposed to promote our stories anymore.

[kalbzayn]

I once wrote a story about a husband and wife in conflict during dinner. It reminds me quite a bit of the scene in Mr. and Mrs. Smith where they fight over dinner. The conflict does not get resolved in a fight like in the movie but I think the similarities are obvious. My story was posted on my website after the movie came out, but I mentioned it to a friend once years before I wrote my story and he watches movies and may very well have had a conversation with the writer that wrote the movie. I won't press charges because it will cost money, but my story is here:
http://www.kalbzayn.com/serendipity/archives/76-The-Napkin.html