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  • November 14, 2009 11:04 AM EST

    Inside story: how it works (Palin book?)

    Here is something you might not know but does bring you behind the scenes of the media (and you know how I like to take you behind the scenes.)

    When big books are coming out, and before the publishing date, the publisher gives copies to many in the media but embargoes them -- meaning that no one is to tell what is in the book or print it or broadcast it before the actual date of publication.  Members of the media make specific agreements to wait until the publishing date to report about the book.  Sometimes that agreement is in writing and sometimes not.

    If you read about the book before it is published, chances are someone broke his or her word (broke the embargo.)  Yes, some members of the media keep their words, and some do not.

    I actually think that the publisher secretly likes that some break their word because it creates a buzz which then gets people wanting to buy the book.  But....it is breaking your word and in this business, your word is your currency.

MissyJane

There is someone on team Sarah that bought the book THIS morning!!! In a grocery store!

November 15, 2009 at 3:11 pm

Goldie

Sarah Palin is an honest woman who took on the crooks in her own party. Her honesty scares the daylights out of the democrats because their party is the party of crooks & liars who want to destroy America.

November 15, 2009 at 1:05 pm

Lizbeth

TO KARENINTEXAS WORD SALAD is used mostly when referring to a person suffering from mental illness, who sometimes cannot use words properly. KareninTexas, are you using that word because it pertains to you? Or, perhaps you are jealous of a beautiful Sarah? Do you weigh a ton? Does your husband or significant other abuse you verbally and/or otherwise? Are you a lady of the evening who wishes you were beautiful and had a real man for a husband? Are you a skinny drug addict? Go on, spit it out!

November 14, 2009 at 6:22 pm

Delores In Chas WV

JUST READ THE BOOK.....I DON'T ANYONE TO TELL ME HOW I FEEL ABOUT THE BOOK!!!!! I DON'T NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER REVIEW FOLK TELLING WHAT I AM READING AND HOW I LIKE THE BOOK OR NOT.......I DO MY OWN RESEARCH AND READING.....NO ONE NEED APPLY TO PERSUADE ME .......I AM MY OWN INDIVIDUAL .........NOT A FOLLOWER!!!

November 14, 2009 at 6:17 pm

Lizbeth

WORD SALAD is used mostly when referring to a person suffering from mental illness, who sometimes cannot use words properly. KareninTexas, are you using that word because it pertains to you? Or, perhaps you are jealous of a beautiful Sarah? Do you weigh a ton? Does your husband or significant other abuse you verbally and/or otherwise? Are you a lady of the evening who wishes you were beautiful and had a real man for a husband? Are you a skinny drug addict? Go on, spit it out!

November 14, 2009 at 6:06 pm

Lizbeth

OH, WOW! Obama's paid prostitutes are here in droves tearing down Sarah Palin, but who is surprised????? Obama is so good at dishonesty.

November 14, 2009 at 5:56 pm

kareninTexas

Palin's book? Ha! Lynn Vincent wrote it after sorting through scarah's word salad! It should be called Scarah's Book of Lies or how to screw everyone out of their money for my own benefit.

November 14, 2009 at 3:38 pm

averageben

Funny how the lefties criticize Palin for "quitting" ... when half the Obama admin has quit, less than a year in.

November 14, 2009 at 3:36 pm

dustytrails

I thought this was about palins book the conservative party are buying them all up and then resaling them for under $16.00 what a joke.

November 14, 2009 at 2:56 pm

check out drudge...bo bends way over

Bo takes a mighty low bow to the japanese leader...hummm Bo likes the low ????

November 14, 2009 at 2:50 pm

mary51

In the muslim cult-its,non-beleivers are lied ,cheated,fooled and murder to covert.look like the obama WH !!!!follow the followers

November 14, 2009 at 1:38 pm

Younger sister

More than a double standard? Male U.S. Senator keeps senate seat, and fails to legislate, instead choosing to write and sell book for millions and fund raise for personal campaign.

November 14, 2009 at 1:28 pm

SW Wife

The Wall Street Journal, Washington Wire is writing all about her book, page after page you can read tidbits.

November 14, 2009 at 1:04 pm

Gullible Palin Fans

CindyReport No she quit because they where blocking her from doing her job and she keep her word to the people who vote for her if the day came where she couldn't do her job she would step down.People should look into her past and not just go by the news. But you made my point----thats what SHE said, and you believe her? LOL just like a murderer(sorry for the example) says "Oh I didnt do it!".

November 14, 2009 at 12:32 pm

More brilliance?

Brilliant! Today, November 14, 2009, 20 minutes ago | Brilliant! yeah Sarah isnt greedy…she only quit her job halfway through to go make millions fo rherself. Brilliant!++++++++++++And what is your answer for Lou Dobbs quit CNN immediately and getting out of his contract (with about 2 years left on the contract, I understand)?

November 14, 2009 at 12:22 pm

"No" is the answer!

are you stupid or what? Bowing is customary is Asian cultures, shown as a greeting and sign of respect.++++++++++++++If he likes to celebrate all the cultures, he might want to acknowledge the American culture where the vast majority want personal (not government) accountability, small government, and low taxes. No bow is needed...just the truth will suffice.

November 14, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Barb67

I've heard a lot about Sarah Palin's book. How does it get to number 1 on the best sellers list if no one has read it. I wodered how it got out and now thank you Greta for telling us.

November 14, 2009 at 12:06 pm

obama...HOW LOW WILL HE GO????

obama bows to japanese leader, and its a real low bow....wtf

November 14, 2009 at 11:53 am

Cindy

If we went back to the day of the handshake this world would be a much better place.Greed wrecked everything and took the real morals and values out of what life should be. People look at you and think there's something wrong with you if you have them. And that's why people don't get Sarah. Who ever broke the rule should be fired and the company should be fined.

November 14, 2009 at 11:50 am

RICHS

On the poll question I gave them a D grade only because of the Military aspect of things.

November 14, 2009 at 11:27 am

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