Further proof that David Boyer committed Consumer Fraud in "Shadow Dolls."

David Boyer put his name on “Shadow Dolls,” and this is false labeling.  David Boyer didn’t write it, he just labels the book as if he did.  In fact, it is a mish-mash of stolen works from other writers.

Below is a further example.  In it, we see that he plagiarized J. Rychwa’s story in “Shadow Dolls,” thereby proving "...  the product he is selling is materially different than what the seller represented it to be."

Under the law, this is Consumer Fraud.

J. Rychwa's Story:

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http://storymania.com/cgibin/sm2/smreadtitle.cgi?action=display&file=shortstories/RychwaJ-SeeDick.htm

Boyer's Plagiarized Version:

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http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/shadow-dolls/16952276?productTrackingContext=author_spotlight_106698261_

David Boyer Says He Can’t be Stopped Even After Defrauding More Than 60 Authors and Artists

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Serial Plagiarist David Boyer Commits Consumer Fraud at the Expense of J.B. Bergstad.

J. B. Bergstad's Story:

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http://jimsonjournal.com/december2006/id40.html

Bergstad's book containing The Brass Rail is for sale on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Screwing-Pooch-James-B-Bergstad/dp/061528406X/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_i

Boyer's Plagiarized Version:

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David Boyer Plagiarized Shania Twain's "It Only Hurts When I Breathe"

Shania Twain's
It Only Hurts When I Breathe 

In Shadow Dolls, David Boyer has this as a poem written by a character.
Boyer does not give credit to Shania Twain.

Boyer's Version

(as in Shadow Dolls)

Power in Numbers

I wrote this to a friend after RC Matheson thanked Lisa Morton for informing him that he and his father were plagiarized.  Sadly, I can't remember when I ever been acknowledged for my research and discovery.  If I didn't have a bigger vision, I'd give up.

Anyway, he left the standard cold response: "We'll have our attorney look into it."

For me, the real irritation is that he misses the bigger picture. Actually, it seems like most authors miss the bigger picture. Plagiarism is every writer's problem. It's always been an issue, but with the change to eBooks and with the ease of self publishing, plagiarism for profit is most likely going to increase, especially since there are places like Lulu, CreateSpace, and Smashwords where no skill or knowledge is needed.

By going after Boyer with "Consumer Fraud," we could set a precedence that will help all authors.  Until Ferrel "Rick" Moore, when anyone who wanted to go after a plagiarist who stole there work, they'd have to file a civil suit.  Keep in mind, filing a civil suit is not practical or possible for authors and artist, a case will cost the victim at least $10,000 in attorney fees.  This is probably far more than they can afford, not to mention,  probably far more than they can recover in damages. Needless to say, the plagiarist will go unpunished, become stronger, and continue on victimizing other authors and artists.

On the other hand, "Consumer Fraud" is a crime the state attorney generals can go after, and it will cost the victim no attorney fees. With Boyer, the authors and artists have an advantage because of the extensive number of plagiarism victims...they can ban together pushing for action from the Indiana Attorney General. Sadly, so far, most authors (like Koontz and Matheson) look at plagiarism as a single act- it's just about them, and not worth their time financially.  They miss seeing the bigger picture and realizing the opportunity to help and protect all authors."

Please visit Ferrel "Rick" Moore's blog to find out what you can do to help:
http://thewriterandthewhitecat.blogspot.com/2011/10/call-to-action-for-all-writers.html

David Boyer, The Serial Plagiarist , Steals and Sells Wendy Brewer's Story

Excerpt from Wendy Brewer's Story:

    


Excerpt from Boyer's Plagiarized Version:

Pay extra attention to Boyer's note at the end where he shares
his motivation for "writing" the story.

 

  

  



Boyer Selling His Plagiarized Version: