What an amazing coincidence. I've just received a contract to sign from BHLA. The "fee" of $250 didn't strike me as anything other than something to cover the expenses of mass-copying the manuscript, along with shipping/handling type things. I suppose if I were an established author with a proven track record, I might expect the agent to absorb the costs.

Also, the "NOT RECOMMENDED" flag is three years old, and based solely on this $250 charge.

I placed it in the minor discomfort pile. I haven't signed yet (still doing my due diligence), but if this is the worst anything has to say, I'm not overly bothered.

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