[stylist] Using music in your work, a question of legalities

[Semirhage]

>I asked some writer friends about this too and one used a few lines and had
> to pay a lot of money. Like over 100 dollars to the recording company and 
> only for a limited amount of printed books. They wanted more for more 
> books. So in the end, after all the contacting, she ended up not using the 
> lyrics. I wanted two lines exactly on at least one song, but I'll just 
> have to scrunch it down to one to be safe. My character is not happy, but 
> really, if the person knows the song they'll get it. IF not, they'll look 
> at the song then get it and if not whatever. LOL. Brigitte, your link 
> wouldn't open for me, google said it wasn't right and I clicked on it, but 
> thanks for trying and I can totally google it if necessary. Hopefully the 
> publisher will just deal as you said. lOL.
> *hugs* to all for their help and thoughts here.
> Sem
> I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
> I get along with the voices inside of my head.