<<I don't give a shit about the genre,
The genre is the subject of this list. Much of what we say is
from the
perspective of the genre, past and present.
<<but I get the drift from reading Willeford he would
be cackling like a
hen at you for thinking him a highfalutin "major" author.
It's pulp,
man. It's $4.50 pulp, but it's still pulp. Won't no one
remember
Willeford 100 years from now.>>
"Pulp" is a general term that covers a lot of authors,
styles, and
themes. The term by no means excludes "major" authors. From
what I hear,
Willeford did not think of himself as a lousy writer...
By the way, as temporary Raravisburg co-chief of police while
Bill is
away, I have to remind the population, especially those who
are new to
the list, that flames are simply not allowed here. Obvious
trolls and
personal attacks that are almost sure to lead to flames
receive a stern
warning.
Regards,
MT
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