It's an honor to have you on the list, Mr. Sallis. I've
enjoyed both your fiction and nonfiction. I was hoping that I
could ask a few questions of you. I've got a ton of them,
actually, but I'll be merciful and ask just a few.
Publishers oftentimes make special plot and theme requests
from authors. Marijane Meaker (Vin Packer) stated that her
Gold Medal editor laid down the lesbian theme he wanted for
her first book, SPRING FIRE. Towards the end of the Fifties,
Charles Williams resisted strong suggestions that he develop
a series character. Have you experienced any coaxing for a
certain story line from any of your publishers? If yes, what
was it and did you agree or not?
I'm always interested in what authors are reading, too. What
are the last two or three books you've read? Was it your
first exposure to any of the authors? What was your opinion
of the books?
Are there any contemporary authors that have influenced your
writing? Who are they? Any particular books of theirs? Are
there any writers from pre-1920 who have influenced your
work? Who are they?
Thank you, miker
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