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Originally Posted by orderandlaw
For me:
Stephen King - especially after he was hit by the car.
And I'd really like to learn more about Tom Robbins. Apparently he lives up in the Mt. Vernon area and I'd really love to have a cup of coffee and just shoot the breeze with this creative genius.
What a character...I was his author escort in Miami years ago. He had me pull over before a book signing so that he could buy a six-pack. Then he shotgunned all six beers before arriving at the bookstore.
What a character...I was his author escort in Miami years ago. He had me pull over before a book signing so that he could buy a six-pack. Then he shotgunned all six beers before arriving at the bookstore.
Interesting...the exact same thing happened with me and William F. Buckley.
Harper Lee - how can such a talented author have only one book in them? Did she not write another novel after To Kill a Mockingbird because she was afraid it wouldn't be as well received? Or was she simply satisified?
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"Pickleball-Free American"
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Good question..I've oftened wondered that myself
She developed a couple of manuscripts over the years, but was apparently dissatisfied with them and filed them away. She was apparently very insecure about her work and was genuinely surprised when Mockingbird did not receive a public rejection.
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