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mwp@iconix.oz.au (Michael Paddon):
>Goulart finished the Tekwar novel in the space of days, filling it with
>plot, more plot and nothing but plot. Shatner loved it.
>
>It's a shame to see a good writer have to subdue his talent to make
>some money (50K is the reported sum in this case)...

Let me offer the alternative viewpoint:  If Goulart can get $50K for
a few days work *and* keep his name off the embarrassing product, with
nobody being misled in the process into thinking they're getting a better
book than they are -- more power to him.

As for subduing his talent, I think you underestimate the pleasures of
writing a Bad Novel.  As a steady diet it would be harmful, but as a change
of pace...

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