Man For Rent

In this account, Lawrence Block shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his early writing days, involving collaboration and ghostwriting with William Coons, under a house name for erotic novels. The story highlights their creative process, humorous moments, and the complex dynamics of shared authorship, all narrated with a self-aware tone. The resulting novel, "Man For Rent," was published under a pseudonym, illustrating the collaborative and often anonymous nature of genre fiction work.