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[Fliss]

>Actually, Charteris was quite litigious in his day.

I don't doubt it. He was protecting his interests, and as his books were in
print at the time, he was still getting some quite respectable royalties.
But let's face it; how does writing a fan-based story detract from his
work? Surely the idea that someone reads such work, becomes interested in
HIS work, and then buys the official books and therefore contributes to the
royalitys, this must certainly be something to encourage?

And Lord knows, we've all probably had ideas we'd love to write or read
about the Saint. The only difference between others here and myself is that
as I write fanfic already, I'll probably one day get around to writing the
idea in my head. When I do, it will be for the love of writing, not because
I want to make money off it. Fanfic writers don't make money; that's kind
of the point.


Fliss
You enjoy your life.
I enjoy living further South of normal.