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A novelist fears his own fictional character so much he refuses to let her live.
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In this episode
- Why a writer would choose to kill a character he loves
- How the line between creator and creation can blur dangerously
- A classic radio drama that treats ideas as seriously as plot
- The cost of letting an obsession survive beyond its natural end
About this episode
Aspiring novelist Steven Lake has spent seven years writing his debut novel only to fall in love with his own creation — the captivating and mercurial Clarissa. Noted publisher Albert Higgins wants to publish the book, but only if Steven will rewrite the ending to save Clarissa for a sequel. Higgins wants just ten new pages, but Steven hesitates, afraid that if he allows Clarissa to survive, she'll ruin his life.About If You Please, Himan Brown’s Radio Mystery Theater
Radio producer Himan Brown created over 10,000 programs in his lifetime, with a vigor and intensity that kept him going for a century. His life and prodigious output are celebrated in the podcast series Audio Maverick.
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