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Serial Killer Anthology Idea
- Brandon proposed a story of unconnected victims of the same serial killer in a short story collection.
- Dan found it an intriguing idea that could repeatedly make readers emotionally invested before each tragic ending.
Origin of Trunk Novels
- "Trunk novel" originates from unpublished manuscripts stored in trunks from the typewriter era.
- These novels are early works authors set aside and often never revisit or publish.
Beware Publishing Early Trunk Novels
- Brandon avoids publishing early trunk novels to protect his reputation and quality standards.
- He advises authors to be cautious about releasing early, less polished works publicly.