Explore Jonathan Kellerman's F.A.Q. page to understand his transition from psychology to fiction, his approach to writing crime novels, and the creative decisions behind his character Milo. Summarize these aspects, including any notable literary influences he mentions.
Navigate to the 'F.A.Q' page. Read the sections related to his career transition, reasons for writing crime fiction, and the origin of Milo. Identify any mentioned literary influences. Synthesize the gathered information into a concise summary.
The summary explains that Kellerman transitioned from psychology to fiction due to a lifelong compulsion to write and a desire to pursue writing full-time after nearly two decades as a psychologist. The summary explains his rationale for writing crime fiction, noting his interest in mystery, intense events (life and death), and human motivation, aiming for 'whydunits' as well as 'whodunits'. The summary explains that Milo was created 'out of whole cloth' to avoid hackneyed tough cop tropes and was made gay to introduce tension and challenge societal norms regarding gay police officers at the time. The summary mentions that Stephen King is considered by Kellerman to be a significant influence and an author who will be read for centuries.