Explore Jonathan Kellerman's F.A.Q. page to learn about his career shift from psychology to writing, his reasons for focusing on crime novels, the inspiration behind his character Milo, and any authors who have influenced his work. Summarize these key aspects.
Navigate to the 'F.A.Q' page on jonathankellerman.com. Read the sections addressing his career transition from psychology to fiction. Identify his stated reasons for writing crime fiction. Locate the explanation for Milo's origin and characteristics. Find 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.