Posted by Rodger Whitlock on February 04, 1998 at 12:16:36:
In Reply to: Re: Jack... we hardly know ye! posted by David Luckhardt on February 04, 1998 at 10:14:28:
: I'm a firm believer in letting my objects of veneration alone - wanted to write to CS Lewis when I was a kid, but never did - and with Jack's reputation as a serious curmudgeon in mind, I'd recommend just doing as I do, worshipping from afar.
When I found this BB a couple of years ago (thanks, Mike!) and discovered that JV was still alive and kicking, I finally did something I'd been meaning to do for years: sent him a fan letter c/o his publisher.
I did not expect nor have I received any response, but I presume it was forwarded and read in due course. I cannot believe any writer would be ungrateful for a simple expression of thanks from a devoted reader. IOW, if you want to write a letter to JV, do so, but don't belabour the man with questions or expect any reply.