Gus Pillsbury first choice for pseudonym?

[ArielRacing]

Hello,

Is it true that the first choice for S. King's pseudonym was "Gus Pillsbury". If so, why was it rejected?

Thanks!

[GNTLGNT]

Hello,

Is it true that the first choice for S. King's pseudonym was "Gus Pillsbury". If so, why was it rejected?

Thanks!

...he got tired of people poking him in the belly-button...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fKN_h8FOWOA/TcNgc_iedsI/AAAAAAAAAD0/TOBE2FgE-Ug/s1600/pillsbury-dough-boy.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Guy Pillsbury, actually, and the pseudonym leaked out before he was able to use it so he had to come up with a replacement on short notice.

[kingricefan]

Wow, first I heard of this! Cool! Isn't the Pillsbury name from Tabby's side of the family?

[Moderator]

Wow, first I heard of this! Cool! Isn't the Pillsbury name from Tabby's side of the family?

No, it was his mother's side.