Gus Pillsbury first choice for pseudonym?

Hello,

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

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by ArielRacing

Hello,

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

Thanks!

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

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fKN_h8FOWO...-dough-boy.jpg

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.

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

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Originally Posted by kingricefan

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

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No, it was his mother's side.