Robert Cormier's letter to Miss Marilyn Marlow 29 March 1968
This is a two-page typed letter to Marilyn Marlow of Curtis Brown Ltd. Literary agency. Cormier discusses his difficulty in settling on an idea for his new novel. One novel on a woman looking to be a nun reads dated to him and another is overtly sexual and repellent, so it also does not feel like a match. He also shares his experiences as a part-time "free-lancer" and returning part-time at the <em>Fitchburg</em> <em>Sentinel </em>as a means to support his family while trying to carve out time for novel writing. He invites Marilyn to visit him since he is unable to come to New York with the new baby.
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
29 March 1968
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Robert Cormier's email to Fiona, Gudrun, Lucy, and Paul 4 February 1999
In this response to the interview questions from the "In Brief" team, Cormier discusses his love of words, the politically conservative climate, the horror of the commonplace, and his admiration of other writers, especially Graham Greene. The topics of adolescence, Frenchtown, journalism, and young adult literature also feature prominently.
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
4 February 1999
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Paul Swaddle's email to Robert Cormier 3 February 1999
This e-mail presents a series of interview questions to Cormier from the Waterstones "In Brief" team out of Newcastle. Questions cover several topics including Cormier's journalism experience, Frenchtown, adolescence, large institutions, controversy, childhood, irony, emotions, and horror.
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
3 February 1999
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"Robert Cormier London, July 2000" <em>Achuka Special</em>
In this piece, Cormier recounts the "excruciating" experience of being bullied but counterbalances this terror with his serene picture of family life. Featuring prominently are comments on his father's work in the comb factories, his Irish and French ancestry, his work as a radio scriptwriter and newspaperman, the openness of his home office, and celebrating successful freelance work with his family.
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
5 September 2001
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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"Robert Cormier Heroes" Auditorium Guest Control Panel
This is a transcript of an online discussion panel with Cormier facilitated by Barnes and Noble. Although the Q&A focuses on the recently-released <em>Heroes</em>, participants also asked questions about censorship, Cormier's writing practices and experience, and the influence of his French-Canadian background on his work.
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
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Elise Takehana
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