Why write stories set in Howard's worlds?
1. Because you like and respect the original author and wish to
honor him.
2. Because if you set your character in Conan's world, it will sell
better than creating a world of your own.
I've seen lots and lots of #2 and very little of #1.
My guess is that most are a combination of one and two with a few other reasons thrown in such as perhaps it is merely fun to write a conan story. Im not sure that there is much reason to be too cynical about #2 so long as they respect Howard as well. After all writers have to pay their bills as well!:)
Quixote
