Not Famous? Use a Celebrity Identity...

We all know we should not trust e-mails we receive, particularly the ones that are forwarded from someone else. This story however is interesting.

Luís Fernando Veríssimo a very famous Brazilian writer, has written many books and is a master in writing short, funny stories. His father, Érico Veríssimo, also a writer, has produced work considered classic Brazilian literature. Here you can find information about these two incredible authors: Luís Fernando Veríssimo and Érico Veríssimo.

Recently Luís Fernando Veríssimo visited the US and participated in an event sponsored by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) in Miami. I could not resist attending, since I am a fan and read most of his books. During Q&A, Luís Fernando was asked about short stories circulating via e-mail on the internet carrying his name. He said that most of the e-mail stories are not his and you can tell because the author signs Luíz (with a z instead of a s) Fernando Veríssimo. He went on to say that some stories are pretty good and people compliment him on them, stories that he did not write. Apparently there is nothing he can do about it.

Why someone would produce work using someone else name? If the stories are good why not produce under his/her own name? Add a comment below.

Here is a translation of the latest story I received from a friend: More...