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Dear Nick --

Sounds like you got yourself a pistol. Or more precisely, a loose cannon. The only question is whether you want it registered in your name.

If he's a genuine loose cannon, THERE WILL BE BLOWBACK. That's just the emotional physics of the situation.

Your job as an editor is to only publish material you can stand behind. That means it has be a) worthy of publication and b) worth the trouble.

If it's worthy, but not quite worth the trouble, you might wanna give your blessings and let him blow up somewhere else.

If it's worth the trouble, but not quite there yet, you might wanna work with him: not to tame him, but to help him focus his aim, so he only hits the targets he's really intending, while minimizing the collateral damage.

If it's both, of course, it just might be gold.

My point, I guess, is to take it on a case-by-case. Urge him to write his ass off, with the clear understanding that -- if you CAN'T stand behind it -- he's free to publish it somewhere else. That way, you're not forced to indulge his every whim, and he's not forced to kowtow to whatever lines you might care to draw.

If he's the Real Deal -- and frankly, even if he isn't -- he will probably find places to publish. You're not responsible for his career.

You're only responsible for whatever you choose to publish, and hopefully feel good about publishing.

Sometimes, the lines get tricky.

And as the editor, it's your call. That is, in fact, the essence of your job.

Saying yes to the things that you feel need to be shared. And freeing the rest to fend for themselves, as best they can.

Hope that was helpful. CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS GUY! And hope he doesn't shit down my neck.

Yer pal,
Skipp