I don't see how you can say you would be willing to work with the original author of a book you are trying to do an encyclopedia on. I think that he is trying to get some of that HP money that Jo is racking in and its like man go out there and get your own. Jo worked hard for all that she has. She wasn't a over night success and her book was passed over a few times. Stop chasing that quick buck and make it up in your mind that you are going to use that extra time on your hands to come up with something all your own.