The Well of Loneliness
Ann Bannon was inspired to write her books after reading "Spring Fire" by Vin Packer and "The Well of Loneliness" by Radclyffe Hall. In fact, it was Marijane Meaker (Vin Packer's real name) that Bannon wrote to and who introduced her to her publisher at Gold Medal Books. Bannon was 22 years old when she began writing "Odd Girl Out".