The contract was negotiated with the help of his first wife , Frances Collin , who is a literary agent .
Collin wrote to the publisher , asking if they would be interested in a New Orleans version , and the publisher agreed .
The contract was negotiated with the help of Collin 's first wife , Frances Collin , who is a literary agent .
Collin wrote to the publisher , asking if they would be interested in a New Orleans version , and the publisher agreed .