I love Robert E. Howard. The Valley of the Worm was the first story I read by him. I have recently read two volumes of story collections. However, HP Lovecraft is different. I am currently reading The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath and I am struggling through it. Seems like sheer graphomania to me. It’s going on and on and it’s a lot about nothing. Sorry if I offended somebody’s sensitivities. It’s just my personal impression and opinion. And I am surprised because HP Lovecraft is one of the greatest and most famous horror fiction authors.
An old buddy of mine was crazy about Robert E. Howard.
For some odd reason portions of a minor story from a boxing pulp in I think The Book of Robert E. Howard, probably, stays with me and I remember scenes from time to time.
Could write vividly and evocatively.