King mentioned at a recent event in Minneapolis that he has a new novel titled If You Bleed, featuring Holly Gibney.
King mentioned at a recent event in Minneapolis that he has a new novel titled If You Bleed, featuring Holly Gibney.
I guess this EW interview spilled the beans a couple of weeks ago but no one noticed:
https://ew.com/books/2019/05/01/rich...-stephen-king/
I thought this was in reference to The Outsider.Quote:
What inspired the idea for a sequel about Gwendy 25 years after she first got the button box?
RICHARD CHIZMAR: I guess from just watching the news and seeing that a lot of new, diverse people were elected to Congress, a lot of females, a lot of young people, that stuck in my head. I woke up with a really clear picture of Gwendy and saw where she was all those years after we left her.
So you saw her in office? How did you pitch the idea to King?
I wasn’t pitching Steve, I emailed him and just said, “Hey, I saw Gwendy however many years later, and she’s an elected member of Congress, living in D.C., and the button box shows up again.” That’s all I wrote him. And I just looked at the email that he sent back. He said, “That’s a cool idea, very cool.”
But he didn’t want to write it himself?
He said, “I’m going to be spending the foreseeable future with Holly Gibney [a character in his Mr. Mercedes novels and The Outsider who is a major character in his newest book], but you should write it.”
We knew holly was coming back. But not the title or plot. News reporters love to chase deadly crime scenes. Spoiler. What if one of these reporters needs to chase these events. Like a vampire. Feeding off the scene. (Sounds like dr sleep characters). Alzheimer’s and gettin old tie into the book. Fears that king currently worries about.Quote:
Originally Posted by mae
Well, that plot hint has taken the wind out of my sails. I'll probably still read it, but am not so enthused about it. I like the, "Holly" character, but I don't know if she can carry a whole novel. I know that may seem like a something a little "off" to say, but it's what popped into my addled brain first thing after reading this clip.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoseannebarrWe knew holly was coming back. But not the title or plot. News reporters love to chase deadly crime scenes. Spoiler. What if one of these reporters needs to chase these events. Like a vampire. Feeding off the scene. (Sounds like dr sleep characters). Alzheimer’s and gettin old tie into the book. Fears that king currently worries about.Quote:
Originally Posted by mae
I think Holly can carry a novel-absolutely.
I'll be happy to be proven wrong indeed, El Jefe. Like I said it was just the first reaction I had. Maybe with time and consideration that will change. I take it there is no news regarding a publication date as yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Randall Flagg
Edit: Did searches on Amazon US/UK and no pre-order info as yet that I could find.
What great Mother's Day News! My Mom loves Holly! Carry a book herself? Time will tell!
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Originally Posted by Merlin1958I'll be happy to be proven wrong indeed, El Jefe. Like I said it was just the first reaction I had. Maybe with time and consideration that will change. I take it there is no news regarding a publication date as yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Randall Flagg
Edit: Did searches on Amazon US/UK and no pre-order info as yet that I could find.
I would be guessing may 2020
Sigh... another book set in this Holly universe. Sad to hear for me anyways. I find her an unlikable chacter that I could care less about.
Holly might be able to carry a book but she won't be delivering one to me as I would have no interest in reading it.
Agreed. Not thrilled about it either. I was never a fan of Holly or the Mr. Mercedes trilogy. I'll still buy it, but not sure if I'll read it :lol:
I loved the series and enjoy her character, looking forward to it
The correct title is probably If It Bleeds since King has - according to Lilja - revealed it's about a journalist/vampire that feeds off the energy of people while chasing his stories
So a sequel to Night Flier and Doctor Sleep? Cool...
I don't mind Holly but it is kind of funny how she's become King's new pet character.
Or Carrion Comfort. Flipping the Summer of Night - It deal upside down.Quote:
Originally Posted by mae
King had said you should write what you know. He obviously doesn't know female characters with mental/behavioural issues. Every time Holly speaks it's like someone's taking sandpaper to my nerve endings. Also, no one ever goes from barely functioning in the real world to solving a supernatural murder mystery on a plane ride.
"Poopy."
King confirms title: IF IT BLEEDS
https://twitter.com/StephenKing/stat...59377417121792
I updated the title of this thread and the Catalog entry...
But the question is, does Pennywise really bleed?
Per Rolling Stone: King’s next book, If It Bleeds, is due out sometime in 2020. It’s a continuation of his ongoing Holly Gibney detective series. “I have to do a polish on that,” he says. “But it’s basically done.” He’s already jamming away on the one after that (though he’s not ready to divulge any details) and the sudden surge of interest in his work has been a great motivator to keep going. “I’m 71 years old,” he says, “and a lot of people my age are forgotten and I’ve had this late season burst of success. It’s very gratifying.”
Yeah!!!:drool:
I'll read just about anything from King, but this is not great news. At 70+ years old, I can't imagine there are a lot of books left in him. There are plenty of better detective fiction writers out there. It seems a bit lazy to write a series based on the same character. And Holly is one of those characters that works only in King's mind. He often deals in stereotypes with minorities, children, and special needs. It is almost humorous given his liberal bent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Randall Flagg
What stereotypes are you referring to with Holly?
The Outsider (w/Holly in it) was a great novel IMHO. Just saying:rolleyes2: