King appearances, interviews, podcasts...

[Ari_Racing]

Great news. Thanks, Bev!
I couldn't find any info on if one can attend virtually. Anyone knows?

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King interviewed by Richard Osman: good, evil and Donald Trump (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/stephen-king-interviewed-by-richard-osman-good-evil-and-donald-trump-rnppmpq95)

The master of horror is the winner of the Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence — and tells Richard Osman how he does it

Unfortunately, this is behind a paywall. If there's anyone who subscribes who'd care to share this with me, I'd appreciate it!

[CyberGhostface]

Stephen King interviewed by Richard Osman: good, evil and Donald Trump (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/stephen-king-interviewed-by-richard-osman-good-evil-and-donald-trump-rnppmpq95)

The master of horror is the winner of the Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence — and tells Richard Osman how he does it

Unfortunately, this is behind a paywall. If there's anyone who subscribes who'd care to share this with me, I'd appreciate it!

You can read it here.

https://archive.ph/HvWn7

[herbertwest]

Thanks !

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King interviewed by Richard Osman: good, evil and Donald Trump (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/stephen-king-interviewed-by-richard-osman-good-evil-and-donald-trump-rnppmpq95)

The master of horror is the winner of the Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence — and tells Richard Osman how he does it

Unfortunately, this is behind a paywall. If there's anyone who subscribes who'd care to share this with me, I'd appreciate it!

You can read it here.

https://archive.ph/HvWn7

Thank you!

[St. Troy]

Stephen King interviewed by Richard Osman: good, evil and Donald Trump

He continues to be obsessed with Trump like I haven't been obsessed with anything since I was obsessed with Phoebe Cates when I was 15.

[CyberGhostface]

I’m not surprised you would take issue with what he said given you have an “Nuclear MAGA” avatar of Trump with glowing eyes but of course people are going to be talking about Trump. It’s not like he’s retired from politics and is painting pictures of dogs. He’s at the center of a huge political scandal right now. Why wouldn’t King be talking about him?

[St. Troy]

Why wouldn’t King be talking about him?

It's not that King wouldn't ever talk about Trump; it's that he hasn't stopped.

Saying that about someone like Hillary Clinton or Bob Woodward would make sense; saying it about a fiction writer doesn't.

King is hardly alone in suffering this affliction, but an affliction it is.

[CyberGhostface]

Why would he stop when Trump hasn’t? Are only political figures allowed to discuss politics? This concern about King being ‘obsessed’ is solely because you support Trump.

[St. Troy]

Why would he stop when Trump hasn’t?

The assumption (of a one-to-one correspondence between Trump and King) implicit in your question is a symptom of similar obsession - this time, on your part.


Are only political figures allowed to discuss politics?

I said nothing about not "allowing" anyone to discuss anything (you imagined that part).

While speech police do exist, they are part of the left (I, therefore, am not one of them).


This concern about King being ‘obsessed’...

It's not a concern; it's an observation.

I actually feel bad for King because I think he is generally a good man, but one who suffers from a skewed perception of conservatives and an obsession toward a single individual (a younger King might have had more to say about the FBI's role in current events in Florida).


This concern...is solely because you support Trump.

You have that impression because you haven't yet had the chance to see the opposite of the current phenomenon (all anti-Trump, all the time) happen.

I would absolutely quickly tire of any entertainer who repeatedly discussed a liberal politician I didn't like.

[CyberGhostface]

No, I mean if Trump is still doing things in the news and everyone is discussing him, why is King discussing it be a problem for you?

You have a NUCLEAR MAGA avatar and your signature is complaining about Trump being investigated for taking classified documents with him so I’m skeptical to say that you are as neutral on this as you suggest. For example J.K. Rowling is far more obsessed with trans people than King is with Trump and yet you defended her here because your views align with hers. It’s not about “I’m just concerned that this person is obsessed” it’s because King’s politics run counter to yours.

[St. Troy]

...why is King discussing it be a problem for you?

It isn't a problem (as I said, that part is in your imagination).

I don't think King has ever actually caused me a problem (unless we consider my failure to enjoy bits of his writing "problems," in which case the "answer key" aspect of Duma Key and the absolute directionlessness of Under the Dome are primary candidates, but I digress).


You have a NUCLEAR MAGA avatar and your signature is complaining about Trump being investigated for taking classified documents with him so I’m skeptical to say that you are as neutral on this as you suggest.

You are free to be skeptical, but my logical nature is behind both my neutrality toward spotting King's obsession and my support of Trump.


For example J.K. Rowling is far more obsessed with trans people than King is with Trump and yet you defended her here because your views align with hers.

I don't know which is the more dominant characteristic of this comment:

- merely ignorant, for conflating comments on something personal (Rowling's past includes dependence on services now being compromised by the "trans" movement) and King's comments on something general to society

- hostile and misogynist, for characterizing as "obsession" a successful woman's support for women in the face of a movement geared toward usurping and undercutting not only women's role in society but their very safety.

Of course, if you are one of those "trans women are women" people, this (as well as any basic factual argument) is all as meaningless to you as genitals, and it is my mistake for thinking you could follow along.

[CyberGhostface]

See, you just proved my point. The mask of neutrality just slipped there when you went off on trans people. You wholeheartedly endorse Rowling’s views on trans people (probably not her views on a woman’s right to have an abortion, though) so you support her for talking it about it non-stop.

You are also NUCLEAR MAGA for Trump (your concerns about misogyny for supporting trans people being a bit ironic while supporting a guy who boasts about sexual assault, has been accused of rape by different women and regularly demeans them but I digress) so if King talks about Trump while he’s currently being investigated by the FBI… well, he’s obsessed and you just feel sorry for him.

In the end it just comes down to which celebrity you personally agree with.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

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[Lurker]

St. Troy ..."- hostile and misogynist, for characterizing as "obsession" a successful woman's support for women in the face of a movement geared toward usurping and undercutting not only women's role in society but their very safety..."


Please edify us as to exactly what is "a woman's role in society."

And transgender effecting "...their very safety..." What the Hades does that mean? If it's the trite old bathroom arguement - no one is threatening our safety.

[Randall Flagg]

We are treading very close to a (potentially endless and thread killing) political debate. Please don't devolve this thread to the point it has to be closed. Continue the political thoughts in a more appropriate thread.

[herbertwest]

I guess that in september, King may appear (in person or via Zoom) to a couple of promo interviews?
- The View w Whoopi?
- Colbert

Others?

[jreitan47]

There's a new Entertainment Weekly special all Stephen King issue featuring articles about his books and movies. I think one of these was produced a few years ago, so probably not much new content here.

Looks like there is a FAIRY TALE excerpt however.

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Entertainment-Weekly-Ultimate-Guide-Stephen/dp/1547861002/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1M0EUK98BIAS4&keywords=entertainment+weekly+stephen+king&qid=1661285749&sprefix=entertainment+weekly+stephen+king%2Caps%2C 117&sr=8-2

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51atpsg6IzL._SX366_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[herbertwest]

The previous one was from 2019 (https://amzn.to/3Ker5vb) :


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51YaelW0ikL._SX362_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King interviews Bev Vincent (https://www.thebigthrill.org/?p=79948) [not the other way around!]

[Bev Vincent]

1983 Letter from Stephen King to Locus Magazine re Pet Sematary (https://locusmag.com/2022/09/write-me-buddy-write-me-right-now-1983-letter-from-stephen-king/)

[EXPLORER]

I guess that in september, King may appear (in person or via Zoom) to a couple of promo interviews?
- The View w Whoopi?
- Colbert

Others?

Hoping Bev can provide us an update of where and when Stephen will be doing some appearance promoting Fairy Tale.
He is usually the man in the know about Sai King. Always love to catch him doing his TV show drop byes.
Always good to see him and pick up clues of what is happening next/ Also good to see how he feels about what's up.

Loved the interview by KING of BEV Vincent as it showed great respect for one another.

[EXPLORER]

https://www.thebigthrill.org/2022/08/between-the-lines-bev-vincent-interview-by-stephen-king/?fbclid=IwAR2aFHngW1JtQAI1YVspOnwFkNZpX-d2ajkv1odg66HyrqEPv3NXSm5foTo

[Ben Mears]

1983 Letter from Stephen King to Locus Magazine re Pet Sematary (https://locusmag.com/2022/09/write-me-buddy-write-me-right-now-1983-letter-from-stephen-king/)

That site needs a copy editor. SK's name is correctly spelled in the headline and twice misspelled in the text.

[sentinel]

Bev,
Is the Big Thrill an online only magazine or is it printed? Would love to find a copy.
thanks!

[Bev Vincent]

Bev,
Is the Big Thrill an online only magazine or is it printed? Would love to find a copy.
thanks!

It is only online.

[Ari_Racing]

1983 Letter from Stephen King to Locus Magazine re Pet Sematary (https://locusmag.com/2022/09/write-me-buddy-write-me-right-now-1983-letter-from-stephen-king/)

This is very interesting. Did anyone here became a patreon? Are there any more contents SK related? I'd jump in if so.

[jreitan47]

This news may have been posted elsewhere, so sorry if it's a repeat.

Centipede Press will publish a limited edition of Anne Rivers Siddons' THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR featuring the reprint of King's introduction. The edition will not signed by King.

Info here: http://centipedepress.com/horror/housenextdoor.html

http://centipedepress.com/images/housenextdoor.gif

[Bev Vincent]

NY Times book review: Celeste Ng’s Dystopia Is Uncomfortably Close to Reality (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/22/books/review/celeste-ng-our-missing-hearts.html)

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks, Bev!

It's very likely this review will be included next Sunday's newspaper...

[Bev Vincent]

"A version of this article appears in print on Oct. 2, 2022, Page 11 of the Sunday Book Review with the headline: Lost for Words."

[herbertwest]

The last time that King did a foreign interview was, I believe, when he visited Europe back in 2013... but he did a new one a couple of weeks ago, released yesterday in France :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lQUeYGnR88

[Bev Vincent]

The last time that King did a foreign interview was, I believe, when he visited Europe back in 2013... but he did a new one a couple of weeks ago, released yesterday in France :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lQUeYGnR88

This is an excellent interview, all about writing and writers.

[Bev Vincent]

King contributes a tribute to Peter Straub in the October 2022 issue of Locus Magazine (page 73), including a photo of Straub (holding his son Benjamin) and King from 1977.

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King on What Authentic Maine Cuisine Means to Him (https://lithub.com/stephen-king-on-what-authentic-maine-cuisine-means-to-him/) (his introduction to Castle Rock Kitchen)

[Bev Vincent]

Newly digitized: "Stephen King and the Psychology of Horror (https://content.mpl.org/digital/collection/mplarchives/id/38/rec/2)" - Public Conference
Milwaukee Public Library
The audio from an episode of the Milwaukee Public Library's television show, "Public Conference". Recorded on August 25, 1980 and aired on August 31, 1980. Features prominent author Stephen King, local psychiatrist Dr. Burton S. Silberglitt, and librarian Richard Swearingen.

[herbertwest]

There is a giveaway /contest regarding the CASTLE ROCK KITCHEN book :
https://sites.prh.com/castle-rock-kitchen-giveaway

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King Talks About ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ and So Much More (https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/mr-harrigans-phone-stephen-king-interview?fbclid=IwAR2odGVk7NUySbrdVTlqTI_Ey-MD2mRzg7oyjh_I942FQ432oWVaG1lZqsQ)

In an exclusive interview, the bestselling author opens up about his relationship with Hollywood.

[jreitan47]

For the completists......

There is yet another edition of THE STAND out. Another Books A Million exclusive hardback. I saw an actual picture of one on Instagram but couldn't tell if it was the faux leather like the ugly yellow/orange one that was released last year.

https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Stand-Books-Million-Exclusive/Stephen-King/9780525617822?id=8663787325663

https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/52/561/782/0525617825_b.jpg

[herbertwest]

It's a shame it's not a glowing in the dark as well

[jreitan47]

It's a shame it's not a glowing in the dark as well

It might be? Not much info on the BAM website and I haven't seen any on ebay yet. I'll grab one this week and let you know!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks for the info!
Ordered!

[RichardX]

For the completists......

There is yet another edition of THE STAND out. Another Books A Million exclusive hardback. I saw an actual picture of one on Instagram but couldn't tell if it was the faux leather like the ugly yellow/orange one that was released last year.

https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Stand-Books-Million-Exclusive/Stephen-King/9780525617822?id=8663787325663

https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/52/561/782/0525617825_b.jpg

That's one uninspired cover. It sort of reminds me of "Revival." Now if it only was signed by Bob Dylan!

[herbertwest]

It's a shame it's not a glowing in the dark as well

It might be? Not much info on the BAM website and I haven't seen any on ebay yet. I'll grab one this week and let you know!

I'd say it's probably not, because the SALEM one explicitly said so on the cover

https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/52/561/630/0525616306.jpg

[Lurker]

Little clip this morning on Morning Joe from King congratulating them for 15 years.

[herbertwest]

Thanks for the info !

I quickly browsed through the Morning Joe Highlights (on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atpszVE0pDI)), but haven't seen it

[Bev Vincent]

New at Slate: Stephen King and the Mysterious Check Mark (https://slate.com/technology/2023/04/stephen-king-twitter-check-mark-elon-musk-interview.html) - What the acclaimed author thinks about Twitter’s changes, Elon Musk’s dramas, and what social media is actually good for.

[Bev Vincent]

Maine Library Association Fundraiser Featuring Stephen and Tabitha King (https://www.mainelibraries.org/event-5183027)

Join us for an evening with Maine authors, philanthropists, and library advocates, Stephen and Tabitha King.

The Kings really need no introduction. They have created many books for readers to enjoy over the past several decades, and have given generously to Maine communities through the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, which has awarded grants to many libraries around the state of Maine. They are major supporters of the work that libraries do, and the ideals our profession upholds.

Proceeds from this event will help to fund the work we do, in support of our mission to promote and enhance the value of Maine libraries and librarianship, to foster cooperation among those who work in and for Maine libraries, and to provide leadership in ensuring that information is accessible to all citizens from their libraries.

The Evening's Schedule:

6:00 - 6:30: Cocktails and music with cash bar (each ticket holder will receive 1 drink ticket)

6:30 - 7:15: Dinner (please select your entree when registering)

7:15: Keynote with Stephen and Tabitha King

Music to follow, courtesy of Rockashop Sound System

*Please note: The Kings will not be giving autographs or signing books at this event.*

[mae]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcAgm9qy3sQ

[Cook]

Curious if anyone knows how this event turned out.. did anybody go?



Maine Library Association Fundraiser Featuring Stephen and Tabitha King (https://www.mainelibraries.org/event-5183027)

Join us for an evening with Maine authors, philanthropists, and library advocates, Stephen and Tabitha King.

The Kings really need no introduction. They have created many books for readers to enjoy over the past several decades, and have given generously to Maine communities through the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, which has awarded grants to many libraries around the state of Maine. They are major supporters of the work that libraries do, and the ideals our profession upholds.

Proceeds from this event will help to fund the work we do, in support of our mission to promote and enhance the value of Maine libraries and librarianship, to foster cooperation among those who work in and for Maine libraries, and to provide leadership in ensuring that information is accessible to all citizens from their libraries.

The Evening's Schedule:

6:00 - 6:30: Cocktails and music with cash bar (each ticket holder will receive 1 drink ticket)

6:30 - 7:15: Dinner (please select your entree when registering)

7:15: Keynote with Stephen and Tabitha King

Music to follow, courtesy of Rockashop Sound System

*Please note: The Kings will not be giving autographs or signing books at this event.*

[herbertwest]

Lillja had a few pictures: http://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=7302

[Bev Vincent]

New review by SK in NY Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/books/review/sa-cosby-all-the-sinners-bleed.html?unlocked_article_code=lu2OYj_lNgoAO7mSu EHVHB6LVnrYhwVBJnrctv2P6ocALhhJrBJa_2aaCfY3VMVHOCe dIS42Gt7PQQQipb8Elm17iL26sQsdtwbAehhJs1TYKj1oDVrrl T36qK_xQ1r03Y5VHV5RmWv9lfH3Bq4zNN59IqqzpBxllCoFooX 1RdlDiFXhlwfXLIp9LYTPuaiZ169gNySct31_tTrFcZLmI_P6W nqxa_ejm6Bcb2uN_jWaVrZ419oVGDQSanQt8Ac0pmKm0nIjx_7 4LQjud9AeS19sgWAcfaQ4_L3DOYvGMt4yDd5edcXK3STpuwg_Y oxJbVg9WJKksCE2nC_XhDnVPoZvMq8Javox_QDyFQ&smid=url-share

[herbertwest]

Thanks bev!

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks!

[Bev Vincent]

On Cormac McCarthy (https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2023/jun/14/cormac-mccarthy-remembered-his-work-will-sing-down-the-centuries): Stephen King: ‘There is no way to convey the loss I feel’

[Ari_Racing]

Anyone know if it's in the printed edition as well?

[mae]

On Cormac McCarthy (https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2023/jun/14/cormac-mccarthy-remembered-his-work-will-sing-down-the-centuries): Stephen King: ‘There is no way to convey the loss I feel’

Sounds like The Dreamers is King's next novel? He says "story" but short stories normally don't have dedications.

[Bev Vincent]

On Cormac McCarthy (https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2023/jun/14/cormac-mccarthy-remembered-his-work-will-sing-down-the-centuries): Stephen King: ‘There is no way to convey the loss I feel’

Sounds like The Dreamers is King's next novel? He says "story" but short stories normally don't have dedications.

It does happen.

[RichardX]

On Cormac McCarthy (https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2023/jun/14/cormac-mccarthy-remembered-his-work-will-sing-down-the-centuries): Stephen King: ‘There is no way to convey the loss I feel’

"The Passenger" had its moments but I haven't been able to get through "Stella Maris." Tough read. Certain artists reach a point where it is difficult to distinguish genius from idiocy. These two books are a close call. I can't imagine many folks enjoying them if they were not already familiar with and a fan of McCarthy.

[Bev Vincent]

Help! I Wrote to Prudie for Advice and Stephen King Answered. (https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/07/chores-husband-stephen-king-dear-prudence-advice.html)

The author answers your questions.

[Bev Vincent]

Curious if anyone knows how this event turned out.. did anybody go?



Maine Library Association Fundraiser Featuring Stephen and Tabitha King (https://www.mainelibraries.org/event-5183027)

Join us for an evening with Maine authors, philanthropists, and library advocates, Stephen and Tabitha King.

The Kings really need no introduction. They have created many books for readers to enjoy over the past several decades, and have given generously to Maine communities through the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, which has awarded grants to many libraries around the state of Maine. They are major supporters of the work that libraries do, and the ideals our profession upholds.

Proceeds from this event will help to fund the work we do, in support of our mission to promote and enhance the value of Maine libraries and librarianship, to foster cooperation among those who work in and for Maine libraries, and to provide leadership in ensuring that information is accessible to all citizens from their libraries.

The Evening's Schedule:

6:00 - 6:30: Cocktails and music with cash bar (each ticket holder will receive 1 drink ticket)

6:30 - 7:15: Dinner (please select your entree when registering)

7:15: Keynote with Stephen and Tabitha King

Music to follow, courtesy of Rockashop Sound System

*Please note: The Kings will not be giving autographs or signing books at this event.*

Here is a recording of the interview (https://mainelibraries.org/kings-interview)

[EXPLORER]

Wow! Thanks Bev for sharing the Interview. I have been to many of Stephens events and heard him speaking, however never heard Tabby share. SHe too can tell a great story. Was nice to hear them both in this interview.

[Roseannebarr]

Wow! Thanks Bev for sharing the Interview. I have been to many of Stephens events and heard him speaking, however never heard Tabby share. SHe too can tell a great story. Was nice to hear them both in this interview.

excited to listen to it again. Tabitha was so hard to hear in person.

[Bev Vincent]

New interview on Talking Scared Podcast: Stephen King & Writing From the Nerve Endings
(https://talkingscared.buzzsprout.com/1322413/13368610-155-stephen-king-writing-from-the-nerve-endings)
Stephen King. The architect of modern horror and the creative north star of my life, and many of yours. He’s on the show, talking about his new book, Holly and why the central character just won’t let him go. We cover his attitude to academia, horror and hope, how his worldview sits with a fractured reality, and we even hear some exciting, exclusive details about some upcoming books.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I want this but he bent the cover, so the hell with it:

https://twitter.com/ScribnerBooks/status/1694001480590913984?ss_sid=113506336&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sands_email&utm_campaign=20230822_StephenKing_NL&lctg=113506336

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King: My Books Were Used to Train AI (https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/08/stephen-king-books-ai-writing/675088/)
One prominent author responds to the revelation that his writing is being used to coach artificial intelligence.

[herbertwest]

Thanks bev !

[RichardX]

Wow! Thanks Bev for sharing the Interview. I have been to many of Stephens events and heard him speaking, however never heard Tabby share. SHe too can tell a great story. Was nice to hear them both in this interview.

excited to listen to it again. Tabitha was so hard to hear in person.

I'm pretty sure that I ordered a signed Tabitha King book from CD but it has been so long that I can't remember. Did I dream that? If not, maybe someone should raise the delays with these books with the authors.

[WeDealInLead]

Wow! Thanks Bev for sharing the Interview. I have been to many of Stephens events and heard him speaking, however never heard Tabby share. SHe too can tell a great story. Was nice to hear them both in this interview.

excited to listen to it again. Tabitha was so hard to hear in person.

I'm pretty sure that I ordered a signed Tabitha King book from CD but it has been so long that I can't remember. Did I dream that? If not, maybe someone should raise the delays with these books with the authors.

Small World has been published, Caretakers was due last month.

[EXPLORER]

Stephen King to appear on Good Morning America this morning (ABC). Teaser says 8:39am.

They just showed him relaxed in lounge chair about to have some breakfast treat.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Stephen King to appear on Good Morning America this morning (ABC). Teaser says 8:39am.

They just showed him relaxed in lounge chair about to have some breakfast treat.

Literally just turned the computer on, read this, went downstairs, turned the TV on, watched the interview, muted out the HOLLY stuff (I HATE spoilers!), listened to the SAME THINGS THEY ALWAYS SAY EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!!!! and turned the TV off. Now I'm back here. So exciting.

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King to appear on Good Morning America this morning (ABC). Teaser says 8:39am.

They just showed him relaxed in lounge chair about to have some breakfast treat.

You can watch it here: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/stephen-king-talks-new-book-holly-102923408

[Bev Vincent]

Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/stephen-king-interview-holly-anti-vaxxers-1234816605/): Stephen King Knows Anti-Vaxxers Are Going to Hate His Latest Book: ‘Knock Yourself Out’

[Ari_Racing]

Rolling Stone interview:

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/stephen-king-interview-holly-anti-vaxxers-1234816605/

[Bev Vincent]

Stephen King Explains Why He’s a Mystery Writer Not So Big on Mystery - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/books/review/stephen-king-mystery-books-holly.html)

[Bev Vincent]

CBS Saturday Morning (https://www.cbsnews.com/video/author-stephen-king-returns-with-chilling-new-book-holly/): Stephen King returns with chilling new book "Holly"

[jreitan47]

ENTER BOOGEYMAN Anthology, edited by Alessandro Manzetti, including stories by: Linda D. Addison, Ramsey Campbell, Richard Chizmar, Brian Evenson, Gemma Files, Stephen King, Gwendolyn Kiste, John Langan, Joe R. Lansdale, Graham Masterton, RC Matheson, Karolina Mogielska, John Shirley, Craig Spector, Anna Taborska, Lucy Taylor, Lisa Tuttle, Mercedes M. Yardley, with an Introduction by Poppy Z. Brite and an Afterword by Alessandro Manzetti.

An upcoming Kickstarter project (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acheronint/enter-boogeyman-the-horror-anthology). No info on the King story included, but I'm told that it's a reprint.

[Bev Vincent]

ENTER BOOGEYMAN Anthology, edited by Alessandro Manzetti, including stories by: Linda D. Addison, Ramsey Campbell, Richard Chizmar, Brian Evenson, Gemma Files, Stephen King, Gwendolyn Kiste, John Langan, Joe R. Lansdale, Graham Masterton, RC Matheson, Karolina Mogielska, John Shirley, Craig Spector, Anna Taborska, Lucy Taylor, Lisa Tuttle, Mercedes M. Yardley, with an Introduction by Poppy Z. Brite and an Afterword by Alessandro Manzetti.

An upcoming Kickstarter project (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acheronint/enter-boogeyman-the-horror-anthology). No info on the King story included, but I'm told that it's a reprint.

"He's a shadow. He's in the closet, or he's under the bed."

I think it's safe to guess what King story they'll be using!

[WeDealInLead]

I see Richard Chizmar and Boogeyman in the same sentence and immediately opt out. The shameless daily spam from CD has made me never want to buy anything that guy touches.

[Br!an]

ENTER BOOGEYMAN Anthology, edited by Alessandro Manzetti, including stories by: Linda D. Addison, Ramsey Campbell, Richard Chizmar, Brian Evenson, Gemma Files, Stephen King, Gwendolyn Kiste, John Langan, Joe R. Lansdale, Graham Masterton, RC Matheson, Karolina Mogielska, John Shirley, Craig Spector, Anna Taborska, Lucy Taylor, Lisa Tuttle, Mercedes M. Yardley, with an Introduction by Poppy Z. Brite and an Afterword by Alessandro Manzetti.

An upcoming Kickstarter project (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acheronint/enter-boogeyman-the-horror-anthology). No info on the King story included, but I'm told that it's a reprint.

"He's a shadow. He's in the closet, or he's under the bed."

I think it's safe to guess what King story they'll be using!

Enter: Boogeyman

[Herbie_Marsten]

Hey all,

I was watching YouTube- Stephen King at the University of Georgia- part II. ( November 5, 1980). AT 25:57.

The last question he says he has a book that is really " TOO EVIL" TO PUBLISH (he likens the whole story to the Shining's Shower scene). The book is work in progress. He never mentioned a title- any ideas what book this is?

[mae]

Must be Pet Sematary.

[Randall Flagg]

Must be Pet Sematary.
I concur.

[Ari_Racing]

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/27/opinion/stephen-king-maine-shootings.html

I don't know if it's in the printed edition as well.

[Bev Vincent]

Here’s a gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/27/opinion/stephen-king-maine-shootings.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6Uw.STgp.22 ABYTMRYLJo&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

[RichardX]

I agree with King's pessimism. Even if the sale of all guns were banned from this second onward, there are hundreds of millions already in circulation. It would change nothing. That genie is out of the bottle. I'm not sure there is a solution. It took decades to reach this point. An erosion of shame and decency. Closing of many mental health facilities etc. It would take decades to make a dent in it. And that is assuming that competent and intelligent people were placed in charge. They are not. Instead every issue is politicized. The world is a much worse place today than even a few years ago. Things are spiraling downward. Almost nothing is improving.

Educational Test scores - dropping by record levels.
Homelessness - skyrocketing.
Drug deaths - record high.
Wars - Endless. Costing trillions.
Murders - skyrocketing. No American city is safe to walk in after dark.

[Ari_Racing]

Here’s a gift link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/27/opinion/stephen-king-maine-shootings.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6Uw.STgp.22 ABYTMRYLJo&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Bev, do you know if it'll be in the printed edition?

[Bev Vincent]

I don’t know.

[Ari_Racing]

This is really cool:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/interactive/2023/stephen-king-home-library/

[Roseannebarr]

This is really cool:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/interactive/2023/stephen-king-home-library/

What a great find ari! I loved reading it. Do you know if it was published in the Washington Post? If so: date:

[Ari_Racing]

I'm trying to find the PDFs of the newspaper to check. This one and the one in the NYT.

[Ari_Racing]

King on Chasing Life:

https://edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/chasing-life/episodes/8acfdce6-4c23-11ee-92af-e3f046764e4a

[Ari_Racing]

I'm trying to find the PDFs of the newspaper to check. This one and the one in the NYT.

I think it might be possible this story could be in the printed edition of next Sunday's newspaper.

[CRinVA]

It was published in the Sunday Nov 5th edition. It was a pleasant surprise when I read my paper. I only get the Sunday edition delivered to my home.

[Ari_Racing]

I ordered one copy on Sunday. 😊

[vincent]

This is a really cool interview with King on David Letterman from the 18th of August 1980.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8wxjIecmD4

This was on day one of a 7-day promotional tour for Firestarter:

https://www.signedanddated.info/images/1980/8-18-80-Baltimore-Sun.jpg

Here's a book he signed that day:

https://www.signedanddated.info/images/1980/8-18-80-FS.jpg

The new book he mentions at 8:10 in the interview, "I'm starting to play around with an idea on paper", was the first draft of IT.

[Ari_Racing]

As always, these are posts that I love :)