King's novel: 11/22/63

[nocny]

Stephen King said in an interview for Toronto Star:

"I have one (story) that's kind of like Under the Dome, that I tried to write when I was 22 or 23 years old and I'm going to try to go back to that after this tour. I'd like to write that one. Beyond that, I have things that bounce around in my head. Dome bounced around a long time. I don't keep a writer's notebook of ideas because I've felt all my life that if I get a really good idea, it will stick."


So, he was 22-23 in 1969-1970. In 1970 he wrote 'Sword In the Darkness'.
But is it "kind of like 'UTD'"?

[mae]

Could very well be. Or something unknown.

[Brice]

Stephen King said in an interview for Toronto Star:

"I have one (story) that's kind of like Under the Dome, that I tried to write when I was 22 or 23 years old and I'm going to try to go back to that after this tour. I'd like to write that one. Beyond that, I have things that bounce around in my head. Dome bounced around a long time. I don't keep a writer's notebook of ideas because I've felt all my life that if I get a really good idea, it will stick."


So, he was 22-23 in 1969-1970. In 1970 he wrote 'Sword In the Darkness'.
But is it "kind of like 'UTD'"?

If by kind of like UTD he means an unpublished piece of long fiction from his earlier years, then yes. I think so, at least. Or maybe The Aftermath?

[Brice]

Stephen King said in an interview for Toronto Star:

"I have one (story) that's kind of like Under the Dome, that I tried to write when I was 22 or 23 years old and I'm going to try to go back to that after this tour. I'd like to write that one. Beyond that, I have things that bounce around in my head. Dome bounced around a long time. I don't keep a writer's notebook of ideas because I've felt all my life that if I get a really good idea, it will stick."


So, he was 22-23 in 1969-1970. In 1970 he wrote 'Sword In the Darkness'.
But is it "kind of like 'UTD'"?

If by kind of like UTD he means an unpublished piece of long fiction from his earlier years, then yes. I think so, at least.

[mae]

I wish he'd publish The Cannibals.

[Ben Mears]

The timeframe would suggest Sword In The Darkness but he's likely referring to The Cannibals which he began writing in the mid-70s. It would be a fairly easy job for him: tighten up the original manuscript the way he did for Blaze and add an ending. It could likely be published in a year.

[mae]

What he means by "kind of like Under the Dome", I think, is that he tried writing it a long time ago and either didn't finish or didn't think it was good enough to publish.

King has really warmed up to his old stuff in recent years (Blaze, The Cat from Hell, The Cannibals...) Good times to be a King fan.

[mae]

The timeframe would suggest Sword In The Darkness but he's likely referring to The Cannibals which he began writing in the mid-70s. It would be a fairly easy job for him: tighten up the original manuscript the way he did for Blaze and add an ending. It could be ready for publication in a year.

I think so too. The feedback to the two excerpts from The Cannibals has been unanimously excellent. I think he could publish it without much changes as all. Well, he'd need an ending...

[Brice]

Well, he needs to finish it before I finish reading UTD. We are long overdue for a new King book.

[nocny]

What he means by "kind of like Under the Dome", I think, is that he tried writing it a long time ago and either didn't finish or didn't think it was good enough to publish.

Yes, of course! That makes sense Why I didn't think about it?

[johnsmith87]

I too would like to see him publish the rest of The Cannibals, but I don't think that's what he's referring to here. For one, the time frame doesn't really match up (22-23 would be 1970ish, Cannibals was 1976).

I think he's either referring to Sword in the Darkness/Good Day Sunshine or most likely something unknown. Also, it wouldn't really make sense for him to publish The Cannibals so soon after Under the Dome (the books are far from being the same, but they're still very much similar.) Regardless of what it ends up being, I'm stoked and look forward to reading whatever it is he's planning on going back to.

All this new info that's surfaced since the tour began is really great!!

[DanishCollector]

Other two unfinished novels from that era was The Corner and Welcome to Clearwater.

[Darkday]

I think both The Corner and Welcome to Clearwater are from 1976, so I don't think King meant either of them.

[mae]

What about The House on Value Street, when was that?

[Darkday]

Around 1974, according to Justin's bibliography.

[Myste]

I would place my bet on Cannibals too... but let's wait and see.

[Ben Mears]

If anyone reading this thread is a member of the Stephen King message board please ask Ms. Mod if SK is referring to The Cannibals ,Sword In The Darkness or something else.

[herbertwest]

the cannibals turned into UtD so it cannot really be it...

[mae]

There's not much similarity between The Cannibals and Under the Dome, other than the main idea of people inexplicably cut off from the outside world.

[nocny]

Do anyone know where I can find (online) titles and synopsis of all known unpublished books?

[mae]

There's some on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpubli...y_Stephen_King

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

If anyone reading this thread is a member of the Stephen King message board please ask Ms. Mod if SK is referring to The Cannibals ,Sword In The Darkness or something else.

The Mod is ill at the moment, and the board is closed.

I can guess that her reply would be, "wait and see".

[mae]

http://thekingcast.ca/site/?p=129

http://www.liljas-library.com/

In the interview Marsha said info would be revealed around the time the next Scribner catalog is released which is in a few months.

[Merlin1958]

Wow!!! That's a great catch Pablo, Thank you!!!! Very interesting!!!!!!!!!!!

[brandnewfan]

Crap I still have to finish Under the Dome lol. Good news though, can't wait!!!