Peter Straub, whose literary novels of terror, mystery and the supernatural placed him in the top ranks of the horror-fiction boom of the 1970s and ’80s, alongside writers like Ira Levin, Anne Rice and his close friend and collaborator Stephen King, died on Sunday in Manhattan. He was 79. His death, at Columbia University IrvingContinue reading “Peter Straub, Literary Master of The Supernatural, Dies At 79”
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J.K. Rowling To Release 3 New Harry Potter Books
J.K. Rowling has written three collections of short stories that take readers deeper into the “dark side” of the Harry Potter wizarding world, publishers confirmed Wednesday. Rowling reveals surprises and intricate details about several characters’ lives in the three new ebooks, which are available next month, Pottermore CEO Susan Jurevics said in a statement toContinue reading “J.K. Rowling To Release 3 New Harry Potter Books”
Cover To Stephen King’s Revival Revealed
Today stephenking.com revealed the cover to the author’s upcoming novel Revival. The 520 page book is described as follows: “A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life. In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playingContinue reading “Cover To Stephen King’s Revival Revealed”
Stephen King Reveals Cover To His Next Novel, Mr. Mercedes
Today on Facebook Stephen King revealed the cover to his upcoming novel, Mr. Mercedes. The book is described as follows: In a mega-stakes, high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands. In the frigid pre-dawn hours,Continue reading “Stephen King Reveals Cover To His Next Novel, Mr. Mercedes”
Synopsis of Stephen King’s Next Novel, Mr. Mercedes
Today Scribner posted the synopsis of Stephen King’s next novel, Mr. Mercedes: In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backingContinue reading “Synopsis of Stephen King’s Next Novel, Mr. Mercedes”
HO-HO-HOS4A2: A Holiday Party For Joe Hill At River Run Bookstore On December 12, 2013
Naughty or nice, you’re invited to RiverRun Bookstore to celebrate Christmasland and Joe Hill! On Thursday December 12, 2013 from 7-9PM there will be readings by special guests Jason Ciaramella, Christopher Golden and James Patrick Kelly, as well as a raffle and refreshments, and more. And of course, the King of Christmasland himself – JoeContinue reading “HO-HO-HOS4A2: A Holiday Party For Joe Hill At River Run Bookstore On December 12, 2013”
Stephen King Joins Twitter
Novelist Stephen King has joined Twitter. The best-selling horror writer from Bangor, Maine joined the social networking site on Friday afternoon. The first tweet from @StephenKing was rather innocuous: “My first tweet. No longer a virgin. Be gentle!” he wrote late Friday afternoon. He followed that up an hour or so later with, “On TwitterContinue reading “Stephen King Joins Twitter”
Enter The StephenKing.com Doctor Sleep Holiday Sweepstakes
StephenKing.com believes it’s best to give and receive. So enter the Doctor Sleep Holiday Sweepstakes and capture the true essence of the season. 20 people will be chosen at random to receive a hardcover and an audiobook edition of Doctor Sleep—one to keep and one to give away—in addition to two promotional sleep masks. 160Continue reading “Enter The StephenKing.com Doctor Sleep Holiday Sweepstakes”
Best Selling Author Stephen King Visits Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, The USO Warrior Center & Leads USO Book Reading at Ramstein Air Base On November 18, 2013
Midway through a European book tour promoting his latest literary masterpiece, Doctor Sleep, Stephen King joined forces with the USO on November 18, 2013 and participated in his first-ever USO visit. Passing out free copies of his book, visiting Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and leading insightful Q&A sessions with servicemen and women, King made everyContinue reading “Best Selling Author Stephen King Visits Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, The USO Warrior Center & Leads USO Book Reading at Ramstein Air Base On November 18, 2013”
Maine Magazine Interviews Author Joe Hill
As soon as the writer Joe Hill began appearing in public, it quickly became clear that he looks an awful lot like that other Maine horror writer, his dad – Stephen King. In order to blaze his own trail, Joe decided to drop the “King” from his name. In the years following this bold move,Continue reading “Maine Magazine Interviews Author Joe Hill”