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New shortstory in book about Rock Bottom Remainders

Posted: April 23, 2013, 18:49

Hard Listening is an Interactive eBook about the rockband Rock Bottom Remainders. I have also gotten confirmation from the publisher that it will also contain a new short story by King (no title yet) that hasn’t been published else ware. In fact, he wrote it just two months ago.

SYNOPSIS
Over 350M books sold. 40 New York Times #1 Bestsellers. One lousy band.

In 1992, a cadre of the world’s bestselling authors formed a rock band. Twenty years later, they’re hanging up their guitar picks, drumsticks and leather whips, but not without a look back on two decades of friendship, love, writing, and the redemptive power of rock’n’roll.

Hard Listening is a voyeuristic view into the private lives of your favorite authors, combining essays, fiction, candid email conversations, Q&As, and interactive parlor games. See Stephen King, Scott Turow, Amy Tan, Dave and Sam Barry, Roy Blount Jr., Mitch Albom, James McBride, Ridley Pearson, Matt Groening, Greg Iles, and rock legend Roger McGuinn at their most unguarded.

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Two new Carrie photos

Posted: April 23, 2013, 15:06

Here are two new photos from Carrie.

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So much to say and so few places to say it

Posted: April 22, 2013, 09:05

So much to say and so few places to say it right? Most of you know by now that I have something to say about a lot of things, right? Well, most of you might not care about the non-King stuff but it’s often quite interesting. So, to satisfy my need to talk about everything I find interesting I have created a Facebook group called “Lilja says…” where I comment on what I think you should check out and what you should stay away from and I’d love to hear your comments on the stuff I post there. So, if want I’ll see you over at Lilja Says...

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First trailer

Posted: April 19, 2013, 08:21

Here is the first trailer for the last season of Dexter. Only 72 days left now...

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Hill’s Twittering From The Circus of the Dead eBook

Posted: April 17, 2013, 15:59

HarperCollins Publishers will released a 100 page eBook from Joe Hill entitled, Twittering From The Circus of The Dead on August 6, 2013.

The short story, written entirely as tweets from a teenage girl, follows an American family on a cross country road trip that goes horribly wrong. The tale first appeared in The New Dead, an anthology of zombie stories, published in 2010.

The eBook will cost $3.99 to download.

Thanks to The Fire Wire

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Stephen and Owen at PEN Canada Benefit

Posted: April 17, 2013, 15:39

Both Stephen and his son Owen will Headline PEN Canada Benefit on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in the Fleck Dance Theatre at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto.

Read the full press release here.

And if you can't attend you can still get a signed copy of Owen's book Double Feature from Cemetery Dance.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Weeds and more...

Posted: April 17, 2013, 15:30

Here you can get an eBook with the following King stories in:

Battleground
The Cat From Hell
Suffer the Little Children
Trucks
Weeds

The one that might be most interesting is Weeds that has not yet been collected or reprinted elsewere.

However, thanks to King expert Rocky Wood we now know that Battleground, Trucks and Suffer the Little Children are reprints of the stories from King's collections, not from 'Cavalier'. Rocky have recorded every minor variation in the publication of these stories and this is definitely not the 'Cavalier' versions.

Weeds might still be of interest though...

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How about a copy of Doctor Sleep?

Posted: April 15, 2013, 15:25

Once again it’s time for a contest here at Lilja’s Library and this time the price is a copy of Cemetery Dance's Gift Edition of Doctor Sleep! And this time it’s your love for King that can make this copy yours.

A lot of King fans value their King books more than anything else. Some love their limited the most and some love their well-read copy of their favorite King book. Some will no doubt love this edition of Doctor Sleep the most while others might value another title.

Well, to win this copy you need to take a photo of you and your most cherished King book and send it in to me before September 20, 2013 and then on September 23rd, the day the book is released I’ll let you know who sent in the best photo.

What is the best photo you might ask then? Well, it’s simple. The best photo is the one that shows how much you love a particular King book. And if anyone was wondering, no, it doesn’t have to be a limited and it doesn’t have to be one that’s been read to shreds. It’s not what’s important this time. What’s important is that the photo shows that you love your book…and that both you and the book is in the photo.

Easy right? And you have about 5 month to decide how you want to do it. So get busy! Enter by emailing the photo to me at info[a]liljas-library.com no later than September 20th. Oh, this contest is open to anyone, no matter who you are or were you live!

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“Slipcased Oversized Hardcover Gift Edition of only 1,750 illustrated copies printed in two colors with two-color hot foil stamping, a fine binding, and embossed endpapers ($95)”

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No Shining prequel if it's up to King

Posted: April 15, 2013, 09:40

It's been reported that Glen Mazzara was writing the script for the prequel for The Shining and now King has commented on it...

“There’s a real question about whether or not they have the rights to ‘Before the Play,’ which was the prologue cut from the book — because the epilogue to the book was called ‘After the Play.’ So they were bookends, and there was really scary stuff in that prologue that wouldn’t make a bad movie. Am I eager to see that happen? No I am not. And there’s some real question about what rights Warner Bros. does still have. The Shining is such an old book now that the copyright comes back to me. Arguably, the film rights lapse — so we’ll see. We’re looking into that.

I’m not saying I would put a stop to the project, because I’m sort of a nice guy. When I was a kid, my mother said, ‘Stephen if you were a girl, you’d always be pregnant.’ I have a tendency to let people develop things. I’m always curious to see what will happen. But you know what? I would be just as happy if it didn’t happen.”

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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King and Dean

Posted: April 15, 2013, 09:01

Dean Norris Tweeted this from the set of Under The Dome

A VERY scary Breaking Bad fan. Oh, he also writes stuff #icon #stephenking #awesomeguy

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Kelly to narrate Joyland

Posted: April 12, 2013, 02:55

Actor Michael Kelly will narrate the audiobook edition of Joyland.

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Cujo to return in 2013

Posted: April 12, 2013, 01:40

Looks like Cujo will be back in 2013 just like Carrie...

SUNN CLASSIC ANNOUNCES CUJO FOR 2013

Lang Elliott, President & CEO of Sunn Classic Pictures, Inc., announced that Sunn plans to produce the remake of “CUJO” this year representing the 30th Anniversary since Sunn produced and distributed the original “CUJO” motion picture in l983, based upon Stephen King’s novel. The l983 version was highly successful at the worldwide box-office and, compared with today’s inflation and higher ticket prices, the box-office would be well over $225 million even without ancillary sales (i.e., DVD, cable, free television, pay-per-view, etc.).

“CUJO” is the story of a large, playful St. Bernard dog that is transformed into a hideous killing machine after being infected by rabies. Donna Trenton’s car is on the fritz, and she and her son take her ailing automobile to their mechanic. Upon their arrival, the car stalls and refuses to restart. The mechanic fails to appear so Donna searches for him. The transformed, maniacal “CUJO” reveals himself; he is highly agitated and very aggressive. Donna hardly recognizes this filthy, monstrous creature foaming at the mouth. Suddenly “CUJO” charges Donna, who barely makes it back into the car for protection. Trapped with her son and the windows rolled up, the sweltering heat begins to take its toll. “CUJO’s” powerful state of insanity and violence await.

Teaser

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One more Under the Dome

Posted: April 12, 2013, 00:36

Horror Movies reports that Ned Bellamy will be playing Reverend Coggins in Under the Dome.

Thanks to Ari

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Glen Mazzara pens Overlook Hotel

Posted: April 11, 2013, 23:33

Glen Mazzara, former showrunner of The Walking Dead is in negotiations to pen the screenplay to what is being called Overlook Hotel the prequel to Stephen King’s horror classic The Shining. My hope and guess is that it will be based on Before the Play.

Thanks to Ari

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Ghost previews

Posted: April 9, 2013, 16:38

Two previews of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County has been released.

Rosanne Cash premieres 'Ghost Brothers' song

Listen to Neko Case Sing John Mellencamp's "That's Who I Am"

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Short review of Joyland

Posted: April 9, 2013, 16:35

Here is a very short review of Joyland from PW.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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New Under the Dome trailer

Posted: April 8, 2013, 21:28

Here is a new teaser for Under the Dome called Say Goodbye.

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New Carrie trailer

Posted: April 5, 2013, 08:55

Here is a new trailer for Carrie.

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Carrie teaser

Posted: April 4, 2013, 11:43

Teaser from the new Carrie trailer that's released tomorrow.

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A first look Under the Dome

Posted: April 2, 2013, 01:40

Here is a first look at Under the Dome.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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King book is 'a jumping off point'

Posted: April 2, 2013, 01:26

Producers from CBS’s upcoming summer series Under the Dome took to the WonderCon stage Saturday night to give the crowd a taste of what to expect from the series, starring Mike Vogel, Dean Norris, and Rachelle Lefevre.

Read all about it here.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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New Under the Dome teaser

Posted: March 29, 2013, 23:27

Here is a new teaser for Under the Dome.

Thanks to Ari.

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My interview with Hershel (Scott Wilson)

Posted: March 29, 2013, 00:04

Here is an interview I did with Scott Wilson (Hershel in The Walking Dead). In it he talks about how he got the part of Hershel, how the show has affected him and that some of you might have been ahead of his mom in the checkout line without realizing it.

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Under the Dome at WonderCon

Posted: March 27, 2013, 23:37

King's official site reports about Under the Dome at WonderCon on March 30th.

UTD at WonderCon
Posted: March 27th, 2013 9:51:31 am EDT

Cast and crew members of the upcoming Under the Dome TV adaptation will be on hand at the Anaheim Convention Center for WonderCon 2013. (March 30th at 7pm.)

There will be Q&A discussion panel as well as a giveaway of an exclusive video clip from the pilot episode. Five lucky attendees will also receive a copy of Under the Dome signed by Stephen.

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Joe Hill on NOS4A2

Posted: March 26, 2013, 09:11

You should check out this comments on NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. It has some interesting info about his relationship to his parents in it.

Listen here

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Stephen on Double Feature by Owen King

Posted: March 26, 2013, 09:10

Stephen Comments on Double Feature by Owen King
March 25th, 2013 2:21:06 pm

"If you are in the mood to laugh your ass off, Double Feature will perform that surgery and painlessly. I am proud of my son, Owen, and in awe of his talent. The book might be a little difficult to locate at Barnes & Noble but if you seek, there or elsewhere, you will find it."

-Stephen King

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Doctor Sleep press release

Posted: March 21, 2013, 15:55

STEPHEN KING

DOCTOR SLEEP

STEPHEN KING to return to the characters and territory of one
of his most popular novels ever, The Shining, in 2013

‘Hugely anticipated’ – The Sunday Times

King says he wanted to know what happened to Danny Torrance, the boy at the heart of The Shining, after his terrible experience in the Overlook Hotel. The instantly riveting, stand-alone novel, Doctor Sleep picks up the story of the now middle-aged Dan.

On highways across America, a tribe of people called The True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless - mostly old, lots of polyester, and devoted to their comfortable Recreational Vehicles. But they live off the ‘steam’ that children with the ‘shining’ produce when they are slowly tortured to death.

Following a childhood haunted by the time he spent with his parents at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance has been drifting for decades, desperate to shed his father's legacy of despair, alcoholism, and violence. Finally, he settles into a job at a nursing home in rural New Hampshire where his remnant ‘shining’ power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying.

Aided by a prescient cat, Dan becomes ‘Doctor Sleep’.

Then Dan meets the evanescent Abra Stone, and it is her spectacular gift, the brightest shining ever seen, that reignites Dan’s own demons and summons him to a battle for Abra’s soul and survival...

Publication of the hardcover, eBook and digital download will be September 24, 2013. And if you want a taster before then, check out the CD or digital download of The Wind through The Keyhole in which Stephen King reads the Prologue.

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UK cover for Doctor Sleep revealed!

Posted: March 21, 2013, 15:03

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Bates Motel; Good or Bad?

Posted: March 21, 2013, 12:55

Did anyone watch the first episode of Bates Motel? If so, what did you think?

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NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Posted: March 21, 2013, 11:48

At last we're about to get a new novel Joe Hill. It's called NOS4A2 (pronounced "nosferatu") and it's being released on April 30. You can now see Hill himself talk about it in the clip below and read an excerpt here.

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Photos from the set of Under the Dome

Posted: March 19, 2013, 14:39

Here are some photos from the set of Under the Dome.

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Owen King talks about his upcoming novel

Posted: March 19, 2013, 13:39

Here is an interview with Owen King about his new book, what it's like to have a famous dad and more.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Lilja’s Library; now on Instagram

Posted: March 19, 2013, 13:28

Lilja’s Library is now on Instagram (@liljaslibrary), what now?

What should I put on Instagram? How should I use it? Will anyone follow?

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King's review of Oates

Posted: March 18, 2013, 00:23

Here is a review of The Accursed by Joyce Carol Oates written by King.

Thanks to Herbert West and Michael Stamm

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King to benefit Twain House

Posted: March 18, 2013, 00:20

King will be in Hartford in July to benefit Twain House:

Stephen King, the author of horror books, mystery stories and essays, will engage in a conversation with WNPR radio host a Courant blogger Colin McEnroe, July 18, at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. The event is a benefit for the Mark Twain House.

Twain House members can reserve tickets on March 18. Become a member by calling 860-280-3112 or visiting www.marktwainhouse.org. Annual memberships begin at $35 for ages 39 and younger and $50 for other individuals.

Tickets go on sale to the general public March 21. Cost is $25 to $75. A $250 VIP ticket includes a reception with King and an autographed book.

Information: 860-987-5900 and www.bushnell.org.

Thanks to Ajazlou

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Ghost Brother's trailer

Posted: March 13, 2013, 23:16

Here is a trailer for Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.

You can also hear That's Who I Am by Neko Case here.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Under the Dome at Wonder Con

Posted: March 13, 2013, 10:01

BIG NEWS: There will be a Under the Dome Q&A with Dean Norris, Rachelle Lefevre and Neal Baer at Wonder Com, Saturday March 30 at 7PM!

Source

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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NOS4A2

Posted: March 12, 2013, 13:57

Do you enjoy Joe Hill's books? Well I do and right now I wish I lived in the US so that I could see him during his upcoming book tour for NOS4A2.

The book is released on April 30th.

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Episode 15

Posted: March 11, 2013, 22:50

Episode 15: Lilja & Lou & Tyson Take A Double Featured Trek Through A Storm Of The Century & Owen King's New Novel - of the Lilja & Lou Podcast is now out.

We review the made for TV Mini-series: Storm Of The Century with special guest Tyson Blue - who recounts his set visit. We make mention of Carrie, The Stand, include Listener Feedback, and talk about the SOTC screenplay.

Plus Tyson gives a spoiler free preview of Owen King's upcoming novel - Double Feature - due for release on March 19th.

We hope you will all enjoy this episode and as usual we want to hear from you, good or bad, we want it all!

You can leave us comments, questions, topic suggestions at:

1) FaceBook - Lilja's Library

2) Twitter - @LiljaLouPodcast - please use the hashtag #LiljaLouPodcast

3) Audio Message - Speak Pipe widget on the right hand of the podcast page (send voicemail)

In this podcast:

1) 00:56 - Lilja and Lou Intro.

2) 01:13 - In The Death Room: Stephen King News

3) 21:48 - Reviews from The Night Shift: Storm Of The Century

4) 01:16:00 - Spoiler Free Sneek Peek: Owen King's new novel - Double Feature

5) 50:42 - Preview for next podcast and Signoff

Intro Music - Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
Outro Music - Stand By Me - Ben E. King

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King on set

Posted: March 11, 2013, 22:45

Here is a photo of King and Stephan Fleet, vido effects supervisor for Under The Dome.

Source: Talk Stephen King

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King's Jeopardy

Posted: March 11, 2013, 22:25

Here's King's Jeopardy board.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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King on Under the Dome set

Posted: March 7, 2013, 04:16

Stephen King TV series 'Under the Dome' filming in North Carolina. Read the entire article here.

Thanks to Lou and Ari

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Listen to Axel!

Posted: March 6, 2013, 10:42

I know there are a lot of Walking Dead fans out there and to all of you; listen to Axel!

TheWalkingDeadNews.net

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Guns at Audible.com

Posted: March 6, 2013, 00:27

Don't forget that Guns now is out as an audio book from Audible.com. In the essay King talks about guns and why he pulled Rage from the shelves. Check it out.

Link to audiobook

Narrated by: Christian Rummel.
Audiobook length: 49 minutes.
Price: $0.99

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King; a subject on Jeopardy

Posted: March 6, 2013, 00:26

Tonight's episode of Jeopardy will feature a complete board of questions related to Stephen and his body of work.

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Cell written by Mark Leyner

Posted: March 4, 2013, 15:34

The screenplay for CELL will be written by Mark Leyner (War Inc.) and not King as reported earlier. Production is scheduled to start in May.

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Under the Dome set photo

Posted: March 4, 2013, 03:02

Here is a photo of Big Jim Rennie's car dealership from the set of Under the Dome.

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US cover for Doctor Sleep revealed

Posted: March 1, 2013, 15:29

Here is the US cover for Doctor Sleep.

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Carrie spotlight

Posted: February 28, 2013, 22:00

Playbill.com takes a look at the first-ever high school production of Carrie, the musical based on the King horror novel, as part of our new PlaybillVIP.com.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Mercy synopsis

Posted: February 28, 2013, 21:45

Here is the synopsis for the upcoming Mercy, based on Gramma.

Based on a short story by Stephen King, Mercy tells the tale of two young boys (The Walking Dead’s Chandler Riggs and Super 8’s Joel Courtney) who move with their mother to take care of their dying grandmother at her decrepit farmhouse. When they suspect that the elderly woman they love has encountered a dark spirit, they fear she might not be the only one who won’t make it through the summer alive.

Once George (Riggs) and Buddy McCoy (Courtney) arrive at their Gramma Mercy’s (Shirley Knight), what they find inside her 150-year-old home is nothing short of terrifying. As the brothers experience deeply disturbing phenomena they believe to be the work of an ancient witch, they must fight for their lives and overcome the evil forces threatening their family.

Directed by Peter Cornwell (The Haunting in Connecticut), Mercy is produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse (Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Sinister), McG (Terminator Salvation, Charlie’s Angels) and Mary Viola (Brooklyn’s Finest, We Are Marshall) of Wonderland Sound and Vision.

Thanks to Herbert West

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