Created by Stephen King Adapted by Shawn S. Lealo "That's not love...that's rape." -- Alice has concerns Back in the late 1970s, Stephen King had the bright idea of selling the film rights to his short stories--any of his short stories--for a buck to any young filmmaker. An actual dollar, to be mailed to Stephen … Continue reading Shane Mack (I Know What You Need)
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Holly Gibney
Created by Stephen King When Stephen King finally delivered on his promise to one day write a hard-boiled detective novel, he pretty much blew everyone away with the Edgar-winning Mr. Mercedes (2014), which played it almost straight, and introducing retired Ohio cop Bill Hodges. When we first meet him in Mr. Mercedes (2014), he's bored and miserable. … Continue reading Holly Gibney
Writers Say the Darnedest Things
"They're fancy talkers about themselves, writers. If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don't listen to writers talk about writing or themselves." -- Lillian Hellman "All writers are vain, selfish and lazy, and at the very bottom of their motives lies a mystery. Writing a book is a long, exhausting struggle, … Continue reading Writers Say the Darnedest Things
Clyde Umney
Created by Stephen King (1947--) Though obviously he's best known for his horror and fantasy fiction, Stephen King has been known to dabble in other genres from time to time -- including ours. He's also sung the praises of various crime and mystery writers, with John D. MacDonald being a particular favourite, and he's paid … Continue reading Clyde Umney
Bill Hodges
Created by Stephen King (1947 -- ) Of course, horrormeister Stephen King has always incorporated elements of crime into his fiction, and he's often sung the praises of various crime and mystery writers, with John D. MacDonald being a particular favourite. The Colorado Kid (2005) and Joyland (2013), both originally published by Hard Case Crime, … Continue reading Bill Hodges