"Hail, Gunslinger! May we be well met on the path..."

For The Dark Tower 5, Wolves of the Calla:

Introduction: Ima Nervous but So Ready to be Back!

Strengths: The Western Roots, Setting Immersion, Lore & Character Development

Characters: Mia, Andy, Father Callahan, Rosalita & Jake

USA Scribner Paperback (Pgs: 268-270)

Criticism & Questions:

-Where is the Crimson King?

-Why is Harry Potter Involved?

-Breaking the 4th Wall?

-The Anticlimactic Climax

-What's a Breaker?

-Black 13?

-Who are the Manni?

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Kim C. will return with, The Stand (1990)

Welcome Regular Stanley Hotel Guest and Colorado Horror Fiction Author, Kalvin Ellis!

In the TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Kalvin Ellis & I Discuss:

*MINOR Spoilers for Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla*

-The Favorite SK Villain that has Four Walls

-How could we Re-Brand Bag of Bones?

-Geological Power & The Stanley/Overlook Hotel

-Favorite Stephen King Females

-The Love of Kal-El, The Man from Krypton

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Kim C. will Return with Dark Tower 5 & The Stand!

Meet Me at the Marsten House...

Alright Friends, I've watched the new 2024 Salem's Lot as well as the 1979 Salem's Lot (both streaming on Max) a couple of times this weekend and I have some thoughts!

In this episode, I explore the Good, the Bad and the Super Bad with Positives/Criticism & The Wishing Well

*SPOILERS AHEAD for Salem's Lot and Dark Tower #5, Wolves of the Calla*)

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Kim C. Will Return with a Constant Reader Interview!

Horror Author, John Langan returns to the show to chat Stephen King Short Stories!

In This Episode John & I Chat:

-King & O'Connor: An Homage to a One of the Greats

-Flannery O'Connor's, "A Good Man is Hard to Find,"

-Stephen King's, "On Slide Inn Road"

-You Like It Darker Coverage

-Rattlesnakes & Duma Key

-Laurie, The Answer Man & The Dreamers

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Kim C. will return with: Salem's Lot (2024)

Hop on your bike and meet me at the Barrens to chat with Horror Author, Jonathan Janz!

In This TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Jonathan Janz and I Discuss:

-How King made him a Reader

-Favorite Stephen King Villains (and they're female!)

-The Glory of IT Chapter One

-Being Ben Hanscom

-Lovecraft and the Horror Reveal

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JonathanJanz.com

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Kim C. will return with Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla!

"Holly Gibney lights a cigarette..."

For 2023's Holly: Introduction: An If It Bleeds Recap & Holly is an Official Private Investigator

(16:29) Characters:

Rodney & Emily Harris, Olivia Kingsbury, Charlotte & Paul Gibney, Barbara Robinson & Holly...

(50:40) Strengths:

-Narrative POV & Empathy

USA Hardcover (Pgs: 14-15)

- The Crime Timeline

- Soft Focus & the Dulled Blade

(1:17:31) Criticism:

-Is King Overly Political or Reporting from the Front Lines?

-Should the next Holly novel feature a romantic storyline?

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Kim C. will return with Wolves of the Calla!

Welcome Maine Author, Sharon Kitchens to TYOUSK!

In the Royal Court of Stephen King Femmes, Ms. Sharon Kitchen is Empress of the Land!

In this Constant Reader Interview, Sharon & I chat:

-Vampire Toads!

-The Stephen King Community

-IT Through the Years...

-Which King Character Melts our Butter?

-More Alice Maxwell & Billy Summers

-She's a Holly Gibney fan!

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Kim C. Will Return with Holly!

The Good News is I finally get to Sleep...

The Bad News is, I had to leave Bangor. :(

Thank you, Bangor for the Most Incredible, Wonderful, Magical, Beautiful, Soul-Stirring Weekend!

Thank you, Kingslingers!

Thank you, Samantha & Jody

Thank you, Jennifer & Jamie from SK Tours!

Thank you, Robin Furth & Sharon Kitchens!

Thank you, Constant Readers/Listeners who traveled!

Until Next Time!

"The Place Where You Made Your Stand Never Mattered... Only that You Were There and Still On Your Feet."

Love,

Kim C.

Thank you to Matt & Scott from Kingslingers for the Fan Event of My Life!

I've been in Bangor for 24 hours now and I'm jumping out of my skin with joy!

Here's a sneak peak into the incredible fun!

"No Man Can Be in Two Places at Once..."

For The Outsider:

Intro: Hold the Phone & Shut the Front Door... this novel is AMAAAAAZING!

(16:46) Characters:

-The Maitlands, The Petersens, The Andersons, Howie, Jack, Merl and Holly

(43:55) Strengths:

-Our 2-week Timeline

-The Genre Blur

-Holly is a Star

(1:03:52) Criticism & Questions

USA Hardcover (Pgs: 522-523)

-The Genre Blur doesn't work for everyone...

-Is the Outsider too Chatty?

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Kim C. will be back with Wolves of the Calla!