Welcome Horror Author, Grady Hendrix to TYOUSK!

In this TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Grady Hendrix & I Discuss:

-We LOVE Firestarter

-Standing against Ace Merrill

-Amorphous Villains & Creatures

-Tommyknocker Redemption?

-There is No One Like Stephen King

More from Grady Hendrix:

GradyHendrix.com & "The Great Stephen King Re-Read!"

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Kim C. will Return with The Stand!

2024, Thank You for 18 episodes!

Happy New Year, King Fans!

Join Me as I Give Away (10) Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2024!

1. Best Hero

2. Best Leading Lady

3. Best Sidekick

4. The Character Who Left Me Wanting More

5. Best Stephen King Film/TV

6. Best Villain

7. Best Setting

8. Best Youth

9. Most Tragic Character

10. Best Stephen King Title of 2024

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Kim C. will be back in 2025!

"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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KalvinEllis.com

Insta: @KalvinEllis

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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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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

More from Jonathan Janz:

JonathanJanz.com

Insta: @Jonathan.Janz

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"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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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!

Get Sharon Kitchens' Book!

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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.