Every book you pick up has its own lesson or lessons, and quite often the bad books have more to teach than the good ones.
I was built with a love of the night and the unquiet coffin, that’s all.
Stephen King, On Writing: Memoir of the Craft
The glory of a good tale is that it is limitless and fluid; a good tale belongs to each reader in its own particular way.
Akhil Sreedhar said:
One of the really bad things you can do to your writing is to dress up the vocabulary, looking for long words because you’re maybe a little bit ashamed of your short ones.
– Stephan King
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Another great quote!
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Cal's Constant Raving Reviews said:
Awwwww ❤ I can't believe the guy is 70!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know, right?! And he’s not showing signs of slowing down anytime soon!😊
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beetleypete said:
He is very quotable, and undeniably successful. I think we must have all read (or watched) something of his work during our lives.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know his writing isn’t for everyone, but I think it can’t be denied that he’s a literary icon. And it’s a great time right now if you are a King fan. Ignoring the mess that the film adaptation of The Gunslinger turned out to be, there’s the success of It, his new book with his son coming out next week, Gerald’s Game on Netflix next Friday, an adaptation of his short story 1922 on Netflix next month, and the Hulu limited series Castle Rock, which is coming next year! I think the excitement is going to kill me!
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fragglerocking said:
He’s a star, I loved his early books, Dead Zone was my absolute fave.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Dead Zone would definitely be on my list of top 10 favorites.😊
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Dr. Rex said:
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I’ve loved and followed this man since “Carrie” … I love him more now because of him d tweets!! ✊🏽
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Renee (Itsbooktalk) said:
Love these quotes! I’ve got IT coming up soon and I’m excited to be scared!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
That’s awesome Renee! I have to wait until it comes out on DVD and OnDemand, but I can’t wait!
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John W. Leys said:
One of my favorite authors!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
That’s fabulous to hear John!😊
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johnrieber said:
A great birthday post for one of our generation’s greatest Writers!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks John!😊
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Jay said:
Is there a way to search for your 5 star reviews on this site? Because I need some more of your favourites!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! You just made my day Jay! Unfortunately, I don’t think there is a way.😒
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raistlin0903 said:
Man, he is such a terrific writer. So many outstanding novels that I have read by him, that I have really lost count. Have you ever read something by his son Joe Hill? NOS4A2 (nosferatu) for instance was absolutely amazing 😀
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’ve read EVERYTHING by Joe Hill! The apple definitely does not fall from the tree!😊
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Touch My Spine Book Reviews said:
Such great quotes and such a great author! Happy Birthday!!!🍹🎂📝📚🎁🎉
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know I tend to go on about him, but he really is my favorite author, and he’s gotten me through some tough times.
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Touch My Spine Book Reviews said:
That makes him even more grand!!!🤗 He is very talented. I just got Mr. Mercedes and Gerald’s Game the other day as gifts!!!💖📚
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
That’s awesome Dani! Do you get Netflix? Next Friday is their adaptation of Gerald’s Game!
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Touch My Spine Book Reviews said:
I do have Netflix. I don’t have cable just Netflix! How awesome I haven’t heard about that because haven’t watched T.V. in awhile I will have to check it out!!!🤗
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🤗
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jowensauthor said:
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Happy birthday to the “King” 🙂
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Touch My Spine Book Reviews said:
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Happy Birthday Stephen King!🎊
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Literary Dust said:
I didn’t even realize he was 70 and still keeps on rocking it with putting out books!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
He’s amazing!
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AYearOfBooksBlog said:
Have you read the article that was in the Bangor paper? It is online and shares how generous he has been to his community through volunteering and donations. He really is remarkable!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I know both he and his wife have given a lot to schools and libraries, but I haven’t seen that article. Thanks for letting me know. I’m going to look it up right now.😊
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AYearOfBooksBlog said:
The article made me like him even more!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I read it and I feel the same way. It seems like the King family are an integral part of Bangor.😊
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
Soooo much respect for this guy. I used to think as a kid that he was just an overrated author who published books left and right. Man was I wrong (I’ve only read one of his books though). I’m glad to see so many of his books getting adapted on the big screen/shows nowadays too!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
If you ever have time, my personal favorite is The Stand!
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
If only I had your insaneeeee reading speed in order to easily go through those 100000 pages!!! 😀
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Hahaha! Books are definitely my addiction!😊
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
No doubt about that! The only King books I got my hands on right now are books 2 to 4 of the Dark Tower series; had to get them after enjoying book 1! But maaaaan, almost all his books are on my TBR, The Stand included!
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