'Ghost Brothers of Darkland County'

Alliance Theatre 2011-2012 Line-up:  April 4 through May 18, 2012

[In the tiny town of Lake Belle Reve, Mississippi in 1957, a terrible tragedy took the lives of two brothers and a beautiful young girl. During the next forty years, the events of that night became the stuff of local legend. But legend is often just another word for lie. Joe McCandless knows what really happened; he saw it all. The question is whether or not he can bring himself to tell the truth in time to save his own troubled sons, and whether the ghosts left behind by an act of violence will help him – or tear the McCandless family apart forever.]

After reading this on the Alliance Theatre's website I mused that Mississippi is the perfect setting for a hellishly gruesome story.  Believe me, I know, I lived there for a short time (not short enough IMO.)  For the people that love MS please forgive me but it was a miserable place for me and my family to live.  I'm sure I won't have any problem relating to this eerie story based in MS.   

The idea of this play spanning 40 years of music and events whets my appetite for another King story.  There should be some new Blues, Rock, and some present day genres to enjoy.   Writng for the theatre seems like it would be so natural for King, that I am surprised that it took him so long for him to do so.   

ATSK's Review of Advanced Reader's Copy: Orbit: Stephen King Comic

Sorry I've been away so long...... 

Release Date May 'll.  approx. 23 pages

The Orbit:  Stephen King comic begins with Stephen's near-fatal accident.  The comic explains how the accident happened at a point when King's life was going exceptionally well after he faced and conquered many of his own personal demons.  Orbit: Stephen King describes King's highs and lows in his personal life.  Some of the events that the comic focuses on are when his father abandoned the family, his damaging ear infections (which could have ended his life), meeting his wife Tabby, and his addiction to drugs and alcohol.  The writers of this comic peppered some of King’s poignant quotes throughout the text during different events that are described.  Overall the comic had a nice flow and recounted a lot of Mr. King’s life without losing too much time.  This book is great for the King collector in all of us.   

My personal thoughts on what I read in the comic:

I have to say when reading Orbit Stephen King I felt that King was meant to be here for all of us to enjoy his books.  There were events that could have prevented him from delivering such wonderful books to us, that it's just plain frightening!  On the other hand, he was placed in situations that made writing the stories he does possible.  In my humble opinion he and his books are a gift to the world.   He and his books changed me and my life in a profound way, which is why I feel so much is written about him including, but not limited to this biographic comic book.

As per Ms. Mod.- Javier Bardem's role as Roland Deschain is still rumor status

http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/21478-Dark-Tower-Casting-News

When I hear this Porsche commercial I think of our favorite novelist

When I hear this bluesy song I envision King rockin' out to it, don't know why, I just do.  I would love to know if he likes it because I can't help but think of him when I hear it, weird huh?  What do you think about this song, could you see King thumpin' to this song? lol

Junior Kimbrough "Feels So Good"
(Special Thanks to my hubby for the information on the artist/song. love ya xoxo)

Lovin' the cover for 11/22/63!

My first impression of this cover was.... Wow, I love it!  My curiosity makes me wonder whether the first article is an original one possibly read back in 1963 by King?  I wonder if he had the first article in his possession or even how this particular article "JFK Slain In Dallas, LBJ Takes Oath" was chosen for the cover?   I think this cover will entice more people to give his books a go since it covers such a pivotal event in history. (fingers crossed that more people will read his work, they might find it as entertaining as we all do)  Even though I was born in '69, this event has captured my interest throughout the years.  I am so glad SK has chosen this topic to write about, it will be interesting to see how he "paints" the '60's and the death of JFK .   I love that the cover is "ripped from the headlines" literally!  :)     

'Walking Dead': Stephen King has confirmed "talks" about writing an episode with EW.com

There are many reports that Stephen King and his son Joe Hill (Buzzfocus.com) are in talks to write an episode of The Walking Dead.  AMC & Frank Darabont have filmed a TV show that no other network has been able to do up to this point, they've created a masterpiece for any zombie lover. Q.) What's the only thing that could make The Walking Dead better this upcoming season or next?   A.) An episode written by the writing duo King/Hill.  Now I ask, who else knows dead better?  Ms. Mod of the SKMB still writes that the reports are only speculation at this point.

EW.com

It's St. Patrick's Day SK fans!

Go GREEN everyone, today and everyday.
Wishing you all a little luck O'Irish.  GREEN beverages for everyone.  Be safe and have fun.

Doesn't King have an unfinished short story called The Leprechaun written for his son Owen?