Drunken Fireworks to be a One-of-a-Kind Audio Publishing Event

Posted: May 12th, 2015 1:45:24 pm

In an innovative and exciting collaboration, Simon & Schuster Audio and Play.it will share in its entirety a stream of Stephen King’s forthcoming audiobook short story Drunken Fireworks for listeners nationwide. CBS RADIO stations in more than 20 major markets across the country will drive tune-in to the special event on which takes place July 2nd. Play.it is an on-demand audio platform recently launched by CBS RADIO and CBS Local Digital Media.

“Great stories are often better when told out loud,” said King.  “This event is a cool way for more people to discover just how fun listening to my stories can be.”

Simon & Schuster Audio’s standalone publication of Stephen King’s never-before-released short story will be read by beloved Maine humorist Tim Sample. Drunken Fireworks will be released exclusively as an audiobook on CD and for download on June 30, 2015. 

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Finders Keepers Sweepstakes Updated

Posted: May 11th, 2015 12:00:00 pm

We've teamed up with Scribner and Simon & Schuster Audio to give you a chance to receive Finders Keepers on publication date, June 2nd! One Grand Prize winner will receive a hardcover copy of the book signed by Stephen, 20 winners will receive CD audiobooks, and 20 winners will receive hardcover books. Use the link below to enter now. See Official Rules

The Finders Keepers Sweepstakes has now ended. We will announce the winners via email on or about the 26th of May, 2015

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The Bazaar of Bad Dreams Cover to be Revealed Throughout May

Posted: May 1st, 2015 3:00:00 pm

Scribner has announced they will unveil the cover art for Stephen’s highly-anticipated short story collection,  The Bazaar of Bad Dreams  in stages.

Throughout May, the sinister and mysterious artwork will be revealed on the following dates: 1st, 8th, 12th, 15th,  and 22nd. Be sure to check back here at 3pm EDT on those dates for each new piece.

The final cover and special reveal will debut on May 22nd.

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams  will be available in hardcover, eBook and audiobook formats on November 3rd, 2015.

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Mr. Mercedes Wins Best Novel

Posted: April 30th, 2015 10:30:13 am

Mystery Writers of America have awarded the prestigious Best Novel - Edgar Award, to Mr. Mercedes. For more information and to check out the other nominees, visit TheEdgars.com.

The Paperback edition of Mr. Mercedes is now available with the sequel, Finders Keepers coming on June 2nd in Hardcover, eBook and Audiobook editions.

Congratulations to all the nominees!

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Drunken Fireworks Cover Reveal

Posted: April 27th, 2015 10:47:09 am

We’re excited to reveal the cover for DRUNKEN FIREWORKS, Stephen's audiobook-original short story read by the talented Tim Sample. DRUNKEN FIREWORKS will be available on CD and for download June 30th!

See the cover here

Full list of stories for The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

Posted: April 20th, 2015 9:43:13 am

We are excited to announce the full list of stories that will be included in The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.

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Casting announced for 11/22/63

Posted: April 7th, 2015 12:03:45 pm

Hulu has announced additional casting and director choices for the original series of 11/22/63

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Stephen and The Walking Dead: Update

Posted: April 1st, 2015 1:55:01 pm

More information and the official press release regarding Stephen writing the first episode of the 6th season of The Walking Dead is now available.

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Stephen and The Walking Dead

Posted: April 1st, 2015 8:00:35 am

Following the record-breaking season 5 finale of The Walking Dead, today brings news that Stephen King has been tapped for season 6.

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