Ahem.

[soul]

Ahem. Hey, hi, hello, how are you.
Normally, I'm really funny, I swear, but when I'm introducing myself to new people I seem really stiff and formal. I just wanted to let you know that I'm actually not a fifty-two year old British woman with forty-seven cats and a breathing problem.

I'm a semi-normal American teenager with a breathing problem.

I'm Nicolette and the only work of Stephen King's I've ever read is On Writing. I've never read King's other fabulous novels mostly because I can't read horror or suspense novels without simultaneously becoming a chronic insomniac, and I need my beauty sleep.

But not to fear; I'm considering changing my mindset towards the horror genre as a whole after reading his instructional memoir of writing. Besides, I need something new to read while I avoid frivolous social obligations, anyway.

Well, I have nothing further to say. Oh, wait, I do have a question.

Which Stephen King book should I start with?

(I'll explain the picture: Fun fact about me, Leonid Afremov is my favorite artist and this is one of my favorite s by him. Can you write a story about the woman in this picture?)

 

[Moderator]

Welcome to the Board!

 

[Spideyman]

Hi and welcome to the SKMB. Pleased to meet you.

 

[blunthead]

Welcome to the SKMB!

 

[Dana Jean]

Hi and welcome, LOVE that picture. I would love to have a print of that.

 

[blunthead]

I understand that sK himself tends to recommend The Dead Zone for a starter.

 

[fljoe0]

Might as well start with the latest one, Mr. Mercedes. I think that is as good a place to start as any.

 

[kingzeppelin]

 

[skimom2]

Gorgeous pic! There's a story (or ten) in every picture--I can think of a couple for this one.

I'd normally suggest IT as a first King read for a teen, but The Girl Who loved Tom Gordon came to mind for you--try it!

 

[Shasta]

Welcome to the board! There are quite a few non-horror options.

The Dead Zone, brought to you by Blunt, is a good one.

Here's more:
11/22/63
The Colorado Kid
Joyland (which I think is AMAZING!)


Enjoy!

 

[carrie's younger brother]

Welcome to the board! There are quite a few non-horror options.

The Dead Zone, brought to you by Blunt, is a good one.

Here's more:
11/22/63
The Colorado Kid
Joyland (which I think is AMAZING!)


Enjoy!

Ditto Joyland!!!

 

[doowopgirl]

Welcome. I love that picture. As for recommends, I close my eyes and grab.

 

[Neesy]

Welcome to the SKMB

Not sure if my picture will load, but I hope your breathing problems get better - Welcome!

 

[fushingfeef]

I just wanted to let you know that I'm actually not a fifty-two year old British woman with forty-seven cats and a breathing problem.

And what exactly would be wrong with that, young lady?

Welcome to the board! Hmm, hard to recommend a SK book that won't keep you up late...they are all so readable they're bound to keep you awake reading!

 

[FlakeNoir]

Welcome, good to have you here. Cool picture....

 

[danie]

Wow, what a picture! Almost Van Gogh-ish in the use of paint strokes blunthead.
Really really gorgeous. Welcome, and thanks for posting!

 

[blunthead]

Wow, what a picture! Almost Van Gogh-ish in the use of paint strokes blunthead.
Really really gorgeous. Welcome, and thanks for posting!

Yes, broad bold strokes, lotsa color. I'll bet the artist is a Vincent fan.

 

[Lily Sawyer]

Welcome!

My first King experience was with a collection of short stories called Night Shift. They scared the snot out of me.

It was awesome.

 

[Neesy]

Ahem. Hey, hi, hello, how are you.
Normally, I'm really funny, I swear, but when I'm introducing myself to new people I seem really stiff and formal. I just wanted to let you know that I'm actually not a fifty-two year old British woman with forty-seven cats and a breathing problem.

I'm a semi-normal American teenager with a breathing problem.

I'm Nicolette and the only work of Stephen King's I've ever read is On Writing. I've never read King's other fabulous novels mostly because I can't read horror or suspense novels without simultaneously becoming a chronic insomniac, and I need my beauty sleep.

But not to fear; I'm considering changing my mindset towards the horror genre as a whole after reading his instructional memoir of writing. Besides, I need something new to read while I avoid frivolous social obligations, anyway.

Well, I have nothing further to say. Oh, wait, I do have a question.

Which Stephen King book should I start with?

(I'll explain the picture: Fun fact about me, Leonid Afremov is my favorite artist and this is one of my favorite s by him. Can you write a story about the woman in this picture?)
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I like that artist's work - I looked up some of his paintings and they are very vivid. I have a suggestion for you - have you tried a short story called "Big Driver" yet? It's one of four in a book collection. I found that one quite scary.

It is from "Full Dark, No Stars"

 

[GNTLGNT]

...a breathing problem huh?...OK, listen up and listen close-coz I'm only gonna type this once...
1. Inhale
2. Exhale
3. Repeat