StephenKing.com is proud to unveil the cover artwork for the mass-market hardcover edition of Wind Through the Keyhole. The artwork by Rex Bonomelli details a lush world yet unseen by the Constant Reader. To view the cover artwork and for more information regarding Wind Through the Keyhole, please visit our promo page at the link below.

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StephenKing.com is proud to unveil the cover artwork for the Scribner editions of The Wind Through the Keyhole. The artwork by Rex Bonomelli details a lush world yet unseen by the Constant Reader. To view the cover artwork and for more information regarding The Wind Through the Keyhole, please visit our promo page at the link below.

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Random House Audio will be releasing the long-awaited unedited audiobook edition of The Stand which will be read by Grover Gardner.  The exact date of publication has not yet been determined, but is tentatively scheduled to be on February 14, 2012.  The recording will be released for purchase digitally by Audible.com and iTunes and available in the library market on CD.

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Donald M. Grant is now taking advance orders for the limited editions of The Wind Through The Keyhole, illustrated by Jae Lee, which is expected to ship by the end of February, 2012.  There is a Deluxe edition of 800 copies signed by Stephen and Jae Lee but orders are open first to those who had previously ordered a signed and numbered edition of The Little Sisters of Eluria below #801 and who still own their copy.  If there are any copies remaining approximately 6 weeks after the Deluxe Edition is shipped, they will do a lottery drawing for those copies.

In addition to the Deluxe Edition, there are 5,000 copies of the Artist Edition signed by Jae Lee only and orders will be open to anyone for those editions.

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A&E has launched an online narrative prequel to Bag of Bones, a two-night television event. Dark Score Stories explores the setting and characters of Bag of Bones through a series of eerie, animated images and striking black-and-white stills. Characters from the miniseries (including those played by Pierce Brosnan, Annabeth Gish and Melissa George) come to life in seven photojournalism essays with exclusive audio commentary.

The photography is by award-winning Danish photojournalist Joachim Ladefoged, whose work has previously appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek and TIME — and now in a companion coffee table book.
 
StephenKing.com has three (3) companion books to give away, and all you need to do to add your name to the drawing is fill out the form on StephenKing.com (and follow the rules, of course). We will announce the winners on Friday, December 9th, 2011
 
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This giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada.

The producers of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County have released a 30 second commercial to promote the upcoming production. You can watch the video at the links below.

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Audible.com has given 11/22/63 the "Best Audiobook of the Year" award. Based on hundreds of user submitted reviews as well as the editors official review, 11/22/63 received the award for its overall content and outstanding narration by Craig Wasson.

Listen to Audiobook Samples of Chapter 1

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IDW has released several new production assets from Throttle, part of the Road Rage comic book adaptation by Joe Hill and Stephen. You can take a sneak peak at the first eleven pages of drawings in an exclusive PDF. There are also two additional images that have been released. One of these illustrations shows Joe and Stephen as bikers. - A must see for the Constant Reader.

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A new 3D promotional video for the 11/22/63 Audiobook has been posted here on StephenKing.com. Featuring the voice work of Craig Wasson, the video offers a glimpse into Al's Diner and Jake's trip into the past. You can watch the video using the links below.

Please note: The Audiobook edition does not contain music or sound effects as heard in the promo video.

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Stephen's critically acclaimed new novel 11/22/63 has received a listing on The New York Times Top 10 Best Books of 2011. This is the first time one of Stephen's works has received such an honor.

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A full-length video of Stephen's appearance at the JFK Library is now available. With a reading of 11/22/63 by Stephen and an interview with Tom Perrotta, the hour long video is a must see for the Constant Reader.

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ENTRY FORM IS NOW CLOSED - In celebration of the release of 11/22/63, StephenKing.com is proud to announce we will be holding a fan appreciation giveaway for fans in the UK. Entries will be accepted from 6:00 AM GMT through 11:59:59 PM GMT on 14 November. (See Complete Rules for details)

Fans located within the United Kingdom will be able to submit their contact information using the form located at the link below during the hours listed above. From those entrants, we will randomly select 25 users to receive a free hardcover edition of 11/22/63.

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of the United Kingdom who are at least 18 years old. Void where prohibited by law. Subject to official rules at www.stephenking.com/promo/112263_uk_giveaway/rules.html. Starts at 6:00 am GMT on 14/11/11 and ends 11:59:59 GMT on 14/11/11. Odds of winning depend on the # of entries received. ARV of each prize: £ 19.99. Sponsor: StephenKing.com 1380 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401. SEE COMPLETE RULES HERE

The New York Times has posted an in-depth interview with Stephen regarding 11/22/63.

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The producers of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County have announced the first round of casting for the highly anticipated Atlanta based production.

Emily Skinner, (Billy Elliot) Shuler Hensley (Les Miserable's and Tony Award winner for Oklahoma) and Justin Guarini of American Idol fame have officially joined the cast. Musician Jake La Botz will also work on the production.

A&E has launched an online narrative prequel to Bag of Bones titled Dark Score Stories. The interactive project explores the setting and characters of Bag of Bones through a series of eerie, animated images and black-and-white stills. Complete with audio commentary from the characters, Dark Score Stories is an immersive experience not to be missed by the Constant Reader.

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11/22/63 is now available in hardcover, ebook and digital audio formats.

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Stephen appeared on The Today Show to discuss 11/22/63.

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THE ENTRY FORM IS NOW CLOSED - To celebrate the release of 11/22/63, StephenKing.com is proud to announce we will be holding a fan appreciation giveaway from 6:00 AM EST through 11:59 PM EST on November 8th. (See Complete Rules for details)

Fans located within the United States will be able to submit their contact information using the form located at the link below during the hours listed above. From those entrants, we will randomly select 100 users to receive a free mass market hardcover edition of 11/22/63.

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of 1 of the 50 U.S. or D.C. who are at least 18 years old. Void where prohibited by law. Subject to official rules at www.stephenking.com/promo/112263_giveaway. Starts at 6:00 am ET on 11/8/11 and ends 11:59 ET on 11/8/11. Odds of winning depend on the # of entries received. ARV of each prize: $35.00. Sponsor: StephenKing.com 1380 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401. SEE COMPLETE RULES HERE

UPDATE: The Random Drawing for 11/22/63 Signed Limited Edition CLOSED at 4:00pm ET on November 11, 2011.

All participants will be notified via email by end of day on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, as to whether or not they will have an opportunity to purchase the signed edition.

Any eligible orders confirmed on Tuesday 11/8/11 will be honored.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced trying to order this edition previously and thought this was a fair way to give everyone an opportunity to win the chance to purchase the signed edition.

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Due to the overwhelming demand for the signed edition of Stephen King’s 11/22/63 we have decided to offer the opportunity to purchase these books through a random drawing.  Winners will be chosen at random and will have the opportunity to purchase the signed edition for $150.00 plus $9.99 for shipping/handling, plus any applicable taxes. 

Drawing Starts:  Thursday 11/10/11  at 10:30am EST.

Drawing Ends:  Friday 11/11/11 at 4:00pm EST. 

Any eligible orders confirmed on Tuesday 11/8/11 will be honored.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced trying to order yesterday and thought this was a fair way to give everyone an opportunity to win the chance to purchase the signed edition.

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Rules:  

Only one book per household

Must use a US credit card with a US billing and shipping address

Books will not be shipped to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, P.O. Boxes, international addresses, APO/FPO addresses, or prisons/correctional facilities.

No retail/wholesale accounts

*Signed by the Author *Chapter opening photos *With DVD *Shrink-wrapped

Scribner has released the Broadcast Commercial for 11/22/63.

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Jeff Greenfield of the The Washington Post has issued his review of 11/22/63. While this is a very positive review, it contains many spoilers.

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The New York Times has posted a glowing review of 11/22/63. You can view the full review at the link below.

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Joe Hill spoke with IDW's Editor in Chief, Chris Ryall regarding the upcoming comic book adaptation of Road Rage. You can read the article on ComicBookResources.com at the link below.

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Today's Wall Street Journal contains an interview with Stephen regarding 11/22/63. You can read the article online at the link below.

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You can also watch a video with Alexandra Alter regarding her interview with Stephen at the link below.

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A&E Network presents "Stephen King's Bag of Bones," a four-hour epic miniseries based on The New York Times #1 bestselling novel, and featuring Pierce Brosnan's return to television. The two-night event from Sony Pictures Television premieres on Sunday, December 11 and concludes on Monday, December 12, airing at 9PM ET/PT on both nights.

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Scribner has released a trailer for the 11/22/63 Enhanced eBook.

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Simon & Schuster Audio has released a video interview with Craig Wasson, narrator of the 11/22/63 audiobook.

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Stephen will be doing a book signing on December 14 starting at 7PM at Walmart Store #4436, 5455 Atlanta Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004.

Walmart will be distributing 400 guaranteed and 200 non-guaranteed wristbands beginning at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, December 14th. If there is time after the 400 guaranteed wristbands have gone through the line, the 200 non-guaranteed line will begin. Limit 1 signed book per person.

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SOME EVENTS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT- Details regarding the first five dates and locations for Stephen's 11/22/63 book tour have been confirmed.  Please see the link below for more information regarding the Boston, Dallas, New Orleans, Sarasota and Atlanta events.

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A&E has released a behind the scenes teaser video for Bag of Bones airing in December. The two-and-a-half-minute video features commentary from the cast and on-set footage that will surely pique your interest.

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THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT - A Real Bookstore in The Village at Fairview will be hosting an on-stage appearance at McKinney North High School, 2550 Wilmeth Road, McKinney, TX 75071 at 7 PM on November 11th.  This will be a reading, talk, and audience Q&A. 

This is a ticketed event and advance purchase is required--ticket sales beginning October 11th at 9 AM CT. There will be 250 pre-signed books which will be randomly blended in with all copies available.

For more information regarding this event, please visit the A Real Bookstore web site.

Turner Classic Movies is now airing A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King. The Dreamworks Television special features Stephen discussing classic horror films and their influence upon him.

Films to be discussed will include Freaks, Cat People, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Night of the Living Dead, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Jaws, Halloween and The Changeling to name a few.

For more information, see the link below.

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Simon & Schuster Audio and StephenKing.com will be releasing seven audiobook samples from 11/22/63 every Monday and Friday through October 24th.

These samples will be posted at 9:00am EST each release day and will include much of the first chapter of Stephen's epic tale. - Samples one, two and three are now available.

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THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT - Stephen will be appearing at the JFK Library, Boston, MA, to do a reading and on-stage conversation from 1:30-2:30 PM.

All forums are free and open to the public. To make a reservation, call 617-514-1643 or go online at www.jfklibrary.org. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Once the main hall is full, seating is in an overflow theater where the forum is streamed live. Doors to the main hall open one hour before the program begins.

For more information, visit their site here.

It's now official--Stephen is working on Dr. Sleep, the sequel to The Shining.  This weekend Steve read an excerpt from this at his appearance at George Mason University.  They have given us permission to post their taping of the event here on Steve's site which we will do as soon as we receive the file.  Dr. Sleep's plot includes a traveling group of vampires called The Tribe which is part of the passage he read from.

You can now view the video of Stephen receiving the Mason Award and reading a portion of Dr. Sleep.

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(Dr. Sleep reading begins at 29 minutes.)

You can now view the video of Stephen receiving the Mason Award at George Mason University. The Constant Reader will also be happy to know that there is a reading of the sequel to The Shining, Dr. Sleep at 29 minutes.

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Scribner has released a two minute video of Stephen commenting on time travel and the origin of 11/22/63.

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THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT - Stephen will be the Guest of Honor at the Savannah (GA) Book Festival on February 19, 2012.  This will be a ticketed event.  There will also be a two hour book signing--details for securing attendance to be announced at a later time.   For more information, please visit their site at www.savannahbookfestival.org.

Klout.com's expansive Mile 81 "perk" campaign is now underway.  Those who have mentioned Stephen and his body of work on their social media pages may be approached by Klout to take part in this exciting promotion. For more information about Klout and this perk campaign, see the link below.

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UPDATE: Winners of yesterday's Mile 81 E-book Giveaway will be chosen at random and notified by e-mail later today. Thank you for all the submissions and participating in our first official contest on StephenKing.com.

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StephenKing.com is proud to announce a bold partnership with Klout.com and Scribner to bring our users an early giveaway of Stephen's new e-book, Mile 81. After submitting their information on the page located at the link below, a select number of entrants will be chosen at random to receive a free digital copy of Mile 81 six days before its release on September 1st. Good luck!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of 1 of the 50 U.S. or D.C. who are at least 18 years old. Void where prohibited by law. Subject to official rules at www.stephenking.com/promo/mile_81_giveaway. Starts at 6:00 am ET on 8/25/11 and ends 11:59 ET on 8/25/11. Odds of winning depend on the # of entries received. ARV of each prize: $2.99. Prize codes expire 2 weeks after issuance. Membership with Simon and Schuster ecommerce site required for prize redemption. Sponsor: StephenKing.com 1380 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401 and Scribner, a division of Simon and Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. SEE COMPLETE RULES HERE

Hodder & Stoughton have revealed the UK Hardcover image for 11/22/63.

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Hodder & Stoughton, Stephen's UK publisher, has released a promotional video for 11/22/63.

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As part of its "Night at the Movies" series, Turner Classic Movies will air a new documentary featuring Stephen discussing films that have influenced his creativity the most. Titled "The Horrors of Stephen King," the DreamWorks Television production will premier on October 3rd at 8pm. Topics will include everything from the staple vampire and zombie films of yesteryear to progressive stories of horror, demons and ghosts.
 
Films to be discussed will include Freaks, Cat People, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Night of the Living Dead, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Jaws, Halloween and The Changeling to name a few.
 
More information regarding this documentary will be posted here in the future.

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Tickets for Stephen's appearance and book signing at the Fall for the Book Festival at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA on September 23, 2011, will be available on-line on August 15th.  You must have a ticket to attend this event.  Tickets can be reserved for free through the Center for the Arts Ticket Office beginning at 9 a.m. EST on Monday, August 15. Limit two tickets per request.

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Sony Pictures Television and A&E will be airing a four hour mini-series based on Bag of Bones later this year. Filming of the series is set to begin early next month in Nova Scotia and will feature Pierce Brosnan in the lead role with Annabeth Gish supporting.  Mick Garris will direct the production from a screenplay written by Matt Venne.

Update: Jason Priestley has signed on to play Mike Noonan's Literary Agent.

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The dates and cities have been determined for the book tour to promote 11/22/63. Specific details for each venue are still being negotiated but we should have more information within the next few weeks.

November 7th Boston
November 10 & 11 Dallas
November 12 New Orleans
November 14 Sarasota
December 14 Atlanta

After months of rumors and speculation regarding the fate of the Dark Tower Movies and Television Mini-Series, Universal Pictures has officially backed out of the production. An email sent from Stephen to Entertainment Weekly explains the current state of the production.

More Information on EW.com

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The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta has posted a Q&A interview with Stephen regarding the new musical, Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.

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Cemetery Dance Publishing has announced they will be releasing a 25th Anniversary Special Edition of IT this autumn. With a new afterward from Stephen and dozens of new illustrations, the constant reader is invited back to Derry to experience one of Stephen's best in whole new way.

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Jae Lee has signed on to illustrate Stephen's next Dark Tower book, The Wind Through the Keyhole, which will be published as a limited edition by Donald M. Grant Publisher.  Orders are not yet being taken and a final release date has not been established.  For more details about this upcoming limited edition, please visit Donald M. Grant Publisher.

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WTTK Announcement Page

Earlier today, StephenKing.com proudly unveiled the latest version of the official web site. The comprehensive upgrade offers many new features including full compatibility with Apple devices and most mobile platforms.
 
At the core of the new experience, the Constant Browser will find a revolutionary homepage that offers all the latest news, release info, and Coming Soon content in one central location. We have also provided new RSS and Twitter News feeds to make it easier to stay abreast of everything Stephen King.
 
With improved search capabilities, an upgraded library and dozens of other significant improvements, the new StephenKing.com is a vast digital playground that looks to the future of Stephen's work.
 
The old site is still available here, but the content will no longer be updated.

Regarding the new MicroNews Feeds:
 
The new version of StephenKing.com offers several mobile-friendly ways for users to stay informed on news and content additions. The MicroNews feed offers the latest news in bite-sized pieces delivered using RSS, SMS and Twitter. For more information please visit the News Feeds page.
 
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Stephen's new short story, "Under the Weather" (written just in the past month or two) will be included in the U.S. paperback edition and as a new e-book edition of Full Dark, No Stars which will be released on May 24, 2011.  It will be in Hodder's ebook edition releasing on May 24th and their mass-market edition which will be released at the end of July.

The dust jacket artwork for 11/22/63 has been revealed and is now available at the link below. The design created by veteran digital artist Rex Bonomelli offers a glimpse into the epic tale that hits the shelves on November 8th 2011.

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Atlantic Magazine has posted an interview with Stephen regarding Herman Wouk is Still Alive, the creative process and the state of fiction in general. The short story Herman Wouk is Still Alive is now available to subscribers of the TheAtlantic.com. The issue containing this short story hits newsstands April 19th.

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The results are in for the artist fans would like to have illustrate The Wind Through the Keyhole!

Michael Whelan - 1073 Votes
Phil Hale 114 - Votes
Ned Dameron - 61 Votes
Dave McKean - 179 Votes
Bernie Wrightson - 227 Votes
Darrel Anderson - 52 Votes
Jae Lee - 325 Votes
Gregory Manchess - 67 Votes
Donato Giancola 151 - Votes

The final choice will still need to be determined as there are other factors involved in making that decision, but your input into the selection process has been very much appreciated!

AccessAtlanta.com has reported that the production of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County will open at the Alliance Theatre during the 2011-2012 season. For more information, see the link below.

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The Daily Beast has posted Stephen's review of HBO's new miniseries Mildred Pierce.

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Stephen King’s short story, “Herman Wouk is Still Alive,” will be published in the May issue of The Atlantic, on newsstands April 19 and available on the web and to subscribers a week earlier.

Marvel has announced the next arc in the acclaimed Dark Tower comic series. Titled The Battle of Tull, the new arc brings the artwork of Michael Lark to the series.

For more Information, please see the announcement page using the link below.

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StephenKing.com is proud to officially announce The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole. The next installment of the epic series is set for release in 2012. For more information, see the announcement letter from Stephen at the link below:

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The next book titled 11/22/63 (864 pages) due to be published on November 8th by Scribner and Hodder & Stoughton is the story of a man who travels back in time to prevent the JFK assassination.  

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Stephen has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the Mason Award from the Fall for the Book Festival at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.   He will be presented the award at a ceremony on September 23, 2011 and will be speaking and/or reading for approximately 30-45 minutes.  Details regarding the speech and a possible signing to follow are still being negotiated.  More information, including how to secure tickets for the event, will be posted on fallforthebook.org

Mike Fleming of Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem has been offered  the role of Roland Deschain in the upcoming Dark Tower films and television series. For more information, see Deadline Hollywood using the link below.

We will post more info on whether or not Javier accepts the role as soon as a decision has been made.

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Cemetery Dance Publications is now shipping Shivers 6 edited by Richard Chizmar, and two of the longest pieces in this acclaimed new anthology are "The Crate" by Stephen King, his long lost novella, and "A Special Place" by Peter Straub, a novella.  "The Crate" is the original novella that the comic in Creepshow was based on and it has never been published in one of King's collections.

Featuring original dark fiction with a handful of rare reprints, Shivers 6 is available only from Cemetery Dance Publications.

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