King For A Day

[Doc Creed]

Again, for my own amusement, I pose another question to you. Bear with me.
If you were Stephen King for a day and owned his Word processor of the Gods, which book would you continue? Which book would you change/edit? What other ideas would you have?
Of course, this is a trivial pursuit and doesn't mean any of his books are inherently flawed. Post your thoughts down below. Otherwise, vote for the book you'd like to see spawn a sequel. Have fun!

 

[Doc Creed]

I'd be satisfied with a cursory mention about any of the characters from any of the titles I've listed. I think Eyes of the Dragon is wide open for a follow up and Christine is ripe for some continuation. As King says, the story is never REALLY over. Ellie Creed or Charlie McGee as adults still riles my imagination. Danny Torrance was a character I enjoyed seeing in Doctor Sleep and I've often wondered what would happen if these three united to fight against the Shop. On one hand it seems fun but on the other hand it smells of desperation and may seem hackneyed. By the way, do any of King's novels deserve a prequel? I'd enjoy a story about Jud Crandall's younger experiences in Ludlow and his rationale behind living so near the Indian burial ground. Was he supernaturally drawn there the way Louis was? Forces beyond his comprehension influencing him? So many choices.

 

[Doc Creed]

I like the ending to Needful Things and I wonder if continuing that story would be overkill. As Muskrat says, another Castle Rock story is what Constant Reader wants.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...this one....

 

[skimom2]

Firestarter is the only one of his that I think would stand up to a sequel. Mr. King is very good at tying up the loose story ends (that need to be tied up--some cry to be left dangling) and thereby making sequels irrelevant. Because Charlie was a child, and we just saw her walk off stage, I've always been curious what happened next? What about puberty when, "...she could crack the planet like a china plate"?

What would I edit? Great swaths of UtD--none of it crap writing, but a lot of personal character side stories that muddied the narrative. Most of the extra stuff from The Stand--if you can take an entire character out without changing the story, they don't need to be there. Finally, the 'writer as story character' in DT, particularly in book VII.

Don't attack the messenger Doc asked for opinions, and this is mine.

 

[kingricefan]

....um. I want him to finish Roland's tale. I think another 9 or 10 books would do it.....

 

[80sFan]

I'd like a sequel to 11/22/63 (even though I think the story was perfect as is, does that make sense?) Exploring more alternate pasts/futures. I love that stuff.

I also love your surveys, Doc Creed. They get me thinking.

 

[Doc Creed]

I'd like a sequel to 11/22/63 (even though I think the story was perfect as is, does that make sense?) Exploring more alternate pasts/futures. I love that stuff.

I also love your surveys, Doc Creed. They get me thinking.

Thanks, I was wondering if the SKMB was going to take me out behind the dumpsters and shoot me if I posted one more poll. Goodfellas style. LOL.

 

[skimom2]

I'd like a sequel to 11/22/63 (even though I think the story was perfect as is, does that make sense?) Exploring more alternate pasts/futures. I love that stuff.

I also love your surveys, Doc Creed. They get me thinking.

I remember a rumor not long ago that something like that is in the works. Does anyone else remember that?

 

[morgan]

the 'writer as story character' in DT

Thank you. This was disconcerting to me when I read the DT series, but was worried I'd be burned at the stake for ever admitting it.

 

[skimom2]

Thank you. Thought this was disconcerting to me when I read the DT series, but was worried I'd be burned at the stake for ever admitting it.

I'm a loner, Morgan. A rebel.

 

[Connor B]

I would re-imagine and actually finish The House on Value Street. I would set the story in the present, and play upon post 9/11 terrorism fears and paranoia. Heck, I would do that on my own.

 

[kingricefan]

Thanks, I was wondering if the SKMB was going to take me out behind the dumpsters and shoot me if I posted one more poll. Goodfellas style. LOL.

We already took you out back and shot you. You came back for a sequel.....

 

[kingricefan]

I'm a loner, Morgan. A rebel.
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There's always room for Pee Wee.....

 

[Connor B]

Steve should really write a kaiju novel.

 

[Kurben]

Easily FireStarter. That is the only one that actually can do with a follow up. She was a child. What about her youth or as a grownup? Wouldnt people still be interested in using her forces for themselfes? Will the force grow stronger? Change? There is a lot that could be used in a sequel there.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Thanks, I was wondering if the SKMB was going to take me out behind the dumpsters and shoot me if I posted one more poll. Goodfellas style. LOL.

 

[Calal]

I'd be satisfied with a cursory mention about any of the characters from any of the titles I've listed. I think Eyes of the Dragon is wide open for a follow up and Christine is ripe for some continuation. As King says, the story is never REALLY over. Ellie Creed or Charlie McGee as adults still riles my imagination. Danny Torrance was a character I enjoyed seeing in Doctor Sleep and I've often wondered what would happen if these three united to fight against the Shop. On one hand it seems fun but on the other hand it smells of desperation and may seem hackneyed. By the way, do any of King's novels deserve a prequel? I'd enjoy a story about Jud Crandall's younger experiences in Ludlow and his rationale behind living so near the Indian burial ground. Was he supernaturally drawn there the way Louis was? Forces beyond his comprehension influencing him? So many choices.

In terms of prequels, I have always found myself interested in the history of the Overlook Hotel. I would really enjoy a story that explores in more depth the incidents that happened there that ultimately lead to it being such a cursed place.

 

[Doc Creed]

In terms of prequels, I have always found myself interested in the history of the Overlook Hotel. I would really enjoy a story that explores in more depth the incidents that happened there that ultimately lead to it being such a cursed place.

Yes, ditto. I believe he wrote two sections to the original novel called Before the Play and After the Play, but they were not included. Some other members may have more details, my memory is sketchy. Ultimately, I'm happy with the final product. The novel tells us just enough through the ghosts and what we glean through Jack's perspective as he finds the newspaper clippings.

 

[kingricefan]

In terms of prequels, I have always found myself interested in the history of the Overlook Hotel. I would really enjoy a story that explores in more depth the incidents that happened there that ultimately lead to it being such a cursed place.

There's a wealth of Overlook history that King could use for a full length novel. I'd love to read something like this!