Just read the revised edition of The Stand, and here I am, a fan all over again. I loved it. I loved the first one, and thought I'd read it again and see how I feel as an older woman, yet, despite the 1400+ pages, I didn't want it to end. King, as I always felt, is an excellent writer, and and excellent story teller. I am now embarking on The Dark Tower series. May you live forever Steven King and write into infinity.