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Wind's MP3 Audiobook Now Available

The Wind Through the Keyhole Audiobook in MP3 format is now available for purchase through a portable store from S&S Audio. The Constant Reader can help spread the word about Stephen's reading of Wind by embedding the player and store on your preferred network.


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Joyland

Following up on Neil Gaimain's interview in the (UK) Sunday Times mentioning a new novel to be titled Joyland about an amusement park serial killer, Stephen has given the thumbs up to officially report that this is indeed a work in progress that has been completed but will need to be edited. There is no official publisher or publication date set at this time. We will update you as more official news becomes available.

Ghost Brothers in New York Times

Today's edition of The New York Times features an article by Wendell Brock regarding Ghost Brothers of Darkland County. You can read it online at the link below.


Read it on NYTimes.com

Ghost Brothers VIP Ticket Contest and a Chance to Meet Stephen

Every single ticket purchase using the promo code KING10 during ticket purchase, prior to April 1st (11:59 pm, March 31, 2012), receives an entry into a sweepstakes to win a VIP experience consisting of:



Two opening night (April 11) orchestra tickets



Two tickets to the VIP opening night party at the Four Seasons in Atlanta following the April 11 performance (transportation and lodging not included)



Photo op with Stephen King



A Stephen King autographed copy of 11/22/63


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Herman Wouk is Still Alive on Tales To Terrify - Updated

TalesToTerrify.com has posted a podcast that features readings of several nominees for the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Short Fiction. Lawrence Santoro provides a fantastic reading of Stephen's Herman Wouk is Still Alive at the 1 hour and 10 minute mark. Enjoy!


Update: Herman Wouk is Still Alive won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Short Fiction


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Herman Wouk is Still Alive on Tales To Terrify

TalesToTerrify.com has posted a podcast that features readings of several nominees for the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Short Fiction. Lawrence Santoro provides a fantastic reading of Stephen's Herman Wouk is Still Alive at the 1 hour and 10 minute mark. Enjoy!


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11/22/63 in Audible's 5th Annual Tournament of Audiobooks

Be sure to cast your vote for 11/22/63 in Audible's 5th Annual Tournament of Audiobooks. See the link below for more infomarion and help support the award winning and highly acclaimed audiobook read by Craig Wasson.




Listen to Samples of 11/22/63

Ghost Brothers Interview in Atlanta Magazine

The March issue of Atlanta Magazine includes an interview with Stephen and John Mellencamp regarding the upcoming Ghost Brothers of Darkland County musical. The article is available in both print and online formats with the an extended version available online.


Read it on AtlantaMagazine.com

The Reaper's Image, Mile 81, N. and The Monkey Headed to the Big Screen

In the spirit of Creepshow and Cat's Eye, a new motion picture anthology directed by Mark Pavia has been officially announced. Stephen King's The Reapers Image will feature four short films including The Reapers Image, Mile 81, N., and The Monkey.



With two of the stories hand selected by Stephen and two selected by Mark, the project is a solid mix of classic and contemporary King tales sure to please the Constant Reader.


More Information on DreadCentral.com

Stephen to Narrate the Audiobook Edition of Wind - Updated

The Simon & Schuster Audiobook edition of The Wind Through the Keyhole will be read by Stephen. With over a decade since his last audiobook reading, Stephen shares "I've spent a lot of time with the character of Roland Deschain and the Dark Tower universe over the years. Now that I am revisiting that world, it felt like a fine time to lend it my voice."



The full-length audiobook will also feature an exclusive audio preview for Doctor Sleep. (Doctor Sleep is the sequel to The Shining set to be published in 2013)


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View an Image of Stephen in the Studio


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