New Book Ideas

[counselor10]

I was so excited when DreamCatcher and Cell came out because aliens and zombies are two things that this nerd loves. I got to thinking, "What are some ideas for books that I wish Stephen King would write about?" Post some ideas here for The King to peruse.

[Moderator]

Sorry, but as noted in the FAQ, Steve doesn't accept story ideas.

[kisun]

nice job with the spoiler button. I haven't even read Dreamcatcher yet and you ruined it. Good job!

[Moderator]

That wasn't much of a spoiler, kisun. It's clear early on about aliens being part of the plot of Dreamcatcher. I think once you read it, you'll agree.:smile2:

[kisun]

That wasn't much of a spoiler, kisun. It's clear early on about aliens being part of the plot of Dreamcatcher. I think once you read it, you'll agree.:smile2:

thanks:biggrin2:

[kingofkilling1]

it wasn't a spoiler. jeez.

[counselor10]

I think it actually lets you know there are aliens on the book flap. Hey, SK doesn't have to accept the ideas. This is just a place for fans to dream.

[counselor10]

I think a book about someone such as an astronaut or a regular guy going to another planet would be cool. This would allow for tons of possibilities with alien plants and creatures.

[psj77]

A spoiler would be if they told you at the end the aliens.....:biggrin2:

[brownmouse]

one of the posters a board aid something about working the night shift at Wal.Mart and how that would make a good King book- I think that is a GREAT idea!

My mother-in-law would fit nicely in a King book.:wink2:

[counselor10]

Ha Ha LOL,
That is actually a great idea. SK could do wonders with a late night Wal-Mart story and the people who might work there.

[horrorwriter76]

I would like to see Mr. King take on werewolves. Just an all out bloody contemporary werewolf novel with a hellish twist. I know he's used them here and there but not as a plot piece. Perhaps some hostage crisis takes place at a hospital and one of the E.R. patients brought in has been recently bitten by a werewolf and the crisis turns into a complete gorezone.

[horrorwriter76]

Perhaps a hostage crisis in a hospital and one of the victims brought in has been recently bitten by a werewolf.

I've never read King do a really long and gory book on werewolves. I think he could do it really well.

[whoopsipoppedaplatypus]

I would like to see Mr. King take on werewolves. Just an all out bloody contemporary werewolf novel with a hellish twist. I know he's used them here and there but not as a plot piece. .


I take it you haven't read 'Cycle of the Werewolf'?

It's a book dedicated entirely to that subject. I really like it and it has some great artwork in it as well.

[Brian's Twinner]

one of the posters a board aid something about working the night shift at Wal.Mart and how that would make a good King book- I think that is a GREAT idea!

My mother-in-law would fit nicely in a King book.:wink2:

That was me. :biggrin2: Of course, Sai-King would probably wish to change the name of the organization first. ;)

[Brian's Twinner]

76, these creatures also appear in The Talisman. And one's in It.

[GarratyVStebbins]

Perhaps a hostage crisis in a hospital and one of the victims brought in has been recently bitten by a werewolf.

I've never read King do a really long and gory book on werewolves. I think he could do it really well.

That sounds like a sweet idea. I'd like to see something like that some day

[counselor10]

How about an Invasion of the Body Snatchers type book? Or maybe a story about angels fighting demons, although this has been done by many others, I think that sai King could do much better.

[devious1]

Stephen King could write a book about the mating habits of flies or the the joys of watching paint dry and it would still be readable and enjoyable. i really enjoyed The Colorado Kid, i'd love to see him take on some more ideas in the hardboiled crime genre, something a little more hard edged than Kid tho.

[MwNNrules]

I think a book about someone such as an astronaut or a regular guy going to another planet would be cool. This would allow for tons of possibilities with alien plants and creatures.

As far as I know, he's never tried a novel about that, but there is a short story in Night Shift, with that basic premise. The name escapes me at the moment. You might like it. I didn't. Actually, only a bit of the story was on a different planet (Venus), but the story revolves around what happened there.

[kisun]

it wasn't a spoiler. jeez.

I was being facetious.

[SLANE54]

How does a person present an idea for a story to the masters? I am not a writer but beleive i have a good idea for a stephen king type story. I need a writer to run with it. I expect nothing in return except mention as a contributor.


Please read the FAQ. There may be other writers who accept story ideas but I honestly don't have specific names to suggest.

[Lord Black Cat]

As far as I know, he's never tried a novel about that, but there is a short story in Night Shift, with that basic premise. The name escapes me at the moment. You might like it. I didn't. Actually, only a bit of the story was on a different planet (Venus), but the story revolves around what happened there.

There's another futuristic planet hopping one in Skeleton Crew called Beachworld.

[tillyn]

I've got to be honest, i'm not a big fan of alien stories, enjoyed Dream-catcher , i believe it was because of the way the relationship of the kids always interests me , and then the relationships with each other they had later on. Physic topics always caught my imagination. As too what i'd like him to write, anything.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

I've said this before, but I think it bears repeating.

I'd love him to write a book from an animal's perspective. Every time he does anthropomorphisise (Sp?) I think he does it brilliantly, vis Oy, Wolf, Kojak and Cujo.

Oy's backstory would be wonderful IMO.

Long days and pleasant nights

[blunthead]

Stephen King could write a book about the mating habits of flies or the the joys of watching paint dry and it would still be readable and enjoyable. i really enjoyed The Colorado Kid, i'd love to see him take on some more ideas in the hardboiled crime genre, something a little more hard edged than Kid tho.I appreciate your mentioning The Colorado Kid. I bought a copy, then put it off based on one bad review, the source of which I don't even remember (it wasn't here, though).

Staying on topic, I like the Walmart idea, too, as well as the hospital/werewolf thingy.

[blunthead]

There's another futuristic planet hopping one in Skeleton Crew called Beachworld.I like the outer space idea, an area sK hasn't ventured into very often, that I know of.

Beachworld rocked, btw.

[Cody44]

If you want a great outer space or Mars author pick up some Ray Bradbury. He is such a poetic and prolific author.

[Prince of Darkness]

Hi,

Damn, there's a whole list over here by me! :biggrin2:

But that is why I write, and why most writers do what they do, because there are ideas they want to see in books and great stories they want to read that aren't out there yet. I bet that even Sai King thought at some stage (for example) how cool it would be if someone would write about a man who can paint things into the real world (Duma Key).

Honestly though, I think King could write anything well.

Long days and pleasant nights