How did Stephen King come up with the term "Constant Reader?"

[Dandelo28]

I saw that! And isn't it the first time that King refers to himself as « Constant Writer »?

[JohnDalglish]

In the Author's Note for The Waste Lands he writes, "THE FOURTH VOLUME IN the tale of the Dark Tower should appear— always assuming the continuation of Constant Writer's life and Constant Reader's interest—in the not-too-distant future."

Hi,

Boy, it seemed a pretty long time for not-to distant, didn't it? LOL

Long days and pleasant nights

[Dandelo28]

Well, it's me again! And I have another question for all of you! Now that I have your attention, I wont let go that easily!

So, here it is : What about DT7 dedication? The final Dark Tower's serie dedicated to Constant Reader?! How about that! Why this book in particular? Why to Constant Reader and not just to Roland's Followers (an expression he used at least one time in an author's note)?

Oh, and since I'm here! What is the relation of Constant Reader with King's work? Is he only a fan who reads all of King's book and chat about it on a Forum? (No offense here, I'm not judging anybody, only trying to understand a « concept »!) Or does he have to be able to establish links between different King's work (or are these more Calvins than Constant Readers?). Or is he (or she!) is just a reader who takes the time to read King's prefaces, postfaces and author's notes?

One again (seems like a déjà vu, no? ) thank you so much for your toughts, comments and suggestions

[Dandelo28]

Well, it's me again and I have a new question for you!

In case you're wondering, nope, I won't give up 'till I've extracted all the answers I need from your brains! Think of me as a cross between a mad scientist and a zombie!

Anyway, again on the subject on « Constant Reader ». In Misery, as I have pointed out before, Sheldon refers to Annie Wilkes as « Constant Reader » and describes it as a victorian archetype.

My question is about this archetype. Where can I find informations about it? Does anybody can suggest me a good source about victorian archetypes (even at large?)

It would be very helpful for me, so feed me!

Thanks!!

Dandelo28

[Bryan James]

Read my response on Page Two. It will get you closer to the source if that ain't it.

~BJS

[Wayne C. Rogers]

I've always assumed that "Constant Reader" referred to those fans who have been with him since the beginning of his career. If Paul Sheldon referred to Annie Wilkes as a Constant Reader in Misery, I'm not so sure it's an actual compliment, especially when you understand how deranged Annie is. Hold on a second, I dropped my axe on the floor. Okay, now I can type again.