On a connection with an author, of epic proportions

[Lucky]

I have been a Stephen King fan ever since reading Misery at 13- my ass hanging off the edge of the bed, turning each page with as much excitmenet as fear - on what I might read next.

I have come across On Writing about two years ago and only was able to read through some of it as it was a passing aquaintence's (it was 'the toolbox' that I got a look at, which at the time had me disheartened as my writing was severely blocked) but have always known it was a book I needed to read, when ready. I just recieved it as a wedding gift and against my best efforts to read it slowly, and savour it, I am almost finished. I cannot express what an amazing gift this was, both as a wedding gift and from Mr King himself - to all of us.

When I got the the telepathic connection with the author, I had to put the book down and gasp, squeel a little even, I felt it Stephen!

You are my ****ing idol. The best author this generation has produced, I don't give a **** what the critics say, jealousy is a bitch.

Forever grateful fan,

L

[Debi B]

I'm in total agreement with you Lucky.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Aye, indeed, an incredibly inspirational and informative book, quite apart from the personal stories (I cried three times the first time I read it, and laughed lots).

I believe it won't be long before On Writing is rightly mandatory reading in high schools.

Long days and pleasant nights

[ginapenn]

Couldn't agree more! I own a Reader's Advance of this book and also the audio version. I bought the audio because it's read by the author. I absolutely love this book and will probably take it to my grave.

[aptpupil]

You're taking "On Writing" to the grave with you?

Screw that, I'm taking my cellphone, with a special anti-solar battery that is powered by darkness.

I mean, soooo many women, so little time.

[Mr Nobody]

You're taking "On Writing" to the grave with you?

Screw that, I'm taking my cellphone, with a special anti-solar battery that is powered by darkness.

I mean, soooo many women, so little time.

Now that is brilliant. Up there with 'I told you I was ill' as an epitaph.

On Writing, I read inside an afternoon. Literally could not put it down. I didn't cry (something I find hard to do anyway; I am moved, but not in that way or to that degree), but I did laugh and come to see the man behind the words that had provided such enjoyment.

[ginapenn]

You're taking "On Writing" to the grave with you?

Screw that, I'm taking my cellphone, with a special anti-solar battery that is powered by darkness.

I mean, soooo many women, so little time.

HAHA!

Indeed I probably will. I plan to be cremated so this book will be with me always. Actually, I'm at work and it's sitting right next to me right now with about 500 little arrow stickers so I can quickly jump to a certain helpful page.