NYC Times Talk

[JoeSherry]

Well I was lucky enough to attend last night and had just about the best time a guy could have. My girlfriend and I arrived in line around 4 o'clock, and managed to get 2nd row center when we finally got to sit down. Steve was his usual charming self, and kept us laughing and smiling throughout. I got to ask him a question about how he approached character perspective, i.e. first, third person. Getting to ask my favorite writer a question was a highlight of my life and I got to hear lots of good questions and answers. At one point when asked about his website he even gave a shout out to our favorite Ms. Mod! Was good to hear her get her due. I drew a lucky card and managed to snag my first signed Stephen King book. I'm still ecstatic about the wonderful way he addresses his fans, and how funny he is in a live context. Great sense of humor. Thankee to Ms. Mod to keeping us updated on all of this beforehand and keeping us informed so I could arrange coming to the city and having one of my favorite experiences. Your tireless efforts really can end in some magical moments for some of us.

[Dana Jean]

WEll? What was his answer to your question?

[davemelnick]

Reminds me of SK speaking @ Florida State early this millenea.It was also a few weeks after my b-day. I also got his autograph (of Cell).

Well I was lucky enough to attend last night and had just about the best time a guy could have. My girlfriend and I arrived in line around 4 o'clock, and managed to get 2nd row center when we finally got to sit down. Steve was his usual charming self, and kept us laughing and smiling throughout. I got to ask him a question about how he approached character perspective, i.e. first, third person. Getting to ask my favorite writer a question was a highlight of my life and I got to hear lots of good questions and answers. At one point when asked about his website he even gave a shout out to our favorite Ms. Mod! Was good to hear her get her due. I drew a lucky card and managed to snag my first signed Stephen King book. I'm still ecstatic about the wonderful way he addresses his fans, and how funny he is in a live context. Great sense of humor. Thankee to Ms. Mod to keeping us updated on all of this beforehand and keeping us informed so I could arrange coming to the city and having one of my favorite experiences. Your tireless efforts really can end in some magical moments for some of us.

[JoeSherry]

WEll? What was his answer to your question?

He said the story basically guided the "person" in which it's told. Duma Key cried out to be a 1st person, but in a lot of books you need 3rd person to describe what's happening off stage. To be honest, I was a little overwhelmed being talked to by the King. I think I may have been the only 6'1" man in the room blushing.