Honours student seeking Stephen's assertions on Misery

[CandiceAustralia]

Hi Everyone, Candice here again looking to quiz the people in the know on Misery,

My thesis has led me to question numerous academics claims that Misery is King's dabblings with his fears and desires toward women. I was wondering if anyone had encountered HIS take on the novel in any interviews or academic writings.

Ms. Mod, I'm especially looking for your help here!

Thank you kindly,

Candice, Australia.

[Moderator]

You can find the inspiration for Misery here. I'd say that those academics don't know Steve at all and I hope they didn't have too long a recovery time for the strained muscles they must have had from reaching for that one. Sorry, I would have to do a little research for any sources for interviews and that's not something I could do anytime soon. I can tell you from personal experience, though, that over the last 24 years I've never seen any evidence to support their theory that Steve has any fears about women. From what he has said about his mother and knowing his wife, Tabby, it's my experience that he admires strong, intelligent women who have no problem speaking their mind. Misery was much more about his feelings at the time about being in the public spotlight and fans (not all of them, but the ones who cross the line from fan to fanatic).

[CandiceAustralia]

Thanks for your help Ms. Mod,

Is there any way that Stephen would care to comment in relation to my thesis, or is it out of the question? I understand I'm asking something which is probably impossible, but I'm really conflicted about how much there is written "about" Stephen's work and how little "by him about" his work. I feel as though I'm constantly waiting for the fraud police to show up, because I'm writing about writing about the guy. It doesn't seem fair that he doesn't have a say. I understand he probably doesn't care a great deal what the academics put down about him, but I don't want to be another one of those people dreaming up what he intended or what his work "really means".

[Moderator]

Sorry, not possible as he has too much on his schedule and he understands that a thesis is intended for the person to prove a hypothesis from their point of view so wouldn't be upset about your comments.

[Bev Vincent]

If you haven't read On Writing yet, you should -- in it he discusses Misery briefly but significantly as it relates to his thoughts about addiction. (C.V. section 36)

[Clustermugger]

Misery was much more about his feelings at the time about being in the public spotlight and fans (not all of them, but the ones who cross the line from fan to fanatic)."

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YEAH! Stupid, creepy fans!! To think there are actually people out there that do these types of things.... sheesh.


On a side note Ms. Mod... Is there any way Mr. King and yourself would come to my house for a play party? I have these cute little flasks and we can pretend to put orange juice in them and we can sip them and we can laugh and chuckle until the night becomes day. But for the love of all things perfect...DON'T WEAR COATS WITH FRIGGEN ZIPPERS... I HATE THEM!!! They're SO stupid and annoying, with that stupid, unforgivable zipping sound....!!!!
And, I DON'T LIKE FINGERS! Please wear gloves. Ones with sparkly feathers if you would. Thanks and have a great day.

[CandiceAustralia]

Thanks for asking anyway Ms. Mod. I understand completely. Bev, I've read On Writing extensively, as any dedicated King fan would :-) It was worth a shot, huh?

[GNTLGNT]

Ummm, Clustermugger, what color is the sky on your planet? (The Giant re-reads comment) Oh yeah, that was satire wasn't it? M-O-O-N, that spells satire!

[CandiceAustralia]

Ummmm.....

[JohnDalglish]

Ummmm.....

Hi,

Aye.

Well said.

Long days and pleasant nights