Author Stephen King returns with chilling new book "Holly"

[@jaimiedenil4367]

The smile on Jeff's face during the interview was a treasure. You could tell that he was so happy to be talking to Stephen King.

[@kirnpu]

What has always amazed me about King's writing is that it draws me in as if I were actually an observer just standing off to the side out of sight. It's as if I'm right there. His short stories and novellas are every bit as immersive - I can't get enough of his writing.

[@_Conzo_]

That's an excellent way to put it - exactly how I feel.

[@kariminalminds]

I absolutely agree. It’s like watching a movie, only with words instead.

[@jeanrocque-rr4ec]

His stuff is based on the fears we all have in some form or another. He can take mundane things and scare the crap out of you. With me, it's CLOWNS!!!! I hate them. And PENNYWISE---OMG!!!!!!

[@kirnpu]

@@jeanrocque-rr4ec That's exactly it. I've never had a fear of clowns but that sure changed after reading and seeing IT!

[@kariminalminds]

@@jeanrocque-rr4ec mine is creepy flying kids hovering at windows 😅

[@Sookielein]

It's mindblowing how much he wrote and how diverse the topics he covered/stories are he created are.

[@1805movie]

"You write to learn about yourself" Words of wisdom.

[@mitmitization]

Yes, how interesting! 🤔

[@mackfarlainethebarenakedau5113]

Never had to.

[@mitmitization]

@@mackfarlainethebarenakedau5113 …….?

[@rolandofgilead43]

i agree with him 100% because i love to write poetry i've never submitted but i will someday & on how i write which is what i think how he writes whatever comes to mind for me i could be listening to a song or i hear a title of a song an an idea comes to me. i'd say King is pretty Similar but there are plenty of my poems and i've written at least over 200 or close to it by now a little of myself i think some of them are personal but not all of them.

[@carolmeyer4186]

My DAD LOVED Him. 😊😊 I hope he is still reading him in HEAVEN.

[@hermanbekkema1582]

This man has a sharp and perfect view in the human mind, and the line of story-telling is out of this world ... i've read thousants of books the last 55 years, but King gives me chills and tears every time i read his books. He is a living legend and a never empty source of story's and personality's. With all my respect ... thank you.

[@susansanchez4794]

Been reading Stephen King since 1976( Carrie), love his books, my favorites are The Shining , Dolores Claiborne, Four Seasons , The Green Mile ,and Skeleton Crew , Stephen King is The Master , I will never stop reading his books...

[@oatmilk169]

He's one of those authors where I think, "yeah, I like some of his books," and then I go "Oh, but that one...and that one...and that one..." and then you realize how prolific he is and literally most of what he's written is amazing. I mean, I have Stephen King to thank for one my favorite all-time movies, Stand By Me!

[@jsully8076]

Oh my goodness, me and my best friend used to watch that movie religiously when we were little. I was introduced to Cain by my grandmother when I was also probably 7 years old and she was babysitting me and decided to let me watch The Shining with her! LOL. Let's just say mom wasn't too happy when she got home. I remember being terrified and confused but completely hooked from then on. I really loved this interview didn't you? What a cool and unique guy. Have a good night!

[@cvmo666]

The shining for me .. after watching that movie it sent me down the rabbit hole buying every Stephen king book I could find secondhand

[@charlottedeveaux7744]

A truly amazing and talented writer! My goal is to collect all of his writings and books. Once I retire, I will certainly not be bored! One of my favorites is "Under the Dome". The events in his books always makes me think, hmmm, an interesting possibility. Just received my "Holly" book, which really made my day. Keep the books coming, Mr. King, your followers are loving it!

[@jeanrocque-rr4ec]

I have to get the HOLLY book. I just now am hearing about it. I've missed his writing.

[@Brunostegmann574]

I been collecting them for years I think I have 40 maybe more of his books .That’s my goal also 😊

[@Jaglicic1]

Under the dome is my favorite! The charactes still stick with me years later!

[@JipCripes-np2ls]

@@Jaglicic1 I was kinda turned off by the the few rape scenes in the book.

[@nightnursegale5131]

Im 50 yrs old and read "It" when I was 11. That was the beginning of my Stephen King obsession. So grateful my Mother ,GrandMother and Aunt taught me to love to read.

[@andreawalker7138]

I read that book when I was a couple of years older...and it scared the bejeebies out of me! Sometimes I was afraid to turn the page, haha. That story still scares me. (Didn't stop me from reading more of his novels though)

[@LindaC616]

As a young teen, I read "Salem's Lot" and "The Shining". Still my favorites, but I read almost all of his stuff

[@matthewdyer2926]

Shame they didn’t teach you any decent taste in reading.

[@Cybelle2010art]

Cujo was my first King book, with Carrie soon after. My best friend’s mom was reading It and I was reading over her arm. So she pointed me to her books and (after checking with my parents) let me pick one. I’ve never looked back.

[@LisaBrown-wy9hi]

I am 54 and red IT when I was young, too. I always wondered if anyone knows if IT was inspired by John Wayne Gacy. Not sure.

[@lhamu]

Lots of love 💕 form India 🇮🇳 to Stephen king … his writings have touched my soul time and again … his writings are surreal and magnetic. A writer to the bone. The way he writes his books never fails to amaze me over and over again . He is a true marvel of our times. Thank you Mr. King for letting us into your magical world. -constant reader

[@jsully8076]

Hello, beautiful India from the United States! I have been a Stephen King fan ever since I was nine years old and my grandmother and I watched The Shining together haha! Let's just say my mother was not happy when she returned. I remember being so horrified and confused but I loved it and I was hooked ever since. Good Vibrations to you, I hope to visit your gorgeous country some day!

[@lhamu]

@@jsully8076 hello thank you ☺️ I also hope to visit beautiful US someday, especially the country side .. I can only imagine how scared your mom must have felt watching a classic horror like Shining 😅 but glad you discovered a gem 💎 through that. As for me, my first encounter with Stephen king was- room no 1408, it left me enchanted with the story, it was artistically scary, which was rare (still is) in other horror movies which only seem to care about the shock value. 👑 S. King: rockstar of modern horror. Sending good vibes to you too friend! I hope you have a wonderful stay and create superb memories here in India 💚

[@MisterB_93]

So nice to see a fellow Indian Stephen King fan here. Cheers!

[@celebrityrog]

IT was the first full Stephen King novel I read as a kid. A KID. Over 1000 pages of terror. I have no idea what the first movie I seen based on his books, but I've literally seen them all. Such a great person and a great wealth of horror knowledge inside that head.

[@rafaelludicanti2]

That was really great to watch. And what a pleasant person he is. Thank you for that, guys, that was sweet. ⚜️

[@Pravuss]

Salem's Lot was the first of King's works that I read and I've been hooked ever since. One thing I can say about his books is that they are the only ones I've gone back to read again, like saying hello to an old friend.

[@Steven-lb4bl]

I read Salem’s Lot many moons ago and every night before I went to bed I looked under my bed and in my closet. And I avoided the basement at all costs.

[@joannejohnson7006]

Everything Stephen King 👑 can’t get enough!

[@WeaselWorks]

Excellent interview! Jeff is clearly a fan and Steve met that with as much honesty and genuineness as I have probably ever seen from him in an interview like this. This was a real treat for everyone, including me. Well done! (And "Holly" is great, too!)

[@tiredofit4761]

He is legend! I was reading his books from junior high until now.

[@facuendoalvarez7312]

One of best writers in the world. Love from Argentina ❤

[@alisonj1384]

“Cell” by Stephen King was awesome and still resonates today imo

[@MrApw2011]

I also started reading because of King. My first book, however, was Pet Semitary and it was in the 5th grade which is why I know that King wrote many huge blockbusters before Misery. He had even been a movie star and written screen plays by then. Some of those books, which I also read, included The Stand, Christine, Carrie, Cujo, the Bachman Books, Thinner... I was such a prolific King reader, I knew I was getting a book from someone every holiday (I was given It when I turned 16 by my friend Cortez) and English teachers would ask, "Which Stephen King will your book report be on this time?" So incredible to see him keep producing. Thank you for all the great stories you've given us.

[@rosesmith6925]

Holly is probably my favorite character ❤️ Quirky yet so intelligent! Just trying to follow her thought process is a maze of wildness.

[@oldmancali]

Guess what? I opened my audio book app. Seen the book Holly. Got the book, one of many Stephen King books in my library. I cannot wait to go on this journey.

[@jeanrocque-rr4ec]

The Stand is my FAVORITE novel of ALL time.

[@FinbarPatrickMcGrath]

My favourite author. I reread his books I like in Portuguese when I moved to Brazil, I learned the language very fast thanks to SK.

[@Claudia-c5d3c]

Its really calming and reassuring to discover that Stephen actuallu never maps out his books or plans what he wants to get down on the page, shows hiw much of a brilliant and instinctive writer he is. As an aspiring writer myself it really helps to know im not alone in not mapping a story out.

[@sparkysmom7149]

Awesome! So glad he's back at it! I'll be buying this book for sure! Thank you Mr. King, we love you!!! Soooo proud and happy for you that you got through the addictions. You're stronger than you think

[@metalrockgaming]

Stephen king is my favorite author and my favorite book of all time is The Stand!

[@gusgus8134]

I'm a very slow, dyslexic reader but I will always make the time...even if it takes a year to read Steven King books.

[@LindaC616]

😊

[@erictheisen3203]

What a amazing interview of author Stephen King and my parents love him!

[@shanagirl33]

The Stand is epic. Absolutely one of the best books ever written.

[@peteypickles3262]

Stephen King is as fascinating as his books - what a treasure! I can't imagine a world without him in it.

[@cazraz709]

One of my favourite authors, such a genius with his storylines … can’t wait for this one! 💯

[@nancyloomis3046]

The scariest thing I ever read (actually listened to) was King’s short story “The Man in the Black Suit.” I think the hairs on my neck got pretty close to standing on end. OK, the narration was spot on, but it was King’s words, the setting, the character of the young boy, scared out of his wits by seeing the face of evil. So perfectly written.

[@julesflack]

Completely agree, I think that story is definitely one of his absolute scariest because it just feels so genuine.

[@Miss_Cherry]

I ❤ Stephen King books. I've been bindging for the past few months. He is an amazing storyteller.

[@IamSquirrel]

I read The Shining when I was young. It’s still the scariest book I have ever read. Back in the day no one knew who he was. He scared all the kids and teens in the 80’s. ❤

[@asseenontv-ch7944]

"Immersive." Good description of King's style. Good description of how you presented this interview with King. Well done.

[@Mrjacharles]

Still terrifying us even to this day ... what a writer.

[@MsBluheart]

Just finished Holly. Loved it and love her! Long live the King!

[@blackwidowspider9852]

At this point I'm reading holly and I can't put it down I love Stephen king I respect him he's the best writer I know and I respect his family even his children can write

[@situated4]

We were camping over Halloween weekend a few years ago in our comfy small RV on a wonderfully pitch black, cool, rainy October night in Western Ohio. We brought Pet Sematary on dvd to watch that Friday night after setting up and having a late dinner. A little over halfway through the film and snug in bed, the whole RV started sliding off the front jack blocks like we were being pushed by something! Freaked us right out like nothing else!!! (After the initial shock, I figured it was a prank by teenage kids - and/or Bigfoot - but, alas, the front stackable jack blocks are plastic, it was rainy and slick, we were parked on a very slight incline, and we had decided to not deploy the four manual stabilizer feet until the next morning in dryer weather. That was the mistake. Walking inside the RV had caused the front jack to begin to slip off the blocks in the wet. Lesson learned.)

[@lindamcclain2728]

I love this man’s work. He is absolutely brilliant. You are the King Mr. King.😮 😊

[@kariminalminds]

Love Stephen King! His writing is just insanely amazing ❤ Protect him at all costs

[@matthewdyer2926]

Is someone trying to harm him? Are you delusional?

[@kariminalminds]

@@matthewdyer2926 huh? He’s a global treasure, that’s what I meant by protecting him at all costs.

[@matthewdyer2926]

@@kariminalminds Global treasure, eh? That’s a little sycophantic. But the question still stands, what does he need protection from?

[@kariminalminds]

@@matthewdyer2926 no need to be so hateful. ‘Sycophantic’? Why? Because I love his writing? He’s getting on in years so I hope he lives a long and healthy life. Just like Betty White. So protect Stephen King because the guy is a genius at writing. Go spread your mean streak somewhere else instead of at a random person commenting on KZbin.

[@onlyredones]

​@@kariminalmindsAnd there are many who agree with you, Karina! Myself included! : )

[@hjkayel9610]

My favourite author...EVER

[@jolynnhill8502]

I read Pet Cemetary in 1983 and it scared the hell out of me. I read it in one day and finished it at 3 am. The family was asleep and it still freaked me out. I read most of his books thru the 1980's and 90's. He is the best scary book writer!!

[@tjnaples]

Referencing the COVID years like the Boogie Man is exceptionally hilarious

[@ladyhonor822]

BLESS YOU SIR ❣️

[@coleengoodell7523]

Yes, he's that kind of a writer. I love him and I hate him because once I pick up one of his books, I can't put it down until I finish it.

[@JoanneRachel-u4n]

❤❤❤loved it Stephen king is amazing love him and I love holly

[@mistis249]

What an incredible man!

[@HB492J]

I’m just about halfway through Holly and wow…last night I was reading and had to put the book down for a second and just say “wtf” lol! It’s amazing

[@waltergraves2173]

A lot of my favorite Stephen King novels haven't been made in to movies yet. Insomnia, Rose Madder, and Duma Key. And may not be but no doubt between the reading and the movies he has surely filled so many of my hours with enjoyment. Hope he has many more left in him

One of my favourite authors ever , his books are really addictive

[@geritisdale-brock7247]

Holly is one of my favorite characters 💚 I adore her and her neurodivergence

[@czeshirecat6278]

I started as young, I’m now 65. But I also liked John carpenter who was our Brit version of Steve, but more verbose /blush. Stephen also turned more books into movies. Great fun. Thank you Stephen :)

[@MOVIESNCOMICS]

The shining and doctor sleep are my favorites from this man

[@alisonj1384]

And Dead Zone - genius level work

[@sharonmchugh7957]

I have literally been reading Mr King for my entire life. My Grandmother was reading Carrie when I was 12yrs old. I asked her what it was about and she said the subject matter was not for kids. Of course I had to read it after that and I sneakily read it and that started my lifelong love of all things King. Only thing I have not read is The Dark Tower series. I’m going to at some point but just have not yet.

[@sw9979]

Love him so much!

[@ivorytower99]

King's 'The Outsider' was a fab series! This looks very promising too! [Though nothing can touch the brilliance of Storm of the Century!]

[@Cybelle2010art]

Not only shaped me as a reader but also as a writer.

[@isaacgraham5727]

I just finished the Holly audiobook. Really pretty good, all in all, but really creepy with some truly, TRULY hateful villains.

[@Sarahonwheels]

Easily one of the best villains in modern Stephen King history

[@nightnursereads]

Should I read the Mr Mercedes series first? Or can I read Holly on it's own?

[@isaacgraham5727]

@@nightnursereads I think you can just go ahead and read Holly first if you want - you don’t really NEED to read any of the earlier books first, frankly. Some references are made in passing to her earlier adventures, but absolutely none of it is crucial to understanding or enjoying the central story in Holly.

[@Sarahonwheels]

@@nightnursereads i haven’t read the trilogy yet and I was able to read it.

[@LindaC616]

​@@nightnursereadsBut if you want to understand why King likes Holly so much, or why she's a popular character, you may as well read the trilogy.

[@icingcake]

Good interview - casual and not affected

[@Jessica-ml6td]

I've been reading Stephen King books since I was a teenager. I remember reading Carrie, IT and Pet Cemetery. I've read all of his books however some are better than others.

[@laurensaul24]

Salems lot is absolutely one of the best I have ever read😳

[@saintjimmy456]

2:35 I don't believe he didn't at least plot out 11.22.63. The story is so intricate and he would have needed to know the exact timeframe and where each character would have been so precisely, he must have done some planning.

[@rocknroller77]

So true. That novel is overnl 1,000 pages as well, but i read it so quickly. Such a great book

[@petergough2534]

What a amazing mind this man has incredible.

[@EdwardBowen-c1v]

Just got my copy of Holly this evening,so excited to start it ! Have become so attached to the character as she is so strong 💪 and intelligent! Theres also some part of holly that draws you in,not quite sure how to explain it. By the way Happy birthday stephen king 🎉🎉

[@pancakeday4866]

I’m so jealous you got to talk to him. I’ve been a fan of his for over 40 years. No one creates that sense of childhood nostalgia like Steve King.

[@RustySpoons6490]

Oh! Hi Misery, thanks for stopping in!

[@UNGAMABLE888]

I waited on him at mohonk mountain house main dining room, he is haunting to be around, like he disappeared then reappeared at his table for his desert he had his meal in his room. He played with his salt and pepper shakers.

[@Darci3333]

Love him and his books....also love his friend John Grisham......wouldnt you love to read a book that they would collaborate on❤

[@Brunostegmann574]

That would be epic

[@mitchellnelson2780]

He is the King long live

[@badbitz5103]

Stephen King is the G.O.A.T!!!

[@graciefreebush394]

I really enjoyed it. Well done, sir.

[@Shade_razor-79]

My favorite author of all time. Happens to be my wife’s as well… currently reading the dark tower books but my absolute favorite story of Mr Kings is The Man In the Black Suit. Something about it that reminds me of myself growing up… I would love to meet him and I would love to have one of my many books of his signed.

[@ashleydonohoe7941]

I have all of his books. He is amazing.

[@martinbayliss3868]

My first Stephen King was Salem's Lot. I think. I have read it twice now. I wish he would write a sequel to that. Set it in the mid eighties please. He looks like he could do with some feeding up. Chicken soup. Lots of chicken soup. He deserves the Nobel prize for literature or Le Prix Goncourt. How many millions has he helped make more literate and broader minded by his writing?! The modern day Charles Dickens as one of my English teachers said many years ago. And he was absolutely right.

[@JoanneRachel-m6j]

❤❤❤❤ can’t wait to read it ❤❤❤

[@kholouddaas2466]

I am reading it. Thanks my king❤

[@mztweety1374]

Happy birthday Stephen King 🎉🎉🎉

[@lonesomeretrogamer]

Love his work!!

[@ne2952]

Next on my list! Love him 🥹👏🏼

[@LoomisPC]

wow, this was very good. Great interview

[@dornravlin]

I love Holly Gibney

[@mitmitization]

Great writer ✍️ this guy is! I had to stop reading his books tho, because I couldn’t put them down and I always felt a Demond was right behind me reading story; I kept looking behind my back, it messed with my nerves too much, I guess ‼️I always wondered how he knew so much about his characters? King is the type of writer that he’ll be telling you a story and all of a sudden, he stops to describe how one of the characters in the story became so evil and before you know it, you know more about him/her then you wanted to know; still you can’t put the book 📚 down and you question yourself, if there’s something wrong with you for reading this stuff. The Stand is a great book by the way and I also liked Four Seasons, it’s four different stories. I like that he said: “I’ll stop writing ✍️when God makes me stop!” , as a Christian myself, I’m glad he also believes in God ☝️!

[@stevensong8784]

6:15 - 6:30 Writers should write about something that they want to read. That way, they will be emotionally invested while writing. Get it Mr. King.

[@PamIAmChronicles]

Proud to be a Constant Reader!

[@francissookraj3202]

Stephen king is the master brilliant writer and human being. I'm a big fan.

[@r.s.9861]

Happy birthday to the Master! ❤

[@Julia-0411-k8x]

He has outdone himself. I adore Holly it is amazing

[@susi-emily]

I read my first Stephen King when I was 14. I already loved scary stories and horror films, and at school one day I saw a kid reading a book that had a girl's face covered in blood on the cover. I knew I had to read it. But I like old school King. I like Carrie, The Shining, Christine, Pet Semetary, Cujo, Firestarter, etc. I stopped reading him around the time of From a Buick 8.

[@1Kent]

I hope he writes for at least 20 more years!

[@requinremembers]

I cannot believe he didn't plan out Needful Things. Also, that reporter is cute.

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

The man, the myth, the legend

[@m0L3ify]

I've been putting off writing because I can't outline a plot, either. It's reassuring to know it's not necessary!

[@nikkivenable73]

Same! 50 yrs old now and read IT at 11. 😊

[@scottgiles7178]

I love Stephen King

[@agf1700]

Just started this book this morning. Already hooked from first chapter.

[@jesse5909]

Great interview

[@OrcaGroupSeries]

The end of the tower is still unbelievable!

[@lindag2035]

The Mist and The Standing are my favorites.

[@johnPaul-qn3dg]

It's true about him promoting other authors, he tweeted about 'The Deluge" by Steven Markley (brilliant) and now I'm reading my second Markley book (Ohio)