I really loved this article. It explains exactly how I have been attached to books as long as I can remember. Stephen King held me together through my darkest times. He became a strange surrogate dad. I'd frankly read his laundry list. He has 2 very gifted sons who are brilliant in their own right. Joe Hill has written several books and short stories and Owen King who also writes but has his own style and offbeat brand of weird. Thank you, King family writers ❤️ you saved my life literally in a very dark time.
This is a good reminder to folks who have made a resolution or ten for this new year. If you don't really have the heart or desire for it, likely the resolution will be short term. I like to run; it's the only exercise I really like. I can make a resolution to add more gym time because I know I need it, but it ain't my bag, so it's going to be hard to make it a loving habit.
Your reading between the lines of Dickens And Prince is the same thing. There is an element that drove these men that allowed them to go way beyond the norm. Jack London and Theodore Roosevelt are two more examples of that inner intensity. I don't think emulating them is wrong, or getting tips or inspiration to round out our own desires to be produce well. But there really is only one Teddy, Jack, Chuck, Steve and Prince.
Hornby’s book talked about more than hard work. He looked at brains that just couldn’t quit. He looked at the similarities of their younger lives, and touched on the definition of genius.
I never made it all the way through King's memoir because I was really turned off at the way he called out other writers -- by name! -- for not meeting his standards. He also railed against critics for not praising his own writing. Guess what, Steve! Maybe your writing is just okay. The book revealed a level of arrogance that I found distasteful...
This was great, Jeremy! Wishing you and everyone a fantastic and productive 2025, and that everyone finds that thing they love to do. Cheers!
Thanks Scott! You too!
I really loved this article. It explains exactly how I have been attached to books as long as I can remember. Stephen King held me together through my darkest times. He became a strange surrogate dad. I'd frankly read his laundry list. He has 2 very gifted sons who are brilliant in their own right. Joe Hill has written several books and short stories and Owen King who also writes but has his own style and offbeat brand of weird. Thank you, King family writers ❤️ you saved my life literally in a very dark time.
Oh this is so great to hear. Thanks for the comment, Penny!
This is a good reminder to folks who have made a resolution or ten for this new year. If you don't really have the heart or desire for it, likely the resolution will be short term. I like to run; it's the only exercise I really like. I can make a resolution to add more gym time because I know I need it, but it ain't my bag, so it's going to be hard to make it a loving habit.
Your reading between the lines of Dickens And Prince is the same thing. There is an element that drove these men that allowed them to go way beyond the norm. Jack London and Theodore Roosevelt are two more examples of that inner intensity. I don't think emulating them is wrong, or getting tips or inspiration to round out our own desires to be produce well. But there really is only one Teddy, Jack, Chuck, Steve and Prince.
Hornby’s book talked about more than hard work. He looked at brains that just couldn’t quit. He looked at the similarities of their younger lives, and touched on the definition of genius.
Speaking of geniuses…Enjoy! https://johnnogowski.substack.com/p/did-dickens-recognize-his-breakthrough
I never made it all the way through King's memoir because I was really turned off at the way he called out other writers -- by name! -- for not meeting his standards. He also railed against critics for not praising his own writing. Guess what, Steve! Maybe your writing is just okay. The book revealed a level of arrogance that I found distasteful...