Three generations of my family are now fans of you and your family's work. I read The Stand at 11 years old because I asked my Dad what was a good long book to read and of course fell in love, reading all your Dad's stuff as a teenager (and movies too, I am an 80s kid). Later, in my 20s I discovered 20th Century Ghosts, and then stalked down every book, short story, and comic book (still have my original Locke and Key) I could get my hands on. So when I needed to connect with my nephew, I took him to see Black Phone because I knew you wouldn't let me down. Now, a kid who never read a word unless it was required or in a meme, is becoming a fan of books and even writes fan fiction! Thanks, and looking forward to King Sorrow and beyond. Can you tell us if King Sorrow a stand alone or part of a series?
This is such a cool app. To be able to connect with our favorite authors and fellow readers is awesome. I just finished Strange Weather, which I loved. About to start The Fireman next. Thanks for all the amazing stories Joe! Cant wait to see whats next.
Glad to see you here, Joe! Locke & Key has a very special place in my heart, and my god, it's crazy to think that it's 15 years old.
Whether you choose to start releasing comics like some of us, or just keep it to random musings, I'm sure you'll find the right balance around this newsletter.
In a past newsletter, your year-end roundup, you recommended Willy Vlautin's 'The Night Always Comes' and Sarah Pinborough's 'Insomnia' and I want to say I've now enjoyed both immensely. My wife's book club is doing Insomnia next week based on how much I loved it, actually. So: Thanks!
I would love to read your short fiction on Substack (it's a great platform for short stories). Even a drabble, something like this:
Alfred Hitchcock's ghost visited Joe Hill, challenging the writer to craft a 100-word story (that is, a "drabble"). Hill accepted the challenge, but what to write? Perhaps a horror story? Or what about a gripping romantic paragraph featuring a robot and a reanimated mummified ancient Egyptian princess? Hill asked "Hitch" if he had a preference, but the specter merely shrugged. Hill typed out his first sentence: "The lanky rusty robot cried for his mummy." Hill and Hitch looked at each other in a moment of poignant silence. Then they both started laughing hysterically. Hill then wrote a great horror drabble.
Excited about all the new developments. As far as a paid sub all the stuff you described would make it well worth it. Are you still writing longhand in notebooks? I remember geeking out on your stack of Leuchtturm books when you were composing The Fireman.
I have made room on my shelf for King Sorrow, which was a big deal because you're sharing shelf space with Chuck Wendig and his books are also chunky
Three generations of my family are now fans of you and your family's work. I read The Stand at 11 years old because I asked my Dad what was a good long book to read and of course fell in love, reading all your Dad's stuff as a teenager (and movies too, I am an 80s kid). Later, in my 20s I discovered 20th Century Ghosts, and then stalked down every book, short story, and comic book (still have my original Locke and Key) I could get my hands on. So when I needed to connect with my nephew, I took him to see Black Phone because I knew you wouldn't let me down. Now, a kid who never read a word unless it was required or in a meme, is becoming a fan of books and even writes fan fiction! Thanks, and looking forward to King Sorrow and beyond. Can you tell us if King Sorrow a stand alone or part of a series?
This is such a cool app. To be able to connect with our favorite authors and fellow readers is awesome. I just finished Strange Weather, which I loved. About to start The Fireman next. Thanks for all the amazing stories Joe! Cant wait to see whats next.
Glad to see you here, Joe! Locke & Key has a very special place in my heart, and my god, it's crazy to think that it's 15 years old.
Whether you choose to start releasing comics like some of us, or just keep it to random musings, I'm sure you'll find the right balance around this newsletter.
In a past newsletter, your year-end roundup, you recommended Willy Vlautin's 'The Night Always Comes' and Sarah Pinborough's 'Insomnia' and I want to say I've now enjoyed both immensely. My wife's book club is doing Insomnia next week based on how much I loved it, actually. So: Thanks!
I would love to read your short fiction on Substack (it's a great platform for short stories). Even a drabble, something like this:
Alfred Hitchcock's ghost visited Joe Hill, challenging the writer to craft a 100-word story (that is, a "drabble"). Hill accepted the challenge, but what to write? Perhaps a horror story? Or what about a gripping romantic paragraph featuring a robot and a reanimated mummified ancient Egyptian princess? Hill asked "Hitch" if he had a preference, but the specter merely shrugged. Hill typed out his first sentence: "The lanky rusty robot cried for his mummy." Hill and Hitch looked at each other in a moment of poignant silence. Then they both started laughing hysterically. Hill then wrote a great horror drabble.
Love it! I love these updates. Cannot wait for King Sorrow (and anything else, frankly)
Looking forward to King Sorrow.
We all need some gory slapstick!!!
Stoked to have you on Substack Joe!
I am all for the paid tier. Love me some goodies
Great newsletter Joe. I'm excited to see a new novel is on the horizon. Will you be leaving Twitter in favor of this platform?
Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your new work!
Excited about all the new developments. As far as a paid sub all the stuff you described would make it well worth it. Are you still writing longhand in notebooks? I remember geeking out on your stack of Leuchtturm books when you were composing The Fireman.
Love it! Keep writing to us!
So pleased you’re here!