Bev Vincent talks THE DARK TOWER

We've reached the end of season 2 of Constant Writers, but we're going out with a bang with some help from this week's guest...the fabulous Caitlin Marceau, author of This Is Where We Talk Things Out, Femina, and lots more!Caitlin is doing all sorts of amazing things right now, including winning awards, and we had a great chat covering women writers, women characters, writing a weird community magazine and, of course, Stephen King - the author Caitlin's mum cheats on her with!Then, we go in on MISERY - Cailtin's King book of choice. We cover her favourite characters, moments and more - before rounding off with the quick-fire, 19-question Stephen King challenge!Links for Caitlin's projects:Follow Caitlin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmarceau/Follow Caitlin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caitlinmarceauGet all of Caitlin's work on her website: https://caitlinmarceau.ca/Cailtin's debut novel It Wasn't Supposed to Go Like This will be out in September.Caitlin also recommended fellow authors Laura Keating, Hailey Piper, and Jessica McHughSome of Dave's links:Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemusson Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemusson/Sign up to Dave's newsletter and get a free ebook of fiction: https://davemussonauthor.com/newsletterBuy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/kingquizbookBuy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 1: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-1Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 2: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-2Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 3: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-3Check out Dave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveReadsKing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to introduce you to my second favourite horror author from Maine...it's Michael R Goodwin!Michael is best-know for his fantastic collection How Good It Feels to Burn and the equally excellent novella Smolder. In this episode, we talk about short stories, confidence, and what it's like being a horror author from Maine in a world where Stephen King exists...among other things!Then, we go in on BAG OF BONES - Michael's King book of choice. We cover his favourite characters, moments and more - before rounding off with the quick-fire, 19-question Stephen King challenge!Links for Michael's projects:Follow Michael on Instagram: http://instagram.com/michaelrgoodwin Get all of Michael's work on his website: https://www.michaelrgoodwin.com/Some of Dave's links:Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemusson Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemusson/Sign up to Dave's newsletter and get a free ebook of fiction: https://davemussonauthor.com/newsletterBuy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/kingquizbookBuy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 1: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-1Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 2: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-2Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 3: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-3Check out Dave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveReadsKing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going back to Derry but with a different indie author this time - the wonderful human being that is Spencer Hamilton!Spencer is know for his Smileyland series of stories, and we talk about those amongst many other things - including queer characters, releasing a pandemic novel during a pandemic, short stories, and more!Then, we go deeper on IT - Spencer's King book of choice. We cover his favourite characters, moments and more - before rounding off with the quick-fire, 19-question Stephen King challenge!Links for Christopher's projects:Follow Spencer on Instagram: http://instagram.com/spencer.hamilton.booksFollow Spencer on Twitter: http:www.twitter.com/spencer.hamilton.books Get a free book from Spencer's website: http://spencerhamiltonbooks.comSome of Dave's links:Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemusson Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemusson/Sign up to Dave's newsletter and get a free ebook of fiction: https://davemussonauthor.com/newsletterBuy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/kingquizbookBuy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 1: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-1Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 2: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-2Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 3: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-3Check out Dave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveReadsKing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reach the halfway point in season 2 with my fellow Brit and fellow metalhead Midlander - it's your new favourite purveyor of nightmares, Christopher Badcock!Christopher wrote one of my absolute favourite novels of 2022, the awesome Those You Killed, and is currently working on new stuff! We talk about that, about how his love for reading was shaped from an early age, and plenty more And, of course, we talk Stephen King.Then, we go deeper on IT - Christopher's King book of choice. We cover his favourite characters, moments and more - before rounding off with the quick-fire, 19-question Stephen King challenge!Links for Christopher's projects:Follow Christopher on Instagram: http://instagram.com/christopher_badcockFind Those You Killed via DarkLit: geni.us/ThoseYouKilledSome of Dave's links:Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemusson Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemusson/Sign up to Dave's newsletter and get a free ebook of fiction: https://davemussonauthor.com/newsletterBuy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/kingquizbookBuy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 1: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-1Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 2: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-2Check out Dave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveReadsKing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 continues in fine form with free-spirited, punk rock Aussie hunk Garth Jones!Garth is the author of the Home Brewed Vampire Bullets books, owner of the awesome Pass the Amyl imprint, a talented writer and fiercely independent creator. We talk about all those things and more - including how he once worked for David Lee Roth of Van Halen too! And, of course, we talk Stephen King.Then, we go deeper on The Dark Half - Garth's King book of choice. We cover Garth's favourite characters, moments and more - before rounding off with the quick-fire, 19-question Stephen King challenge!Links for Garth's projects:Follow Garth on Twitter: http://twitter.com/passtheamylFollow Garth on Instagram: http://instagram.com/passtheamylCheck out Pass the Amyl and buy Garth's books: https://www.passtheamyl.com/ Some of Dave's links:Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemusson Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemusson/Sign up to Dave's newsletter and get a free ebook of fiction: https://davemussonauthor.com/newsletterBuy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/kingquizbookBuy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 1: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-1Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 2: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-2Check out Dave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveReadsKing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off season 2 is an award-winning poet, an artist, columnist, activist, author, podcaster, Stephen King scholar, librarian and all-round good human being...it's Scott Woods!Scott is known in the world of Stephen King for his lecture on King and the Magical Negro, which we discuss in this chat and is at the heart of Scott's King book of choice - 1996's The Green Mile. We chat about what a magical negro is, where King regularly goes wrong with his portrayal of Black characters, but also where he gets it *right*. On top of that, we chat poetry, and King's influence of Scott's writing - which is not insignificant.Then, we go deeper on The Green Mile - covering Scott's favourite characters, moments and more - before rounding off with the quick-fire, 19-question Stephen King challenge!Links for Scott's projects:Follow Scott on Twitter: https://www.twitter/scottwoodssaysFollow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottwoodsrulesWatch his lecture on Stephen King's Magical Negroes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7djRGSqwUygFind Scott's work online: http://scottwoodswrites.net/ Find Scott's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Woods/author/B01AS48IEWListen to Scott's podcast Race Against the Machine: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pAq6nHVpE5zj7wExTBnzv?si=e4e20b2ba7084c82Find out more about the Streetlight Guild: http://streetlightguild.org Some of Dave's links:Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemusson Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemusson/Sign up to Dave's newsletter and get a free ebook of fiction: https://davemussonauthor.com/newsletterBuy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/kingquizbookBuy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 1: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-1Buy Tiny Tales of Terror, Volume 2: https://mybook.to/tiny-tales-2Check out Dave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveReadsKing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constant Writers is back with a second season, launching on Wednesday 24 May! Check out this quick trailer for the full lineup of guests that will be coming your way over the next few weeks, and which Stephen King books they chatted about!See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of this first season of Constant Writers, I’m delighted to be joined by someone who isn’t just a fan of Stephen King, but someone who has worked with him and considers him a friend - it’s the excellent Bev Vincent! In this episode, we talk about Bev’s own writing - including his terrific non-fiction work looking at the life and works of King - the most recent being 2022's Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life and Influences.After all that, we turn our attention to Bev’s King work of choice, THE DARK TOWER, for a deeper chat. Then, before we finish, Bev takes on the 19-question challenge to end.Follow Bev on Instagram  Follow Bev on Twitter Support Bev directly and buy books on his website  ------------------------------------------------Please follow and share with a friend!Check out the Constant Writers podcast on YouTube  Buy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon  Buy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Barnes & Noble Download my eBook for free by subscribing to my newsletter!  Find me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fifth episode of Constant Writers, I’m introducing you to probably my favourite new discovery (for me at least) of 2022…the magnificent Rowan Hill! In this interview, we talk about Rowan’s journey towards writing, living just about everywhere in the world, and her own fantastic work, including the brilliant In The Arctic Sun.After all that, we turn our attention to Stephen King - in particular Rowan’s book of choice - 1980’s FIRESTARTER. Then, before we finish, Rowan takes on the 19-question challenge to end.Follow Rowan on Instagram  Follow Rowan on Twitter  Support Rowan directly and buy books on her website.  -------------------------------------------------Subscribe, comment & like!Check out the Constant Writers podcast on YouTube  Buy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon  Buy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Barnes & Noble  Download my eBook for free by subscribing to my newsletter! Find me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fourth episode of Constant Writers, you get to meet a lovely human and serious Constant Reader - it’s Jason Pellegrini! Come on in to hear more about Jason’s journey to becoming a reader, a writer, and find out more about his style.After all that, we turn our attention to Stephen King - in particular Jason’s book of choice 1975’s SALEM’S LOT. Then, before we finish, Jason takes on the 19-question challenge to end.Follow Jason on Instagram Follow Jason on Twitter  Support Jason directly and buy SIGNED BOOKS on his website.  -------------------------------------------------Subscribe, comment & like!Check out the Constant Writers podcast on YouTube Buy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Amazon Buy The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book on Barnes & Noble Download my eBook for free by subscribing to my newsletter! Find me on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.