The days and nights are growing cooler here along the Susquehanna River. As I do every year around this time, I spent last week debating whether to take the air conditioners out and put them in storage, or leave them up in case we get another heat wave. We haven’t run them in over a week now. The temperature hasn’t crept much higher than 80, but it feels 70 thanks to the winds coming off the river and across the fields. It’s been nice with just the windows open, but it gets cold at night — down in the fifties. Mary, Spike, Stripe and Bubbles enjoy that. Dallas and I, on the other hand, crawl under several layers of blankets and cuddle for warmth against the chill. We are safe there, my little cat and I, and the cold winds of oppression (to paraphrase one of my favorite poems) cannot touch us in that cocoon.
Happy early B-Day BK. My question, if it's not too personal is, 'How is Deena doing? She was such a force of nature on the Horror Show and she does have a fan base'.
I’m always curious about how people read. You know, do they sit back in an old recliner with an old school floor lamp, or they use a Lightblaster 9000 Lamp on the couch, or sit at the kitchen table, or in bed flat on their back, or on the porch, etc. How you usually read your books, Mr. Keene?
You mentioned that you get up every half hour or so while writing/at the keyboard. Do you have an app that helps you with that? Or just a timer? Or an internal clock? Or a kitten that keeps you moving? :) (I'm allergic, so I can't use the Kitten Method.)
I have really been enjoying the Splatter Western series. The first installment, The Magpie Coffin by Wyle E Young was the best book I read last year. Almost done with Last of the Ravagers by Bryan Smith and it is fixin to be the best book I’ve read so far this year. Sorry if you have mentioned this before but do you have any interest/would you write a Splatter Western? Also thanks for many years of great entertainment! The ridiculous cover of the Leisure edition of The Conqueror Worms grabbed me in Borders in 2006, been a huge fan ever since.
How far out did you plan Mars on Manhattan? Yes, I am also curious about the future plans, but I’m mostly curious about the planning and preparation that went into it up to this point.
Hello! I have a question. I know your books and short stories overlap characters and places, which are set in the same universe. Do you have a recommended reading order for your books, or a suggestion of which series should be read before others?
Along the lines of your question, several years ago on the old Brian Keene messageboard I asked if someone had created an encyclopedia of Brians universe. I still think an Aracana Labyrinthum has merit. It could be a labor of love from his fans. I suppose a wiki would work.
What's the last movie, and book, that actually scared the piss out of you (and without spoilers if possible, why)? Thanks, and for the newsletter, it's a great way to stay connected.
For your new publishing venture would it be feasible to include the e-book version with any physical book purchased? Perhaps offer it as an option for an extra few dollars. No idea if this practical or even a good business model but wanted to ask. i certainly do not expect you to give away your work for free.
Happy early birthday Brian! I was wondering if there was any update on Retreat 2 that you are writing/finishing in memory of JF. I am sure it is a hard one to finish but I am eagerly awaiting it. Thank you. -Drew
Happy future B-day Mr. Keene! Thankyou for the scares, laughs and excitement over the years. I look forward to much more of all 3.
I see that most of your books are available in audiobook format except for Dead Sea. Are there any plans for an audio release of this book?
Thank You
Happy early B-Day BK. My question, if it's not too personal is, 'How is Deena doing? She was such a force of nature on the Horror Show and she does have a fan base'.
Brian, will any of your future MoMP titles be available in trade paperback on BN?
And happy birthday in advance! Turned 55 myself this past July. Wtf? lol
I’m always curious about how people read. You know, do they sit back in an old recliner with an old school floor lamp, or they use a Lightblaster 9000 Lamp on the couch, or sit at the kitchen table, or in bed flat on their back, or on the porch, etc. How you usually read your books, Mr. Keene?
You mentioned that you get up every half hour or so while writing/at the keyboard. Do you have an app that helps you with that? Or just a timer? Or an internal clock? Or a kitten that keeps you moving? :) (I'm allergic, so I can't use the Kitten Method.)
I have really been enjoying the Splatter Western series. The first installment, The Magpie Coffin by Wyle E Young was the best book I read last year. Almost done with Last of the Ravagers by Bryan Smith and it is fixin to be the best book I’ve read so far this year. Sorry if you have mentioned this before but do you have any interest/would you write a Splatter Western? Also thanks for many years of great entertainment! The ridiculous cover of the Leisure edition of The Conqueror Worms grabbed me in Borders in 2006, been a huge fan ever since.
How far out did you plan Mars on Manhattan? Yes, I am also curious about the future plans, but I’m mostly curious about the planning and preparation that went into it up to this point.
Hey, thank You!
Hey, Brian do you ever think you will visit Minnesota for a book Signing in the future? Happy early Birthday wishes to you!
Hello! I have a question. I know your books and short stories overlap characters and places, which are set in the same universe. Do you have a recommended reading order for your books, or a suggestion of which series should be read before others?
Along the lines of your question, several years ago on the old Brian Keene messageboard I asked if someone had created an encyclopedia of Brians universe. I still think an Aracana Labyrinthum has merit. It could be a labor of love from his fans. I suppose a wiki would work.
What's the last movie, and book, that actually scared the piss out of you (and without spoilers if possible, why)? Thanks, and for the newsletter, it's a great way to stay connected.
For your new publishing venture would it be feasible to include the e-book version with any physical book purchased? Perhaps offer it as an option for an extra few dollars. No idea if this practical or even a good business model but wanted to ask. i certainly do not expect you to give away your work for free.
Happy early birthday Brian! I was wondering if there was any update on Retreat 2 that you are writing/finishing in memory of JF. I am sure it is a hard one to finish but I am eagerly awaiting it. Thank you. -Drew