Regular readers of The Shellshank Redemption know how much I
enjoy a good quote (see Motivational Mondays) and that
I’m a huge fan of Stephen King (see the King of All Days Part I and Part II.) So, for the 2013 A-Z Challenge, I decided to combine the two, using
some of my favorite King quotes about reading, writing and life in general.
Enjoy!
*****
I think we’re all mentally ill.
Those of us outside the
ASYLUMS only hide it a little better –
and maybe not all that much better after
all.
(Stephen King)
My current manuscript is a horror novel. A few months back, I
submitted the beginning of it for a critique session at a writing conference.
When I met with the literary agent to go over the pages, he studied me a moment
then said, “You look so normal.”
Ah, if only he knew…
* On this first day of the A-Z Challenge, a special thank
you goes out to Arlee Bird for starting it all! *
There's nothing normal about you, Madeline, and I mean that in the most extraordinary way! I am a huge fan of Stephen King, too. Such a wise and talented man. Best of luck with that horror novel and happy A to Z!
ReplyDeleteCathy - ah, you flatter me! :) Happy A-Z back at you!
ReplyDeleteYou look so normal - funny! Did he want you to look creepy?
ReplyDelete"You look so normal" That cracked me up. Great post.
ReplyDeleteLove Stephen King and will look forward to following your quotes this month.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Challenge and with your manuscript!
Best,
Barbara
LOL! What a great quote. Never read that one.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your horror story!!
Terri @ Scribler's Sojourn
Alex - I don't know, maybe mroe Goth or something?
ReplyDeleteCindy - glad you got a kick out of it. Thanks for Following us here at TSR!
Barbara - I'm glad you'll be stopping by again! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
Terri - isn't a great quote?! Thanks for Following! :)
Are horror novelists not supposed to look normal? :)
ReplyDeleteMy fav King novel is still Salem's Lot, I keep going back to it to read it over and over.
I'm a psychiatric nurse, and I must say, I agree with that quote wholeheartedly.
ReplyDeleteSo funny about the literary agent... :) but that got me thinking... most writers probably do "look normal" on the outside. It's our imaginations, that undefinable, intangible quality that makes us who we truly are: creators of worlds.
ReplyDeleteNatasha - SALEM'S LOT is soooo creepy! And thanks for Following us here at TSR! :)
ReplyDeleteMelanie - ha! :)
Jenelle - it would be funny - or scary! - if our appearances matched our imaginations. Yikes!
Oh what a perfect idea for a theme!! Love it and this post. And I have to laugh about the agent, too funny.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh too as when I first read your title I thought of the movie The King's Speech, and was totally confused about what asylums had to do with it.
HA! You look so normal... famous last words... I love horror. I'm not brave enough to write it--I can do murder mysteries, kidnapping, abuse... but adding any paranormal or psychopathic angle freaks me out to much to write.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that quote! So so true.
ReplyDeleteJulie - I was trying to be clever with the title. Not sure it worked, but I have 25 more posts with titles just like it, so... :)
ReplyDeleteHart - there are so many different kinds of "horror" and layers and levels within that.
OE - glad you enjoyed it!
If I would've been quick enough, my answer to that agent would've been... well looks can be deceiving. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get into horror sometime, but haven't tried it yet. I guess no ideas have hit me, but maybe someday.
Suzi - it was one of those situations where I would've thought of a great response...three hours later. :)
ReplyDeleteWe're all mad on different scales. Especially writers. :)
ReplyDelete<< ...I have 25 more posts with titles just like it, so... :) >>
ReplyDeleteLove it! Now I'll look forward even more to coming back for future posts.
I agree about the three-hours-later response, too. Always the way. Sigh.
Barbara
Clever and funny--a winning combination.
ReplyDeleteNick - oh, absolutely! :)
ReplyDeleteBarbara - I'm glad you'll be returning.
Donna - hmm, "clever and funny" - did you mean me or Mr. King? :)
yay for quotes!
ReplyDeleteand the kings speech is a fave
plus stephen king!
tho horror scares me =}
You had me at Stephen King. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteShannon at The Warrior Muse
Excellent post. I love Stephen King. I can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteConnie
I'm visiting from the A to Z Blog Challenge
Peanut Butter and Whine
Tara - horror is supposed to scare you! :)
ReplyDeleteShannon - good! Thanks for Following!
Connie - I hope you'll enjoy the rest!
That is a great idea for a theme! I read King's On Writing, which was great, but I'm really not a horror fan. I did really enjoy the Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (I think that's what it was called). Love reading good quotes, so I'll be checking back!
ReplyDeleteWe're all normal until we get to know each other! ;)
ReplyDeleteNeta - hope you enjoy the other posts! :)
ReplyDeleteHahahahaha! Love that. And yes, you have this delightful, warm way about you. But I've read your stuff--and sometimes, I worry about you. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I read every post. I had to--they were so darn good (and brilliant way to blog A through Z, I might add.)
Cathy C - you are very sweet and I thank you. Please don't worry about me. At least, not too much. :)
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