King's Site Running Poll For Next Book

BevVincent

From the official site -

Hey, you guys--I saw a lot of you Constant Readers while I was touring for Under the Dome, and I must say you're looking good. Thanks for turning out in such numbers, and thanks for all the nice things you've said about Under the Dome. There'll be another book next year. It's a good one, I think, but that's not why I'm writing. I mentioned two potential projects while I was on the road, one a new Mid-World book (not directly about Roland Deschain, but yes, he and his friend Cuthbert are in it, hunting a skin-man, which are what werewolves are called in that lost kingdom) and a sequel to The Shining called Doctor Sleep. Are you interested in reading either of these? If so, which one turns your dials more? Ms. Mod will be counting your votes (and of course it all means nothing if the muse doesn't speak). Meanwhile, thanks again for 2009.



Stephen King

Tough choice - I voted for Dr. Sleep.



Votes were at these numbers after I voted:

Mid-World Book



319 Votes (53%)

Doctor Sleep



283 Votes (47%)

Total Votes: 602



Which one does everyone wish King to do?

BevVincent

Ms. Mod adds: "It's my understanding Steve will be writing both books but he wants to know which one the fans would like first"

jhanic

I also voted for Dr. Sleep. I want to know what King has in store for Danny!



John

BevVincent

The voting closed at the end of the day on December 31st. The votes were 5,861 for Doctor Sleep and 5,812 for the new Dark Tower. I'll be letting Steve know the results but the final decision for which one gets written first is still up to his muse. He's working on another book at the moment (you know the drill--no, I can't say anything more about it until he gives the thumbs up) so it won't get started right away in any case.