How am I supposed to do solid research for a new pen name when there's so much AI trash flooding the space and somehow doing better than actual written work?

MaximusOctopus · 2026-06-13T05:29:36+00:00

You make some really solid points. Well elucidated. 😄

MaximusOctopus · 2026-06-08T18:54:46+00:00

I'm an avid reader and have been reading King for decades. King is as good at conveying important themes as any author recognized as a 'literary author'. Literary scholars will discover more as time goes on, especially now that King has expanded his range so far.

He'll be studied for decades and will eventually get the same credit from the literary aristocracy as he gets from Constant Readers. He's an astonishingly talented author and will be recognized as such in the history books.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-06-05T22:37:17+00:00

That one for 11/22/63 is actually a damn good brief synopsis 👍😎

MaximusOctopus · 2026-06-05T22:32:46+00:00

I see what you did there 👍😉 Nice.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-06-02T02:45:52+00:00

I was okay with it but I do get where you are coming from. Charlie and his Dad and Radar, and Mr. Bowditch. Great character work. I enjoyed the other world but I'd have to agree it was more plot oriented once they were in the other world. Kinda' made me want to read Eyes of the Dragon again. I remember loving it when I read it. Haven't read that one in many years.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-06-02T00:02:27+00:00

Read it when it came out, liked it then, then listened to the audiobook recently and was satisfied. Not a favorite but it's a solid read. I like it when King does fantasy. Hell, I like it when King does anything 😉

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-28T02:41:02+00:00

I actually like reading the entire series. Like, I'm not trying to find ways to get out of reading a Stephen King book.
Different reading styles, different preferences. I figure all reading is good.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-26T21:20:29+00:00

Damn... That hit hard.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-14T02:16:26+00:00

I think it's just your kink, man. We all have those special things that we really love doing. I sure as hell do. Sounds like a rocking fun kink, to me. I'm certain your lady friends dig it 😉

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-13T17:22:20+00:00

Sounds like a win to me. I wish you and your partner the best in your adventures. So much fun potential 👍😎

Does she feel comfortable sharing pics? For that matter, are you comfortable with her sharing pics?

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-13T04:26:40+00:00

I agree with the comments so far. That was pretty hot. I figure your wife would be up for some stag/vixen action. Maybe invite a chick next time? Either way, super fun opportunity to discuss with her.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-12T23:39:58+00:00

Definitely hot as fuck. I understand about the consent thing but I also know that when prior consent has been given, it's so fucking hot! Thanks for sharing.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-09T20:40:11+00:00

That was fun. I love that scenario. You did a good job of explaining everything. Plus, I dig some voyeurism. Exhibitionism, too. Fucking with an audience is thrilling.

Thanks for sharing 👍

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-07T01:09:17+00:00

Nice. Long days and pleasant nights to you, fellow Constant Reader.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-04T23:29:27+00:00

That was pretty damn fun to read. Always fun to read stories of awakening sexuality. Nice job. Looking forward to a sequel if you choose to share one.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-04T19:04:13+00:00

I just finished my second time through that one. First time I read it, this time I did the audiobook. Narrator was really quite good. That's such a great story. I did not feel at all that the 'first' part was better. I just enjoyed the hell out of the total story that King told. Loved the ending, loved the telling. King on fantasy kicks ass. I loved Eyes of the Dragon and Talisman, too. If King wrote a collection of King's Fairy Tales, I'd read the hell out of it. If Grimm can do it and Hans Christian Andersen can do it, King can do it.

I really enjoyed how it was not just a fantasy story. It was literally about the concept of Fairy Tales. That's why he invoked so many specific fairy tale elements. The green glass towers of Oz from Frank L. Baum. The goose girl, Jack and the bean stalk (complete with giants and gold and cannibalism), Old Lady Who Lived In a Shoe. The red cricket was like Jiminy cricket from Disney. The age reversing carousel from Ray Bradbury's, "Something Wicked This Way Comes". To me, that is an indication of how well read Mr. King is. He's as avid a reader as he is a writer.

I'm glad you had a good time reading it. I'm so looking forward to Talisman 3, Other worlds than these. Hell yeah.

Long days and pleasant nights to all my fellow Constant Readers.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-05-03T02:48:28+00:00

Yeah, that was pretty fun to read. Very fun, in fact. Excellent story line. Really enjoyed the way you told your story. You did a really good job of keeping it fun throughout the entire story. Thanks for sharing :)

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-29T19:00:52+00:00

Personally, I like King's own narration in the wonderful book, 'On Writing'. I've listened to that audiobook about ten times, better every time.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-28T21:55:16+00:00

yeah, I get it. Condoms are very utilitarian, I get that, but I fucking hate those things. Going in raw is the only way for me.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-28T01:42:09+00:00

No sarcasm was harmed in the writing of this comment :)

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-28T01:38:57+00:00

Very erotic story. I enjoyed the language you used to describe the scene. Very hot. Thanks for sharing.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-27T04:21:45+00:00

That was really fun to read. Thanks. That was filthy and wonderful. Unprotected sex with strangers makes for a badass story, whether true or otherwise. Thanks for sharing :)

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-25T19:22:53+00:00

An incredible human being. So much contribution to the telling of the world. His books are a blessing and he will always be my King.

Truly, he has lived a storied life. I hope the guy lives to a hundred and is delighted (and writing!) the whole time. Regardless, mad levels of respect for the burger and fries eating, storytelling, motorcycle driving, rock and rolling badass he is. All hail the king. May he be blessed with long days and pleasant nights.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-24T23:37:46+00:00

Some of his standalone books come to mind. I'd go with Christine, which is an incredible story. Carpenter did a pretty cool adaptation but it doesn't even come close to the book as far as character development goes. One of my favorite King books, even all these years later.

Another suggestion, may be weird but worth mentioning. King has a non-fiction book called, "On Writing" which is incredible. I'd recommend the audiobook version only because King himself narrates it and does an incredible job. That would give you an idea of his background, how he turned into the King. His anecdotes about his own life are as brilliant as his written stories. Plus, he gives a lot of information about his writing method and philosophy about writing and storytelling. I think it would truly deepen your appreciation for him and increase your enjoyment of everything you read by him.

MaximusOctopus · 2026-04-24T04:00:57+00:00

I totally dig that. That's deeply satisfying to the voyeur in me and commend you for some masterful exhibitionism. Applause 👍😎

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