The Blog

Michael Sauers

Home  |  The Blog  |  Michael Sauers

Latest version off to Dean & what's next

December 19, 2012

I’ve just sent off what is most likely the nearly final version of the manuscript, along with a letter containing 23 questions and clarification requests, off to Dean. According to this last letter to me the plan is that he’ll answer these questions and write his introduction to the book. At that point the manuscript will be locked and Cemetery Dance will take over to begin the editing and layout of the book.
Yes folks, we’re heading into the final stages!
In the mean time I still have plenty of work to do and holes to fill in. Here’s what is still to be done while waiting for Dean’s response and some other tidbits:

  • The title has been changed to The Collector’s Guide to Dean Koontz 1964-2012. Officially, anything published after 2012 will not be included. (It’s got to stop somewhere.) However, since the paperback edition of Odd Interlude is being released on January 1, 2013 it will be included. Depending on when we lock the manuscript, one or two other 2013 items may sneak in.
  • Wait! “His first poem wasn’t published until 1965,” you say. Yes, I have one item I’ve included from 1964. It’s seriously obscure, and isn’t poetry or prose. I’ll leave that one as a mystery for you to discover when the book’s published.
  • While we’re waiting for Dean’s response I’m going to continue to try and fill in the known holes. Want to help, check out the “Needed” entries on this site. Fill in a blank and get your name in the books acknowledgements.
  • I may have mentioned this before but when I started scanning all the book covers back over a decade ago, 75dpi was plenty. It isn’t any more. Now everything needs to be re-scanned at 320dpi. Basically, this means I’ve got a 1000+ item scanning project to look forward to which will be slow-going since scanning at that high of a resolution isn’t fast work. I’m thinking that early in 2013 I’ll be taking a week off from my day job just to sit at my desk and scan scan scan.

So, that’s the news for now. Please stay tuned since as this project proceeds I’ll keep everyone posted right here.

Needed: Cool Cat

November 17, 2012

So, I found this page: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cool-cat-stops-bullying-2012-11-14
Which says: ‘”Cool Cat is the coolest!” Dean Koontz, NY Times Bestseller’
Which led me to: http://www.CoolCatStopsBullying.com
Which includes the same quote.
What I’m looking for is something that give that quote from Dean a context. Is it on one of the Cool Cat books? Was it in a review?
Bueller….

World Over Interview: Bestselling Suspense Author Dean Koontz with Raymond Arroyo

November 15, 2012

An in-depth interview with suspense author DEAN KOONTZ, about his life and career, the Catholic faith that informs all of his work and his unique approach to the craft of writing. He also talks about his popular character, Odd Thomas, featured in his latest novel Odd Apocalypse.

Frankenstein on TV take 2

November 15, 2012

Lots of recent news about a new Koontz-based Frankenstein series:

Dean to appear at WonderCon 2013

November 15, 2012

via spcr.org:
WonderCon will be at the Anaheim Convention Center on Easter weekend. They’ve also already announced some early guests, such as Dean Koontz and Sergio Aragonés, along with a number of comic book writers and artists.

Filling in the holes and finding new items

October 17, 2012

For those that have been following along for a while now, you still may not understand what’s taking so long. I keep promising that I’m getting closer to being done, and then it takes longer than you would think is needed. Well, here’s a good example and a bad example.
First I want to thank Joe Stefko of Charnel House. I sent him a list of about two dozen questions about release dates, page counts, original list prices, and ISBNs, and he came through with an answer to each and every one. From this one e-mail I’ve been able to fill in more holes than ever before.
The other is this auction from 2004 in which there are about 20 items listed that I had no idea ever existed. Folks, there are screenplays listed here, both by Dean and by others, that I’ve never heard of. Just check it out. The Koontz items start at lot #92. Luckily, the auction house even found me one last printed copy of the auction’s catalog and sent me a copy for free. But, now I’ve got 20 new items to add to the manuscript and conferences that will keep me on the road for the next two weeks.
So yes, this book is late, but the end is in sight, and I can guarantee that I am not ignoring it.
Thanks for your continued patience!

The Face of Fear premium paperback

October 16, 2012

It looks like The Face of Fear will be getting the $9.99 premium paperback treatment but not until 16 August 2013. Of course, Amazon doesn’t have artwork for it yet. However, if you’re into pre-ordering “this item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here’s how (restrictions apply) “

Animated Nevermore?

October 12, 2012

I just stumbled over an article titled “BBC Worldwide Flies into Historical Fantasy with ‘Peter Panzerfaust’ Multi-Platform Series” which doesn’t seem to have all that much to do with Dean. However, the last paragraph, describing the company Quality Transmedia had a little snippet of something very interesting:

Quality Transmedia is multiplatform entertainment venture with projects in the film, television, and digital spaces. Founded in 2012 by Double Barrel Motion Labs CEO, Jeff Krelitz, QT focuses on branded entertainment it can incubate in the digital space and shift to broadcast and film. Since its founding earlier this year, QT has set up a distribution output deal with Starz Digital Media and is creating online series for networks like Fox’s IGN with their video game stunt show, “Game Over.” QT is currently developing animated adaptations of Fall Out Boy’s rock opera, “Fall Out Toyworks” and Dean Koontz’s “Nevermore.” Previous productions include work on other prominent properties including “Spartacus” with Starz, “Tron: Legacy” with Disney, and a “Dr. Who” motion comic for BBC America.

Dean Speaks Out Against Bullying

October 11, 2012

The themes of good and evil in ODDKINS are reminiscent of schoolyard bullies harassing younger or kinder children. In this video recognizing Bullying Prevention Month, Dean discusses his encounter with a child being bullied.

Oddkins eBook Excerpt

September 27, 2012

Oddkins by Dean Koontz (Excerpt)

Odd Interlude paperback cover art released

September 25, 2012

Amazon is now showing the cover art for the premium paperback release of Odd Interlude. It’s also listing a non-discounted price of just $7.90. I didn’t think the publisher could justify a $9.99 cover price for a book of this length, but that price is not what I expected.

Between birth and burial…

September 25, 2012

“Between birth and burial, we find ourselves in a comedy of mysteries. And if you don’t think life’s a comedy—well, friend, you might as well hurry along to that burial. The rest of us need people with whom we can laugh.”
-Odd Thomas, in Odd Apocalypse

Get "The Black Pumpkin" for just $12.98

September 22, 2012

I’m pretty sure I blogged about this last year but I just saw it again so I figured it was worth the mention for newer readers.
Originally published as October Dreams in various editions by Cemetery Dance, the Barnes & Noble store imprint has republished the Halloween anthology as Halloween Horrors at the bargain price of $12.98. Why I mention it here is that it does contain Dean’s story “The Black Pumpkin”.
Look for it in the bargain books section of your local Barnes & Noble. (In mine it was displayed on a Halloween-theme end-cap.) However, the copies I saw last night were all second printings so if you’re someone who needs a first printing, good luck.

Frankenstein

September 15, 2012

Being the completeist that I am, I actually own all four editions of King’s Wayy Press’ Frankenstein for which Dean wrote the Introduction. Cemetery Dance currently has copies of the Regal edition for just $175. I’ve got to say, that these are gorgeous books!
Frankenstein - King's Way Press Regal Edition (2)

Odd Interlude pre-order

September 14, 2012

Amazon.com has the following editions of Odd Interlude available for pre-order with a release date of 26 December 2012. No cover art is available yet.

Oddkins eBook

September 9, 2012

Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages is now available as an eBook. (Amazon.com) The publisher, Open Road Media, has a wonderful page about the book along with a short video titled “Meet Dean Koontz”.

The Moonlit Mind

September 9, 2012

I’ve got a bunch of news about the novella The Moonlit Mind:

  • The US paperback edition of 77 Shadow Street does contain The Moonlit Mind on pages 561-698.
  • The UK paperback edition from Harper does not contain The Moonlit Mind.
  • Brilliance Audio will be releasing an unabridged audio version in both Audio CD and MP3-CD formats on 27 November 2012.
  • Charnel House will be issuing The Moonlit Mind in both a 1000-copy numbered, and a 26-copy lettered hardcover editions in November. (If you have to ask the price you can’t afford it 😉 However, they are offering discounts if you order and pay before October 1st.)

The Key to Midnight trade paperback

September 9, 2012

Berkley will be issuing The Key to Midnight in a trade paperback format on 31 December 2012 with a list price of $16.00. Amazon.com currently has it available for $10.88.

Audible Live: Chat with Dean Koontz

August 18, 2012

Here’s one from the archives. Back in December 2009 Dean did an online chat on Facebook titled: “Audible LIVE: Chat with Dean Koontz“. The Facebook page says there was/would be a video available but if it was posted it’s not there anymore. However, I did find it over on Ustream so here it is:

Dean on the Laura Ingraham Show

August 17, 2012

Here’s my recording of Dean’s Recent interview on The Laura Ingraham show. I don’t want to get into politics on this blog but if you have a low tolerance for folks who believe healthcare reform is leading to death panels, you’ll probably want to skip listening to this one.
[ca_audio url=”https://collectingkoontz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012.08.14-The-Laura-Ingraham-Show-Edited.mp3″ width=”500″ height=”27″ css_class=”codeart-google-mp3-player”]