Read chapter one of Deeply Odd now

February 26, 2013

DEEPLY ODD, Dean Koontz, Chapter 1 by Random House Publishing Group

The Funhouse Premium Paperback and Original TV Commercial

January 1, 2013

The premium paperback edition of The Funhouse is scheduled to be released on 5 March 2013 with a cover price of $9.99. In this edition is a newly penned Afterword different from the one published in the first paperback edition with Dean’s name on it back in 1994. This new afterword is also available for reading in the Holidays 2012 issue of Useless News.

And while you’re waiting for this one to be published I just stumbled over a commercial for the original Owen West version of the book. I had no idea this even existed which goes to show that there’s still new Koontz stuff to discover out there.

 

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.

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)

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”.

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.
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Archiving the Odd Apocalypse countdown widget

August 15, 2012

Since Odd Apocalypse is now out there’s no reason to have it in the sidebar anymore. So, I’m putting it in this post for archival purposes.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

August 14, 2012

Received my lettered edition of King’s Way Press’ Frankenstein yesterday and it’s gorgeous. For those wondering why I’m posting this here, Dean wrote the introduction to this edition.

Dean on WATD-FM

August 10, 2012

Dean was on WATD-FM this morning. Here’s my recording of the interview.
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Source: The South Shore’s Morning News

Dean Interviews Odd

August 7, 2012

In one of the stranger online items I’ve seen relating to the release of Odd Apocalypse, The Literary Guild has an “exclusive interview” with Odd Thomas done by Dean himself. To find it head on over to The Literary Guild’s Odd Apocalypse page and click on the “Exclusive Interview” link.

Odd Apocalypse Web Ads

August 6, 2012

So, where have you seen these online?

Odd Apocalypse Augmented Reality Viewer

August 1, 2012

Did you know that there’s a cool augmented reality trick you can perform with the cover of Off Apocalypse. You’ll need an iPhone or Android device with the Dean Koontz app or a computer with a built-in Webcam. (I was unsuccessful getting it to work with a USB Webcam.) However, if you find yourself in the situation where you’re unable or unwilling to try this out, just check out this YouTube video I created earlier today.

Dean on The Dennis Miller Show

August 1, 2012

Yesterday Dean was interviewed on The Dennis Miller Show. Here’s my recording of it.
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Dean on CBS News This Morning

August 1, 2012

Dean appeared on CBS News This Morning this past Monday. Both video and audio versions are embedded below.

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Read An Excerpt from Odd Apocalypse

July 5, 2012

Random House has made the first 23 pages of Odd Apocalypse available for your online reading via Scribd.
Dear Random House: Please allow embedding next time. It would have made for a much more interesting blog post.

Not exactly a novice when it comes to comics

June 25, 2012

This past weekend I started unboxing the majority of my Koontz collection (still boxed from my last move) as work on the book progresses. Having had the majority of the collection in boxes for the past seven years has made me forget about some of the collection.
Recalling my recent post about Dean in comic book form these were a great find.
Back in 1993 Dean’s short story “Trapped” was adapted by Ed Gorman and published as a graphic novel. The photo below shows (left to right) the trade paperback (HarperCollins), the hardcover, and the comic-store trade paperback (Eclipse Books).

Going even further back, more than 35 years(!), there’s Starstream (1976) and Questar (1979) both containing a comic adaptation of Dean’s Night of the Storm.

So, for those that think comics like Frankenstein and Nevermore are a new format for Dean, think again.

Recognize this image?

May 23, 2012

From a recent video of a presentation by danah boyd about living in a culture of fear when it comes to kids and social media.

Odd Thomas Trailer

May 21, 2012