STEPHEN KING SUMMER 2024 HAS ENDED!

What is Stephen King Summer?

STEPHEN KING SUMMER is a summer program and book club where we explore the genius that is Stephen King, my favorite author and the greatest storyteller of our time.

Stephen King Summer is part of my Secret Stuff membership community that offers special programs a few times a year like this one. Secret Stuff is $5/month and Stephen King Summer runs June - August. Your total would be $15 (charged monthly).

If you're scratching your head over my love for Stephen King, please go listen to Episode 121: Stephen King Starter Kit and Episode 222: Stephen King Starter Kit Part II (What To Read + What To Skip) of the 10 Things To Tell You podcast. These episodes explain why I think you shouldn't be scared of this author and why I want you to read him.

Nervous to dive into Stephen King? Things are always less scary when we do them together.

(Keep scrolling for more FAQs about Stephen King Summer or click the button below if you’re ready to jump in.)

have questions? we’ve got you covered:

Why is the link sending me to Secret Stuff? What does that mean?

Stephen King Summer is part of my Substack membership community called Secret Stuff, so you’ll have to join Secret Stuff in order to participate in Stephen King Summer.

The monthly membership charge is $5, so if you join for all three months of Stephen King Summer, you’ll pay $15.

Even if you join Secret Stuff ONLY for Stephen King Summer, you’ll still get access to all my other monthly paid content on Substack, including personal episodes, summer reading roundups, and a private Facebook group to interact with other Secret Stuff members.

Decide Stephen King Summer isn’t for you? You can cancel at any time and won’t be charged for the subsequent months. Love what’s being offered at Secret Stuff? Stick around monthly or purchase an annual membership for $55!

Why would you devote a whole summer to reading Stephen King?

Stephen King is my favorite author. I discovered him when I was just 10 years old and he has remained the most influential writer of my life. But, because his reputation is (rightfully) so associated with horror, most middle-aged women (like me!) steer clear. Because they don’t want to be scared, they’re missing out on some of the best stories ever written. I want more women to read Stephen King and understand why his stories are pop culture classics.

I also firmly believe that we will eventually study King in literature in the same way we study Edgar Allen Poe and Charles Dickens. I am a Stephen King evangelist.

Wait, you keep mentioning “women.” Is Stephen King Summer only for those who identify as women?

No! But the lovely people who follow my podcast and social media challenges are 98% female, so I’m just speaking to that general audience. All are welcome in Secret Stuff and Stephen King Summer.

What if I really really really hate being scared?

Here’s the thing about Stephen King: not all of his work is scary. Even those labeled as horror (his debut novel Carrie, for instance) aren’t actually scary. I promise! Still, I do want to accommodate more sensitive readers.

If you can’t handle the fear factor, I will note which books or movies to steer clear of.