The Gunslinger by Stephen King with Bill Blume

Hello libration nation! This week's book is The Gunslinger by Stephen King a dark twisted fantasy novel and the first book in King’s The Dark Tower series. It follows the journey of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he traverses a desolate and mysterious landscape in pursuit of the enigmatic Man in Black. The story blends elements of fantasy, horror, and Western, exploring themes of destiny, obsession, and the nature of good and evil, as Roland confronts both external foes and his own inner demons on his quest to reach the Dark Tower, the nexus of all universes.GuestBill Blume was determined to be a writer from a young age, often taking the lead in crafting adventures during childhood games in South Carolina. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, he worked as a TV news producer before transitioning to a dispatcher role for Henrico County Police in 2001. In Richmond, he and his wife became active in the local writing community, contributing to James River Writers, where he served on the board and continues to engage with fellow writers and industry professionals.He is the author of several books, and has an upcoming novel, To Hell and Back coming out January 20th, 2026.Our drink this week was a Dark & Stormy, the perfect dark and spicy drink to pair with an anti-hero like Roland Deschain.In This EpisodeSh*tty First Draft - Anne LamottGeorge Lucas Star Wars changesOriginal Gunslinger vs. Revised EditionShiver by Maggie SteifvaterJames River WritersBooks by Stephen KingBattle of the Planets SeriesMalinda Lo BooksNK Jemison BooksErin Bowman Books West of Apocalypse by Bill BlumeRichmond SPCARichmond Animal LeagueSarah Glenn Marsh 

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