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Lilja's Library's Bag of Bones Week: Day 3

Posted: December 7, 2011, 01:10
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The Bag of Bones Week at Lilja’s Library continues. Today I give you an interview with Annabeth Gish who plays Jo in Bag of Bones.

Please beware though that there are some small spoilers in it and if you haven’t read the book you should definitely wait until you’ve seen the miniseries.

Also, don’t miss you chance to own a copy of the rare book Dark Score Stories of which only 250 copies exists. Here is how you can enter.




King signing at Walmart

Posted: December 5, 2011, 23:59
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This was just sent to me in an email from Veryfinebooks:

Book Signing Tour 11/22/63 Update

Date: December 14
Time: 7:00 PM

"Walmart will be distributing 400 guaranteed and 200 non-guaranteed wristbands beginning at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, December 14th. If there is time after the 400 guaranteed wristbands have gone through the line, the 200 non-guaranteed line will begin. Limit 1 signed book per person. "

Please contact Walmart to verify the event and their special instructions. It's going to be a very popular event and so most likely you will need to show up many hours in advance.

We have provided the information below:
Walmart
5455 Atlanta Hwy.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Tel -(770) 475 - 4101

Win a copy of Dark Score Stories

Posted: December 5, 2011, 00:23
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CONTEST IS OVER

Are you disappointed that you didn’t win the copy of Dark Score Stories? I can sure understand that since it’s a really beautiful book. But guess what, I actually have two more copies of it and since you all have been so supportive over the years I’m going to give you the chance to win these copies as well. But you are going to have to work for them… Nah, I’m just kidding. I’m going to make it really easy for you. Here is how you can get one of these two copies.


Way 1 to win a copy of Dark Score Stories (twitter):
1) Follow @liljaslibrary on twitter.
2) Cut and paste this on twitter:
Retweet this for a chance to win a copy of Dark Score Stories (only 250 done). Follow @LiljasLibrary to be eligible http://www.liljas-library.com/article.php?id=2779

Way 2 to win a copy of Dark Score Stories (facebook):
“Like” Lilja’s Library on facebook and then “Like” at least one of my post there.

Easy, right? Then on Monday December 12 I will draw one winner from facebook and one from twitter. And for each retweet you have and “Like” you do you’ll have one chance to win.

Lilja’s Library’s Bag of Bones Week: Day 1

Posted: December 5, 2011, 00:04
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Today I kick off Lilja’s Library’s Bag of Bones Week. All week long there will be interviews with the cast and crew of Bag of Bones, a review of the miniseries and also a contest you don’t want to miss. So, make sure you check in each day or follow Lilja’s Library on facebook or twitter.

This first day I have an interview for you. It’s with the company that created the wonderful website http://DarkScoreStories.com/. Check it out here.

And the winner is...

Posted: December 5, 2011, 00:00
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The comments contest is over and the lucky winner is my fellow Swede Anders Jakobson. One of the 250 copies done of Dark Score Stories is now heading for his bookcase. Congratulations! BUT if you’re not Anders and don’t already have a copy of Dark Score Stories, check back in here tomorrow when Lilja’s Library’s Bag of Bones Week kicks of…

25% of on Lilja's Library: The Book

Posted: November 30, 2011, 18:54
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Thinking about getting a copy of my book? Well, I just checked with Cemetery Dance and they told me they only have 30 copies left. I also asked them if they would be willing to give my readers a discount. After all Christmas is coming right? And they agreed. They are giving you 25% of on my book if you order it from them. That means you pay $30 instead of $40. Mot bad if you ask me.

If you’re interested, here is what you should do.

1) Go to the Cemetery Dance website and add the book to your cart:
http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/lilja01

2) When you reach the PAYMENT page during the checkout process, just put the special code LILJA25 in the COUPON CODE field near the top of the page and then click the REDEEM button.

But as I said, they only have 30 copies left so hurry if you want one.

The Walking Dead shows why it's best!

Posted: November 28, 2011, 23:15
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The Walking Dead is at its mid-season break and what a mid-season finale. It really shows why it's the best series on TV at the moment. Here are two short clips from the next episode. The only downside is that you'll have to wait until Feb. 12 to watch it.















It is just that cool!

Posted: November 25, 2011, 22:30
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I know you have seen photos of it before but today I got a press kit for Bag of Bones and I must say that it’s every bit as cool as the previous photos showed. Great work by A&E!

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The Dark Tower Still Homeless

Posted: November 23, 2011, 23:08
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My favorite King blog Talk Stephen King reported the following today.

While Ron Howard signs new deals with HBO, Deadline gives this quote from Akiva Goldsman, “we’re still pushing the boulder uphill.” Deadline says that Goldsman is optimistic that the ambitious project will find a home “very soon.” But he just signed a 2 year deal with HBO to make a series about Doc Holliday. Ron Howard is expected to direct the pilot.

A new feature; comments!

Posted: November 22, 2011, 16:55
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As you can see there is a new feature on Lilja's Library; comments! Below the news you can now post your thoughts on what’s happening.

And to celebrate this new feature I'm giving away a copy of the book Dark Score Stories to one of you that post at least one comment to any of the news posted here (not just this one) before December 4th. However, please don't just post nonsense to win, OK? Why not start by letting me know how you feel about this feature?

Dexter interview

Posted: November 22, 2011, 15:09
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Interview with Michael C. Hall

Carrie is back...

Posted: November 22, 2011, 11:10
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Casting for the new musical version of Carrie is done. check it all out here.

There is also a new book out about Carrie in all its format. It's called Carrie: Studies in the Horror Film and written by Joe Aisenberg. Check it out here.

Thanks to Bev Vincent and Ari.

Two more seasons for Dexter

Posted: November 18, 2011, 20:22
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Entertainment Weekly reports that Dexter has been renewed for two more seasons:

'Dexter' renewed for two more seasons

Dexter is will return for two more seasons, Showtime just announced.

The serial killer drama was renewed for a seventh and eighth season. Each will consist of the show’s standard 12 episodes. The network also closed a deal with star Michael C. Hall for two more rounds. The deal makes Dexter one of cable’s longest-running drama series.

“The series is bigger than it’s ever been in its sixth season, both in terms of audience and its impact on the cultural landscape,” said Showtime topper David Nevins. “Together with Michael, the creative team on the show has a very clear sense of where they intend to take the show over the next two seasons and, as a huge fan, I’m excited to watch the story of Dexter Morgan play out.”

Here’s a question: Does this mean Dexter will end after eight seasons?

The werewolf leaves Being Human

Posted: November 16, 2011, 13:56
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Dread Central reports that Russelll Tovey (the werewolf in the UK version of Being Human) leaves the series after season 4 leaving only one original cast member...

There we were, enjoying our Saturday morning coffee and catching up with Twitter, when we saw a tweet from Russell Tovey, one of the stars of the UK version of "Being Human", saying that he's leaving the show. First Mitchell, now George?!? Talk about ruining your weekend! Anyway, read on for the sad, but true details.

First off, here's what @RussellTovey tweeted:

"Hey my lovely witty's, you may or may not know by now, but I am leaving Being Human officially.. Thought you should all know... Im sorry x"

Then, reading a little further down his tweets, we found a link to an article in The Guardian in which he explains, "Well, I've actually left 'Being Human', but no one [outside of the show] knows yet. Aidan [Turner]'s left to film The Hobbit in New Zealand [with Peter Jackson], and going on without him on this fourth series felt strange."

When asked if having only one of the original cast members left (i.e., Lenora Crichlow, aka ghost Annie) puts the show in major jeopardy, Tovey promised fans, "No, with 'Being Human' the story can definitely go on and on. Toby [Whithouse, the writer] still runs it, and they can do all sorts ... add giants and robots!"

Well, we don't know about giants and/or robots, but this certainly has raised a lot of questions. Such as when and how werewolf George (Tovey's character) will be leaving and what it all means for Sinead Keenan, who plays Nina, his love interest, when the fourth season of "Being Human" begins airing sometime in early 2012. As we find out more, we'll be sure to pass it on!

And the winners are...

Posted: November 15, 2011, 00:03
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The 11/22/63 contest is over and before I let you know who the lucky winners are, here are the correct answers.

Question 1: What is the difference in the title between the US and UK title of 11/22/63?
Answer 1: UK = 11.22.63, US = 11/22/63

Question 2: Who is narrating the audio edition of 11/22/63?
Answer 2: Craig Wasson

Question 3: What’s included in the enhanced eBook that’s not in the trade hardback?
Answer 3: A 13 min film.

Question 4: Characters from another King book appear in 11/22/63, from what book?
Answer 4: IT

Question 5: Who did the cover for the UK hardback of 11/22/63?
Answer 5: Alasdair Oliver

And now the winners…

The five US audio editions go to Bryant Burnette, Brian Thompson, Lea Scott, Hans Guth and Ann Wills.

And the four UK hardbacks go to Peter Leach, Hans von Wirth, Tori Ley and Danijel Bogdanovic