Hmm. Stephen King publishes a poem? In Playboy? News article from the Guardian here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/04/stephen-king-publishes-poem-playboy
...and then publishes a short story in the New Yorker (Nov 9th). Seems like somebody has time on their hands having once again found his mojo. After a string of drivel, the last three books from the King stable have actually been pretty good.
Talking of drivel... what the hell is taking Clive Barker so long to get his act together again? Too much reimaginating of movies people no longer care about? Too much paint spilt on canvas? Come on Mr B! You were the King of Kings - the man who could do no wrong! There are unfinished stories to be told out there - and I have run out of books to read.
Proper post later today... I have some time on my hands this evening.