[20:54] <System> flüstert: Willkommen im Horror Forum.com/net - Chat Room!
[20:55] <Brian_Keene> Okay, I'm back. Thanks.
[20:55] <Sandallom> ich werde sicher mehr mitlesen als etwas zu schreiben, mein englich ist nicht gerade das beste
[20:56] <Sandallom> und den lachkrampf will ich euch ersparen
[20:56] <Brian_Keene> Glucksbar: Nice to meet a fellow Otherworld collegue!
[20:56] <walter_von_Eloy> Hallo Kumpels and Hi Brian! Great to read yoo here!
[20:56] <Glucksbar> Brian: yeah, i was really looking forward to this meeting
[20:57] <walter_von_Eloy> How´s löife over there, pal?
[20:57] <MadScheib> Hallo miteinander and Hello Herr Keene!
[20:57] <Glucksbar> I'm Stephan, by the way. Glucksbar is just my super unique internet identity
[20:57] <Brian_Keene> Heya Mad Scheib! Thanks for setting this up,
[20:57] <Brian_Keene> Walter---Life is good.
[20:58] <MadScheib> I have to thank YOU, Brian!
[20:58] <kuno> guten abend in die runde.
[20:58] <MadScheib> Shall I translate? Soll ich übersetzen?
[20:58] <walter_von_Eloy> glad to read that, Brian
[20:58] <Anubis> Yep
[20:58] <Kayashi> ja gerne torsten
[20:58] <Brian_Keene> Mad: Sure---feel free to translate for me.
[20:59] <MadScheib> kuno said Hello to everybody
[21:00] <Anubis> Ich habe sogar ne coole Sounduntermalung im Rücken..im Tv läuft gerade School of Rock:-))
[21:00] <walter_von_Eloy> Der chat spinnt schon wieder...
[21:01] <MadScheib> Oh, Anubis listens to TV - School of Rock is playing in the background ... good movie
[21:01] <Sandallom> in the next 3 days i read the book: ... siqqusim
[21:02] <MadScheib> Don't worry, that happens here from time to time
[21:02] <Falko> is this some irc chat that could be used with a dedicated program or browser only?
[21:02] <BrianKeene> Okay
[21:02] <Kayashi> it's time I order some books at otherworld...
[21:03] <Anubis> Also los gehts es ist schlag neun....bestürmt Brian ruhig mit Fragen;-)
[21:03] <MadScheib> Let the Madness beginn!
[21:04] <Kayashi> ok, everybody in?
[21:04] <BrianKeene> I'm all set.
[21:04] <Glucksbar> ok, then I'll start with the good old "how long have you been writing?"
[21:05] <BrianKeene> I've been writing all my life (I'm 39 years old). However, I've been writing professionally since 1997.
[21:05] <Glucksbar> you could write at the age of one? i just started walking at that time
[21:05] <Sandallom> 39 years old? it`s not old - joung
[21:06] <walter_von_Eloy> life begins as you turn 40, so...
[21:06] <BrianKeene> Glucksbar: Ha!
[21:06] <Running_Wild> Hi Guys! All Roger!
[21:06] <walter_von_Eloy> No problem, Brian!
[21:07] <MadScheib> I´ve heard the translator did a good job on FoG ...
[21:07] <BrianKeene> I've heard that, too.
[21:07] <walter_von_Eloy> hahaha
[21:07] <Kayashi> hehe, torsten
you FoG is translated very well
[21:08] <MadScheib> Thanks Kayashi - it was a great honour and a pleasure to do that!
[21:08] <Running_Wild> Again! Hi to Al!
[21:08] <kaigrimm> Hello friends, hello Brian, thank you for being here.
[21:08] <BrianKeene> I'm glad to hear that Das Reich Der Siqqusim and Angst Vor Dem Sturz are being enjoyed in germany!
[21:08] <wauzig> hi/msg Glucksbar
[21:08] <Kayashi> unfortunately, it's the only book of brian I own
[21:08] <BrianKeene> Hello Running and Kai.
[21:09] <MadScheib> There's more on the way, I guess - Conqueror Worms is next
[21:09] <BrianKeene> Yes, The Conqueror Worms is next, followed by Take The Long Way Home.
[21:09] <Glucksbar> oh yeah. normally i don't read horror-stories. but i bought reich der siqqusim as a christmas present for
my father and read it, too.
[21:10] <Falko> Brian, having read the first half of the Otherworld book just today ...
[21:10] <BrianKeene> Did your father enjoy it?
[21:10] <Glucksbar> it's so bloody. it's really hard, whn you are a virgin to that kind of stories
[21:10] <Falko> ... which is "The Rising" - I was surprised about the cliffhanger
[21:10] <Kayashi> @walter: yeah, I'm always postponing it, never have enough money left at the end of the month
[21:10] <MadScheib> Which brings me to the question: What do you enjoy more to write: "classic" horror or the apocalyptic kind
like "The Rising" or "Conqueror Worms"?
[21:10] <kaigrimm> siqqusim as a christmas present... that´s hard...
[21:10] <Glucksbar> oh yes, he really liked it, except the end. he likes happy ends, and he couldn't really see it in there
[21:10] <Falko> was it conceived as a series from the beginning or something like "let's make 2 books out of it"?
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[21:11] <BrianKeene> Falko: Thanks. A lot of readers here in America were surprised by the ending, too. In truth, I didn't
plan on writing a sequel. I wanted it to have an unclear ending (sort of like John Carpenter's THE THING or Romero's DAWN OF
THE DEAD).
[21:11] <BrianKeene> But readers response was great enough that I came up with a sequel.
[21:11] <Falko> it works great!
[21:12] <Glucksbar> indeed
[21:12] <MadScheib> Boths books blew me away!
[21:12] <BrianKeene> MadScheib: I enjoy both. As a teenager, I always loved post-apocalyptic fiction, but I enjoy writing
both.
[21:13] <BrianKeene> Depends on what the story calls for.
[21:13] <kaigrimm> brian, is the ending of the second part of siqqusim so hopeless because you did not want anyone to ask for
part 3?
[21:13] <BrianKeene> In Angst vor Dem Sturz, there are examples of both types.
[21:13] <walter_von_Eloy> Guys, you have to know that BGrian only writes kick-ass works!
[21:13] <Glucksbar> i must admit, it didn'T seem that hopeless to me
[21:14] <MadScheib> That's true. And I love how you mix present happenings with, say, supernatural stuff
[21:14] <BrianKeene> Kaigrimm: That's the joke I make---but in truth, it's grim because, in reality, that's the only way the
book could have ended. The enemy numbers were just so great. There was no realistic way to end it any other way.
[21:14] <MadScheib> Walter's right.
[21:15] <Running_Wild> A question to Brian, from were do you get your ideas?
[21:15] <BrianKeene> I felt a happy ending would have cheated the reader---and myself
[21:15] <BrianKeene> Where do I get my ideas? I buy them from a little old lady in Kiel.
[21:15] <Sandallom> lol
[21:15] <Kayashi> hehehhe
[21:15] <walter_von_Eloy> hahaha
[21:15] <MadScheib> lol
[21:16] <Glucksbar> but at least they all get to...don't want to spoil too much. but as a true believer (which I'm not) you
could see it as a happy ending
[21:16] <mikespooky> ol
[21:16] <BrianKeene> No, seriously. I get them from everyday occurances... things I see on the news or overhear at the store.
[21:16] <Falko> ... in Kiel
[21:16] <BrianKeene> Glucksbar: Very true.
[21:16] <BrianKeene> Here's an example:
[21:17] <BrianKeene> For Das Reich Der Siqqusim, I got the original idea when I was driving to pick up my son. There was a
blizzard and many of the roads had closed. I was told to turn around but I kept going...
[21:17] <MadScheib> Anubis wants to know why so many authors, including you, have stories who are connected to biblical
settings and why it is seemingly so popular in the States.
[21:17] <BrianKeene> I thought, "What would keep me from going to get him? Zombies? No, I'd still go get him... but that's a
cool idea for a book!"
[21:19] <MadScheib> The possible loss of a son - thats something everyone can relate to, I think.
[21:19] <Falko> I was reminded of Stephen King's "Cell", which was written later, of course
[21:19] <BrianKeene> Sorry. Answering Anubis's question.
[21:20] <kaigrimm> zombies have been really dead in horror literature for a long time, so we, the fans, are very glad to read
about them now in such a furious book, but another question: Colone Show... Did you think of David J. Show crating the name?
[21:20] <Falko> "schow", right?
[21:20] <BrianKeene> Here in the States, regardless of whether or not you are a believer, you are surrounded by Christianity.
So it's something most American readers can identify with, regardless of their beliefs.
[21:21] <BrianKeene> I think it also serves as an example of good vs. evil, light vs. darkness----which is what horror fiction
speaks to at it's core.
[21:21] <Running_Wild> After Reading the Eloy Keene Book, i thought many Ideas could have been taken from films, is that
right?
[21:21] <MadScheib> @Brian: mikespooky would like to know how a typical day in the life of Brian Keene looks like. For example
when you get up or when you write.
[21:22] <BrianKeene> Kai: Yes, indeed. I was an admirer of David Schow when I was younger, and he's been very helpful in my
career. So it was a little nod to him.
[21:22] <Falko> is the "clegg institute" a nod to douglas clegg, then?
[21:22] <BrianKeene> Running: Do you mean I got the ideas from films or that the stories are being turned into films?
[21:23] <BrianKeene> Falko: Yes.
[21:23] <MadScheib> I think that, even if you are not raised in any religious way or are not religious at all that those
biblical settings have definitly someting very fascinating.
[21:23] <Falko> (on the side - I just read in the wikipedia that david schow was born in marburg, germany. didn't know that)
[21:23] <Running_Wild> No some Stories reminded me of Films !
[21:23] <BrianKeene> Mikespooky: I get up at 6am, exercise, and start writing at 7am. I work till 5pm. Then I read or watch
movies or do something else. Pretty boring.
[21:24] <walter_von_Eloy> Brian, I think he means thzat the stories are excellent ideas for new movies
[21:24] <Falko> oh, that's exactly like my life. only without exercise
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[21:24] <Glucksbar> or like mine, except i stand up at 10am
[21:24] <BrianKeene> Well, growing up in the 70's and 80's, films were a big influence on me. I think I write my books to
"read like a movie", if that makes sense?
[21:25] <kaigrimm> Siqqusim as a movie? The german censors will have their fun...
[21:25] <walter_von_Eloy> Brian, I thoght you spent all the day with Nickolaus Pacione...hahaha
[21:25] <BrianKeene> Yes, Siqqusim is being filmed, as is another novel, Terminal.
[21:25] <BrianKeene> Walter: That wasn't very nice!
[21:25] <BrianKeene>
[21:25] <walter_von_Eloy> hahaha
[21:25] <MadScheib> Terminal is another great book
[21:25] <BrianKeene> Thanks.
[21:25] <Falko> is it already official by whom?
[21:26] <Running_Wild> Jes it makes sense!
[21:26] <Falko> ... the movie is being made?
[21:26] <BrianKeene> I can't say. I'd like to, but legally I'm not allowed to say or they'll take back all the money they paid
me.
[21:26] <Glucksbar> do you plot the whole story, or do you start with one idea and then it leads you into new directions?
[21:26] <BrianKeene> It's in pre-production. I imagine it will show up on IMDB before the end of the year.
[21:26] <MadScheib> Let's ask Tom Savini then ...
[21:27] <Falko> so let's wait.
what's your take on the latest movies like 28 Days Later?
[21:27] <BrianKeene> I usually start with just the seed of an idea. I plot the book out as a one-page synopsis. But then the
book always ends up going in a different direction.
[21:27] <BrianKeene> My synopsis and the finished novels are usually very different, and I'm always surprised by it.
[21:28] <kaigrimm> Brian, you have many whiskydrinkers in your stories. Do you like a good single malt too?
[21:28] <MadScheib> But that's cool news, anyway. How much are you involved in the process of the movie?
[21:28] <Glucksbar> but not as much surprised, as your publishers, i think
[21:28] <BrianKeene> I loved 28 Days Later. It came out here in the States the same month as Siqqusim, and both did well. I
think the public were starved for zombies.
[21:29] <BrianKeene> I enjoyed the Dawn of the Dead remake for what it was---although I wish they had just called it something
different.
[21:29] <Running_Wild> Brian, which are your favorite Authors?
[21:29] <MadScheib> Absolutely.
[21:29] <otherworld> Hi, Brian - as I've read on Hail Saten, there are a number of your fans (including me) who'd like to see
a sequel of "The Conqueror Worms". Any news on that?
[21:29] <BrianKeene> Kai: I love a good single malt. And Kentucky Bourbon.
[21:29] <Falko> so when you mentioned earlier that you'll get something to drink ...
[21:30] <MadScheib> I thought the Remake was better than the original - but thats my opinion.
[21:30] <BrianKeene> Not too involved in the movies. They give you a big paycheck but you have no say in what happens.
[21:31] <walter_von_Eloy> well, take the big paycheck, then!
[21:31] <BrianKeene> Running: My favorite authors of all time are Richard Laymon, Hunter S. Thompson, John Steinbeck, Stephen
King, Steve Gerber, William Hope Hodgson, Elmore Leonard, and RObert E. Howard.
[21:31] <Glucksbar> wouldn'T you have wanted to write the screenplay by yourself, or is that something, that you don't want to
do?
[21:31] <Sandallom> stephen king ist very great
[21:31] <BrianKeene> I have a sequel planned---the question is, can I sell it in the States (and if not, I can sell it in
Germany, I suppose).
[21:32] <BrianKeene> Falko: Yep. I'm drinking Knob Creek Whiskey right now.
[21:32] <MadScheib> But I think that the current wave of zombie-movies, -books, -etc. own A LOT to Siqquism, Brian.
[21:32] <otherworld> Brian, you certainly could.
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[21:32] <BrianKeene> Glucksbar: I would have liked to have written the screenplay, but unfortunately, I had other deadlines
and commitments at the time, so I passed on the chance.
[21:33] <BrianKeene> Sandallom: Have you tried his earlier work?
[21:33] <BrianKeene> Mad: Thanks.
[21:33] <walter_von_Eloy> save a thi,bleful for me, Brian...hehehe
[21:33] <BrianKeene> Michael:
[21:33] <BrianKeene> Will do, Walter.
[21:33] <Glucksbar> yeah, more christmas presents
[21:33] <walter_von_Eloy> thanks, mate
[21:34] <BrianKeene> I once tried mailing a bottle of bourbon to Tim Lebbon, who lives in Wales. It never made it to him.
[21:34] <MadScheib> By the way: When I saw Romeros LAND OF THE DEAD - and it is a good movie, no question - I thought to
myself: "Someone read CITY OF THE DEAD." I couldn't help myself.
[21:35] <walter_von_Eloy> I can imagine how much disappointed Tim was...hahaha
[21:35] <Sandallom> @ brian: which book do you mean?
[21:35] <Sandallom> cell?
[21:35] <BrianKeene> Ha! Well, in truth, the first time I met George Romero was about a year before City of the Dead came out.
We talked about what we were working on and both of us laughed because the plots were so very similar. Great minds think
alike!
[21:35] <Falko> that sounds like a fun meeting
[21:36] <BrianKeene> No, I didn't care for Cell. But try The Stand or It or Salem's Lot. I find that his earlier books are
much stronger.
[21:36] <walter_von_Eloy> yes, it happens a´ll the time
[21:36] <BrianKeene> It was. One of the high points of my life, Falko.
[21:36] <MadScheib> That's true. And I envy you for that experience. And the Scott Ian from Anthrax reads your novels while on
tour.
[21:36] <Sandallom> this books i realy loved ist
[21:36] <Glucksbar> I watched It when i was 5. well, my father watched it, and i peeked through the door. that film ruined my
dreams
[21:37] <BrianKeene> Anthrax, Mastadon, and several other bands. That's always cool to hear who is reading your books.
[21:37] <walter_von_Eloy> I agree with you, regarding King´s early productions
[21:37] <Sandallom> i think stark - the dark half ist the very best book
[21:37] <Falko> horror stories and rock and whiskey ... the perfect fit
[21:37] <BrianKeene> The Dark Half is one of my favorites.
[21:38] <Falko> another romero movie
[21:38] <MadScheib> By the way: I want "WHAT DOESN'T DIE" placed in "The Rising - The movie"
[21:38] <walter_von_Eloy> Falko, you forgot...chicks
[21:38] <Glucksbar> what are you working on right now?
[21:38] <kaigrimm> There is something new in siqqusim, the zombie animals. A zombie lion, that´s nothing i want to meet... Do
you think other authors and filmmakers will follow you with that idea?
[21:38] <BrianKeene> Well, since my wife is sitting across from me reading a bookm right now, I'd better not bring up the
chicks.
[21:38] <Running_Wild> But Cell is to me the best King book since years, its got a lot of good ideas!
[21:39] <walter_von_Eloy> hahaha
[21:39] <kuno> For me The Green Mile is the best King ever written.
[21:39] <Sandallom> cell? i don´t think so
[21:39] <BrianKeene> Glucksbar: Right now, I just finished a novel called Kill Whitey, about the great grandson of Rasputin
taking over the Russian mob.
[21:39] <Sandallom> thr grenn mile is also good
[21:39] <BrianKeene> Kai: I think they've already started. I hear that the new Resident Evil game has zombie animals in it.
[21:40] <MadScheib> The best thing about cell in my opinion was that it was fast-paced. Something King hasn't done since a
while.
[21:40] <BrianKeene> I liked the 'ideas' behind Cell, but the execution turned me off.
[21:40] <Sandallom> thats right
[21:40] <MadScheib> Kill Whitey? Russian mob? Rasputin? Sounds great!
[21:40] <BrianKeene> I think it would have worked better as a novella, rather than a full length novel.
[21:41] <BrianKeene> But, that's the great thing about King. There are so many of his books that everyone has their own
favorite.
[21:41] <Sandallom> my words ...
[21:41] <Falko> I just realise I don't even remember anymore how Cell ends ...
[21:41] <Glucksbar> do you read books with "different eyes" now, that your a known author by yourself?
[21:41] <Falko> but "rising" definately has some scenes that I won't forget soon
[21:42] <MadScheib> ... so has "City of the Dead" - Hello Doc!
[21:42] <BrianKeene> Oh yes. And I hate it. I try to read for enjoyment now, but the "author" part of me reads differently.
That's one of the few things about this job that I regret.
[21:42] <BrianKeene> Is it the same for you, Glucksbar?
[21:43] <Glucksbar> yes, you can't just read and say, good part here. you always say, nahhhh, i would've done that different,
right?
[21:43] <BrianKeene> Thanks, guys. There are a few scenes that stay with me, too.
[21:43] <BrianKeene> Glucksbar: Exactly!
[21:43] <BrianKeene>
[21:44] <Glucksbar> it's frustrating. interesting, too, bit i fear for my next salvatore book. i hope he doesn't lose the
"magic" for me, you know?
[21:44] <Anubis> Brian,what kind of Music do you hear and..do you hear Music as background when you write?
[21:44] <Falko> what I liked most in "rising" - the lack of irony
[21:44] <Falko> it's not trying to be funny
[21:44] <otherworld> Brian, can you drop some hints about what we can expect from the zombies in Dead Sea? Will they be the
"traditional" kind or based on the Siqqusim?
[21:45] <BrianKeene> Anubis: I listen to all types of music: metal, rock, rap, classical, country, pop... and I listen to
music while I write. What type I listen to depends on the book.
[21:45] <Glucksbar> just the beginning of the rising was a pure blast
[21:45] <BrianKeene> For example, Siqqusim was influenced by Johnny Cash, Type O Negative, Rammstein, Hatebreed---dark and
violent and depressing music.
[21:46] <otherworld> Brian, I bet you listened to a lot of country music while writing The Conqueror Worms, right?
[21:46] <BrianKeene> The zombies in Dead Sea are more traditional. More like Romero's zombies. They are victims of a disease
called 'Hamelin's Revenge'.
[21:47] <BrianKeene> Yes. Country music was a big influence on Conqueror Worms. In fact, I listened to nothing but country
music for the five months it took to write the book.
[21:47] <BrianKeene> And then when the book was finished, I had to listen to metal for a week.
[21:47] <Anubis> lol
[21:48] <MadScheib>
[21:48] <Sandallom> lol
[21:48] <walter_von_Eloy> in order to purify yourself, right?
[21:48] <walter_von_Eloy> hahaha
[21:48] <BrianKeene> Exactly!
[21:48] <BrianKeene> Megadeth Save Me!
[21:48] <kaigrimm> What will be the german title of conqueror worms?
[21:48] <BrianKeene> Michael?
[21:48] <otherworld> Die Wurmgötter
[21:49] <mikespooky>
[21:49] <walter_von_Eloy> Michael du bist daran
[21:49] <BrianKeene> Die Wurmgotter.
[21:49] <Anubis> hnhn
[21:49] <Falko> how about "von maden und menschen"?
[21:49] <Sandallom> wann kommt wurmgötter eigentlich bei uns?
[21:49] <MadScheib> walter said: "Michael, it's your turn."
[21:49] <otherworld> Halloween!
[21:49] <BrianKeene> You guys should have seen me learning how to pronounce Angst Vor Dem Sturz.
[21:49] <Falko> gesundheit!
[21:50] <Anubis> Wurmgötter??..it sounds like a Lovecraft Novel*lol*
[21:50] <MadScheib> falko suggests the titel "Of Maggots and Men."
[21:50] <MadScheib> Wurmgötter means Worm-Gods.
[21:50] <BrianKeene> Actually, there's some Lovecraftian beasties about halfway through the book, so that's appropriate.
[21:50] <BrianKeene> Although I like 'Of Maggots and Men'
[21:50] <Glucksbar> well, at least angst is a word, that's familiar, even in english, right? some odd german words made it
into foreign languages
[21:51] <walter_von_Eloy> Brian, German readers adore Lovecraft...
[21:51] <MadScheib> If you've read Fear of Gravity, you know what to expect ...
[21:51] <BrianKeene> Yep. I think Angst has made it into just about every language.
[21:51] <Falko> brian, feel free to use it. but I want a signed copy
[21:51] <Running_Wild> The story on which c. worms is based on, reminded me in a way of J.G.Ballard The Drowned World, do you
know that Boob Brian?
[21:51] <kaigrimm> Are the conquerer worms a follow up to the last story in "fear of gravity" or is it another story in the
same universe?
[21:52] <Running_Wild> Sory Book i meant!
[21:52] <BrianKeene> I haven't read The Drowned World, but I'll have to check it out next time I'm at the bookstore.
[21:52] <Anubis> Yep,Lovecraft and Poe ...
[21:52] <BrianKeene> Die Wurmgotter is a continuation of the story from Angst vor Dem Sturz. The original story is part of the
book.
[21:53] <BrianKeene> So now you'll find out what happened to them after Leviathan attacked the building.
[21:53] <BrianKeene> Running: I do know Boobs, though. :>
[21:53] <kaigrimm> There are 3 german words that are the same in english: Angst, Kindergarten and Rammstein... :-)))
[21:53] <walter_von_Eloy> hahahaha
[21:54] <MadScheib> And somehow they are similiar ...
[21:54] <BrianKeene> What were the Scorpions and Accept (the rock bands) called in Germany?
[21:54] <Falko> well ... "scorpions" and "accept"
[21:55] <Falko> or do you mean the term "Hardrock"
[21:55] <MadScheib> I've always known the Scorpions as the Scorps.
[21:55] <Anubis> Wow...you know Accept...Balls to the Wall:-)
[21:55] <Glucksbar> kai, you forgot schadenfreude
[21:56] <MadScheib> Udo Dierkschneider!
[21:56] <BrianKeene> I loved Accept when I was a teenager. And the Scorpions.
[21:56] <MadScheib> Have you seen them live?
[21:56] <Anubis> Yes, i too...and Judas Priest,the Gods of Metal*lol*
[21:57] <walter_von_Eloy> Regarding the Scorpions I only loved their first 4 albums
[21:57] <BrianKeene> I saw the Scorps live during the Blackout tour (which I think was their first US tour).
[21:57] <MadScheib> That Cover!
[21:57] <MadScheib> Gave me creeps when I was a kid!
[21:57] <BrianKeene> Judas Priest have been experiencing quite the US comeback recently.
[21:57] <kuno> oh, thats a long time ago. i saw them on the same tour.
[21:58] <Running_Wild> To Brian, do you like THE RAMONES, now Joey will sing in heaven !
[21:58] <BrianKeene> A whole new generation of kids are discovering Preist and Iron Maiden for the first time. It's actually
kind of cool to see.
[21:58] <Anubis> Realy??...with Halford as shouter?
[21:58] <kaigrimm> Accept were a great metal band...
[21:58] <BrianKeene> I LOVE the Ramones.
[21:58] <kuno> and I have on the cover from blackout autographs from the band.
[21:58] <BrianKeene> Anubis: Yep.
[21:59] <BrianKeene> My favorite metal band of all-time, though, is Queensryche. Are they big in Germany?
[21:59] <MadScheib> Do you know Trivium? They seem to be some of those kids.
[22:00] <BrianKeene> Yeah, my neighbor's kid listens to Trivium.
[22:00] <Anubis> Jep...i seen Queensryche as Supporting Act from DIO...
[22:00] <Anubis> loooong Time ago*lol*
[22:00] <Falko> queensryche were big in the Empire days ...
[22:00] <MadScheib> They have a fan-base, as far as I know. But they're not so big here, I would say.
[22:00] <Falko> but nowadays ... not really
[22:01] <MadScheib> I only know the "Operation: Mindcrime" record.
[22:01] <kaigrimm> Queensryche were big during the operation mindcrime episode (one of the best albums ever), but they lost
some popularity the lat years.
[22:01] <BrianKeene> Operation: Mindcrime II came out here last year. Good stuff.
[22:01] <Anubis> Queen of the Reich..thats the Tour i seen
[22:01] <BrianKeene> That *was* a long time ago.
[22:02] <Anubis> yep*lol*
[22:02] <MadScheib> I think Trivium are great. Hope to catch them this year on tour - together with Annihilator.
[22:03] <Glucksbar> hmmm, i like them too. didn't hear the new album, crusade, though
[22:03] <MadScheib> A friend of mine told me they'd stole Maiden the show when they were their support.
[22:04] <Glucksbar> does anybody here know creed?
[22:04] <BrianKeene> My wife is a big Creed fan.
[22:04] <kaigrimm> In every sentence i write there´s one letter missing... :-)))
[22:04] <Glucksbar> and how about you?
[22:04] <BrianKeene> Kai: Drink some whiskey and it will cure that problem for you.
[22:04] <Anubis> Creed?..the Novel or the Band:-)
[22:04] <Falko> everyone's wife is a big Creed fan. or Nickelback
[22:04] <MadScheib> "Crusade" is a great album. Think of Metallica meets Testament meets Maiden meets Motley Crue. And still
they sound like ... Trivium.
[22:05] <BrianKeene> I think they are okay, though I don't know if I'd go see them in concert.
[22:05] <BrianKeene> Falko: Very true!
[22:05] <Glucksbar> they split up, so, nio problem with that
[22:05] <kaigrimm> Good idea, there is a bottle of bowmore waiting for me... :-))))
[22:05] <Glucksbar> hey, don't call me a sissy
[22:05] <BrianKeene> I can't call you a sissy. I like Duran Duran.
[22:05] <Falko> who's wife are you?
[22:05] <MadScheib> My brother forces me to see them. A 48-year old Die-Hard Metalhead.
[22:06] <Glucksbar> i'm my own wife :-D
[22:06] <Kayashi> duran duran is great - saw them last year
[22:06] <Falko> I had a huge Duran Duran flashback due to Donnie Darko ...
[22:07] <MadScheib> 80's Pop is great!
[22:07] <Glucksbar> indeed
[22:08] <Kayashi> donnie darko was a huge flashback,tears for fears, etc..
[22:08] <BrianKeene> While writing GHOUL, I listened to a lot of stuff from the 80's that I hadn't heard in years. It was a
lot of fun.
[22:08] <Running_Wild> or Fad Gadget with Frank Toevy !
[22:09] <MadScheib> GHOUL was a great novel - and all those references to the 80s were great!
[22:09] <kaigrimm> I hope ghoul will come to Germany too some day...
[22:09] <BrianKeene> Thanks. I worried that I overdid it with the pop culture references.
[22:09] <Kayashi> yeah, i'd love to read it, too
[22:09] <BrianKeene> I hope Ghoul will come to Germany, too.
[22:09] <MadScheib> Definitly not, Brian.
[22:10] <walter_von_Eloy> It perfectly suits the novel, Brian
[22:10] <BrianKeene> Thanks.
[22:10] <MadScheib> The Beginning was superb - like a typical 80's Slasher-Flick!
[22:10] <Kayashi> walter, michael - go, get it!
[22:10] <BrianKeene> Heh heh... that was exactly what I wanted---to use every 80's horror cliche in the book---and then go in
a totally different direction.
[22:10] <otherworld> Brain, I hope so too. I think I'll have a longer conversation at the next Book Fair in Frankfurt with
Betty Anne.
[22:11] <BrianKeene> Sounds good, Michael. (fingers crossed)
[22:11] <Glucksbar> oh, that reminds me of a question. do you plan any visit's in germany in the near or far future?
[22:12] <MadScheib> ... which, again, you did great!
[22:12] <Running_Wild> Sory i have to leave, good night to all !
[22:12] <MadScheib> What are your favourite 80's flicks by the way?
[22:12] User Running_Wild verlässt den Raum Free For All.
[22:12] <MadScheib> Good night, Running Wild!
[22:12] <Anubis> CU, Martin
[22:12] <MadScheib> Or Horror-Flicks, speaking of.
[22:13] <BrianKeene> I would absolutely LOVE to do a few signings in Germany. But truthfully, it probably wouldn't be for
another year or so. I haven't been to Germany since 1986, so I'm overdue for a trip.
[22:14] <MadScheib> See ya in 2008 is all I say ...
[22:14] <BrianKeene>
[22:14] <Falko> are you a writer who likes to be on the road or does much reasearch in certain locations?
[22:15] <walter_von_Eloy> If you do, Brian, remenber that I will be glad to have you here at my place as guest
[22:15] <BrianKeene> I used to enjoy being on the road---but as I get older, I much prefer writing from home. I traveled most
of my early adult life. It's nice now just to sit back and enjoy.
[22:15] <BrianKeene> Walter: Sounds good!
[22:16] <otherworld> Brian, I think the publication of Take The Long Way Home next year would be an ideal occasion.
[22:16] <BrianKeene> Michael: I think so, too. What month do you think it will be released? Maybe I can start planning.
[22:16] <walter_von_Eloy> Brian, i look forward to having you here...
[22:16] <Glucksbar> i only hope it will be possible, to get to meet each other. michael? which book fairs, do we visit
[22:18] <otherworld> Brian, most probably again at Halloween, just like the Conqueror Worms.
[22:18] <MadScheib> good
[22:18] <BrianKeene> Okay, I'll see what I can do.
[22:19] <BrianKeene> Well, guys---almost time for me to get back to writing (I never take a day off). Any last questions from
anyone?
[22:20] <Falko> never a day off? really?
[22:20] <Glucksbar> how long did it take, till you could live from the writing?
[22:20] <kaigrimm> Okay, one last question: What is your favorite story in fear of gravity?
[22:20] <BrianKeene> Rarely. I took off for my honeymoon, because my wife made me, but other than that, no. I try to write
every single day.
[22:21] <Glucksbar> we're all just addicts
[22:21] <Kayashi> thats hard, where do you get the motivation from?
[22:21] <Anubis> wow..respect!!
[22:21] <BrianKeene> Glucksbar: Started professionally in 1997, and was making a living at it by 2004.
[22:21] <BrianKeene> Kai: Hmmmm, that's a tough one. I would have to say it's a tie between "Dust" and "Babylon Falling"
[22:22] <Kayashi> that were my two fav stories, too
[22:22] <BrianKeene> Kayashi: Truthfully, it's still fun. It's what I love to do. I'm lucky enough to have a job that I enjoy,
so I'm always looking forward to doing it.
[22:22] <Glucksbar> and how "fast" are you?
[22:22] <Kayashi> thats very impressive, brain - i like my job, too - but days off are a must.have
[22:22] <walter_von_Eloy> Brian, Kayashi realized the lay-outs of your book
[22:23] <walter_von_Eloy> realized
[22:23] <BrianKeene> Awesome!
[22:23] <BrianKeene> You did a great job, Kayashi.
[22:23] <Glucksbar> i mean, do you count your daily achieved words?
[22:23] <MadScheib> Will you ever try to write something in a different genre? SciFi or Western for example? A Western by
Brian Keene - I think that would be great!
[22:23] <Kayashi> oh, thanks
[22:23] <Glucksbar> a western...with zombies
[22:24] <BrianKeene> Glucksbar: It varies---usually about 5,000 to 6,000 words per day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a
little less.
[22:24] <kuno> ...as gunslingers.
[22:24] <MadScheib>
[22:24] <BrianKeene> Actually, I'm working on a Western. I intend to start it next month.
[22:24] <kaigrimm> A western like the third part of from dusk till dawn, this would be great. :-)))
[22:24] <Glucksbar> that's very good, phew. don't tell michael, i don't reach that peak regularly at the moment
[22:24] <BrianKeene>
[22:24] <MadScheib> COOL!
[22:25] <Glucksbar> uh, that are great news
[22:25] <BrianKeene> Yes, but slower writers are better writers, Glucksbar. That's why my writing is so terrible.
[22:25] <Glucksbar> thanks for that
[22:26] <BrianKeene> Well gang, thanks for having me!
[22:26] <MadScheib> Unfortunately, Westerns are not so popular here. But I`m an addict since I`ve seen WILD BUNCH and reading
Leonards stuff.
[22:26] <BrianKeene> Mad: Try Tom Piccirilli's westerns.
[22:26] <Glucksbar> well, then have a great time and take care, brian
[22:26] <Kayashi> thanks for being here for us, brian
[22:26] <walter_von_Eloy> Yes, Pic wrote great westerns
[22:26] <Anubis> Brian, no SF-Novels??...like Jeffrey Thomas"Punktown"
[22:26] <MadScheib> Thanks for coming, Brian. Hope you enjoyed it.
[22:27] <BrianKeene> Thanks, again! And thanks for supporting Das Reich Der Siqqusim and Angst vor Dem Sturz
[22:27] <MadScheib> Will do. Thanks Brian!
[22:27] <otherworld> Brian, thanks for your time and all the best. We'll keep in touch. Bye also to everyone, take care.
[22:27] <Sandallom> thank you!
[22:27] <BrianKeene> Night! And don't drink too much whiskey. :>
[22:27] <Falko> it was fun, many thanks!
[22:28] <walter_von_Eloy> Have a great day, Brian
[22:28] <BrianKeene> Good night. Thanks again for the great questions, everyone. We'll have to do this again sometime.
[22:28] <kaigrimm> Fom me a big thank you too! Hope to read a lot of your novals in future.
[22:28] <kaigrimm> From me... I really need a whisky... :-)))
[22:28] <walter_von_Eloy> and thank you very much for sharing with us some of your time, pal!
[22:29] <Kayashi> cya brian, thanks for the time - hope we'll see you around n germany soon
[22:30] <MadScheib> @Brian: Definitly. Tonight's chat was a lot of fun.
