The Creative Mind of Ray Rexer

Writing

"I Want to Be a Cop"
1971: An essay published in Ray's high school newspaper shortly before graduation.
"Can't Believe Things I've Done; But Somewhat Glad Decade's Gone"
1979: A poem published in Ray's local newspaper lamenting the end of the 1970s.
"The Criminal Laughed"
1981: A contest-winning tale of rookie patrolman's first bust.
Castle Schlock, Issue One
1986: The first issue of the Stephen King parody newsletter. Self-published using a Commodore 64.
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Castle Schlock, Issue Two
1986: The second issue of the Stephen King parody newsletter. Self-published using a Commodore 64.
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"Dear Mr. Muller..."
1986: A self-made greeting card sent in appreciation of Frank Muller's audiobook narrations.
Castle Schlock, Issue Three
1987: The third issue of the Stephen King parody newsletter. Self-published using a Commodore 64.
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Inspector Rex
1987-1988: Seventeen short mystery segments written for the public access show Night Beat.
Castle Schlock, Issue Four
1988: The fourth issue of the Stephen King parody newsletter. Self-published using a Commodore 64.
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"Thicket from Hell"
1988: A Stephen King brain teaser: find 30 King story titles hidden in this short story.
"Middle Name Quiz"
1989: A Stephen King brain teaser: match 12 King characters to their middle names.
"Last Words Quiz"
1989: A Stephen King brain teaser: match the last words of 12 King characters to the person who spoke them.
"Autobiography"
1989: As a "Fan Guest of Honor" at a Stephen King convention, Ray submitted this for his biography and photo for the souvenir booklet.
"Mr. Norman's Longcut"
1989: A short story describing the real life adventures of Ray and and friend Leonard in Colorado.
Castle Schlock, Vol. 1, #5
1989: The fifth and final issue of the Stephen King parody newsletter consisting of a mixture of old material from the previous four issues and some new pieces of comedy. Self-published using a Commodore 64.
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"The Shining Quiz"
1989: A Stephen King brain teaser: answer 14 trivia questions about this novel.
"Character Assassination"
1989: A short story in which Stephen King's characters come to life and torment him. Pre-dates The Dark Half.
"I Don't Care What People Say, Castle Rock Is Here to Stay"
1989: A poem lamenting the cancellation of the Stephen King newsletter.
Geezer
1989: A novella co-written with Paddy McKillop. Self-published in December and limited to 26 signed copies.
"The Night I Killed the King"
1990: Third-place winner in a contest to finish a Robert R. McCammon short story. The excerpt published in his fan magazine is highlighted in bold.
McCammon's beginning for this story can be read at his official site, here.
"Interviews from Within #1: Brent Norton"
1990: An interview with a character from the Stephen King short story "The Mist."
"Interviews from Within #2: Jack and Wolf"
1990: An interview with characters from the Stephen King / Peter Straub novel The Talisman.
"Book RayViews"
1990: Ray reviews:
"From Spackle to Spittle: An Interview with the Author of The Lyssa Syndrome"
1990: An interview with author Christopher Fahy.
"Reality Through an Amplifier: An Interview with the Author of Nightlife Brian Hodge"
1991: An interview with author Brian Hodge.
"Ray Views"
1991: Ray reviews:
"Clever Title Here: An Interview with Ronald Kelly"
1991: An interview with author Ronald Kelly.
"Castle Schlock: A Brief History"
1991: The life and death of a parody newsletter.
"Character Assassination (revised)"
1991: An expanded version of the short story in which Stephen King's characters come to life and torment him.
"An Interview with Stephen Spignesi"
1992: An interview with author Stephen Spignesi.


Kind Words

I Wouldn't Tease 'Em If I Didn't Love 'Em
1989: Barry Hoffman interviews the creator of Castle Schlock .
The Overlook Connection Eulogies
1991: Dave Hinchberger, Paddy McKillop and Craig Goden bid farewell.
The Shape Under the Sheet Eulogies
1991: Stephen Spignesi and Dave Hinchberger bid farewell.
from a fan
1989: A fan writes to Castle Rock in praise of "Mr. Norman's Longcut."
from Ronald Kelly
1991: Ronald Kelly on Ray.
from George Beahm
1991: George Beahm praises Castle Schlock as hilarious and excerpts one of Ray's poems.
from Wayne Allen Sallee
1991/1996: A dedication and an inspiration.
from Brian Hodge
1992: A dedication.
from Stephen Spignesi
1992: Stephen Spignesi praises Ray's "legendary sense of humor"
in his second Stephen King quiz book.


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