No this is nothing bad or disrespectful about Mr King. I admire his writing and he's entitled to his liberal views.
Briefly: I was at a gathering of people, none of whom I recognized well, though some seemed familiar. It seemed sort of like a meet/greet type of event in a nice - but not ritzy - venue. I remember long cafeteria-style tables. People were milling around and all the lights were on but my impression was that it was the end of an event and everyone was meandering toward the door.
A guy who seemed familiar but I couldn't place him - young guy with dark-blonde very curly hair, like ringlets, wearing a long-sleeved party type shirt and designer jeans - came up to me and I was near an exit but I was sort of lingering there, for what I'm not sure. Probably so I could scoot out the door when no one was paying attention.
The guy is like, "Here's Stephen King, Kristi!" and really quickly this guy was there, it looked just like Mr King except younger. He was wearing a striped shirt with the cuffs rolled down and jeans (and I think cowboy boots), pretty informal. He was grinning ear to ear, I recall that distinctly.
I thought for a second and then grasped his outstretched hand. His hand was warm.
I remember I wanted to just get it over although I wasn't in any distress, fear, hurry, etc. I said "It is a PLEASURE to meet you, Mr King!" and then I let him go and turned around to see how many people were watching. It looked like people had been looking but they weren't anymore, and that, all turning, they were heading toward the door. I was like "Hmph!" and when I looked back the exit was open and leading to a dark courtyard, and there was nobody there so I went out.
That's it!
