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Stephen Edwin King

Current Location:: Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, United States
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Birthplace: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
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Son of Donald Edwin King and Nellie Ruth King
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About Stephen King

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy fiction. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and have been made into many movies. He is known for novels such as Carrie, The Shining, The Stand, It, Misery, and the seven-novel series The Dark Tower, which King wrote over a period of 27 years. As of 2010, King has written and published 49 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, five non-fiction books, and nine collections of short stories including Night Shift, Skeleton Crew, and Everything's Eventual. Many of his stories are set in his homestate of Maine. He has collaborated with authors Peter Straub and Stewart O'Nan. Some of his novels have also been turned into comic books, such as The Stand, The Talisman, and The Dark Tower series.

King has received many awards, including several Bram Stoker Awards, Locus Awards, and, in 2003, the National Book Foundation awarded him the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

King and his wife, Tabitha, have three children, Naomi, Joe and Owen. Tabitha, Joe and Owen are also published writers.


References

  • “75 Facts About Stephen King.” By Jake Rossen | Sep 19, 2022 | Updated: Oct 6, 2022, 12:45 PM EDT < mentalfloss.com >
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Stephen King's Timeline

1947
September 21, 1947
Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States