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Stephen King is one of the best known American authors. He admits to having a creepy muse. Some of his best known novels include The Last Stand, The Shining, Cujo and It. King also penned a book about writing called On Writing.

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Here are the latest posts about Stephen King.



  • Stephen King Compares Elon Musk to Tom Sawyer (2022-11-06): Stephen King compares Elon Musk to Tom Sawyer in a tweet. King has also attacked Musk's plans for a new verification fee.

  • James Franco to Narrate Stephen King's The Dead Zone Audiobook (2017-04-22): James Franco narrates Stephen King's The Dead Zone which is being released as an audiobook for the first time.

  • Stephen King Discusses Being Awarded National Medal of the Arts (2015-09-14): Stephen King was awarded the National Medal of the Arts by President Obama. He wore the medal during an interview with Stephen Colbert.

  • Stephen King and Gillian Flynn Win 2015 Edgar Awards (2015-05-01): Stephen King, Gillian Flynn and James Ellroy were all winners at the 2015 Edgar Awards.

  • Stephen King Short Story Collection Will Include Writing Advice (2015-03-19): Stephen King will publish a short story collection called The Bazaar of Bad Dreams in November. Each story will include a writerly commentary on the motivation and origins.

  • J.K. Rowling Tops List of Hollywood's Most Powerful Authors (2014-11-26): The Hollywood Reporter has named its 25 Most Powerful Authors. J.K. Rowling, Stephen King and George R.R. Martin top the list.

  • Stephen King Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Nominates John Grisham (2014-08-20): After the Foo Fighters recreated the prom scene from Carrie, they challenged Stephen King to the ALS challenge. King complied and challenged John Grisham.

  • Boston Getting Life Size Bronze Sculpture of Edgar Allan Poe (2014-04-16): Boston is getting an amazing life size bronze sculpture of Edgar Allan Poe. Stephen King and wife Tabitha helped fund the project.

  • Stephen King Will Release Mr. Mercedes in June (2014-02-11): Stephen King's next novel, Mr. Mercedes, comes out in June.

  • Stephen King Talks Doctor Sleep With George Stephanopoulos (2013-10-11): Stephen King talked about his new novel, Doctor Sleep, with George Stephanopoulos. KIng says he never forgot about Danny Torrance

  • Rare Edition of Stephen King's Novel The Regulators to be Auctioned For Charity (2013-01-02): Stephen King has autographed a rare copy of The Regulators by Richard Bachman (King's alias) which will be put up for auction in Maine to benefit those who cannot afford home heating oil this winter.

  • Stephen King Tops The Hollywood Reporter's List of the 25 Most Powerful Authors in Hollywood (2012-11-28): The Hollywood Reporter has named the twenty-five most powerful authors in Hollywood.

  • Craig Ferguson Interviews Stephen King (2012-08-14): Craig Ferguson recently conducted a funny interview with author Stephen King on his late night talk show on CBS.

  • James Patterson Tops Forbes' List of Top Earning Authors (2012-08-10): The prolific James Patterson has topped a new Forbes' list of top earning authors.

  • Stephen King's Classic Horror Novel It to be a Feature Film (2012-06-08): The Hollywood Reporter reports that Stephen King's classic horror novel It will be made into a feature film.

  • Stephen King to Publish New Novel With Hard Case Crime (2012-06-02): Stephen King is publishing a new novel with Hard Case Crime.

  • Stephen King Gets Profane, Political (2012-04-30): Stephen King is mad as hell and he's not going to take it anymore.

  • 2012 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes Announced (2012-04-23): The winners of the 2012 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were announced Friday, April 20, 2012, during a public ceremony held in the Bovard Auditorium on the campus of USC.

  • Stephen King Raises Money for Low Income Maine Residents to Buy Heating Oil (2011-12-18): Stephen King is helping out Maine residents who are unable to afford home heating oil this winter.

  • Sneak Peek at Miniseries of Stephen King's Bag of Bones Starring Pierce Brosnan (2011-12-05): A&E will air a miniseries based on Stephen King's novel Bag of Bones. It stars actor Perce Brosnan.