Storm of the CenturyPublisher: Pocket Books / New York, New York USA
1993
Sorry, Right NumberPublisher: Viking Press / New York, New York USA
NOVELLAS - PUBLISHED
1999
Why We're in VietnamPublished in: Hearts in Atlantis
1999
Low Men in Yellow CoatsPublished in: Hearts in Atlantis
1999
Heavenly Shades of Night Are FallingPublished in: Hearts in Atlantis
1999
Hearts in AtlantisPublished in: Hearts in Atlantis
1994
Blind WilliePublished in: Antaeus No. 75/76 The Final Issue
1990
The Sun DogPublished in: Four Past Midnight
1990
The Library PolicemanPublished in: Four Past Midnight
1990
The LangoliersPublished in: Four Past Midnight
1990
Secret Window, Secret GardenPublished in: Four Past Midnight
1982
The Breathing MethodPublished in: Different Seasons
1982
The BodyPublished in: Different Seasons
1982
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank RedemptionPublished in: Different Seasons
1982
Apt PupilPublished in: Different Seasons
1980
The MistPublished in: Dark Forces
Professional memberships
The Authors Guild (founded as Authors League of America)New York, New York USAMember
Writers Guild of America, EastNew York, New York USAMember
Screen Artist GuildMember
The Screenwriters Federation of America (SFA) (formerly known as Screenwriters Guild of America)Marina del Rey, California USAMember
Accomplishments of note
2006
Founder: The Haven FoundationBrewer, Maine USANational, nonprofit organization making grants to freelance writers and artists experiencing career-threatening illness, accident, natural disaster or other emergency or personal catastrophe.
Has written nearly 200 short stories, published 55 novels, including 7 under the pen name Richard Bachman, and 6 non-fiction books.State of Maine
Professional honors and awards
2014
Kono Mystery ga Sugoi!TakarajimashaRanked as the top mystery book published in Japan for 2014: 11/22/63
2013
Bram Stoker AwardThe Horror Writers Association (HWA)Superior Achievement in a Novel: Doctor Sleep
2013
National Magazine AwardAmerican Society of Magazine Editors (ASME)Fiction: ”Batman and Robin Have an Altercation” / Harper’s Magazine
2011
British Fantasy AwardThe British Fantasy SocietyCollection: Full Dark, No Stars
2011
Bram Stoker AwardThe Horror Writers Association (HWA) Best Short Fiction: Herman Wouk Is Still Alive
2011
Los Angeles Times Book PrizeLos Angeles TimesMystery/Thriller: 11/22/63
2010
Bram Stoker AwardThe Horror Writers Association (HWA) Best Collection: Full Dark, No Stars
2009
Alex AwardYoung Adult Library Services AssociationAdults books with "special appeal" for adolescents: Just After Sunset: Stories
2009
Black Quill AwardDark Scribe MagazineDark Genre Novel of the Year - Reader's Choice: Duma Key
2009
Shirley Jackson AwardJury of professional writers, editors, critics, and academics, with input from the Board of AdvisorsBest Novelette: Morality
2008
Bram Stoker AwardThe Horror Writers Association (HWA)Superior Achievement in a Novel: Duma Key
2008
Bram Stoker AwardThe Horror Writers Association (HWA)Superior Achievement in a Collection: Just After Sunset
2007
Grand Master Award Mystery Writers of AmericaLlifetime achievement and consistent quality
2007
Lifetime Achievement AwardCanadian Booksellers Association
2006
Bram Stoker AwardThe Horror Writers Association (HWA)Novel: Lisey's Story
2005
August Derleth AwardThe British Fantasy Society (BFS)Best Novel: The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower
2005
Deutscher Phantastik Preis AwardBest International Novel: The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower (Der Turm)
2005
Quill AwardThe Quills FoundationSports: Faithful: Two Diehard Boston Red Sox Fans Chronicle the Historic 2004 Season (with Stewart O'Nan)
2004
National Magazine AwardAmerican Society of Magazine Editors (ASME)Fiction - short story "Rest Stop" / Esquire Magazine
2004
Deutscher Phantastik Preis AwardBest International Website
2004
World Fantasy AwardWorld Fantasy ConventionLifetime Achievement
2004
Deutscher Phantastik Preis AwardInternational Author of the Year
2003
Deutscher Phantastik Preis AwardBest International Novel: Black House (Das schwarze Haus)
2003
Horror Guild AwardHorror GuildNovel: From A Buick 8
International Horror Guild AwardInternational Horror Guild Living Legends Award
2003
Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American LettersNational Book Foundation
2002
Horror Guild AwardHorror GuildNovel: Black House
2002
Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement Horror Writers Association (HWA)
2001
Deutscher Phantastik Preis AwardBest International Novel
2001
Horror Guild AwardHorror GuildLong Story: Riding the Bullet
2001
Horror Guild AwardHorror GuildNonfiction: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
2001
Locus AwardLocus Fantasy MagazineNonfiction: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
2001
Deutscher Phantastik Preis AwardFor: The Green Mile
2000
Deutscher Phantastik Preis AwardBest International Novel: Hearts in Atlantis (Atlantis)
2000
Bram Stoker Award Horror Writers Association (HWA)Nonfiction: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
1999
August Derleth AwardThe British Fantasy Society (BFS)Novel: Bag of Bones
1999
Locus AwardLocus Fantasy MagazineDark Fantasy/Horror Novel: Bag of Bones
1999
International Horror Guild AwardInternational Horror GuildTelevision: Storm of the Century
1998
Bram Stoker Award Horror Writers Association (HWA)Novel: Bag of Bones
1997
Horror Guild AwardHorror GuildNovel: Desperation
1997
Locus AwardLocus Fantasy MagazineHorror/Dark Fantasy Novel: Desperation
1997
OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries: The Shining (1997)
1996
Bram Stoker Award Horror Writers Association (HWA)Novel: The Green Mile
1996
O. Henry AwardBest American Short Story: The Man in the Black Suit
1995
Bram Stoker Award Horror Writers Association (HWA)Long Fiction: Lunch at the Gotham Cafe
1995
World Fantasy AwardShort Fiction: The Man in the Black Suit
1995
USC Scripter AwardFriends of the USC Libraries Best adaptation of the printed word into film: The Shawshank Redemption Shared with: Frank Darabont (screenwriter)
1992
Grand MasterWorld Horror Convention
1992
Fantafestival / Rome, Italian RepublicBest screenplay: Spleepwalkers
1992
British Fantasy Society AwardBritish Fantasy SocietyBest Novel: Cujo
1990
Bram Stoker AwardHorror Writers Association (HWA)Fiction Collection: Four Past Midnight
1987
August Derleth Award The British Fantasy Society (BFS)Novel: IT
1987
Bram Stoker AwardHorror Writers Association (HWA)Best Novel: Misery
1986
Locus AwardLocus Fantasy MagazineCollection: Skeleton Crew
1983
British Fantasy AwardThe British Fantasy Society (BFS)Short Fiction: The Breathing Method
1982
August Derleth Award The British Fantasy Society (BFS)Novel: Cujo
1982
Hugo AwardsWorld Science Fiction SocietyNonfiction: Danse Macabre
1982
Locus AwardsLocus Fantasy MagazineRelated Nonfiction Book: Danse Macabre
1982
World Fantasy AwardWorld Fantasy ConventionShort Fiction: Do the Dead Sing? (Tie with Dennis Etchison, "The Dark Country")
1982
Best Fiction Writer of the YearUs Magazine
1981
British Fantasy Society AwardThe British Fantasy Society (BFS)For Outstanding Contribution to the Genre
1981
Best Books for Young Adults: FirestarterAmerican Library Association
1980
Balrog AwardInternational Fantasy Gamers SocietyCollection/Anthology: Night Shift
1980
Convention AwardWorld Fantasy Convention
1978
Best Books for Young Adults: Salem's LotAmerican Library Association
Community
Community service
1986–present
Stephen and Tabitha King FoundationBangor, Maine USACo-Founder: private non-profit organization that promotes strengthening and supporting communities; has a special interest in organizations and people
The Barking FoundationBangor, Maine USACo-Founder: provides grants for accredited post-secondary education of meritorious State of Maine residents, based on their demonstrated financial need
Community honors and awards
2005
Horror AwardPhoenix International Horror & Sci-Fi Film FestivalBest Adaptation: Gotham Cafe / Shared with: Julie Sands (screenwriter), Bev Vincent (screenwriter)
1986
Golden Pen Award Spokane Public Library
1982
Books for the Teen Age: FirestarterNew York Public Library
1980
Alumni Career AwardUniversity of Maine
Nationality
American
Politics
Democrat
Denomination
Was raised as a Methodist and attended church regularly in his youth. He no longer attends church, but he does believe in God and reads the Bible
Sports
Baseball
Hobbies
Reading (mostly fiction), jigsaw puzzles, playing the guitar, movies, bowling
Education
Primary school
Durham Elementary School
Durham, Maine USA
University
University of MaineOrono, Maine USABachelor of ArtsEnglishClass of 1970
Secondary school
Lisbon Falls High SchoolLisbon Falls, Maine USA
Class of 1966
Honorary Degrees
1987
The University of MaineOrono, Maine USAL.H.D. Doctor of Humane Letter
Family
Vital statistics
Birth information
September 21, 1947
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Portland, Maine USA
Marital status
Married
Marriage
1971–present
Tabitha (Spruce) King 3 childrenNaomi Rachel (1970)Joe Hill (1972)Owen Phillip (1977)
