Joseph Hillström King, also known by his pen name Joe Hill, is an author from the United States. Heart-Shaped Box, Horns, NOS4A2, and The Fireman are some of his novels, as are the short story collections 20th Century Ghosts and Strange Weather, and the comic book series Locke & Key. But did you know how […]
Despite its initially low sales, Stephen King’s first published novel, Carrie, is still one of King’s most well-known works. Having sold only 13,000 copies upon its release, it became massive news when Signet publishing bought Carrie‘s paperback rights for $400,000. Soon, Carrie reached 1,000,000 sold copies and earned an iconic film adaptation. After writing three
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The Simpsons have been around for almost 30 years. They’re quite famous for predicting certain events that no one would have even thought of back in the day. About 20 years ago, they aired an episode that predicted Donald Trump would one day become the President of the United States. But as far as prediction
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How Stephen King’s Childhood Inspired Stand by Me Author Stephen King was born in September, 1947 in Portland, Maine. His father deserted the family when he was two, leaving his mother to raise him and his older brother David by herself, sometimes under great financial difficulties. Though for several years she kept the family on
Stephen King: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Fame Stephen King: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction and Fame 11 Comments Stephen King’s Addiction and Horror Stories The American novelist, Stephen Edwin King, is one of the world’s most recognized and successful horror authors of all time. Throughout his journey to fame and during his career, King battled with Alcoholism
