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Stephen King answered this question himself in a non-fiction book about his writing. He said that he is often asked why he chooses Horror novels and his reply is 'what makes you think I have a choice?'. See the book 'Danse Macabre' by Stephen King.
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∙ 12y agoMany people consider Stephen King to be a great writer, but the term "classic" is normally reserved for writers who have remained popular for at least 50 years, and King does not yet qualify by that standard, although he very well may become a classic writer in the future.
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∙ 15y agoStephen King answered this question himself in a non-fiction book about his writing. He said that he is often asked why he chooses Horror novels and his reply is 'what makes you think I have a choice?'. See the book 'Danse Macabre' by Stephen King.
Stephen King has written over 60 novels, with the majority falling under the horror genre. Key examples of his horror books include "Carrie," "It," "The Shining," "Pet Sematary," and "Misery."
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∙ 10y agoYes he is. Stephen King is considered the best horror writer of all time but Dean Koontz gives him good competition.
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∙ 13y agoThat is an opinion, and it is different with every person.
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What are some horror stories?
There are many, many horror stories. An author who writes a lot of horror fiction is Stephen King. Some novels by him include:CarrieThe ShiningIt
What books do writer chris mentillo write?
Short stories in the supernatural horror genre. Many compare his story plots to horror author Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft. Due to his lifestyle, Dr. Chris Mentillo is considered to be the real deal when dealing in the macabre. "A True King Of The Macbre."
Which book of Stephen Kings is the least scary?
Many readers find "The Eyes of the Dragon" to be one of Stephen King's least scary books, as it is more of a fantasy adventure story with less horror elements compared to his other works.
How many book has Stephen king wrote?
Stephen King has written over 60 novels and 200 short stories in his career. He is one of the most prolific and successful authors in the horror and suspense genres.
What genres does Stephen King write about?
Stephen King primarily writes in the horror, supernatural fiction, and fantasy genres, often with elements of thriller and psychological suspense. He has also ventured into science fiction and mystery genres in some of his works.
How many languages have Stephen King's books been translated into?
Stephen King's books have been translated into over 40 languages worldwide.
How many children does Stephen King have?
Stephen King has 3 children
What is Stephen Kings bestselling book?
Stephen King wrote many books and there were a lot of really popular ones. The most popular ones would probably be Carrie and It.
How many brothers and sisters did Stephen King have?
Stephen King has one brother; David King.
Is Stephen King's Dark Tower series scary?
While the Dark Tower series does contain horror elements, it is primarily a blend of fantasy, western, and science fiction genres. Some readers may find certain moments or characters unsettling, but the overall focus of the series is more on adventure and world-building rather than outright horror.
How many Stephen King questions are on WikiAnswers?
There are over 150 Stephen King FAQ on WikiAnswers.
How many pages are in Stephen King's IT?
1,090, in the most recently published version from Signet.
