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Stephen King

Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American writer of contemporary horror fiction, science fiction, fantasy literature, and screenplays. In 2003 the National Book Foundation awarded King the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

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Does Stephen King have any Grandchildren?

As of my last available information, Stephen King does have grandchildren. He has three grandchildren from his son, Joe Hill, who is also a successful author in his own right. Stephen King's other son, Owen King, does not have any children as far as I am aware.

What awards did Stephen Lewis won?

Stephen Lewis has won several awards, including the Order of Canada, the Pearson Medal of Peace, and the United Nations Population Award. He is recognized for his work in international development and advocacy for social justice.

How can Barack Obama afford a multi-million dollar house?

Very simple. Barack has purchased several real states in the tens of millions of dollars. This situation is impossible unless there is something wrong. So, what is wrong? Just think the additional national debt he created: 10 trillions of dollars. Literally, this man doubled the national debt. So, where all this overwhelming debt went to? Simple, the multinationals earned most of it, as simple as that! Then, what follows? Well, Barack is getting paid millions of dollars through speeches that worth nothing; he got part of the money he stole from us. And, where all that wealth really came from? Simple, through Obama's Foundation. Multinationals give millionaires sums to this foundation and Barack grabs the money. Just like Bill Clinton: He and his wife made hundreds of millions of dollars through his foundation. Yes Americans, the corruption our country deals with is just impossible to conceive. My heart is with America: I really cry because these crimes against our beloved country are just overpowering.

How did the first king of England become king?

The first King of England was Aethelstan who was the grandson of Alfred the Great. In 924/5 Aethelstan became king of Wessex (or king of the west saxons) after the death of his father Edward, upon the death of AEthelflaed (Aethelstan's aunt) Aethelstan assumed control over the kingdom of Mercia. This united all the kingdoms south of the river Humber under one King.

Aethelstan married his sister to a viking king of Northumbria (north of the river humber) in 927 the viking king died and Aethelstan avanced his army into Northumbria and captured the city of York. In 937 the Battle of Brunanburh took place between Aethelstan with his brother Edmund against the Scots and the Irish vikings in which Aethelstan was victorious, resulting in him becoming king of Northumbria and thus uniting it with the south creating England. Aethelstan's reign over a united England was short as he died in 939.

Is the Tao god?

Many Taoists do worship Gods, most of them being Chinese folk Gods. It's important to understand that in China, people do not simply practice one religion but practice several intermingled together. Honestly to get a satisfactory answer you may have to discern which tradition of Taoism you speak of, because practiced Taoism has many different flavors. Looking at the Tao te Ching itself, there isn't necessarily a 'God' that is worshiped. Tao itself can be said to be similar to a God, but there's a few key differences from your standard deity including an impersonality in regards to the human race, with humans just another facet of existence and not anything held up on a pedestal. It's more of the underlying reality and patterns of nature than it is any type of personification humans can relate to like most deities tend to be.

What's the best breakfast in the morning?

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Which song generates the highest royalties every year?

As of now, "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin holds the record for generating the highest royalties every year. This classic holiday song continues to be widely performed and licensed, contributing to its continued success in generating royalties.

Can you discus the extended metaphor writing as excavation by Stephen King?

Stephen King often describes the writing process as excavation, where the writer's job is to uncover the story that already exists beneath the surface. He believes that the story already exists in the subconscious mind, and the writer's role is to unearth it by digging deeper. Through this extended metaphor, King emphasizes the importance of patience, persistence, and keen observation in bringing a story to life.

Did Stephen King make appearance in cujo?

He was inspired by his mechanic's mean dog

What is the theme of joyland by Stephen King?

The theme of "Joyland" by Stephen King explores loss, healing, and the power of friendship. The protagonist's journey through the amusement park serves as a metaphor for facing personal tragedies and finding solace in unexpected places. The novel also delves into themes of nostalgia and the passage of time.

Where did Stephen King get the idea for Pennywise?

Stephen King got the idea for Pennywise, the scary clown from "It," from his own childhood fears of clowns. He was also inspired by the story of a serial killer named John Wayne Gacy, who performed as a clown at children's parties.

What Stephen King books you can advice for beginner in English?

For beginners in English, I recommend starting with Stephen King's more accessible works such as "Carrie," "The Green Mile," and "Misery." These books are engaging, well-written, and not too complex in terms of language and structure. They are great choices to help you enjoy King's storytelling while building your English skills.

Does Stephen King accept story ideas?

No, I don't. I really have enough story ideas of my own. Every now and then somebody will advance a concept the way that my foreign rights agent, Ralph Vicinanza suggested wouldn't it be fun to do a modern-day serial story. The result of that was The Green Mile which was published in installments-these little paperback books--but he never suggested what sort of story I might have written in installments and I wouldn't have accepted it if he had done that. I believe in thinking up my own ideas. I really have enough. I really think if I have two or three ideas ahead I'm in totally great shape.

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Does Stephen King plan to write a sequel to Salem's Lot?

Actually, I'm hoping to write a sequel to almost all of my novels and you will find those in Wolves of the Calla, Song of Susannah, and The Dark Tower--really in the whole Dark Tower sequence. You'll find out a lot of what happened in 'Salem's Lot for one thing and one character in particular - I'm not going to tell you which one. This is in no way an advertisement for The Dark Tower books, but it is my way of saying that The Dark Tower books finishes up a lot of business from the other books.

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In the princess bride it says Stephen king is going to write the abridgement for buttercup's baby is that true?

No, it's not true. That's a little joke from Bill Goldman who's an old friend. He's done the screen adaptations for a number of my novels. He did Misery, Dreamcatcher, and he also did Hearts in Atlantis, and although he's not credited, he worked on Dolores Claiborne as well, so Bill and I go back a long way. I admired his books before I ever met him and as a kind of return tip of the cap, he put me in that book The Princess Bride. But actually I think that that particular baby, Buttercup's Baby, is Bill Goldman's and if there's ever going to be a story about Buttercup, Bill will have to write it.

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Why did Stephen King write books as Richard Bachman?

I did that because back in the early days of my career there was a feeling in the publishing business that one book a year was all the public would accept but I think that a number of writers have disproved that by now. I'm one of them and the guy who writes the Along Came the Spider books is another one who's written two or three books a year. Danielle Steel usually publishes two books a year. So the public will accept more than one book from a writer in the course of a year. The thing is, one book is all most writers want to produce or can produce in the course of a year and some of them only publish a book every two years. Ed McBain is another novelist who publishes multiple books in some years and his original name was Evan Hunter. That's the name he's always published under and he adopted the pen name of Ed McBain for the same reason I adopted Richard Bachman and that was that it made it possible for me to do two books in one year. I just did them under different names and eventually the public got wise to this because you can change your name but you can't really disguise your style. The name Richard Bachman actually came from when they called me and said we're ready to go to press with this novel, what name shall we put on it? And I hadn't really thought about that. Well, I had, but the original name - Gus Pillsbury - had gotten out on the grapevine and I really didn't like it that much anyway, so they said they needed it right away and there was a novel by Richard Stark on my desk so I used the name Richard and that's kind of funny because Richard Stark is in itself a pen name for Donald Westlake and what was playing on the record player was "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" by Bachman Turner Overdrive, so I put the two of them together and came up with Richard Bachman.

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Are they making a penneywise the clown chapter 2?

I am not aware of any plans to create a "Penneywise the Clown" chapter 2. However, there is a character named Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King's novel "It" that has been adapted into movies.

How many pages does The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon have?

Quite simply, in the book, after you read it. WikiAnswers will not provide homework answers for you.

Why is the tower in the Dark Tower series important?

The Dark Tower is a central multiverse-spanning structure that serves as the linchpin holding reality together. Its destruction would lead to the collapse of existence itself. The tower's importance lies in its role as a symbol of balance and stability in the universe.

Who directed the 1976 film version of Stephen Kings novel Carrie?

The 1976 film "Carrie," adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, was directed by Brian De Palma. Mr. De Palma is also well-known for his directorial work on such films as "Scar Face," "The Untouchables," and "Carlito's Way."

Who are the characters on the original cover of Stephen King's The Stand?

The original cover of Stephen King's "The Stand" features a lone figure standing in a barren landscape, with a menacing figure looming in the background. The characters are not specifically identified on the cover itself.

Is Steven King filming the Gunslinger Movie?

As of the latest information available, Stephen King is not directly involved in the filming of "The Gunslinger" movie. The movie adaptation of King's "The Dark Tower" series was released in 2017. King's involvement in the film production may have been limited to providing input or approval on certain aspects of the adaptation.