Clarke W Owens

Owen King, born in 1977, is an American writer and producer recognized for his work in novels and graphic novels. He published his initial collection of short fiction, "We're All in This Together," in 2005, which received generally favorable reviews. His first full-length novel, "Double Feature," published in 2013, garnered a less enthusiastic reception, with one review calling it "overwritten." King has also collaborated with his father, Stephen King, on the novel "Sleeping Beauties," released in 2017, which is set in a women's prison.

Beyond his literary endeavors, King has also been involved in television and film production. He co-wrote and produced the miniseries adaptation of his father's novel "The Stand" in 2020. More recently, he has co-written a serial comic book titled "Self Help," with the first issues beginning publication in 2024. King earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University and has had his short fiction featured in various literary journals.

Owen King's literary output includes novels, short story collections, and graphic novels. His debut, "We're All in This Together," a collection of stories and a novella, was released in 2005 and met with positive critical attention. His first novel, "Double Feature," followed in 2013, though it received a more critical reception. A significant collaboration was "Sleeping Beauties," co-authored with his father, Stephen King, which explores themes set within a women's prison. King's work has also ventured into the graphic novel format, with "Intro to Alien Invasion" receiving mixed reviews, praised for its B-movie spoofing by some and criticized for its execution by others. His short fiction has appeared in notable publications like "One Story" and "Prairie Schooner."

In addition to his print work, Owen King has a notable presence in television and comic book production. He played a role in bringing his father's novel "The Stand" to the screen, co-writing and producing the 2020 miniseries adaptation. King has also been involved in adapting other works, such as Clive Barker's "The Great and Secret Show" for television. His engagement with sequential art includes co-writing the serial comic book "Self Help," which began its publication run in 2024, with a collected graphic novel edition anticipated. King also penned the short film "Let Me Go (The Right Way)" in 2022.

Born in 1977 in Maine, Owen King is the son of authors Tabitha and Stephen King, and has two older siblings. He developed an early interest in writing during his high school years in Bangor, Maine. King pursued higher education at Vassar College and subsequently earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University. He is married to writer Kelly Braffet and resides in New Paltz, New York.