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Owen King, born in 1977, is an American writer and television producer. He is the son of authors Stephen and Tabitha King. King's literary career began with the short story collection "We're All in This Together," published in 2005 to generally positive reception. His debut novel, "Double Feature," released in 2013, received a more critical response. King has also collaborated with his father, Stephen King, on the novel "Sleeping Beauties," which was published in 2017 and later adapted into a graphic novel. His work extends to graphic novels, including "Intro to Alien Invasion." In addition to his writing, King has been involved in television production, contributing to adaptations of his father's work, such as "The Stand," and is involved in adapting Clive Barker's "The Great and Secret Show." He also co-writes and produces comic books.

King's short fiction has appeared in various literary journals, and he has received accolades such as the John Gardner Award and the Fink Award, along with a nomination for a "National Magazine Award." He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University. King is married to writer Kelly Braffet and resides in New Paltz, New York. His creative output spans multiple genres and formats, including short stories, novels, and comic books, often exploring diverse narrative themes.

Owen King's published works include the short story collection "We're All in This Together" (2005), which garnered favorable reviews. His first full-length novel, "Double Feature" (2013), received a less enthusiastic reception, with some critics describing it as "overwritten." A notable collaboration with his father, Stephen King, is the novel "Sleeping Beauties" (2017), a story set in a women's prison. King's short fiction has been featured in publications like "One Story" and "Prairie Schooner." His graphic novel "Intro to Alien Invasion" (2015) received mixed reviews, with some appreciating its satirical elements while others found it unable to consistently rise above its source material. More recently, King has been involved in the serial comic book "Self Help," co-written with Jesse Kellerman.

Beyond his work as an author, Owen King has a significant presence in television and film production. He co-wrote and produced the 2020 CBS All Access mini-series adaptation of Stephen King's "The Stand." King is also collaborating with filmmaker Josh Boone on adapting Clive Barker's novel "The Great and Secret Show" for television. His production credits also include the 2022 short film "Let Me Go (The Right Way)." This involvement in adapting literary works for visual media demonstrates a multifaceted approach to storytelling across different platforms.

Owen King's contributions to literature have been recognized with several awards and nominations. He is a recipient of the John Gardner Award and the Fink Award. Additionally, he was nominated for a "National Magazine Award." These accolades highlight his achievements in the literary field, particularly within the realm of short fiction and novel writing. His academic background includes a Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University, underscoring his formal training in creative writing.