6 Weird Facts About Stephen King

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Stephen King is an American author, most well known for his horror novels and even earning the nickname “King of Horror.” King also has suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels and over 200 short stories published in his career. King has won several awards over his career, including the O. Henry Award, the 2003 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the 2007 Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and the 2014 National Medal of Arts.

Stephen King has had a prolific career in writing, but there are plenty of other things to learn about the horror author. Check out these six weird facts about Stephen King and learn more about the man behind the words.

6. King nearly died in 1999 when he was hit by a car

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5. Started writing for a adult magazine

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4. King is in the Guinness Book of World Records

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3. He once wrote a musical with John Mellencamp

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2. King hated the film version of The Shining

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1. He is afraid of the number 13

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