Born: 1947 in Portland, Maine

Parents: Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King

Education: Lisbon Falls High School, 1966; University of Maine, Orono, BA English, 1970

Married: Tabitha Spruce of Old Town, 1971

Children: Naomi, Joe, Owen

Grandchildren: Three

Professional: Taught at Hampden Academy, 1971-73; taught creative writing at the University of Maine, 1978-79; author and screenwriter 1967-present

Honors: 2003 recipient National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters

Maine residences: Bangor (purchased 1980), Center Lovell (1977)

Source: stephenking.com