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I'm the author of the novels The Curator and Double Feature, We're All In This Together: A Novella and Stories, co-editor (with John McNally) of the anthology Who Can Save Us Now, and co-author (with Mark Poirier) of the graphic novel Intro to Alien Invasion. I also co-wrote the novel Sleeping Beauties with Stephen King. My most recent work is the ongoing comic book series Self Help, co-written with Jesse Kellerman and illustrated by Mariana Ignazzi.

My wife is the beautiful and mysterious Kelly Braffet. She has written five wonderful books, and the newest is The Broken Tower.

Here are what a couple of my favorite authors were nice enough to say about Double Feature:

“What a kinetic, joyful, gonzo ride—Double Feature made me laugh so loudly ...more

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Owen, do you think there is a certain point when an author can embrace his success and feel proud of his work, or will he be forever doubting his own abilities? Do you think that self-doubt can ultimately create a better writer?

Owen King Hi Cory,
I feel like the answer to both of these questions is pretty subjective.

I mean, if you look at a master novelists, like, oh, let's say, Anne T…moreHi Cory,
I feel like the answer to both of these questions is pretty subjective.

I mean, if you look at a master novelists, like, oh, let's say, Anne Tyler or Toni Morrison or Philip Roth, you have to guess that at this stage, they must feel good about all the amazing stuff they've written, right? But it wouldn't shock me if, sitting down to start something new, even greats like those writers suffer some anxiety. Every new project is terribly big before you've put down any words.

Then again, maybe they have no doubts from the get-go!

I would say that if your self-doubt forces you to be especially thoughtful about your writing, it's probably for the best. The trouble is if your self-doubt freezes you. The process of writing stories is inherently risky, so you do have to let go of self-doubt at some point.

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Really enjoyed Double Feature and Intro to Alien Invasion. Do you have another novel in the pipeline our are you currently working on short stories and/or more work in the comic/graphic novel field?

Owen King Hi John,
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the books!

I do have a couple of new novels chugging along the tracks. I'm in the 360s on one, and on about page…moreHi John,
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the books!

I do have a couple of new novels chugging along the tracks. I'm in the 360s on one, and on about page 80 on the other. Probably a ways to go with both, and of course, someone has to want to publish them. Which is all to say, "Please remember me in approximately two years!"

About comics: My hope is that I'll get to take another crack at the medium down the line. I have one idea in that direction that I really love and would be a traditional superhero serial, except grounded in certain ways that I feel like might make it kind of special.

Besides all that, I've been wrapped up in some different tv/film projects. Fingers crossed that one of them works out!

Best,
Owen

P.S. I did publish new-ish stories in Subtropics (#19, I think) and Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet (#31, I think). (less)

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	Letter Slot (The Shivers Collection, #5) 3.84 avg rating — 7,994 ratings — published 2025 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Curator 2.93 avg rating — 2,907 ratings — published 2023 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Double Feature 3.39 avg rating — 1,692 ratings — published 2013 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	We're All in This Together: A Novella and Stories 3.47 avg rating — 676 ratings — published 2005 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Intro to Alien Invasion by Owen King (Goodreads Author), Mark Jude Poirier 3.27 avg rating — 431 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Who Can Save Us Now?: Brand-New Superheroes and Their Amazing (Short) Stories by Owen King (Goodreads Author) (Editor), John McNally (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Chris Burnham (Illustrator) 3.36 avg rating — 378 ratings — published 2008 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sleeping Beauties: Deluxe Remastered Edition (Graphic Novel) by Owen King (Goodreads Author), Stephen King (Goodreads Author), Rio Youers (Goodreads Author) 3.28 avg rating — 99 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self Help by Owen King (Goodreads Author), Jesse Kellerman, Marianna Ignazzi (illustrator) 3.09 avg rating — 82 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Positive Comments (Solos 6.9) 3.97 avg rating — 33 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self Help #2 by Owen King (Goodreads Author), Marianna Ignazzi (artist), Jesse Kellerman 3.94 avg rating — 17 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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My friends at the great Oblong Books are now accepting advance orders of The Curator, which I will sign for you if you would like me to! By the way, Oblong always has an incredible selection of signed books on hand, so please take a look at their whole list.

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“To give another person the benefit of the doubt was about as difficult an everyday task as anyone faced.”
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“I have known some horses and a good many more pigs who I believe harbored evil intent in their hearts. I will go further and say all cats are wicked, though often useful. Who has not seen Satan in their sly faces?”
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“Logic is what the devil likes most.”
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“If immortals don’t eventually long for their own deaths, they must surely long for the deaths of fellow immortals.”
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Sep 28, 2017 12:43PM

I'm so glad you had a good time, Melinda, and it was super nice of you to share one of your signed copies. I hope you like the book!

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message 2: by Melinda (last edited Sep 27, 2017 04:36PM)

Sep 27, 2017 04:35PM

Hi Owen, Know you are busy so not expecting a reply. I wanted to thank you for the amazing evening in Brooklyn. Seeing you & your Dad was a dream come true. Magical night. Both of you were so great--down to earth and funny!

My husband and I were amazed that we *both* got signed copies but a couple outside were so bummed they neither got a signed one so we traded one of ours for an unsigned one of theirs.

Best, Melinda.

p.s. I cannot wait to dig into this book, though I will read the unsigned copy! Have fun on the tour. I'm still on a high from last night! :)

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message 1: by Fran

Feb 12, 2013 08:41AM

It's lovely to see you here, Owen. I don't think I've seen you since the MySpace heydays. I hope you are well and taking good care of those Red Sox. I miss them.

Hugs from CA,
Fran Friel

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