My favorite author is Stephen King.  His book "Salem's Lot" scared the pants off me many years ago.
I love Stephen King's books! He was born in September 21 1947
He has been a talented writer for many years, but i feel his more reent works are written just to make money.  They aren't as scary as they used to be.
I think that's a fair point. Did you like the movie IT (2017) based on his 1986 novel of the same name? 
I watched the first part of it (sic), but i couldn't really get into the story as it was about children's perceptions mainly.
Oh thanks for the info, i'll keep that in mind when i watch it. He's been very active publishing 54 novels including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman 
I have read some of Richard Bachman's books, i consider them to be more of the fantasy genre than horror.  I really want horror from King.  He has also wriiten quite a lot of nonfiction on the subject of writing.
Wow i'll keep that in mind when i practice my writing skills. Its amazing that his books have sold more than 350 million copies!
Yes, he has been a prolific author.  One last point:  his wife Tabitha has also written some books, but i have a sneaking suspicion that he wrote them under her name.  Just sayin it would not surprise me.
That's a surprise, i didnt know that. i may have to pick up some of "her" books !
I don't read many books these days.  I will have to look for his newest book.