Book Quote by Michael Koryta

I think anyone who writes suspense fiction and says that King isn't an influence is either lying or being foolish.

— Michael Koryta

I don't really read Stephen King - I just can't read scary things because it stays with me too long - but I truly…

— Phoebe Robinson

I find that nonfiction writers are the likeliest to turn out interesting novels.

— Michael Korda

As for suspense, I like to write books that draw you into the hero's plight from the opening pages, where people put their lives…

— Andrew Gross

There are writers who draw immediate attention to the fact that it's fiction. And I like some of that, but it doesn't really have…

— Ethan Canin

Stephen King has the exact ability that Charles Dickens had. To get to his readers in spite of or despite anything the reviews say.

— Frederick Busch

Of course, there are hundreds of novels and authors that have influenced me. But to choose three, they are: Stephen King/The Stand (and really…

— Megan Chance

Big Stephen King fan. I think he's dismissed often as a hack probably because of his prolific body of work, but he's anything but.…

— Miguel Ferrer

Fiction is no longer the dominant storytelling device of our time. In the 19th century it worked great, and fiction was the king, but…

— Chuck Palahniuk

Stephen King has inspired me with his humor and honesty, and his admonition that the author's job is to tell the truth.

— Barry Eisler

Stephen King in many respects is a wonderful writer. He has made a contribution. People in the future will be able to pick up…

— Anne Rice

When I read any book, if it's really good I get lost in the writing whether it's fiction or non-fiction. I'm in the story…

— Jeff Feuerzeig