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We don t envy writers who have to scribble away in the shadows of their superstar parents. (See: Amis, Martin; Bellow, Adam.) Actually, we re lying. They get book deals! We're so sick with envy we can t even finish our own "works in progress." Which takes us to Brooklyn-resident Owen King, son of Stephen. Owen s book — "a novella and other stories" — comes out in July. We assume it's really good, accepted on merit alone. 'Cause as the press release notes:

Owen King grew up in Bangor, Maine and is the son of writers Stephen and Tabitha King. He is a graduate of Vassar College and holds an M.F.A. from Columbia University...some crap about literary awards...He currently resides in Brooklyn.

Blah. Those kids from Bangor get all the breaks. Elitists. -KEW

We're All in This Together [BloomsburyUSA]