New York Times Bestselling Author Peter Straub to Be Honored at the 7th Annual Killer Nashville Conference
(firmenpresse) - NASHVILLE, TN -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/12 -- , the premier conference for mystery, thriller and crime fiction authors and fans, is pleased to announce bestselling author and multiple award-winning master of horror () as one of its three guests of honor at its seventh annual event, which takes place at the in .
Peter Straub is the author of more than 17 novels, several poetry and short story collections, seven novellas, and a collection of nonfiction essays. Most famous for his work in the horror genre, he has also received acclaim for his poems, literary novels and thrillers. His literary awards include the , the , and the .
Straub's first novel "" was published in 1973, but it was his fifth, the national bestseller "," that made him a household name. called it "one of the best horror novels of the latter half of the 20th century." The two authors later collaborated on "" and its sequel, "." In 2010 the Rashomon-esque thriller, "," was released and claimed the that same year.
Los Angeles-based , formed by Peter Straub and his son (CAA) to develop and produce his titles into major motion pictures, currently has several projects in different stages of development with a bevy of notable Hollywood producers.
Some of these titles include "" also produced with ("Black Swan," "Shutter Island") and screenplay written by ("Black Hawk Down"); "" also produced by ("Walk The Line," "Waiting For Forever") and ("The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," "Groundhog Day") with screenplay by ("Heart Seizure," "Organ Grinders"); and "which won the and will be produced in collaboration with .
Benjamin Straub says, "Working with some of Hollywood's top talent, we are excited about bringing these thrilling stories to life. Killer Nashville will be a wonderful platform to share our developments with colleagues and fans of his work."
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