Here is a list of some famous authors who have lived in Maine for at least part of their lives:
Born in Portland, Maine, in 1947, Stephen King is one of the most prolific and well-known authors of horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense. His works include “Carrie,” “The Shining,” and “It.”
King’s books have been adapted into numerous films and TV series, earning him a global following.
Known for her insightful explorations of everyday life, Elizabeth Strout is the author of “Olive Kitteridge,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Strout’s writing often explores relationships and the inner lives of her characters in small-town Maine.
Born in Rockland, Maine, in 1892, Edna St. Vincent Millay was a poet and playwright known for her lyrical and emotional works. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923, making her the first woman to win the award.
Born in Portland, Maine, in 1807, Longfellow became one of America’s most renowned poets and novelists. His best-known works include “Paul Revere’s Ride” and “The Song of Hiawatha.”
Born in South Berwick, Maine, Sarah Orne Jewett was known for her works of regional fiction, especially “The Country of the Pointed Firs,” which captures life in coastal Maine in the 19th century.
Best known for writing “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” which helped ignite the anti-slavery movement in the U.S., Stowe lived in Brunswick, Maine, for a time. Her work has had a lasting influence on American literature.
A writer and editor based in Maine, Paul Doiron is known for his Mike Bowditch series of novels. His works often feature characters grappling with nature, crime, and Maine’s rural landscapes.