Peter Straub
Novelist
An American horror writer, he is known for novels such as Julia and Ghost Story. He was a recipient of the International Horror Guild Award.
He studied English at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and later received a master's degree from Columbia University.
He was hit by a car at the age of seven and sustained serious injuries.
He and his wife became parents to one son and one daughter.
He received the Bram Stoker Award.