The Stanley Hotel at Lake Estes, Colorado, with views of the Rocky Mountain National Park, is said to have inspired which Stephen King novel?
The Shining (novel) The Shining is a horror novel by American author Stephen King. Published in 1977, it is King's third published novel and first hardback bestseller: the success of the book firmly established King as a preeminent author in the horror genre. The setting and characters are influenced by King's personal experiences, including both his visit to The Stanley Hotel in 1974 and his recovery from alcoholism. The novel was followed by a sequel, "Doctor Sleep", published in 2013.
Rita Desjardin Miss Rita L. Desjardin is a fictional character created by Stephen King for his horror novel "Carrie". In the 1976 film adaptation, the character was renamed Miss Collins and portrayed by Betty Buckley. In later versions, she has been played by Rena Sofer and Judy Greer. She was renamed Miss Gardner in the musical and portrayed by Darlene Love.