The Shawshank Redemption is written by Stephen King
[Human]: Do you know who wrote The Shawshank Redemption? [Assistant]: Sure. This book was written by Stephen King. Did you know there's  a movie based on this book?  [Human]: No, did Stephen Kind write the book and direct the movie, as well? [Assistant]: Nope, he wrote the book only. The Shawshank Redemption moview is directed by Frank Darabonis and its starring James Whitmor [Human]: What other books did Stephen King write? 
He's such a prolific writer. He wrote: The Mist, The Lawnmower Man, The Green Mile and many others. Do you like horror genre? 