Bestselling author Stephen King will accept the Mason Award for his extraordinary contributions to bringing literature to a wide reading public on Friday, September 23, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at George Mason University, Fairfax Campus, Concert Hall, Center for the Arts.

King’s literary career spans 40 years, from his debut novel, Carrie, through his most recent work, the short story collection Full Dark, No Stars. King’s next novel, 11/22/63, a time-traveling adventure surrounding the JFK assassination, is due out in November.

The event will be free and open to the public and the ticket request form will be available HERE on August 15th at 9 am EST.