Genre authors, like genre fiction, often get no respect.
Traditional biographical dictionaries tend to focus on established
authors with literary credentials, and if genre writers are
included, they are certainly not the focus of the book. Yet genre
fans hunger for information about their favorite writers. This
compilation focuses exclusively on genre fiction authors, more
specifically today's most popular genre authors. It profiles
representatives from all major genres (mystery/detective, crime,
adventure/suspense, thriller, horror, fantasy, science fiction,
western, historical, women's, and romance). Most are contemporary
authors, but a few classics who are still in print and widely read
(e.g., J.R.R. Tolkien), are included. Featured authors include
Julia Alvarez, Maeve Binchy, Lawrence Block, Clive Cussler, Tony
Hillerman, Jan Karon, Faye Kellerman, Dean Koontz, Charles de Lint,
Robert Ludlum, Terry McMillan, Anne Rice, Nora Roberts, Scott
Turow, and Stuart Woods. In addition to information about the
personal and writing lives of this fascinating and diverse group,
users will find a complete list of their published works, fiction
and nonfiction. Black-and-white author photos accompany many of the
profiles as well. A wonderful reference, particularly for readers'
advisors and adult and teen readers seeking information about their
favorite writers, this book can also be used as a source for
student reports and research papers. It is an affordable
alternative to multivolume sets. Young adult and adult. Grades 10
and up.
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