100 Most Popular Genre Fiction Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies

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Profiles and reading lists for 100 of today's hottest fiction writers Genre authors, like genre fiction, are often ignored by traditional biographical dictionaries. Yet genre fans hunger for information about their favourite 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 still in print and widely read (e.g., J.R.R. Tolkien for fantasy, James Michener for historical), 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. Author photos accompany many of the profiles as well. A wonderful reference work, particularly for readers' advisors and adult and teenage readers seeking information about their favourite writers, this book can also be used as a source for student reports and research papers. It is an affordable alternative to multi-volume sets. Profiles popular authors who are often ignored in biographical works Includes author biographies and complete lists of their published works

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[A]n interesting approach, clear organization, and well-written author biographies make this an useful and enjoyable book for both librarians and casual readers.a valuable publication, one that is certain to spawn another such volume. With its colorful coverage of contemporary authors, and a very reasonable price, this would be a good purchase for most public libraries. * Collection Management *
[A] well organized, useful, and interestign work an excellent resource for finding information about popular genre fiction authors, and for readers advisory service librarians. As such, it is highly recommended for public libraries. * Reference Reviews *
This is a great resource for patrons who want to know more about their favorite authors. It can serve as a good readers' advisory tool. Recommended for all public libraries. * Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin *
100 Most Popular Genre Fiction Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies is a straightforward reference for librarians, researchers, and teen readers.An easy-to-use quick-reference guide, ideal for surveying the creators of some of the most widely beloved authors as well as the nature of their creations. * MBR Reviewer's Bookwatch *

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BERNARD A. DREW is a freelance writer and editor, as well as a columnist for a daily newspaper.