Looking for a little biographical info on your favorite author? Many
contemporary writers have reached out to readers via official fan
sites. Pre-Web novelists got some help from publishers and literary aficionados.
The first place to stop is BookWire's mammoth index of author sites.
You'll find tons of contemporary and classic writers from every literary genre.
If you're looking for a popular author, check out the following highlights:
Bestsellers
- Patricia Cornwell
In addition to biographical and book info, you'll find the latest
Cornwell news and touring events.
There's also a section for buying Cornwell merchandise.
- Michael Crichton
Get bio, book and movie information, plus answers to frequently-asked questions.
- John Grisham
At this publisher-sponsored site, read a letter from the author,
browse his bookshelf
or test your Grisham knowledge with a trivia quiz.
Classics
- Jane Austen
In addition to a brief Austen biography, you'll find six of her novels and other minor
works.
- Mark Twain
Contains Twain's biography, a timeline detailing major events in the
author's life,
a bibliography and book excerpts.
Horror
- Stephen King
Includes information about the man, the rumors, the past and
the future.
- Anne Rice
Read news, view a video, download screensavers and buy Anne Rice stuff.
Mystery
- Agatha Christie
Take a quiz, buy a book, post a message or browse this literary
icon's vast collection.
- Mary Higgins Clark
This publisher-sponsored site includes info about the author plus a book list,
trivia test and Q&A.
Playwrights
- David Mamet
This unofficial site contains a Mamet bio plus links to articles, interviews,
clips and other "Mamet-related stuff."
- Neil Simon
Includes a biography, bibliography, list of honors and list of Simon-related
links.
- Tennessee Williams
A comprehensive Williams site compiled by The
Mississippi Writers Page.
Poets
- Maya Angelou
Site includes a biography, list of works and chat room.
- Robert Frost
Contains biographical information, links and a wide selection of Frost's works.
Romance
- Barbara Taylor Bradford
In addition to book and movie news, the author offers a photo album,
contest and
Q&A page.
- Nora Roberts
Get info about the latest books from Roberts and her pseudonyms. You
can also sign up for her e-mail
newsletter and order autographed books.
- Danielle Steel
Check out the latest books, news, photos and trivia from this prolific
writer.
Young Adult
- Judy Blume
Included with the usual info is a page just for kids.
- Beverly Cleary
This site includes games, character information and a neighborhood map.
- J.K. Rowling
Learn everything there is to know about the woman behind Harry Potter.
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