* Stephen King is a horror writer who has written over 50 novels and 200 short stories. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Bram Stoker Award, the O. Henry Award, and the National Book Award.
* Dean Koontz is a suspense writer who has written over 100 novels and 50 short stories. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Bram Stoker Award, the Edgar Award, and the World Fantasy Award.
* James Patterson is a thriller writer who has written over 150 novels and 200 short stories. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Edgar Award, the Golden Dagger Award, and the BCA Crime Writers' Association.
* Nora Roberts is a romance writer who has written over 225 novels and 50 short stories. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the RITA Award, the Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award.
* Danielle Steel is a romance writer who has written over 170 novels and 50 short stories. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Golden Globe Award, the Grammy Award, and the National Book Award.