Richest authors
Here are some of the richest authors in the world, based on their net worth:
- J.K. Rowling - Net Worth: $1 Billion
J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series, which has sold over 500 million copies worldwide. She has also written several spin-off books and has a production company that produces films and stage plays.
- Stephen King - Net Worth: $400 Million
Stephen King is a prolific author of horror, suspense, and supernatural novels and short stories. He has written over 60 novels and has sold over 350 million copies worldwide.
- James Patterson - Net Worth: $300 Million
James Patterson is a bestselling author of thriller and mystery novels. He has written over 150 novels and has sold over 350 million copies worldwide.
- Danielle Steel - Net Worth: $250 Million
Danielle Steel is a bestselling author of romance novels. She has written over 150 novels and has sold over 650 million copies worldwide.
- Nora Roberts - Net Worth: $200 Million
Nora Roberts is a bestselling author of romance novels. She has written over 200 novels and has sold over 500 million copies worldwide.
- John Grisham - Net Worth: $150 Million
John Grisham is a bestselling author of legal thrillers. He has written over 30 novels and has sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
- Tom Clancy - Net Worth: $150 Million (at the time of his death)
Tom Clancy was a bestselling author of thriller and espionage novels. He wrote over 20 novels and has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.
- Michael Crichton - Net Worth: $120 Million (at the time of his death)
Michael Crichton was a bestselling author of science fiction and thriller novels. He wrote over 20 novels and has sold over 200 million copies worldwide.
- Dean Koontz - Net Worth: $100 Million
Dean Koontz is a bestselling author of horror, suspense, and supernatural novels. He has written over 140 novels and has sold over 500 million copies worldwide.
- Anne Rice - Net Worth: $90 Million
Anne Rice is a bestselling author of vampire novels, including the "Vampire Chronicles" series. She has written over 30 novels and has sold over 150 million copies worldwide.
Note: The net worth figures are estimates and may vary depending on the source.