Novelist

Date of Birth: August 15, 1771 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: September 21, 1832 Biography Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, born on August 15, 1771, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a pivotal figure in the development of the…

Date of Birth: January 12, 1952 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Biography Walter Mosley is an acclaimed American novelist, best known for his crime fiction series featuring the character Easy Rawlins. Born in Los Angeles, California, Mosley grew up in a diverse, working-class neighborhood that would later…

Date of Birth: August 3, 1962 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: [Leave blank] Biography Walter Kirn is an American novelist, literary critic, and essayist, best known for his satirical and thought-provoking works. Kirn was born in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Marine on…

Date of Birth: May 25, 1935 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: September 16, 2016 Biography William Patrick Kinsella, widely recognized as W. P. Kinsella, was a Canadian novelist and short story writer best known for his works centered around baseball, particularly his novel “Shoeless…

Date of Birth: April 22, 1899 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: July 2, 1977 Biography Vladimir Nabokov was a Russian-American novelist, poet, translator, and entomologist, best known for his novel “Lolita” (1955), which is often cited as one of the greatest works of the…

Date of Birth: March 9, 1892 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: June 2, 1962 Biography Vita Sackville-West, born Victoria Mary Sackville-West, was an English author, poet, and gardener, best known for her novels and her contributions to the Bloomsbury Group. Born into an aristocratic…

Date of Birth: June 20, 1952 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography Vikram Seth is an acclaimed Indian novelist and poet, renowned for his versatility and the broad scope of his literary works. He was born in Kolkata, India, and raised in a highly intellectual environment; his…

Date of Birth: June 22, 1961 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: (Leave blank if not applicable) Biography Vikas Swarup is an acclaimed Indian diplomat and novelist, best known for his debut novel “Q & A,” which was adapted into the Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire.”…

Date of Birth: October 6, 1956 Zodiac Sign: Libra Biography Victoria Hanley is an acclaimed novelist best known for her contributions to the young adult fantasy genre. Born in the United States, Hanley has captivated readers with her imaginative storytelling and richly developed characters. She…