Becca Fitzpatrick is well - known for her 'Hush, Hush' series. She manages to blend the concept of angels with high school drama and romance, which makes it appealing to a wide range of readers, especially young adults.
Haruki Murakami is extremely popular. His unique blend of the surreal and the ordinary in stories like 'Kafka on the Shore' has attracted a global readership. Another is Arundhati Roy with her powerful novel 'The God of Small Things'. Han Kang has also gained popularity with her works such as 'The Vegetarian'.
Lauren Faust is quite well - known in the realm of pony - related works, especially with her influence on 'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' which has inspired a lot of great pony fiction.
Andy Weir is definitely one of the popular authors in 2023 best science fiction with his work 'Project Hail Mary'. His ability to create scientifically plausible yet engaging stories is remarkable. Another is James S.A. Corey, known for the Expanse series which concluded in 2023 with 'Leviathan Falls'.
J.K. Rowling is extremely popular in the realm of magic fiction. She created the 'Harry Potter' series which has been a global phenomenon. Another popular author is J.R.R. Tolkien. His works like 'The Lord of the Rings' are filled with magic elements. George R.R. Martin also has a place in this, as 'A Song of Ice and Fire' has magic - related parts.
Lindsay Ellis is quite popular in the 2020 best science fiction. Her 'Axiom's End' shows her ability to craft an engaging alternate history story. Micaiah Johnson also gained popularity with 'The Space Between Worlds' which has a really unique concept. And of course, Frank Herbert, although 'Dune' was originally published earlier, it was still a significant part of the 2020 best science fiction landscape.
Jane Doe could be popular. Her stories in historical fiction are known for their strong female characters. She might be setting her stories in various historical periods and exploring different aspects of women's lives during those times.
It could potentially include emerging authors as well. Sometimes these collections are a great platform for new voices in science fiction. They might be authors who have a fresh take on classic science fiction themes, like Neal Stephenson - style cyberpunk but with a new twist. Or they could be those who are exploring new areas in science fiction, such as the intersection of biotechnology and social norms.
One popular author could be Becky Chambers. Her works often focus on the softer side of science fiction, like the relationships between characters in a far - flung space - faring future.
I'm not sure specifically about the popular authors in 2018 for horror and suspense. But established names like Dean Koontz are often associated with the genre and might have had works or influenced those in the '2018 best horror and suspense fiction'.
Stephenie Meyer is a popular author in teen fantasy fiction. Her 'Twilight' series created a huge fan base, especially among those interested in the vampire - werewolf genre. Cassandra Clare, with her 'The Mortal Instruments' series, has a large following. Her books are full of action, magic, and interesting characters. Sarah J. Maas is also very popular, known for her 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series that offers a lush and exciting fantasy world.