Some of the best contemporary authors in fiction include Haruki Murakami. His works often blend elements of the surreal with the ordinary, like in 'Norwegian Wood'. Another is Margaret Atwood. Her novels, such as 'The Handmaid's Tale', are not only engaging stories but also important commentaries on society.
Casey McQuiston is a notable author of 2019 contemporary romance novels with 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. Beth O'Leary is also notable for 'The Flatshare'.
Guillermo del Toro is quite notable. His works often blend gothic elements with horror and the fantastical. For instance, his movie 'Crimson Peak' has a strong gothic undercurrent with its spooky mansion and family secrets.
In contemporary fiction, there are some great best - selling authors. Danielle Steel has written numerous novels that have been widely read. James Patterson is a prolific author with many best - sellers. His books often feature fast - paced plots. Also, Suzanne Collins, with her 'The Hunger Games' trilogy, has reached a massive audience.
Since we are avoiding the erotic aspect, another great 80s author was Toni Morrison. Her novels like 'Beloved' were powerful works that explored complex themes such as race, identity, and history in a very profound way. She was one of the most important voices in 80s literature, and her works are still widely studied and celebrated today.
Rainbow Rowell has written some great contemporary love stories like 'Eleanor & Park' and 'Attachments'. John Green is the author behind 'The Fault in Our Stars'. Diana Gabaldon wrote 'Outlander' which has a great love story element in it. Casey McQuiston is the author of 'Red, White & Royal Blue' which is also a great contemporary love story.
In this era, everyone had a different definition of strength. However, here are some contemporary examples:
1 Jin Yong-Wuxia novels are known as the father of Wuxia novels. His works are widely translated into many languages and have a wide readership around the world.
2. Hemmingway (HP Lovecraft) -United States His works are famous for their horror and science fiction elements and are known as the father of modern horror novels.
3 Haruki Murakami-Japan His works are known as the father of modern novels for their unique narrative style and language style.
4 Margaret Atwood (Margaret Atwood) -United States Her works cover a variety of topics, including love, history, biography, and science fiction. She is known as the mother of modern American literature.
5 George Orwell-United Kingdom His works focus on social and political issues and are famous for their prophetic and satirical nature.
6 Hugo-France His works are famous for their romantic style and plots and are known as the father of French literature.
7 Carling-Italy His works are famous for their poetry and complexity and are known as the father of modern Italian literature.
8 Faulkner (F. Scott fitzgerald) -United States His works are famous for their strong emotions and complicated plots and are regarded as the father of modern American literature.
9 Stephen King-United States His works are famous for their horror and fantasy elements and are known as the father of modern horror novels.
10 Margaret Atwood (Margaret Atwood) -United States
Well, Jojo Moyes became very well - known in 2015 with 'Me Before You'. Her writing in this novel is so poignant, especially when it comes to the relationship between the two main characters. Paula Hawkins, on the other hand, is known for 'The Girl on the Train'. Although it's not a pure - bred romance, it has enough elements to be considered in this category. The way she builds the relationships and the mystery around them is quite remarkable. Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan with 'The Royal We' created a story that many fans of contemporary royal romances adored. Their take on a fictional royal relationship was fresh and engaging.
Nicholas Sparks is well - known for his romantic novels. His stories are usually set in a contemporary context and are full of love, heartbreak and hope. He has a way of creating characters that readers can really connect with on an emotional level.
Colleen Hoover was a well - known author of 2014 contemporary romance novels. Her books like 'Maybe Someday' and 'Ugly Love' were very popular. John Green also made a mark with 'The Fault in Our Stars'. Another is Christina Lauren, who wrote 'Beautiful Bastard' which was quite popular in 2014.