Author birthday
Edward Lear was born in 1812. From him, we have the most charming, enduring, nonsensical poem that continues to delight…
Author birthday
April 23 is Shakespeare’s birthday! A giant in the world of English literature. Remembered now mostly for his plays, and…
Author birthday
Linda Sue Park was born on March 25, 1960. She is beloved for her children’s stories and won the 2002…
Author birthday
Joseph Wambaugh turns 87 and is still writing. Here’s a testament to longevity, the power of writing, and the unfortunate…
Author birthday
Isaac Asimov. Born 1/2/1920. Died 4/6/1992. Asimov was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States with his family…
Author birthday
Mary Higgins Clark. Born 12/24/1927. Died 1/31/2020. American author of Irish descent with 51 best sellers. Her contributions to literary…
Author birthday
Jane Austen. Born 12/16/1775. Died 7/18/1817. English novelist. Famous for her contemporary life stories with a focus on love and…
Author birthday
America’s sweetheart poet, Emily Dickinson is also one my favorites. Emily Dickinson. Born 12/10/1830. Died 1886. Emily Dickinson is an…
Author birthday
Rainer Maria Rilke. Born 12/4/1875. Died 12/29/1926. Austrian poet, famous for “letters to a Young Poet.” Also, “The Notebooks of…
Author birthday
George Eliot. Born 11/22/1819. Died 12/22/1880. Her birth name was Mary Ann Evans, but she wrote and published under a…