15 highest-earning authors of 2013

Check out the 15 highest-earning authors of 2013. This year's top-grossing author only began writing in 2009.

2. James Patterson

James Patterson is best known for his "Alex Cross" series, but he has other authored and co-authored many other series and stand-alone books in genres ranging from thrillers to romance to young adult fiction. His books have sold more than 270 million copies. Forbes estimates that Patterson made $91 million this year.

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