Janet Evanovich is author of the "Stephanie Plum" novels. Forbes estimates that she earned $24 million this year. Her first Stephanie Plum novel, "One for the Money," was turned into a movie in 2012 starring Katherine Heigl.

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Janet Evanovich is author of the "Stephanie Plum" novels. Forbes estimates that she earned $24 million this year. Her first Stephanie Plum novel, "One for the Money," was turned into a movie in 2012 starring Katherine Heigl.
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