Hollywood vs. The Author

American author of spy thrillers, best known for the Scorpion and Homeland series. A former journalist and war correspondent who served in the U.S. Army and the Israeli Army, his novels include Hour of the Assassins, Dragonfire and War of the Raven, and he has screenwriting credits including GoldenEye. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages.

American screenwriter and novelist. She wrote for television series including Knots Landing and Dynasty and won the Population Institute Award for the TV movie I Love You, Goodbye. After earning an MFA in fiction from Bennington College, she published her debut novel, the noir thriller Coldwater, in 2013. She has served on the board of the Writers Guild of America, West.

James Brown is the author of The Library Book, which examines the history and social importance of public libraries. He writes non-fiction that focuses on how community institutions shape our daily lives.

Jonathan Kellerman is the author of No Rest for the Dead, a thrilling mystery novel. He's known for his suspenseful crime fiction.

American crime and mystery novelist, born June 24, 1938, in Buffalo, New York. Best known for the Matthew Scudder detective novels and the Bernie Rhodenbarr burglar series, he has also written the Evan Tanner and Keller series across a career spanning more than five decades. Named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1994, and a four-time winner of both the Edgar and Shamus Awards.

Lee Goldberg is a crime novelist and television writer who specializes in stories set around the entertainment industry. He is the author of the Hollywood and Crime series and has written for several popular mystery shows. His books are straightforward, fast-paced, and draw on his years of experience working in Los Angeles.

Max Allan Collins is a versatile author known for his crime and mystery novels, including the Bibliomysteries and Hollywood and Crime series. He also wrote the novelization for Waterworld and contributed to Dick Tracy stories.

Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. His books, which have been translated into 39 languages, have garnered him many awards. Connelly was the President of the Mystery Writers of America from 2003 to 2004.

Naomi Hirahara writes compelling mystery novels. Her work, including "Hollywood vs. The Author," often features clever plots and unique settings. She's a great choice for readers who enjoy a good puzzle.

Peter James is a global bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. With a total of 16 Sunday Times No. 1s under his belt, he has achieved global book sales of over 20 million copies to date and has been translated into 37 languages. Synonymous with plot-twisting page-turners, Peter has garnered an army of loyal fans throughout his storytelling career – which also included stints writing for TV and...

American writer, guitarist and creative-writing teacher. His books include the novels Drive, More Than They Could Chew and The Cost of Living, the story collection Working Backwards from the Worst Moment of My Life, and the memoir Liar. He is core faculty at UC Riverside's Palm Desert MFA program and has also taught at Antioch University Los Angeles and UCLA Extension; he is also a guitarist with several Los Angeles bands, including The Urinals.

Stephen Jay Schwartz is known for his work, including "Hollywood vs. The Author." His writing often takes a sharp look at the entertainment industry and its complexities.

Tess Gerritsen is an American novelist and retired physician, born in San Diego, California, on June 12, 1953. She earned a BA in anthropology from Stanford University and a medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and practiced as a physician before writing full-time. Her novel The Surgeon introduced homicide detective Jane Rizzoli, later paired with medical examiner Maura Isles in the long-running Rizzoli & Isles series, adapted for television from 2010 to 2016. She liv...

T. Jefferson Parker is the author of the thriller No Rest for the Dead. He's known for his crime and suspense novels that keep you guessing.