Authors

These are the richest authors in the world! Here is a listing of the highest paid authors, past and present. Whether it's Tom Clancy, J.K.Rowling or Stephanie Meyer, the hardest challenge for any author is pretending to be a normal person when they publish millions of copies of their work. Who makes the most out of the group? Find out on our Top 50 Richest Authors list.

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Aron Ralston Net Worth

Aron Ralston Net Worth

Aron Ralston is an American mountaineer, outdoorsman, and motivational speaker who has a net worth of $4 million. Aron Ralston worked as a mechanical engineer at Intel for a number of years

Elizabeth MacDonald Net Worth

Elizabeth MacDonald Net Worth

Elizabeth MacDonald is an American financial journalist and television anchor who has a net worth of $4 million. Also known as Liz MacDonald, she is is the host of "The Evening Edit with Elizabeth MacDonald" on Fox Business Network,

Cornel West Net Worth

Cornel West Net Worth

Cornel West is an American philosopher, theologian, and political activist who has a net worth of $1.5 million. A prominent voice in left-wing sociopolitical thought, Cornel West explores a number

Jim Lovell Net Worth

Jim Lovell Net Worth

Jim Lovell was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman who had a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death in August 2025. Jim died on August 7, 2025, at the age of 97.

Ray Bradbury Net Worth

Ray Bradbury Net Worth

Ray Bradbury Net Worth:Ray Bradbury was an American writer who had a net worth of $30 million. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920, Ray

Rick Leventhal Net Worth

Rick Leventhal Net Worth

Rick Leventhal is an American reporter who has a net worth of $3 million. Rick Leventhal is best known for his work as a senior correspondent at Fox News Channel,

Bobby Deen Net Worth

Bobby Deen Net Worth

Bobby Deen net worth: Bobby Deen is an American cook, television personality, and restaurateur who has a net worth of $4 million. Bobby Deen was

Jake Anderson Net Worth

Jake Anderson Net Worth

Jake Anderson is an American ship captain and reality star who has a net worth of $2 million. Jake Anderson is one of the most resilient and determined captains on "Deadliest Catch,"

Marianne Williamson Net Worth

Marianne Williamson Net Worth

Marianne Williamson net worth: Marianne Williamson is an American New Age self-help author, speaker, and activist who has a net worth of $3 million.

Dave Barry Net Worth

Dave Barry Net Worth

Dave Barry net worth: Dave Barry is an American author and columnist who has a net worth of $6 million. Dave Barry was born

Amanda Balionis Net Worth

Amanda Balionis Net Worth

Amanda Balionis is an American sports broadcast journalist who has a net worth of $2 million. Working for CBS Sports, she does reporting for NFL and college football games as well as for PGA

Winnie Holzman Net Worth

Winnie Holzman Net Worth

Winnie Holzman is an American television writer, playwright, and librettist who has a net worth of $70 million. Winnie Holzman is best known for creating the cult-favorite TV series "My So-Called Life" and for writing the book for the blockbuster Broadway musical "Wicked."

Gregory Maguire Net Worth

Gregory Maguire Net Worth

Gregory Maguire is an American novelist who has a net worth of $80 million. Gregory Maguire is best known for reimagining classic fairy tales through dark, subversive lenses that explore politics

Kaleb Cooper Net Worth

Kaleb Cooper Net Worth

Kaleb Cooper is an English farmer, television personality, and author who has a net worth of $2 million. Kaleb Cooper is best known for starring on

Anne Tyler Net Worth

Anne Tyler Net Worth

Anne Tyler is an American author and former literary critic who has a net worth of $10 million. Anne Tyler's