Novelist

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A novelist is an author who writes books of fiction, referred to as novels.

The word "novel" is from the Italian word novella which means "new". A novel is an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story.

See international list of novelists

See also:

• novella
• novel
• literature
• Science fiction author
• Fantasy author
• Children's author

Reference

• Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Novelist" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novelist January 7, 2004