Two Chicago writers have joined the ranks of Forbes' top-earning authors in the world.
Veronica Roth, author of the “Divergent” trilogy, tied with three other top authors (Jeff Kinney, John Grisham and Stephen King) for sixth with a listed earning of $17 million.
Gillian Flynn, whose thriller “Gone Girl” hits the big screen next month, tied with ”The Fault in Our Stars” author John Green for No. 12 with a listed earning of $9 million. Green also made his debut on the list.
"In a ranking long-dominated by stalwarts like crime writer James Patterson and romance author Nora Roberts, these fresh ink spillers, two of whom write young adult fiction, rank thanks to the increasing commercial appeal of teen literature for readers of all ages," Natalie Robehmed writes for Forbes.
The top spots still go to well-known names. James Patterson leads the pack with $90 million, followed by Dan Brown with $28 million, Nora Roberts with $23 million and Danielle Steel with $22 million.
JK Rowling finished No. 8 with $14 million, and George R.R. Martin ranked No. 9 with $12 million.
