Sarah Johnson Cocke (born Johnson; later named Hagan after her first marriage and Cocke after her second marriage; February 7, 1865 – January 20, 1944) was an American writer and community leader. She was also involved in several women’s organizations. Cocke wrote Southern fiction books, including Bypaths in Dixie, Master of the Hills, and Old Mammy Tales from Dixie Land.
Harlan Coben was born on January 4, 1962. He is an American writer who writes mystery and thriller books. The stories in his books often involve past events that were not solved or misunderstood, murders, or accidents.
Leroy Eldridge Cleaver (August 31, 1935 – May 1, 1998) was an African American writer, political activist, and fashion designer. He was also a convicted rapist and an early leader of the Black Panther Party, where he served as Minister of Information. While in exile, he became the Head of the International Section of the Panthers.
Charles Edmund Dumaresq Clavell (10 October 1921 – 7 September 1994), known as James Clavell, was a British and American writer, filmmaker, and British Army officer during the Second World War. He is best known for writing the Asian Saga novels, many of which were adapted into television shows and movies. Clavell also wrote screenplays for films such as The Fly (1958), which was based on a short story by George Langelaan, and The Great Escape (1963), which was based on the personal account of Paul Brickhill.
Paul Claudel (French: [pɔl klodɛl]; August 6, 1868 – February 23, 1955) was a French poet, playwright, and diplomat. He was the younger brother of Camille Claudel, a sculptor. He is best known for his poetic plays, which often express his strong Catholic faith, and for ensuring his sister received proper care.
Walter Van Tilburg Clark was born on August 3, 1909, and died on November 10, 1971. He was an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and teacher. He is considered one of Nevada’s most important literary figures of the 20th century.
Mary Higgins Clark (born Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins; December 24, 1927 – January 31, 2020) was an American author who wrote suspense novels. She wrote 51 books, all of which were best-selling in the United States and several European countries. As of 2015, all her novels were still available for sale, and her first suspense novel, Where Are the Children?, had been printed 75 times.
Kenneth Mackenzie Clark, Baron Clark (13 July 1903 – 21 May 1983), was a British art historian, museum director, and television presenter. He studied many artists and time periods, but he is best known for his work on Italian Renaissance art, especially the art of Leonardo da Vinci. Before becoming famous on television, Clark managed two art galleries in the 1930s and 1940s.
Sir Arthur Charles Clarke CBE FRAS (16 December 1917 – 19 March 2008) was an English science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host. Clarke was a science fiction writer, a strong supporter of space travel, and a well-known futurist. He wrote many books and essays for popular magazines.
Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (April 12, 1947 – October 1, 2013) was an American writer. He is most famous for writing techno-thriller novels, which include technical details about espionage and military science.