- Wikipedia: Authors
 - Directory of author profiles, organised by name, by genre, by nationality, and by language. - (AU) Warner, Dave
- Australian novelist and writer of screenplays and theatre scripts. Includes a biography, reviews, and links.
- (AU) Watt, Peter
- Biographical information about the Australian author of Cry of the Curlew.
- (AU) Whitaker, Anne-Maree
- Author of books on early Australian colonial history, including Joseph Foveaux: Power and Patronage in Early New South Wales.
- (AU) White, Patrick (1912-1990) (2)
- (AU) Whiting, Sue
- Child-friendly site featuring book synopses, teacher's notes, activities, and photos.
- (AU) Williamson, David (3)
- (AU) Winton, Tim@
- (AU) Wright, Judith (1915-2000) (4)
- W. H. Auden Society
- Lists of Auden's works, news of new publications by and about him, and other material of interest to readers of Auden's work.
- W. S. Gilbert Society
- To further the knowledge, study, appreciation and enjoyment of W.S. Gilbert's life and works.
- Wa Wamwere, Koigi
- One of Kenya's leading writers and human rights activists.
- Wadsworth, Ginger
- Author of biographies and books on nature for young readers.
- Wakefield, Dan
- Journalist, author, and screenplay writer.
- Wakoski, Diane (3)
- Walcott, Derek@
- Waldherr, Kris
- Author and illustrator. Site includes stories, fairy tales, mythology and illustrations.
- Waldman, Anne (2)
- Waldman, Ayelet@
- Wales, Vincent M.
- Novels include Wish You Were Here, One Nation Under God, and Killer and Slick.
- Walk, Ansgar
- Author of books on the Arctic, its wildlife, and the Inuit.
- Walker, Alice@
- Walker, Persia
- Official site of Persia Walker, featuring excerpts from her Harlem Renaissance mystery, Harlem Redux.
- Walker, Rebecca (2)
- Wall, Kathryn R.
- Author of the Bay Tanner mystery series set in Hilton Head Island and the South Carolina Low Country.
- Wallace, Daniel
- Official site of the author, artist, and alligator wrangler Daniel Wallace. Includes synopses of his books Big Fish, Ray in Reverse, and The Watermelon King.
- Wallace, David Foster (4)
- Wallace, Ian
- Official site of Canadian children's author and illustrator.
- Wallace, Joseph
- Author of children's books and titles about baseball, natural history, and other farflung topics.
- Wallace, Lew
- Official site for study of author Lew Wallace. Also provides information on the Ben-Hur Museum in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
- Walpole, Horace (1717-1797) (8)
- Walpow, Nathan
- Author of the upcoming Joe Portugal series.
- Walsh, Jill Paton@
- Walsh, Robb
- Latest reviews, articles, NPR commentaries, and cookbooks from the award-winning Texas-based food critic.
- Walter de la Mare Society, The
- Formed to honour the memory of the author, as well as to promote the study of his works.
- Walton, Rick
- Wang Wei (699-761) (2)
- Warden, Michael D.
- Writes fantasy novels and books on Christian spirituality.
- Warland, Betsy
- Feminist writer of poetry and prose, editor and teacher, known for her language-focused writing and ways of working with silence.
- Warner, Alan (3)
- Warner, Charles Dudley (1829-1900)@
- Warner, Penny
- Author of the Connor Westphal mysteries as well as a series of child development books.
- Warner, Sally
- Author of the Lily Hill series and other books, such as Ellie and the Bunheads.
- Warren, Mercy Otis (1728-1814)@
- Warren, Nancy
- Biography, links, articles, and more.
- Warren, Patricia Nell (1)
- Warren, Robert Penn (1905-1989) (10)
- Wasserstein, Wendy (1950-2006) (13)
- Waters, Frank (1902-1995) (1)
- Waters, Sarah (3)
- Watkins, Paul (1)
- Watkins, Ronald J.
- Writes about crime and legal cases.
- Watson, Brad
- Includes an essay and several short stories.
- Watson, Larry (2)
- Watts, Peter
- Author of dark psychological sci-fi thrillers like Maelstrom and Starfish.
- Waugh, Evelyn (1903-1966) (11)
- Webb, James
- Features published articles, book reviews, and a schedule of speaking engagements by this novelist and former Secretary of the Navy.
- Webb, Mary (1881-1927) (1)
- Weber, Joe
- Author of military fiction and techno thrillers.
- Weber, Max (1864-1920)@
- Webster, John (1580?-1632?)@
- Webster, Noah (1758-1843) (5)
- Browse through sites with biographies and other information on the American lexicographer, textbook author, Bible translator, spelling reformer, writer, and editor.
- Weidt, Maryann
- Writes biographies about fascinating people she wanted to know more about.
- Weinberg, Robert
- Author, editor, winner of World Fantasy Award, and known for his White Wolf trilogies.
- Weiner, Jennifer (2)
- Weis, Margaret (1)
- Weisbecker, AC
- Writer/photojournalist offers a tour of his adventure memoir In Search of Captain Zero, A Surfer's Road Trip Beyond the End of the Road, and his comedic novel Cosmic Banditos.
- Welburn, Ron
- Eastern Cherokee poet.
- Welch, Lew (1926-?) (1)
- Weldon, Fay (4)
- Welford, Sue (1)
- Well Known Canadian Authors
- An annotated list of mostly modern writers, from Margaret Atwood to Carol Shields, and beyond.
- Welling, Peter J.
- Author and illustrator of Andrew McGroundhog and His Shady Shadow. Includes biography, gallery, and appearance dates.
- Wellman, Manly Wade (1903-1986) (1)
- Wells, H. G. (19)
- Wells, Ken
- Author of Meely LaBauve, a coming-of-age story about a motherless boy growing up with a loving, but wayward, father in the bayou country of South Louisiana.
- Wells, Rebecca
- Author of the bestsellers, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and Little Altars Everywhere.
- Welsh, Irvine (11)
- Welty, Eudora (1909-2001) (13)
- Wenzel, Kurt
- Author of Lit Life, a novel about the passions and perils of the writing life.
- Werner, Ann
- Author of The People Next Door.
- Wertime, Richard
- Author of the memoir Citadel on the Mountain.
- Weschler, Lawrence (1)
- Wesley, Valerie Wilson
- Author of the Tamara Hayle series, featuring a wise and witty African American single mom who makes her living as a private detective.
- Wesselmann, Debbie Lee
- Novelist and short story writer; includes tips for writers, fiction recommendations, and information about her books.
- Wesson, Marianne
- Professor of law at the University of Colorado in Boulder and author of the legal thriller Render Up the Body.
- West, Colin
- Author and illustrator of stories, nonsense poems, and tongue twisters.
- West, Jessamyn (1903-1984)
- West, Nathanael (1903-1940) (6)
- West, Rebecca (1892-1983)@
- West, Richard F.
- Author of Old Gang of Mine mystery series.
- West, Rob
- Contains excerpts from the Oregon writer's new novel about an old Irishman and his lighthouse.
- West, Tracey
- Author of the Pixie Tricks fairy series.
- Wetterling, JD
- Whalen, B.J.
- Author of Justifiable Homicide, a police procedural set in NYC.
- Whalen, Philip (1923-2002) (3)
- Wharton, Edith (1862-1937) (17)
- Wharton, Thomas (1)
- Wheatley, Phillis (1753-1784) (3)
- Wheldon, David
- Novelist and poet. Includes extracts of writings, reviews, and essays.
- Whitbourn, John
- Writes science fiction novels that involve the warping of English history.
- White, E.B.@
- White, E.B. (1899-1985) (8)
- White, Kate
- Official site for the Cosmopolitan editor and author of mysteries and self help books, including If Looks Could Kill and 9 Secrets of Women Who Get Everything They Want.
- White, Randy Wayne
- Official site for the author of the Doc Ford novels.
- White, Stephen
- Author of the Alan Gregory mysteries.
- White, T. H. (1906-1964) (1)
- Whitehead, Colson (5)
- Whiteley, Opal (1897-1992) (4)
- Whitman, Walt (1819-1892) (27)
- Read about Walt Whitman, the American poet-essayist and his famous poetry collection, Leaves of Grass. Sites offer biography, poems, reference guides, quotations, prose works, messageboards, and analyses of the works of one of the founding American poets.
- Whitney, Phyllis A.
- Winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award for Lifetime Achievement. Information and trivia about her adult and juvenile novels.
- Who Wrote the Works?
- The question of who wrote Shakespeare's works has been troubling scholars for 200 years. By cryptanalysis the problem has been solved.
- Whybrow, Ian
- News, competitions, and other bits and bobs from the creator of Little Wolf.
- Whyte, David
- Whyte, Jack
- Author of the historical fiction series Dream of Eagles/Camulod Chronicles which invents King Arthur's family history in Roman Britain.
- Whyte, William (1917-1999)@
- Wick, Walter
- Photographer and author of children's books with a special interest in games, puzzles, science, and illusions.
- Wideman, John Edgar (5)
- Wiehe, Fred
- Writes novels of horror, suspense, mystery, and fantasy.
- Wieners, John (4)
- Wiesel, Elie (23)
- Wiesner, David (3)
- Wiggin, Kate Douglas (1856-1923)@
- Wiggs, Susan
- Award-winning author of Table for Five, The Ocean Between Us, The Charm School, and more.
- Wikipedia: Kazi Nazrul Islam
- Article about the poet and composer Kazi Nazrul Islam. Includes his major works, career, and related links.
- Wikipedia: Mirza Ghalib
- Article about Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan who was also known as Mirza Ghalib, a renowned classical Urdu and Persian poet of India.
- Wikipedia: Shakespeare's Sonnets
- User-created article on the sonnets of William Shakespeare. Includes speculation about to whom the early sonnets were dedicated, notes on recurring characters and themes in the poems, and links.
- Wikipedia: The Shakespeare Portal
- Online starting point for Wikipedia's articles and resources about William Shakespeare, his life, and his works.
- Wikipedia: William Shakespeare
- Encyclopedia entry about William Shakespeare, the English poet and playwright, covering his life and times, canonical works, the debate over his identity, and words he coined.
- Wikiquote: William Shakespeare Quotes
- Browse an extensive collection of William Shakespeare quotes. Includes quotes organised by specific works, misattributed quotes, and quotes about Shakespeare.
- Wilbur, Richard@
- Wilde, Oscar (1854-1900)@
- Find Oscar Wilde quotes, poems, stories, and plays, including The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Also find biographies, photos, and information on the playwright¿s legal troubles.
- Wilde, Susie - Once Upon a Lap
- About the author's books and reviews of children's books.
- Wilder, Laura Ingalls (1867-1957) (9)
- Wilder, Thornton (1897-1975) (7)
- Wilfred Owen Association
- Promotes interest in the life and work of the poet.
- Wilhelm, Doug
- Provides information about the author and The Revealers, a novel for young adults about bullying. Also provides resources on bullying in schools for teachers, parents, and school-aged children.
- Wilhelm, Hans
- Hans Wilhelm's Story Book and Home Page: international author/illustrator of Bunny Trouble, Tyrone the Horrible, The Royal Raven and l00 more books for children.
- Wilhelm, Terri Lynn
- Wilkerson, David
- Includes information on Wilkerson's Times Square Church Pulpit series.
- Wilkinson, David Marion
- Author of Not Between Brothers, among others.
- Wilkomirski, Binjamin (4)
- Wilks, Eileen
- Official site. Hosts a list of her printed works and offers updates on new books.
- Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Foundation
- Dedicated to the times, places, and writings of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
- Willan, Anne (2)
- Willeford, Charles (1919-1988) (1)
- William Dean Howells Society
- Disseminates information on the life of the writer and facilitates the exchange of facts, ideas and texts concerning Howells and his circle, and publishes The Howellsian.
- Williams, C.K. (1)
- Williams, Conrad
- Author of Nearly People and Head Injuries.
- Williams, Niall
- Irish writer of Irish literature, novels, and plays about life in County Clare.
- Williams, Saul (3)
- Find sites for Saul Williams, the poet and award winning screenwriter-actor which include official site, biography, discography, videoclips, and albums of one of the most powerful voices of the hip-hop generation.
- Williams, Suzanne
- Author of Library Lil, and other books for children. Includes biographical information, as well as details on school visits, etc.
- Williams, Tad (2)
- Williams, Tennessee (1911-1983) (30)
- Browse sites about Tennessee Williams, the award-winning playwright of A Streetcar Named Desire, The Glass Menagerie, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Sites provide biography and profile, film and theatre credits, articles, reviews, and bibliography of the Pulitzer Award winner.
- Williams, Terry Tempest (3)
- Williams, William Carlos (1883-1963)@
- Williams-Wheeler, Dorrie
- Official site for the author of Sparkledoll Always Into Something and The Unplanned Pregnancy Handbook.
- Williamson, Henry (1895-1977) (3)
- Willis, Connie (2)
- Willoughby, Ronald R.
- Author of the Rick Stevens mysteries set in New Orleans.
- Wilmot, John [Earl of Rochester] (1647-1680) (4)
- Wilson, August (1945-2005) (9)
- Wilson, Cintra@
- Wilson, Doric
- Author of such plays as Street Theatre, Now She Dances!, and A Perfect Relationship. Member of the gay theatre movement.
- Wilson, Edward O. (1929- )@
- Wilson, Nancy Flowers
- Author of A Fool's Paradise.
- Wilson, Robert Anton (5)
- Learn more about Robert Anton Wilson, the co-author of The Illuminatus! Trilogy and conspiracy theory researcher. Sites provide articles, author profile, bibliography, interviews, and book excerpts.
- Wilson, Staci Layne
- Features the author's published articles, news, reviews, and photos.
- Wiltse, David
- A site for fans of the author of the acclaimed John Becker series of novels.
- Wimberley, Darryl
- Author of the series starring Barrett Raines, a black police detective in a small Florida town.
- Winchester, Simon (7)
- Winegardner, Mark
- Official site for the novelist and author whose works include The Godfather Returns, The Veracruz Blues, and Prophet of the Sandlots.
- Winer, Andrew
- Official site for the author of The Colour Midnight Made.
- Winfield, Jess
- Information about his past works and current projects.
- Winfield, Larry
- Performance poet who reads regularly at venues, produces poetry videos and leads a poetryband called Brass Orchid.
- Winkler, Robert
- Author of Going Wild: Adventures with Birds in the Suburban Wilderness. Includes excerpts, reviews, bird photos, and links.
- Winslow, Don
- Writer of maledom erotic fiction.
- Winter's Tale New Zealand
- Study site featuring text of the play, commentaries, images, and links to reviews and other resources.
- Winter's Tale, The@
- Winters, Jill
- Author of the contemporary romance novels Blushing Pink and Plum Girl.
- Winters, Yvor (1900-1968) (2)
- Winterson, Jeanette (4)
- Winthrop, Elizabeth
- Includes biography, interview, writing advice, and an interactive section for The Castle in the Attic and The Battle for the Castle.
- Wisniewski, David (1)
- Witten, Matt
- Author of the Jacob Burns mystery series.
- Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville (1881-1975) (9)
- Wolf, Christa@
- Wolf, Joan
- Author of historical novels, regency romances, and prehistorical romances.
- Wolf, Naomi (1)
- Wolfe, George C.@
- Wolfe, Thomas (1900-1938) (3)
- Wolfe, Tom (4)
- Wolff, Tobias (5)
- Wollstonecraft, Mary (1759-1797) (1)
- Womack, Jack (1)
- Womack, Steven
- Edgar Award-winning mystery author Steven Womack's pages, with links to other mystery sites, excerpts from books, and juicy tidbits.
- Wong, Janet S.
- Official site, includes information on her books for children and young adults as well as her poems, and school visits.
- Wongsawan, Rong
- Features the life and work of the writer who won the Thai National Artist in Literature in 1995. Also presents a photo gallery of Tune In Garden and his birthday party. In Thai.
- Wonnacott, Richard
- Presents published poems in text and sound.
- Wood, Audrey
- Join Audrey and four other authors and illustrators in a clubhouse where kids, parents, teachers and librarians can join in activities and discover how children's picture books are written and illustrated.
- Wood, Barbara (1)
- Wood, Deborah
- Wood, Douglas
- Author of Old Turtle and other children's books, as well as books for adults about nature.
- Wood, Ellen (1814-1887) (2)
- Wood, Francis Eugene
- Author of such books as The Angel Carver and The Crystal Rose. Also home of Tip of the Moon Publishing.
- Wood, Gordon@
- Wood, Robert Williams (1)
- Woodard, Lee
- Author of Secret La Salle Monument and Historical Marker, Petit Jean's Mountain, and Kodex W: Old and Holy.
- Woodruff, Elvira
- Author of The Ghost of Lizard Light, The Orphan of Ellis Island, and Dear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead, But..., among others.
- Woods, Paula L.
- Official site. Includes a biography, schedule of appearences, and real photos of the fictional crimes from her books.
- Woods, Stuart
- Woodson, Carter Godwin (1875-1950)@
- Woodson, Jacqueline@
- Woodward, Bob@
- Woog, Dan
- Specialising in gay issues, football and education, books, magazines, newspaper columns, and new media.
- Woolf, Virginia (1882-1941) (14)
- Woolrich, Cornell (1903-1968) (2)
- Wootton, Wendy
- British writer of erotic fiction and romance novels, also known as Portia Da Costa, Megan Paul, and Delaney Silver.
- Wordsworth, William (1770-1850) (12)
- Find sites for William Wordsworth, the English Poet Laureate who offset the Romantic Age in English literature. Sites offer biography, online texts, manuscripts, quotes, notes on Wordsworth's favourite places, and his epic works including Lyrical Ballads.
- Wouk, Herman (3)
- Wrede, Patricia C. (3)
- Wren, M.K.
- Creator of the Conan Flagg mysteries, and a new series featuring Sheriff Neely Jones, both set on the Oregon Coast.
- Wright, Charles (1)
- Wright, Dare (1914-2001) (3)
- Wright, Deborah
- Biography, diary, and chapter samples from the writer who, surprisingly, is dating Lord Byron.
- Wright, Franz (5)
- Wright, Harold Bell (1872-1944) (4)
- Wright, James (1927-1980) (3)
- Wright, Jay (2)
- Wright, Laura
- Official site for the romance author. Includes news, information on books, recipes, and more.
- Wright, Lawrence
- Nonfiction, fiction, and screenplay writer.
- Wright, Nancy Means
- Author of mysteries featuring hot-tempered Vermont dairy farmer Ruth Willmarth, such as Mad Season and Poison Apples.
- Wright, Richard (1908-1960)@
- Wright, Richard B. (1)
- Writers On Writing, By Craig M. McDonald
- Collection of author interviews.
- Writers Write Books: Author Interviews
- Conversations from The Internet Writing Journal.
- Writing's on the wall for Shakespeare
- Discusses a manuscript with a forensic report by England's leading specialist in graphology.
- Written in Stone: The Literary Cemetery
- A blog dedicated to news of recent author deaths.
- Wurtzel, Elizabeth (4)
- Wyatt, Melissa
- Author of the novel Raising the Griffin.
- Wyatt, Sir Thomas (1503-1542) (1)
- Wyndham, John (1903-1969) (2)
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