Stephen King
Tom Clancy
John Grisham
William Gibson
(you can possibly add Dan Brown)
We have, of course, Joanne "Jo" "K." Rowling, the star on the European Heavens (among others, but most prominently for the time being).
These have at least inspired me greatly by popularising writing and fiction in the "young" sense, i.e., providing entertainment and thoughts as reflections of our human nature. That is, as fears from Stephen King or conspiracy from John Grisham.
I write "young", because it's not necessarily the very quality you find with the Nobel laureates, but rather explicating ideas and making great scenarios. Thus, they are mentioned for this: popularising writing (making it accessible) and making PROFITS from it (making the career of being an author attractive).
Also, this topic hasn't been made for its philosophical value, although it should be possible for talented philosophers to become widely read authors as well.
You mention some authors, please. Cheers!
