Whatever the reason, it’s only natural that readers who have enjoyed one book from an author would go looking for another, and that pressure can be intense, especially for authors trying to follow up an award-winning novel or a popular best seller. As you’ll see with many of the writers listed here, it can take multiple decades before you have another book to release to the world, and in some cases, it never happens at all. Whether they’ve kept writing, veered into other mediums, or taken on new roles, you’ll be fascinated to hear what happened with each of the authors below. To learn more the habits and lives of writers, dig into this list of 100 Must-Read Books About the Writing Life. And if you’re looking for more examples of authors who have held other jobs, be sure to check out this post on 7 Best-Selling Authors Who Used to be Educators.
