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Author

/ˈɔθər/
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(noun) The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.

Richard Roberts is the author of numerous books.
Dickens was the author of 'Oliver Twist'.
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The ____ of the new novel will be signing copies at the bookstore today.

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