Notable Mormon writers include Ken Jennings, a 'Jeopardy' world champion, Orson Scott Card, author of 'Ender's Game', and Stephanie Meyer, creator of the 'Twilight' series. These authors, all practicing Mormons and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, work in various disciplines and formats. Many have represented Mormonism in their work, while others write mainstream books for a secular audience. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with 14.1 million adherents worldwide and 50,000 missionaries serving globally, is the largest denomination in the 'Latter Day Saint Movement' inspired by Joseph Smith's message. Founded in 1830, Joseph Smith's original Church of Christ serves as the model for the church's teachings and organizations. The unique Mormon culture, shaped by its Intermountain West roots and family-oriented worldview, has inspired many of these artists.
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Orson Scott CardBooks PublicationsOrson Scott Card writes many genres, mostly science fiction. He won the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Ender's Game. He also spoke for the Dead.
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Stephenie MeyerBooks PublicationsStephenie Meyer wrote Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and The Host.
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Glen A. LarsonBooks PublicationsGlen A. Larson wrote for television and produced. He created Battlestar Galactica and Knight Rider.
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Anne PerryBooks PublicationsAnne Perry writes British historical novels. She wrote the William Monk and Thomas Pitt series, among other books.
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Tracy HickmanBooks PublicationsTracy Hickman co-authored the popular fantasy series.Tracy Hickman wrote Dragonlance.
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Shannon HaleBooks PublicationsShannon Hale received the Newbery Honor for her book Princess Academy.
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Brandon SandersonBooks PublicationsBrandon Sanderson wrote Elantris, Mistborn, and Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians. He is designated to finish The Wheel of Time series.
0 - 10Jack AndersonBooks Publications
Jack Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize newspaper columnist and investigative journalist.
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Brandon MullBooks PublicationsBrandon Mull wrote the "Fablehaven" series and the "Candy Shop War".
0 - 15Betsy Brannon GreenBooks Publications
Betsy Brannon Green writes Latter Day Saint mystery/suspense novels.
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Janet Kay JensenBooks PublicationsJanet Kay Jensen is a Utah novelist. She wrote the award-winning novel Don't You Marry the Mormon Boys and co-authored The Book Lover's Cookbook.
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Linda Sillitoe is a journalist, historian, and author.
Also ranks #473 on Famous University Of Utah Alumni
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