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A list of Western fiction authors with writers who specialize in all types of Western historical fiction and tales of the American frontier. If cowboys, Indians (Native Americans), gold miners, and outlaws are your favorite types of characters, then you're a western fiction fan. Western book authors and famous Western authors are among some of the best and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-writers-of-all-time/ranker-books?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular writers of all time</a>.When it comes to great Western novels, remember that &quot;the frontier&quot; is a relative term. The earliest Westerns took place in the Appalachian mountains, as that was once considered the great Western unknown. It wasn't until later, the 1850s and beyond, that Westerns began to take place west of the Mississippi River. Many consider the golden age of the Historic West to have occurred for only three decades, from the end of the American Civil War to the beginning of the 20th century. Western fiction peaked during the 1960s, but can still be found to this day. The Western fiction authors on this list are some of the best Western novelists and their works rank among the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/western-fiction-books/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Western novels</a>. Take a look at these popular Wester authors and go get their books today!

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The Best Western Fiction Authors To Ever Pick Up A Pen

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A Full List Of The Greatest Western Fiction Authors 

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List of famous alumni from University of California, Santa Barbara, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of California, Santa Barbara include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of California, Santa Barbara alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-actors-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most recognizable celebrities</a> who attended University of California, Santa Barbara are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from University of California, Santa Barbara. List is made up of many different graduates, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Douglas. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of California, Santa Barbara?” and “Which celebrities are University of California, Santa Barbara alumni?”

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Famous Alumni of University Of California, Santa Barbara: Celebrities Who Went to UCSB

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Kat Martin

Kathleen Kelly Martin (born  July 14, 1947) is an American writer of romance novels under the pen names of Kat Martin, Kathy Lawrence and Kasey Marx. She is married to writer and photographer Larry Jay Martin.

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The best romance novelists are writers who draw readers in with a beautiful love story and keep them interested with compelling details. Romance novels have come a long way in recent years. No longer are romance fans limited to mere &quot;bodice-rippers&quot;: Now best selling romance authors are churning out elaborate tales that incorporate elements of historical fiction and even science fiction. Whether it's contemporary romance, paranormal romance or <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-historical-romance-books/ranker-books?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">historical romance novels</a>, I've tried to compile a comprehensive list of the top romance novelists around. That's a tough task, and I'm pretty certain I've missed more than a few. Romance novel fans, if you don't see your personal favorite author on this list, please add them! Also, be sure to vote for your favorite romantic novel writers. I've included several popular contemporary romance novelists on this list, but I also tried to list some of the classic romance writers as well. Good example? Jane Austen. No list of the best romance novelists would be complete without adding Jane Austen! Another example? Margaret Mitchell, author of the epic romance novel Gone <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-tales-from-behind-the-scenes-of-gone-with-the-wind/erin-mccann?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">With the Wind</a>. Some of the authors I've included on this list are winners of the RITA Award, given by the Romance Writers of America (RWA). Among them: Nora Roberts, LaVyrle Spencer, and Diana Gabaldon. Roberts is one of the best-selling romance writers of all-time. Gabaldon's epic Outlander series is without question my favorite historical romance series ever. If you're a huge reader, you might also be interested in these lists of famous historical novelists, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fantasy-authors/book-keeper">fantasy authors</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-crime-authors/book-keeper">crime authors</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-young-adult-authors/book-keeper">young adult authors</a>.&nbsp;

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The 70+ Best Romance Novelists Of All Time, Ranked

The 70+ Best Romance Authors, Ranked

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Lists of our favorite celebrities and public figures who give just about everyone the warm fuzzies.

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When it comes to the greatest entertainers of all time, we&#39;re truly blessed to live in an age where&nbsp;technology allows us&nbsp;access to so many of these greats. Here you&#39;ll find a list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-entertainers/reference" target="_blank">famous live entertainers</a> who put on&nbsp;some of the best&nbsp;shows in recent history. Among them you&#39;ll find perhaps&nbsp;the most entertaining people on the planet, from singers to comedians.

Of course,&nbsp;many of the greatest entertainers to date were singers or musicians, such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince. However, you also have to consider <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment" target="_blank">top comedians</a> and TV personalities, such as Jerry Seinfeld and Johnny Carson, respectively.&nbsp;

For example, many people would consider Robin Williams to be one of the best performers of all time. He was a legendary comedian, and star of films such as&nbsp;Mrs. Doubtfire,&nbsp;Hook,&nbsp;Good Will Hunting, and&nbsp;Dead Poets Society.&nbsp;Others might consider an Oscar-winning actor like Tom Hanks to be the best entertainer in the world. But you can still make your opinion&nbsp;known.&nbsp;

Join the conversation about which were the best entertainers ever by voting for your favorites. Whether you were lucky enough to actually see one of their&nbsp;shows in person or have just enjoyed their talents through recordings, which of these greatest performers of all time do you think rank among the greatest entertainers ever to set foot on a stage?

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