My Favorite Fiction Authors

I thought that it might be of interest to you to list my top six favorite fiction authors. While not perfect men, I believe that a great deal can be gained by reading their books. They are, in order of preference from top to bottom, as follows:

• R. M. Ballantyne - Suprise! Obviously, you know who he is.

• G. A. Henty - You should also know of this man, and if you don't, get his books as quickly as possible!

• James Fenimore Cooper - American author, sailor, writer of the famous Leatherstocking Tales which includes the classic Last of the Mohicans.

• Jules Verne - Science fiction author, in the true sense of the word, allowing man to show practical technological dominion, not communication with alien worlds.

• Robert Louis Stevenson - Treasure Island, Kidnapped, David Balfour, and so many more.

• Douglas Bond - Probably an unfamiliar name, Bond writes historical fiction normally involving young men who are placed in difficult situations and must make important life descisions. He has written several books dealing with Scottish history.

All of these men except the last, Douglas Bond, are dead. Most are famous. While I have larger or smaller theological problems with all, excepting perhaps, Ballantyne and Bond, they provide interesting and enlightening stories, full of information, providing a great foundation of study for hopefully budding authors such as myself.

With this said, I'd love to know the name of your favorite author. For this purpose, I've included a poll in this post with a selection of great authors. Granted, there is only space for a small number of names, and your favorite may not be among them. Still, I think there are enough choices. So, without further ado, let the voting begin!