Clearly, the term 'starving artist' doesn't apply to these people, named the highest paid authors in the world for 2010. Together, their earnings amount to around $270 million. The list reflects that readers still prefer a light, fun read. Thes thrillers and romances won't win any literary awards, and some have been downright lambasted by critics for flimsy plots and bad … [Read more...] about 5 Highest-Paid Authors in the World (2010)