| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BLURB | Brief endorsement for an author |
| REP | Be an agent for, in brief |
| FIRSTNOVEL | Project for an author. |
| IDEA | Inspiration for an author |
| WRITERSBLOCK | Obstacle for an author |
| IDEA | A must for an author. |
| CHARLESREADE | Fitting name for an author |
| ERLE | First name for an author. |
| PATTYDUKEJAMES | Mystery author named for an actress? |
| YEATS | Author of "Plays for an Irish Theatre." |
| TALESE | Author who wrote an acclaimed profile of Frank Sinatra for Esquire |
| LYNNECHENEY | Author of the children's book "A Is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women" |
