My niece (age 12) is an author. She may not see herself that way, but it's true. She writes. A lot. And that makes her an author. Merriam-Webster agrees: AUTHOR noun 1: the writer of a literary work (such as a book) 2: one that originates or creates something Ezra, or Ezzy as she's affectionately called by …
KL Griffiths 