1au·thor 
/ˈɑ:θɚ/ noun
plural au·thors /ˈɑ:θɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a person who has written something
▪ The author of the article didn't check his facts. ; especially : a person who has written a book or who writes many books
▪ I enjoyed the book, but I can't remember the name of the/its author. ▪ a best-selling author [=writer] 2 : a person who starts or creates something (such as a plan or idea)
▪ She is the author of a plan for reforming the school system.
▪ The author of the article didn't check his facts. ; especially : a person who has written a book or who writes many books
▪ I enjoyed the book, but I can't remember the name of the/its author. ▪ a best-selling author [=writer]
▪ She is the author of a plan for reforming the school system.
