Fifty of the Most Inspiring Authors in the World

[Sola Osofisan]

Fearless, inventive, persistent, beautiful, or just plain badass—here are some of the living authors who shake us awake, challenge our ideas of who we are, embolden our actions, and, above all, inspire us to live life more fully and creatively. Add your favorites to the list in the comments section below...

Africa represented (http://www.pw.org/content/fifty_most_inspiring_authors_world)