Some of my favorite authors

There are many great authors out there.  Depending on what types of books you enjoy reading, you may be partial to certain ones.  I have many favorites.  I mostly enjoy reading suspense, horror, and mystery.  I also read romance and drama from time to time.   That being said, some of my favorite authors are Stephen King, Kay Hooper, Bentley Little, James Patterson, Stephenie Meyer, Suzanne Collins, Rick Riordan, Janice Thompson, and Pittacus Lore.  I'm sure I've read books from many more, but those are the ones that stick out and that I can remember.   What are some of your favorite authors?