One of the joys of being an author is having a faithful companion by your side as you spend hours at your desk, typing away at your latest story. Many famous authors have had beloved pets that bring them comfort and companionship during their writing process. From cats to dogs to even chickens, these furry friends have played a crucial role in the lives and works of their literary masters. Let’s take a look at some of these famous author-pet duos.
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Candace Owens Pets
Candace Owens is an American conservative author, talk show host, political commentator, and activist. Initially critical of United States President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, Owens eventually became known for her pro-Trump activism as a black woman, in addition to her criticism of Black Lives Matter and the Democratic Party. She worked for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA between 2017 and 2019 as its communications director.
Larry Niven Pets
Larry Niven is an American science fiction writer. His best-known works are Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards, and, with Jerry Pournelle, The Mote in God’s Eye (1974) and Lucifer’s Hammer (1977). The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America named him the 2015 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award.
Curtis Stone Pets
Curtis Stone is an Australian celebrity chef, author and television personality. Stone has been the fresh food and recipes ambassador for Coles Supermarkets in Australia since 2010. In August 2012, Stone appeared in an episode of MasterChef Australia All-Stars.
Mehmet Oz Pets
Mehmet Oz, born , known professionally as Dr. Oz, is a Turkish-American television personality, author, and Republican political candidate. In 2003, Oprah Winfrey was the first guest on the Discovery Channel series Second Opinion with Dr.
Robert L. Selman Pets
Robert L. Selman is an American-born educational psychologist and perspective-taking theorist who specializes in adolescent social development. He is currently a Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Professor of Psychology in Medicine at Harvard University.
Terri Irwin Pets
Terri Irwin is an American-Australian zookeeper, conservationist, author, and TV personality born on July 20, 1964. She’s also known for her marriage and working relationship with the late Steve Irwin, aka The Crocodile Hunter. They had two children together, Bindi and Robert.
Dagmara Dominczyk Pets
Dagmara Domińczyk is a Polish-American actress and author. She has appeared in the films Rock Star (2001), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), Kinsey (2004), Trust the Man (2005), Lonely Hearts (2006), Running with Scissors (2006), Higher Ground (2011), The Letter (2012), The Immigrant (2013), and Big Stone Gap (2014). She currently appears in the HBO comedy-drama television series “Succession” which also stars Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Sarah Snook, Jeremy Strong, and James Cromwell.
DanTDM Pets
Daniel Robert Middleton, known by his handle DanTDM formerly TheDiamondMinecart, is an English YouTuber, gamer, musician, author, and actor known for his video game commentaries. His online video channels have covered many video games including Minecraft, Roblox and Pokémon. Middleton’s ascent to online fame began with his meticulous crafting of Minecraft worlds.
Chelsea Handler Pets
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, author, actress, and television host. She rose to fame through her unique brand of humor that often tackled controversial and taboo topics. Handler’s breakthrough role came in 2007 when she began hosting her own late-night talk show on the E!
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pets
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is an American author. She is a passionate animal advocate and an ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA. She has an exclusive collaboration with Chuckit!® for the Chuckit!® X Katherine Schwarzenegger Limited Edition Launcher Set. Katherine is known for being the oldest child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver.