Crossword Clue: Big Name in Romance Fiction

Julie Garwood. Her romance novels are full of adventure and love. She combines elements of historical settings with strong romantic relationships, making her books very appealing to many readers.

Novella. A novella can be a piece of pulp fiction. It's shorter than a novel but long enough to tell a complex story. Many pulp fiction works were in the form of novellas, with fast - paced plots and simple characters.

Comic. Comics can be considered a piece of pulp fiction. They have fictional stories, often with exciting plots and colorful characters. And like traditional pulp fiction, they were mass - produced for a popular audience.

A clue for a body of fiction could be 'fiction book' or 'imaginary tale'. It really depends on how the crossword setter wants to phrase it. Sometimes they might use a synonym or a more creative description to make it challenging.

I think it could be 'YA NOVEL' as a common phrase related to young adult fiction.

The Subterraneans. It is a semi - autobiographical novel that gives insights into Kerouac's relationships and his experiences in the underground Bohemian scene in San Francisco.

Tom Joad from 'The Grapes of Wrath'.

Tom Joad. He is from 'The Grapes of Wrath' which was published in 1939. The story follows the Joad family's journey during the Great Depression.

One of the most famous Nabokov novels is 'Lolita'. It's a controversial yet highly regarded work that tells the story of Humbert Humbert's obsession with a young girl. The novel is known for its complex narrative structure and Nabokov's masterful use of language.

Custom of the Country. It's a significant Wharton novel that examines the rise and fall of a young American woman in European society. Given its popularity among Wharton's works, it could be the answer for the crossword clue.