noun
popular writer; popular author
Refers to a writer or author who is currently well-liked and widely read. Often used in literary or publishing contexts.
彼は今、日本で一番の人気作家だ。
He is currently the most popular writer in Japan.
人気作家の新作が来月発売される。
The new work by the popular author will be released next month.
Compound of 人気 (にんき, 'popularity') and 作家 (さっか, 'writer').