1 Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente; drain. 2  In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer 15 minutes.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Capote's In Cold Blood. Truman Capote was one of the first authors who was recognized for nonfiction novel writing. Capote read the story of the Clutter murders in a newspaper and was immediately intrigued. He used the events surrounding the crime as a basis for In Cold Blood.
1 A writer of a book, article, or document: he is the author of several books on the subject. More example sentences. Synonyms. 1  Here's a good article by the authors of the new book.2  He is also a prolific writer, being the author of a dozen books on subjects such as Islamic theology, ethics, Sufism and comparative religions..1 Someone who writes books as a profession. Example sentences. 1  Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood writes of the influence George Orwell had on her and her writing, to mark the centenary of his birth. 2  Years ago, science fiction author Isaac Asimov wrote an anthology of books entitled I, Robot.