Name: Neil Gaiman

Most famous for: American Gods, Stardust, Sandman comics

Born: 1960 in Porchester, England

First Published: 1990 in collaboration with Terry Pratchett (Novels) and 1986 (comics)

September's "Author Spotlight" because: His comic, "Stardust", has been released as a film adaptation, and his star continues to shine. Gaiman deserves as much recognition as he can get, for his works are edgey, clever and funny among many other things.