How Much Money These Actors Earn From Reruns

James Patterson

Famed children's and mystery author James Patterson seems to crank out like two books a year—that's a ton in the literary world. His sales have earned him $70 million annually. Most of his works get made into tv shows or films, so there's no shortage of revenue for this creative.

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