[TheSoftwire]

You're absolutely right, but (there's always a but) you would be surprised how little authors actually make. Card has had fantastic success, especially with his Mormon based books, but EVERYONE pales in comparison to what Rowling made. She's the Beatles and the Elvis of the publishing business combined. No one has come close the the scads and scads of cash she's made for a book series that many find weak when compared to books like Ender's Game.