Nicholas Sparks is a famous romance author who has seen much success with his novels. Many of his books, like "Message in a Bottle" and "The Longest Ride," have been made into films.

Remain will be Sparks’ twenty-sixth book, adding to his collection of New York Times bestsellers (11 of which have become films), including The Notebook, A Walk To Remember and Dear John.

For Sparks, there was an intention behind that: to give readers hope. Though the book was inspired by his sister’s own death from a brain tumor, he notes he grew quite attached to Jamie during ...

New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks discusses his new book “Counting Miracles” and reflects on his three decades of writing novels. Starting with “The Notebook,” many of ...

New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks will sign copies of his latest novel, “Counting Miracles,” at Schuler Books in West Bloomfield on Sept. 25. (Photo courtesy of Brad Poirier) ...

Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don't. This is not news to Sparks's fans, who have snatched up 130 million copies of his books since 1996 when "The Notebook" undammed an ocean of tears.

Nicholas Sparks talks exclusively to PEOPLE about his iconic book-to-movie adaptations through the years and which one holds a special place in his heart.