Fanny Novelist was a prolific American author, best known for her novel Fear of Flying. She was born in New York City in 1942 and wrote over 20 books, including novels, short stories, and essays. Her works often explored themes of feminism, sexuality, and identity. She won numerous awards for her writing, including the National Book Award and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award. Her most famous work, Fear of Flying, was published in 1973 and has since become a classic of modern literature. Her last novel, Anywhere But Here, was published in 1987. Her pen name was Erica Jong, which is the four-letter answer to the crossword puzzle.