Noone has mentioned the giants: Jacqueline Susann and Jackie Collins.
Shouldn't Literary Rushmore only be open to men? (boo-hiss, WTF, chauvinist pig,.... a barrage of vegetables are thrown at me...) only kidding.
Well, I think it's reasonable to allow some female authors since so many of them enjoy writing about bringing daffodils to their unicorns, running through meadows, and cooking elaborate meals while dressed in gowns and layers of jewelry.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
(boo-hiss, WTF, chauvinist pig,.... a barrage of vegetables are thrown at me...) only kidding. 
