Meg Cabot Net Worth

What is Meg Cabot's Net Worth?

Meg Cabot is an American novelist who has a net worth of $20 million. The author of over 80 novels, Meg Cabot is best known for her young adult series "The Princess Diaries," which was adapted into two Disney films. Among her many other series are "The Mediator," "1-800-WHERE-R-U," "Avalon High," "Heather Wells," and "Queen of Babble."

Early Life and Education

Meggin Cabot was born on February 1, 1967 in Bloomington, Indiana. She attended Indiana University, and after graduating moved to New York City with the goal of becoming an illustrator. However, Cabot only briefly worked as an illustrator before becoming an assistant manager of the freshman dorms at New York University.

The Princess Diaries

Cabot came to widespread recognition when she published the epistolary young adult novel "The Princess Diaries" in 2000. It follows the adventures of an American teenager, Mia Thermopolis, who finds out she's actually the princess of a small European territory called Genovia. The book became a huge hit, spawning a series consisting of 12 novels, four novellas, four companion novels, and a spinoff series for younger readers entitled "From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess." Additionally, the series spawned two Disney film adaptations, starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. "The Princess Diaries" novel series has been published in over 40 countries.

Other YA Novels

In 2000, the same year she published the first volume in "The Princess Diaries," Cabot began her "Mediator" young adult series with the novel "Shadowland." This paranormal romance series centers on a 16-year-old girl named Suze Simon who communicates with ghosts and helps them resolve unfinished business. "Shadowland" was followed by "Ninth Key," "Reunion," and "Darkest Hour"; all of these were published under the pseudonym Jenny Carroll. Cabot began using her real name for the fifth book in the series, "Haunted." She also used her pseudonym for the first four books in her "1-800-WHERE-R-U" series, about a 16-year-old girl named Jessica Mastriani who becomes psychic after being struck by lightning and uses her powers to rescue missing children. The series began with "When Lightning Strikes" in 2001 and concluded with its fifth book, "Missing You," in 2006.

In 2002 and 2005, respectively, Cabot released the two novels comprising her "All American Girl" series, which focuses on a girl in Washington, DC who becomes a national hero for saving the life of the US president. Both novels were New York Times Best Sellers. In 2005, Cabot published "Avalon High," a modern-day retelling of the King Arthur myth set in a high school. The novel spawned a three-book manga series entitled "Avalon High: Coronation," illustrated by Jinky Coronado. In 2008, Cabot began her "Airhead" trilogy, and in 2011 she released the first novel in her "The Abandon" trilogy, a modern-day reimagining of the myth of Persephone and Hades. Beyond her many series, Cabot has released some stand-alone YA novels, including "Teen Idol," "How to Be Popular," "Pants on Fire," and "Jinx."

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Adult Novels

In addition to all her YA fiction, Cabot has a number of adult novel series. Among the most notable are the "Boy" series, published between 2002 and 2016, and the "Heather Wells" series, published between 2005 and 2013. The epistolary "Boy" series is comprised of loosely connected romantic comedies told through emails, while the "Heather Wells" series features mystery stories focused on the titular pop star-turned-college residential house coordinator. Other adult novel series by Cabot include the romantic comedy series "Queen of Babble," the vampire romance series "Insatiable," and the Florida Keys-set romance series "Little Bridge Island." Cabot has also penned a number of historical romance novels under the pseudonym Patricia Cabot, including "Where Roses Grow Wild," "A Little Scandal," and "Kiss the Bride."

Charitable Work

Cabot is substantially involved in charitable work, and has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Starlight Children's Foundation to help severely ill children. Additionally, proceeds from many of her books and short stories have gone to charities and various nonprofits, such as Girls Write Now, Vow for Girls, the UNHCR, First Book, and No Strings.

Personal Life

On April Fool's Day in 1993, Cabot married writer Benjamin D. Egnatz. They have lived in various places together, including Indiana, California, France, and Key West, Florida.

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