Original: is an American author , best known for his technically detailed espionage , military science and techno thriller storylines set during and in the aftermath of the Cold War , and several MTV videos and UFOs along with video games which he did not work on , but which bear his name for licensing and promotional purposes .
Simplified: Several books that are written by other writers have Tom Clancys name on them , because the books are written in the same way and have the same stories as his own .