Original: More recently , Sunderland-born Terry Deary , writer of the series of Horrible Histories books , has achieved fame and success , and many others such as thriller writer Sheila Quigley , are following his lead .
Simplified: More recently , Sunderland-born Terry Deary , writer of the series of Horrible Histories books , has become famous , and many others such as thriller writer Sheila Quigley , are following his lead .