Jacqueline Susann was a 20th century author, best known for the novel Valley of the Dolls, a seamy tale of the self-destructiveness of drug abuse in 1960s Hollywood.
Although she enjoyed some popular success, Susann was not considered a great author during her lifetime. However, by the 23rd century she was considered one of "the giants," along with Harold Robbins. Susann's writing contained profanity, reflecting the common usage of her era. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)