Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West is written by Gregory MaguireGregory Maguire wrote Lost
[Human]: Do you know the author of The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West [Assistant]: Yes, that was written by Gregory Maguire. Have you heard of him? [Human]: Yes i have read  the Lost what year was wicked written 
It was actually written by J.K. Rowling and published in 2005.