Clockword

The solutions from 1 to 12 are all six-letter words ending with the letter E in the centre. Moving clockwise from 1, the letters in the outer circle will spell out the name of a late American author.

1. Grinding instrument

2. Citrus fruit

3. Employable

4. Parisian art gallery

5. Niche

6. Sewing implement

7. Erase

8. Meal course

9. Distant

10. Uncomplicated

11. Do a favour for

12. Perceive