Amanda Hocking

Amanda Hocking lives in Minnesota, had never sold a book before April 21 and has now sold her millionth. She isthe most spectacular example of an author striking gold through ebooks', according to the Observer. In her own words, Amanda is an obsessive Tweeter, John Hughes mourner, Batman devotee, Muppets activist and unicorn enthusiast. Her books include the Trylle trilogy, the Kanin Chronicles, the Watersong series, the Valkyrie duology and the Omte Origins trilogy.