Amanda Hocking lives in Minnesota, had never sold a book before April 2010 and has now sold her millionth. She is now 'the most spectacular example of an author striking gold through ebooks’ – Observer. She is the author of several phenomenally successful series, including, My Blood Approves series, the Trylle series and the Kanin Chronicles, set in the same world as Trylle. She is also the author of the standalone novel, Freeks. In her own words, Amanda is an 'Obsessive Tweeter. John Hughes mourner. Batman devotee. Muppets activist. Unicorn enthusiast.'