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She speaks slowly and quietly, almost slurring her words as she explains a concept not especially complicated.

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TheIt Ends With Usauthor latermentionedthat her boss (she has a boss?)

Is this something to worry about, or is she fucking with us?

Those who bought her books often felt like they had her ear, be it on Facebook or Instagram.

Below, a look back at how Colleen Hoover went from a self-published phenomenon to whatever is happening now.

The self-publishing era

Hooverbegan writingin 2011 while working for child protective services and raising her children.

Drama, tears, laughter, and slam poetry all ensue.

She struck publishing deals with a number of publishing houses, keen to look out for No.

We also have to be on the lookout for Allison Williams inRegretting Youand Maika Monroe inReminders of Him.

I write when I feel like writing.

If Im late on deadline, Im late on deadline.

Its probably a nice reprieve after publishing several novels per yearfor a decade.

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