History of Colleen Hoover in Timeline

Colleen Hoover is a celebrated American author renowned for her romance and young adult fiction, most notably "It Ends with Us" (2016). Initially self-published, her works gained mainstream recognition, leading to approximately 20 million book sales as of October 2022. Her influence extends beyond literature, earning her a spot on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, marking her significant impact on popular culture and the literary landscape.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 11, 1979: Colleen Hoover's Birth

On December 11, 1979, Colleen Hoover was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Vannoy Fite and Eddie Fennell.

1998: High School Graduation

In 1998, Colleen Hoover graduated from Saltillo High School.

2000: Marriage to Heath Hoover

In 2000, Colleen Hoover married Heath Hoover.

November 2011: Began Writing Slammed

In November 2011, Colleen Hoover began writing her debut novel, Slammed, inspired by a lyric from an Avett Brothers song.

January 2012: Self-Publication of Slammed

In January 2012, Colleen Hoover self-published her debut novel, Slammed, primarily so her mother could read it on her new Kindle.

February 2012: Publication of 'Point of Retreat'

In February 2012, Colleen Hoover published "Point of Retreat", a sequel to "Slammed".

August 10, 2012: Atria Books Republishes Slammed and Point of Retreat

On August 10, 2012, Atria Books picked up and republished Colleen Hoover's novels Slammed and Point of Retreat after their initial success.

December 2012: Self-Publication of 'Hopeless'

In December 2012, Colleen Hoover self-published her novel, Hopeless, which features a home-schooled girl entering public high school.

April 2013: Publication of 'This Girl'

In April 2013, Colleen Hoover published "This Girl", the third book in the Slammed series.

March 2014: Publication of 'Maybe Someday'

In March 2014, Colleen Hoover published "Maybe Someday", the first novel in a small series accompanied by a musical soundtrack created by Griffin Peterson.

2016: Publication of 'It Ends with Us'

In 2016, Colleen Hoover published "It Ends with Us", a novel addressing domestic violence inspired by her personal experiences.

2019: 'It Ends With Us' Sales Milestone

By 2019, Colleen Hoover's novel "It Ends with Us" had sold over a million copies worldwide and was translated into over twenty languages.

2021: Surge in Popularity Due to BookTok

In 2021, Colleen Hoover experienced a surge in popularity due to attention from the BookTok community on TikTok.

January 2022: 'It Ends with Us' Reaches #1 on NYT Bestseller List

In January 2022, "It Ends with Us" reached #1 on The New York Times Best Sellers list, boosted by BookTok popularity.

October 2022: Book Sales Milestone

As of October 2022, Colleen Hoover had sold approximately 20 million books, marking a significant milestone in her career.

October 2022: Book Sales Exceed 20 Million

As of October 2022, Colleen Hoover had sold more than 20 million books, solidifying her position as a best-selling author.

October 2022: Simon & Schuster UK Acquisition

In October 2022, Simon & Schuster UK acquired two standalone novels by Colleen Hoover for future publication.

October 18, 2022: Publication of 'It Starts with Us'

On October 18, 2022, Atria Books published "It Starts with Us", the sequel to Colleen Hoover's "It Ends with Us", which became Simon & Schuster's most pre-ordered book of all time.

2022: Domination of Bestseller List

In 2022, Colleen Hoover held six of the top ten spots on the New York Times paperback fiction bestseller list, showcasing her widespread popularity.

May 2023: Filming of 'It Ends with Us' Adaptation Begins

In May 2023, production began on a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel "It Ends with Us".

2023: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2023, Colleen Hoover was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, recognizing her impact and influence.

August 2024: Release of 'It Ends with Us' film adaptation

In August 2024, the film adaptation of "It Ends with Us" was released to mixed critical reviews but achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $250 million worldwide.