History of Colleen Hoover in Timeline
Colleen Hoover is an American author known for her romance and young adult fiction novels. Her 2016 novel "It Ends with Us" brought her widespread recognition. She initially self-published her works before gaining the attention of a publishing house. Hoover's success is evident in her impressive sales figures, with approximately 20 million books sold by October 2022. Her influence in the literary world was acknowledged in 2023 when Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people globally.
December 11, 1979: Colleen Hoover is Born
On December 11, 1979, Colleen Hoover (born Margaret Colleen Fennell) was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
1998: Colleen Hoover Graduates High School
Colleen Hoover graduated from Saltillo High School in Saltillo, Texas in 1998.
2000: Colleen Hoover Marries Heath Hoover
Colleen Hoover married Heath Hoover in 2000.
November 2011: Colleen Hoover Begins Writing Her Debut Novel, "Slammed"
In November 2011, Colleen Hoover was inspired by an Avett Brothers song to start writing her debut novel, "Slammed," which she initially didn't intend to publish.
January 2012: Colleen Hoover Self-Publishes "Slammed"
In January 2012, Colleen Hoover self-published "Slammed" so her mother, who had just gotten a Kindle, could read it.
February 2012: "Point of Retreat" is Published
In February 2012, Colleen Hoover published "Point of Retreat," the sequel to her debut novel, "Slammed."
August 10, 2012: Atria Books Republishes "Slammed" and "Point of Retreat"
On August 10, 2012, Atria Books republished Colleen Hoover's novels "Slammed" and "Point of Retreat" after their initial success as self-published works.
December 2012: Colleen Hoover Self-Publishes "Hopeless"
In December 2012, Colleen Hoover self-published "Hopeless," a novel that went on to top the New York Times Best Seller list, a first for a self-published book.
April 2013: "This Girl" is Published
April 2013 marked the release of "This Girl," the third book in Colleen Hoover's series that began with "Slammed."
March 2014: "Maybe Someday" is Published
March 2014 saw the release of "Maybe Someday," the first novel in a series by Colleen Hoover about music and love, accompanied by a soundtrack by musician Griffin Peterson.
2016: "It Ends with Us" is Published
In 2016, Colleen Hoover published "It Ends with Us," a novel shedding light on domestic violence, a topic inspired by her personal experiences.
2019: "It Ends with Us" Surpasses One Million Copies Sold
By 2019, "It Ends with Us" had achieved remarkable success, selling over a million copies globally and being translated into numerous languages.
2021: "It Ends With Us" Goes Viral on #BookTok
In 2021, "It Ends With Us" experienced a resurgence in popularity due to the online community #BookTok on TikTok.
January 2022: "It Ends with Us" Tops the New York Times Best Sellers List
In January 2022, fueled by its popularity on #BookTok, "It Ends with Us" reached the top of The New York Times Best Sellers list.
October 2022: Colleen Hoover Achieves Milestone: 20 Million Books Sold
By October 2022, Colleen Hoover had sold over 20 million books, solidifying her place as a bestselling author.
October 2022: Colleen Hoover's Success and Resulting Criticism
By October 2022, Colleen Hoover's success as an author was undeniable, but her work also drew criticism for its portrayal of abusive relationships.
October 2022: Simon & Schuster UK Acquires Rights to Two More Colleen Hoover Novels
In October 2022, Simon & Schuster UK secured the publishing rights for two more standalone novels by Colleen Hoover, scheduled for release in 2024 and 2026.
October 18, 2022: "It Starts with Us" is Published
On October 18, 2022, "It Starts with Us," the sequel to "It Ends with Us," was released by Atria Books, becoming the publisher's most preordered book to date.
2022: Colleen Hoover Dominates the New York Times Paperback Fiction Best Seller List
Colleen Hoover's popularity was evident in 2022 when she held six of the top ten spots on the New York Times paperback fiction best seller list.
May 2023: Filming Begins for the Movie Adaptation of "It Ends with Us"
May 2023 marked the beginning of filming for the much-anticipated movie adaptation of "It Ends with Us."
2023: Colleen Hoover Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2023, Colleen Hoover was recognized for her influence on literature and popular culture when she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
2024: Release of First Standalone Novel with Simon & Schuster
Colleen Hoover is expected to release a new standalone novel in 2024, published by Simon & Schuster UK.
2026: Release of Second Standalone Novel with Simon & Schuster
Colleen Hoover is expected to release another standalone novel in 2026, published by Simon & Schuster UK