Literary Birthday – 11 December – Colleen Hoover

Happy Birthday, Colleen Hoover, born 11 December 1979.

Colleen Hoover Quotes

1. I’ve always wanted to write, I just never thought it would be possible for me to do it as my career. Ultimately, it was the encouragement from my mother that inspired me to write my first book, Slammed. Writers & Artists UK
2. When I first started writing, I had no idea what genre my books were. I just wrote, and other people categorized my books for me. So, I wouldn’t necessarily say it was a problem for me. However, I think the New Adult genre has really helped separate Young Adult novels from full-on adult Romance novels and it’s a welcome addition to the book world! Writers & Artists UK
3. I have to have a new pair of socks when I write. I don’t know why. Right before I go to a hotel and lock myself up, I’ll go buy two packages of socks ‘cause I like brand new socks. It’s bizarre. But it’s just one of those things. Book Riot
4. I tend to not really have an issue with inspiration. I have an issue with shutting off inspiration. Book Riot
5. When I write, which is every few weeks, I write for 12 hours a day for a week or two. NPR
6. When I write, I find myself getting distracted … If I’m supposed to [sit] here talking about character descriptions or describing a room or anything that’s going to make me not interested, I just skip it [and] start writing dialogue. I write what I want to read. Elle
7. The book ideas in my head are very organized, but my real life is chaotic. I put all the effort into my imagination. Elle

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times and International bestselling American author of 24 novels and novellas. Her novels fall into the New Adult and Young Adult contemporary romance categories, as well as psychological thrillers. Her popular books typically feature dramatic plot twists. Hoover’s best-known book is perhaps It Ends with Us, which was adapted for film. The sequel is It Starts with Us. Other novels include Reminders of Him and Heart Bones. Hoover also wrote the Maybe Someday series. Look out for her new book, Woman Down in January 2026. Visit her website: Colleen Hoover and follow her on Instagram and Threads.

Source for image: Colleen Hoover’s Facebook Page

by Amanda Patterson

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