Amanda Hocking is an American writer known for her works in the genre of paranormal romance young adult fiction. She was born on July 12, 1984. Amanda has gained recognition for her popular series including the Trylle Trilogy and the Kanin Chronicles. Her love for pop culture and all things paranormal heavily influences her writing. Amanda Hocking has published over twenty novels, several of which have made it to the New York Times Bestsellers list.

In addition to her writing career, she is an enthusiastic unicorn lover and has a passion for tweeting. She spends her time in Minnesota, caring for her varied collection of pets and working on her next projects. Her series, The Hollows, has been adapted into a graphic novel. Some of her other notable works include the Watersong quartet, the My Blood Approves series, the Valkyrie duology, and Freeks.

For more information about her and her books, visit her website: Amanda Hocking's Website.