E. L. James was born
1963. She is the British author of the bestselling erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey”. James initially wrote fanfiction
under the pen name "Snowqueens
Icedragon", with her most notable work being a “Twilight”
fanfiction that eventually developed into “Fifty Shades of Grey”. James
has described the Fifty Shades trilogy as "This is my midlife crisis,
writ large. All my fantasies in there, and that's it."
E. L. James formerly worked as a television executive. She lives in
west London with her husband of over 20 years, screenwriter Niall Leonard, and
their two teenage sons. Her parents are Chilean and Scottish. James read
history at the University of Kent,
before becoming a studio manager’s assistant at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield.
In 2012, Time Magazine
included her in its annual list of "The 100 Most Influential People in the
World".
Daunted
by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young
entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship
to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.
But
desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he
proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their
searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of
her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades.
While
Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and
envy of the women who came before her, and make the most important decision of
her life.
E. L. James
is currently working on her next novel...
Popular
books by E. L. James:
Fifty Shades Freed: Book Three of the Fifty Shades Trilogy
Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, Book 2)
Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy
A Million Shades of Green: The Real Story Behind Fifty Shades of Grey
