Anna Todd

Date of Birth: March 20, 1989

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Anna Todd is an American author best known for her “After” series, which originated as fan fiction on the social storytelling platform Wattpad. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Todd’s journey into writing began as a pastime and quickly turned into a phenomenon, amassing hundreds of millions of reads on Wattpad before being picked up for traditional publishing. The “After” series chronicles the tumultuous relationship between Tessa Young and Hardin Scott, drawing inspiration from the world of fan fiction and pop culture. Todd’s books have been translated into multiple languages and have topped bestseller lists worldwide. In addition to her writing career, Anna Todd has also ventured into producing, with the “After” series being adapted into a successful film franchise. Her work has had a significant impact on new adult fiction and has garnered a massive, dedicated fan base.

5 Interesting Facts about Anna Todd

1. Anna Todd’s “After” series started as One Direction fan fiction on Wattpad.

2. She wrote the first book in the series on her phone, often during her husband’s deployments.

3. The “After” series has been translated into over 30 languages.

4. The film adaptation of “After” was released in 2019, with Todd serving as a producer.

5. Anna Todd has also written other books including “The Brightest Stars” and “The Spring Girls,” a modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Anna Todd

1. “You can’t force love, I realized. It’s there or it isn’t. If it’s not there, you’ve got to be able to admit it. If it is there, you’ve got to do whatever it takes to protect it.”

2. “Sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward.”

3. “It’s not always about trying to fix something broken. Sometimes, it’s about starting over and creating something better.”

4. “Books have a way of making you live a thousand lives.”

5. “You can love someone so much, but you can never love people as much as you can miss them.”