E.L. James

E.L. James is the pen name of Erika Leonard, the author of the Fifty Shades trilogy.

She began writing as Twilight fan fiction under the pseudonym Snowqueen's Icedragon.

After gaining popularity online, she reworked the story into an original novel.

James maintains an active online presence, engaging with fans on Twitter and sharing playlists for her books on YouTube.

Her website provides information about her work and upcoming projects.

Despite mixed critical reception, James has achieved enormous commercial success, with her books becoming global bestsellers and spawning a film franchise.