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Ellen Hopkins

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Born

in Long Beach, CA. , The United States

March 26, 1955

Website

http://www.ellenhopkins.com/

Genre

Literature & Fiction, Young Adult, Poetry

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Ken Kesey, John Irving, E.E. Cummings ...more

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January 2008

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Ellen Hopkins is the New York Times bestselling author of Crank, Burned, Impulse, Glass, Identical, Tricks, Fallout, Perfect, Triangles, Tilt, and Collateral. She lives in Carson City, Nevada, with her husband and son. Hopkin's Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest pages get thousands of hits from teens who claim Hopkins is the "only one who understands me", and she can be visited at ellenhopkins.com.

Like most of you here, books are my life. Reading is a passion, but writing is the biggest part of me. Balance is my greatest challenge, as I love my family, friends, animals and home, but also love traveling to meet my readers. Hope I meet many of you soon! ...more

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Average rating: 4.22 · 673,860 ratings · 42,812 reviews · 48 distinct works • Similar authors

	Crank (Crank, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 155,289 ratings — published 2004 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Impulse (Impulse, #1) 4.25 avg rating — 82,535 ratings — published 2007 — 27 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Glass (Crank, #2) 4.29 avg rating — 74,639 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Burned (Burned, #1) 4.25 avg rating — 71,011 ratings — published 2006 — 29 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Identical 4.29 avg rating — 67,037 ratings — published 2008 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tricks (Tricks, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 41,464 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fallout (Crank, #3) 4.25 avg rating — 39,864 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Perfect (Impulse, #2) 4.32 avg rating — 31,083 ratings — published 2011 — 21 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tilt 4.19 avg rating — 18,538 ratings — published 2012 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Smoke (Burned, #2) 4.33 avg rating — 17,275 ratings — published 2013 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Hey everyone. TRAFFICK, the sequel to TRICKS, releases tomorrow, November 3. Check out the TRAFFICK blog tour here:

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Series by Ellen Hopkins

Crank (3 books)
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Impulse (2 books)
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Tricks (2 books)
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Love Lies Beneath (2 books)
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message 28: by Maria (last edited 29 mai 2015 23:09)

29 mai 2015 23:05

I was searching my library near my house to read a book one day. I was looking for something new and then something in the corner of H authors caught my eye. There were huge books all lined up next to each other. I walk over and look at them. I pick up a book and see 'Ellen Hopkins: Impulse' I turn over the book and see the words
"Act
on your impulse
Swallow the bottle
Cut a little deeper
Put the gun to your chest "

And I was *gasps* "Oh my God. That must be some deep stuff." I even felt scared holding it. I felt my hand shake and quickly went to the counter to check it out. That's how I got started on these books. I then read Perfect and next Tilt. I still have a lot more to go and for some reason, my library doesn't carry Crank so I'll need to order it from a different library probably.
I want to thank you for accepting my friend request and that I absolutely love your books. You are such a good writer, it's scary. Continue to write.
By the way, I asked a question but I'm not sure you'll answer so I'll write it here: Are you going to write another book for Perfect? When I finished it, I felt like there were still a lot of unanswered questions.

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message 27: by Abby

01 fév. 2015 03:18

Thanks for accepting my friend request Ellen!

I love your books and I look forward to reading more.

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message 26: by Ellen

12 nov. 2014 15:06

Hey everyone! Many thanks for helping RUMBLE become a semi-finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards. I'd appreciate it if you'd head on over there and vote for it in the YA Fiction category. Please help make it a finalist! Here's the link:

https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...

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message 25: by Ellen

12 nov. 2014 14:57

Joshalyn wrote: "Okay so because I do not see a Questions text box on your page, I am going to ask my question here in the comments:

How come none of your books have been made into movies? Out of every YA author, ..."

I wish I knew, Joshalyn.... there is some interest now, so we'll see.

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message 24: by Alyson

23 août 2014 04:19

Thank you for accepting my friend request! I really like the Crank books and your writing style!

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message 23: by Janie

12 mar. 2014 18:15

Ellen thanks so much for the add and for writing such wonderful books. I look forward to Rumble! I have read all of your stuff so far except for 3 of them, Smoke Tilt and Perfect. I will get to those soon.

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message 22: by Katherine

12 juil. 2013 17:35

Thank you so much for continuing to write! I really enjoy all of your books. The very first book that I read was "Burned", which I read in a day because I just couldn't put it down! I'm really excited to read smoke but I'm still on hold for it. :)

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message 21: by Jam_Reads_Smut

01 mar. 2013 15:18

:-D I NEED TO RE-READ BURNED B/C THAT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BOOKS I READ OF YOURS AND IT'S BEEN 6 YEARS!! OMG!

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message 20: by Ellen

28 fév. 2013 21:56

I do listen to my readers! Eventually, enough really wanted an ending to Pattyn's story that I decided to do it. Came away very satisfied, and I'm sure my readers will, too.

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message 19: by Olivia

28 fév. 2013 21:45

Well even if you didn't plan on writing a sequel to Burned I'm soooo glad you did. Burned was probably my favorite of all your books. I CANT wait to read it. PLEEEEASE continue writing, I've already read all of your books, and I'm re-reading crank. :D

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message 18: by Jam_Reads_Smut

28 fév. 2013 21:04

What made you write a sequal to BURNED if you weren't going to? I was just curious. I love your books and can't get enough of them.

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message 17: by Stephanie

24 jan. 2013 12:53

THANK YOU for the adding me as a friend. You are my favorite author and i LOVE LOVE LOVE everything you write! <3

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message 16: by Brenda

01 déc. 2012 03:41

Thank you for adding as a friend. I am currently reading 'Triangles' & am loving it & your style of writing. I started reading it quickly & then slowed down to savor it. I truly love your style of writing. It's so refreshing & unique.
Became aware of your books when I noticed my daughter reading 'Crank'. You now have two more fans.

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message 15: by Elizabeth

27 nov. 2012 23:41

I'm begging you to come to Ohio! Preferrably Dayton, Ohio. But I will drive anywhere in Ohio to get a book signed by you! :) It's a dream of mine to meet you, Ellen! <33

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message 14: by girlpower12121

20 oct. 2012 14:03

Ellen wrote: "I do hope you'll love them all! Thanks so much."

I am more then sure I will love them all :D You are most welcome Ellen. Credit should be given when it is due and it is most definitely due!

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message 13: by Minal

15 oct. 2012 22:37

Hey Ellen!! Thanks for the add! I just wanna say I love your books so far! Your an amazing author and I love love love the stories you write! Take care!

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message 12: by Diane

05 oct. 2012 22:59

Hey thanks for adding me as a friend! And the teen read thing your coming to my high school omg! Washington i cant wait to see you tere and get my book signed! Thanks for picking my schoool and adding me as a friend!

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message 11: by Ellen

27 sept. 2012 15:14

Announcing the winners of my Teen Read Week Author Visit Contest. Pierce Jr. Sr. High School, Pierce NE; Clio High School, Clio MI; Washington High School, Sioux Falls SD; Will Rogers College High School, Tulsa OK

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message 10: by Ellen

23 sept. 2012 17:05

I do hope you'll love them all! Thanks so much.

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message 9: by girlpower12121

23 sept. 2012 15:43

Ellen. You hands down have to be my favourite author of all time and I have only read two of your books and have all the others coming in a few days. I love your style of writing. Now I know saying you are my favourite author after only ready two books is crazy...but...I know you are. I love your style of writing, I love the subjects you write about I just love them all. I am so excited to get my hands on all of your books and devour them!!! Thank you so much for the friend request and please never stop writing! <33

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message 8: by Ellen

13 sept. 2012 18:20

Really thoughtful review of TILT. <3

http://babblingofabookaholic.blogspot...

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message 7: by Ellen

08 sept. 2012 19:04

Elizabeth wrote: "You're my absolutely favorite author in the entire world. I love your books so much, and I seriously had got like my entire school to read your books. I would see people in the hallway always readi..."

Thanks so much, Elizabeth. <3 you, too!

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message 6: by Elizabeth

08 sept. 2012 18:41

You're my absolutely favorite author in the entire world. I love your books so much, and I seriously had got like my entire school to read your books. I would see people in the hallway always reading your books. You're amazing! And I've already preordered Tilt - CAN'T WAIT! <33 Love you, Ellen!

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message 5: by Ellen

07 sept. 2012 16:20

Tilt TILT releases in four days! Check out the trailer, here. Many thanks to EW.com! http://shelf-life.ew.com/2012/09/07/e...

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message 4: by Betryal

28 août 2012 03:28

Thank you for accepting my 'quest. I just got a few of your books and can't wait to read them.

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message 3: by Ellen

28 août 2012 00:09

Hey everyone! Just wanted y'all to know I've finally come up for air long enough to reinvent my presence here on Goodreads. I'll be doing a Q & A soon!

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message 2: by Angie

07 sept. 2009 17:52

Thanks so much for participating in our discussions at the YA Book Club! We are so excited about it!

Anige

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message 1: by Shasta

05 jan. 2008 00:13

WOW, I just finished Impulse ... you are an amazing writer. It may sound strange, but I have been able to identify with most of the characters you write about...so far. I'm waiting for Glass to get here so I can start that one ... I can't wait!!! Stay warm and safe in this (my favorite) weather!!!

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