Anna Todd

I'm inspired by the mission of Free2Luv; they are giving a voice to people who need it, and they are so passionate about what they stand for.

I didn't write a ton before 'After,' to be honest.

If you're a fan of One Direction, 2015 felt like one hit after another. Between Zayn leaving and the band announcing their hiatus, this was the year that Directioners would love to pretend didn't exist.

I know most publishers probably don't let their authors write on Wattpad all the time, but mine are pretty open about it.

I was reading fan fiction on Wattpad, but they were taking a little bit to update the stories, so I started writing my own stories to entertain myself. I didn't think anyone would read it.

Everyone should be free to love whomever they choose.

I have such admiration and respect for the military and military families.

For me, One Direction is the only fandom I've been in, and I made so many friends.

I never had any thought behind anything I did in the beginning, to be honest.

When I was doing it, I just thought, 'I'm going to do this because it's fun.' I wasn't writing for a publisher or a publishing model; I didn't really think about it, but then, somehow, it worked out in my favor.

Everyone has an opinion, and it seems that the negative voices can be the loudest, but I chose to focus on the positive comments from readers.

There's nothing like meeting a girl at a signing and her telling me that she loves reading now, and she's even writing her own stories.

When I realized that I can invest in my own marketing and do exactly what I think needs to be done - well, then it just feels like, what is the benefit of having a publisher?

It's like, 'Twilight' was voted the worst movie of all time, and I'm like,'Can I please have the worst movie of all time? Please? Half of that?'

It's good that I've put out different books apart from 'After' - and before the film comes out.

The Internet can help you come out of your shell and gives you a chance to make friends who have the same passion as you, it's a real community.

I love 'Fifty Shades' and 'Twilight' both.

Honestly, I never dreamed of being a writer; it felt too unrealistic to even dream about.

Chicago is my biggest base for U.S. readership. If I ask my readers where should I come, Chicago always has the most votes.

'Through The Dark' - for sure, that's my favorite One Direction song.