Hugh Howey
Hugh Howey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Website | |
| www.hughhowey.com | |
Hugh Howey is an American author of several books, including WOOL.
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He first began the series in 2011, initially writing Wool as a stand-alone short story.[1] He published the work through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing system, choosing to do so due to the freedom of self-publishing. After the series grew in popularity, he began to write more entries for it.[2] Howey began soliciting international rights in 2012; Brazil has been one win.[3] Film rights to the series were sold to 20th Century Fox, with Lionsgate also expressing interest.[4]
Howey recently signed a deal with Simon and Schuster to distribute Wool to book retailers across the US and Canada. The deal gives Howey full rights to continue distributing Wool online himself. Though the actual dollar amount of the deal was not disclosed, the implication in his announcement video is that the deal with Simon and Schuster is worth 7-figures.[5][6]
Bibliography
Novels and novellas
- Half Way Home - Jun 1, 2010
- The Plagiarist: A Novella - May 7, 2011
- The Hurricane - May 26, 2011
- I, Zombie - Aug 15, 2012
- The Walk Up Nameless Ridge - Sept 3, 2012
Silo Series
- Wool - Part One - Jul 29 2011
- Wool 2 - Proper Gauge - Nov 30, 2011
- Wool 3 - Casting Off - Dec 4, 2011
- Wool 4 - The Unraveling - Dec 26, 2011
- Wool 5 - The Stranded - Jan 25, 2012
- Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1- 5) - Jan 27 2012
- First Shift - Legacy (Part 6 of the Silo Series) - Apr 5 2012
- Second Shift - Order (Part 7 of the Silo Series) - Nov 12, 2012
- Third Shift - Pact (Part 8 of the Silo Series) - Jan 24 2012
- Shift Omnibus Edition (Shift 1-3) - Jan 27, 2013
Molly Fyde (The Bern Saga)
- Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue - Aug 22, 2009
- Molly Fyde and the Land of Light - Jan 1, 2010
- Molly Fyde and the Blood of Billions - Jun 8 2010
- Molly Fyde and the Fight for Peace - Oct 28, 2010
Interviews
- Interview with Hugh Howey about the Wool Success at Successilism
- Interview with Hugh Howey by Isaac Hooke
References
- ^ Wecks, Erik. "Hugh Howey Interview Part 2: A Spoiler-Filled Discussion of The Wool Omnibus". Wired. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ Wecks, Erik. "Hugh Howey Interview Part 1: Science Fiction, Indie Writing, and Success". Wired. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ Deahl, Rachel. "Self-Made Bestseller Weighs Traditional Deals". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ Fleming, Mike. "20th Century Fox Spins 'Wool' For Scott Free And Film Rites". Deadline. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ^ Howey, Hugh. "Luddites, Rejoice!". HughHowey.com. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ^ Wecks, Eric. "Ebook Success Hugh Howey Sells Print Rights to Wool". Wired.com. Retrieved 19 December 2012.