17 highest-earning authors of 2014

Which authors earned the most in the past year? Check out the full list. 

12. Veronica Roth

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Veronica Roth at the European premiere of the film adaptation of her book, "Divergent", in March 2014.

The youngest author on the ranking, 26-year-old newcomer Roth illustrates the booming popularity of YA literature. Her blockbuster YA trilogy “Divergent” has sold more than 7 million copies in the past year alone, skyrocketing Roth to $17 million in earnings. The film adaptation of her novels has grossed more than $270 million worldwide. 

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