The Secret to Becoming A Millionaire Author: Never Give Up

I like to read stories of people who aspire to be something, and even in the face of adversity, they persevere. They keep striving towards their dreams and never give up.
As authors, many times, we are told that we can't make a ton of money from our books. And in all actuality, some authors won't. But if you possess the drive and determination to be a success, you will be able to make a pretty decent living as an author.
And there are some authors that have risen to the top of their game. Take for instance the young self-publishing sensation, Amanda Hocking. This young lady became a millionaire in a matter of months with her self-published titles, including My Blood Approves, Hollowland (The Hollows, #1), and Fate (My Blood Approves, Book 2). Ms. Hocking has gone on to secure a publishing deal with St. Martin's.
Her books are mainly sold as ebooks; however some books are available in paperback.
Another author that began as a self-published author and has gone on to make a modest living for herself as an author/publisher is Vickie Stringer of Triple Crown Publications. Her publishing empire began 26 rejection letters later with the self-publication of her book, Let That Be the Reason, which sold over 100,000 copies.
Self Publishing has been in existence for quite some time, launching many greats such as Kendra Norman-Bellamy and Karen E. Quinones Miller.

So, do you have dreams of becoming a millionaire author? It's within your reach. You've just got to work hard, keep the faith and never, ever give up.