Her own controversial thriller, 30 Pieces of Silver, hit the #1 spot on the Amazon Men’s Adventure/War/Techno-Thriller lists, (beating out the likes of Clive Cussler), and all thirteen of her indie-published books are Kindle Bestsellers. Her latest nonfiction endeavor, Dollars & Sense: The Definitive Guide to Self-publishing Success (coauthored with Amber Scott) debuted at #1 on Amazon’s “Authorship” bestselling list. Carolyn is also the founder of the Indie Book Collective, an organization with over 6,000 members which is dedicated to helping authors utilize social media to the fullest to sell their books. The Collective offers free workshops, a live advice radio show, innovative programs such as Blog Tour de Force & Bestseller for a Day, and so much more to its members. * * * Ben Hopkin Ben Hopkin is a transplanted Texan. After being indoctrinated in the Lone Star State he was ripped from his ancestral home and whisked away to Los Angeles, where he was forced to appreciate fish tacos and sushi.