E.L. James: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Erika Mitchell • Erika Leonard
Born	c.1963 • London • England
Notable Works	“Fifty Shades Darker” • “Fifty Shades Freed” • “Fifty Shades of Grey” • “Freed” • “The Mister”

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