Which famous author pioneered the first successful subscription-based e-book service before major retailers adopted similar models?

The worlds of literature and retail have intersected in fascinating ways over the years. Major authors and publishers have pioneered innovative retail concepts that transformed how we discover, purchase, and experience books. Test your knowledge about these groundbreaking retail innovations that shaped the literary marketplace and changed how readers connect with books and authors.

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Stephen King, whose 2000 experiment 'The Plant' allowed readers to pay-per-chapter digitally, establishing the first viable subscription reading model
J.K. Rowling, whose Pottermore platform introduced the first subscription model for enhanced e-books with interactive elements in 2011
Margaret Atwood, whose Fanado platform launched in 2008 as the first author-led digital subscription service for exclusive content
James Patterson, whose BookShots subscription program in 2005 pioneered monthly digital delivery of short novels before Amazon Kindle Unlimited