Wow. I have a new hero.
Amanda Hocking. Author of what looks to be sappy pre-teen/teen vampire novels I wouldn't be caught dead reading.
Trylle Trilogy: Switched, Torn and Ascend among others.
She's totally self published via Kindle and nook. She has never had a publishing deal. She takes home around $2 per sale and currently sells 100,000+ copies per month.
Again, Wow.