Simone Elkeles

I write edgy, sexy teen romances, and that's what I'll continue to do.

Romance novels are my favorite books to read. I write young adult romances, and am so happy to be promoting this wonderful genre.

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I like to write books that touch my heart. I want to entertain, and I love to entertain myself.

I was definitely meant to be a young adult author, and I love it - I'm here to stay!

Everyone who has ever met me for at least five minutes knows I'm a really funny person. I love to laugh and to make people laugh, so writing comedy comes naturally to me.

I tried writing adult romances, but it just didn't fit my voice.

Two dads have sent me letters that said my books changed their daughters' lives. I send them packages with T-shirts and posters because, come on... that's the coolest.