Ask the Author: Maya Rodale
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Maya Rodale
Hello Margaret! Lady Jane's Salon IS still a thing! In fact, I just did a virtual reading with them last month. You can check it out here: https://ladyjanesalonnyc.com/special-...
Sounds like I need to update the link. The correct one is: https://ladyjanesalonnyc.com/
Hope you're doing well!
Sounds like I need to update the link. The correct one is: https://ladyjanesalonnyc.com/
Hope you're doing well!
Maya Rodale
You haven't met them yet! They are Beatrice Goodwin and Wes Dalton and all I will say for now is this: dueling department stores.
And this! http://www.mayarodale.com/heiress/
And this! http://www.mayarodale.com/heiress/
Maya Rodale
I would LOVE to write a full love story for Josephine but I probably won't due to time constraints BUT please know that I imagine that bonus scene on my website as the start of a grand romance for Josephine. She totally deserves it!
Maya Rodale
Hi Katie!
Thank you for reading and loving my books and asking such a great question! I do have an idea for a queer historical romance that I would love to write and plan to write as soon as I have time in my writing schedule. In the meantime, I'm plotting it in my head, which is the first step ;-)
Thank you for reading and loving my books and asking such a great question! I do have an idea for a queer historical romance that I would love to write and plan to write as soon as I have time in my writing schedule. In the meantime, I'm plotting it in my head, which is the first step ;-)
Maya Rodale
Hi there! True fact: writing is hard and not for the faint of heart! Write for your own entertainment, or because you have a story you are burning to tell, or because [insert personal reason here] and then the rest of it matters a little less. ;-)
Maya Rodale
So glad you loved the Cavendish series! I was also intrigued by the mean girl, Francesca! Unfortunately I didn't have the time to write her a full story, but I did write a little bonus romance excerpt featuring her and her future hero. Check it out here: http://www.mayarodale.com/duchess/
Maya Rodale
I'm a born and raised Pennsylvania girl but I've never been to Pittsburgh! I heard it's nice, though, so I'll have to come visit sometime!
Maya Rodale
Thank you for helping me procrastinate with your very interesting question :) I know that at least one man reads my romance novels: my husband, because I make him read early drafts of my manuscripts (and by “make” I might mean threaten to withhold meals if he doesn’t). But I do know I have a few male readers because I chat with them on Twitter. And I do know, thanks to RWA’s stats, that 16% of romance readers are menfolk.
When I’m writing I guess I am aware that I write books primarily for women, about women. But here’s the thing: what makes romance novels—or any work—really great are well written, fully developed characters of all and any genders or sex or shapeshifter status or whatever. Fully developed characters lead to a more emotional, and thus engaging and absorbing story for anyone to enjoy.
Thank you for helping me procrastinate with your very interesting question :) I know that at least one man reads my romance novels: my husband, because I make him read early drafts of my manuscripts (and by “make” I might mean threaten to withhold meals if he doesn’t). But I do know I have a few male readers because I chat with them on Twitter. And I do know, thanks to RWA’s stats, that 16% of romance readers are menfolk.
When I’m writing I guess I am aware that I write books primarily for women, about women. But here’s the thing: what makes romance novels—or any work—really great are well written, fully developed characters of all and any genders or sex or shapeshifter status or whatever. Fully developed characters lead to a more emotional, and thus engaging and absorbing story for anyone to enjoy.
Maya Rodale
Write. A lot.
Apparently the advice "Write. A Lot." is insufficient and "too short" for Goodreads. It is Not Enough Advice. But here's the thing: I could add stuff like "edit" or "rewrite" or "finish your manuscript and send it out into the world to be rejected and then do it again" but do to any of that, you need to write. a lot.
Apparently the advice "Write. A Lot." is insufficient and "too short" for Goodreads. It is Not Enough Advice. But here's the thing: I could add stuff like "edit" or "rewrite" or "finish your manuscript and send it out into the world to be rejected and then do it again" but do to any of that, you need to write. a lot.
Maya Rodale
Hi Victoria! Great question and the answer is YES. In fact, I'm already sort of working on something that is time-travel-y. It's terrific fun to write and I'm excited for you to read it :)
Maya Rodale
The very best thing about being a full-time writer is having a very short commute (from bed, to the couch, to the kitchen table). As I writer, I also enjoy the ability to control the weather, my characters and Everything Else (in my fictional world only, alas).
Maya Rodale
I'm currently working* on a new Regency series about an American family who unexpectedly inherit a dukedom. Romance and hilarity ensue.
*I'm actually procrastinating by answering these questions. It's all part of the "creative process."
*I'm actually procrastinating by answering these questions. It's all part of the "creative process."
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