Simone Elkeles Quotes & Sayings

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

“For my 'Perfect Chemistry' series, I did movie-style book trailers, and my fans went crazy for them.”

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

“When I write, it's like watching a movie in my head.”

“I get a lot of mail from boys in detention centers, including one from a center where they only had a few copies of my novel. They had a deal with each other that they'd read a couple of chapters and then slide it under the door to the next guy. I think that's very cool.”

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

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

“Fans always say they laughed and they cried while reading my books. And I tell them that I laughed and cried while writing them.”

“Football players are misunderstood. They aren't the dumb jocks people think they are.”

“I lost my dad when I was younger, and I know what it's like to lose a beloved parent.”