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Maya’s Bio

Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother’s insistence. She is now the bestselling and award winning author of numerous smart and sassy romance novels. A champion of the genre and its readers, she is also the author of the non-fiction book Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation Of Romance Novels, Explained and a frequent contributor to NPR Books, The Huffington Post, Bustle and more. Maya lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own.

Speaking & Workshops

I speak about romance novels and how they empower women. I also teach workshops on how to write them.
Speaking & Workshops

Other
Writing

Or, things I write that are not books. My writing has appeared in NPR,The Huffington Post, Bustle, Women’s Health, Bicycling and more.
Writing
Blog

Press Clippings

  • That time I talked about romance, resistance and who gets a happily ever after with Buzzfeed.
  • That time I was quoted in the New York Times and it almost wrecked my marriage.
  • That time I was a guest on the podcast Unjustly Maligned and talked about why romance novels are unjustly maligned with a charming British man.

Career Highlights

  • I’m a USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including historical and contemporary romance and non-fiction.
  • My books are published in multiple languages, including German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese.
  • I have a BA and MA from New York University. My master’s thesis was the basis for Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels Explained.
  • My novel, The Wicked Wallflower, won the RT Reviewers Choice award for best historical hero.

Praise for Maya’s Books

“Smart, Sexy, Fun!”
–Sarah MacLean
“Bound to intoxicate!”
–Eloisa James
“Tantalizing passion…certain to delight!”
–Publisher’s Weekly
“The only romance author I’ll read!”
–Maya’s husband

Maya in Real Life

  • Just taking a selfie with German editions of my book found in a Hamburg train station.
  • Lady Miss Penny lounges in my statement necklace.
  • Posing with the Difference Engine IRL. (Read The Wicked Wallflower to get why this is super cool).
  • A glimpse at my rock n’ roll days. Note: I’m blonde! Also note: VHS videos in the background!
  • Diligently writing with the supervision of Lady Miss Penny.
  • Behind the scenes: my desk when I’m on deadline.
  • When I’m not writing, I enjoy taking selfies with Lady Miss Penny.
  • I got married.
  • Researching in London.