Booktopia’s Romance Specialist asks
Molly McAdams
author of Forgiving Lies
Nine Naughty Questions
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1. I wonder, is a romance writer born or made? Please tell us a little about your life before publication.
Haha, uh, great question! I definitely never thought I would be a writer. I failed out of Creative Writing in college. But I’ve always been a flirt and storyteller, and dated A LOT … and I write a lot of my real life in my books. So I guess born?
2. For all the glitz and the glam associated with the idea of romance novels, writing about and from the heart is personal and very revealing. Do you think this is why romance readers are such devoted fans? And do you ever feel exposed?
I do think so! They get a real-life feel along with the fantasy. And I probably should feel exposed, but I don’t. I know if something has happened to me, then its most likely happened to someone else—and maybe by sharing my story, I can help that person.
3. Please tell us about your latest novel…
Forgiving Lies has a little bit of everything: comedy, romance, suspense, thrill factor. I’m so excited for my readers to get this one in their hands, it’s different from anything I’ve written so far.
You can pick up a copy of Forgiving Lies by Molly McAdams here
4. Is the life of a published romance writer… well… romantic?
Read Forgiving Lies and From Ashes. Gage (From Ashes) and Kash (Forgiving Lies) are both made after my hubby. You tell me. 
5. Of all of the romantic moments in your life is there one moment, more dear than all the rest, against which you judge all the romantic elements in your writing? If so can you tell us about that special moment?
There is, and I so wish I could tell you … but, unfortunately, I can’t. I plan on writing it into one of my stories … don’t want to spoil it now.
6. Sex in romance writing today ranges from ‘I can’t believe they’re allowed to publish this stuff’ explicit to ‘turn the light back on I can see something’ mild. How important do you think sex is in a romance novel?
Romance doesn’t equal sex. Romance is the love and the passion. Passion and love can both be displayed without sex. But I think its secretly something the readers crave, and for most of our story lines, it’s what would happen in that time, so we’re going to write it.
7. Romance writers are often romance readers – please tell us your five favourite (read and re-read) romance novels or five novels that influenced your work most?
I can’t do five books so I’ll do five authors, okay? Haha. (#cheater)
1. Nicholas Sparks
2. A L Jackson
3. Stephenie Meyer
4. Madeline Sheehan
5. Tara Sivec
8. Romance writing is ‘so hot right now’, do you have any thoughts on why?
I think it will always be hot. Women want an escape, and they want a romantic escape. Who doesn’t? It started for us with the Disney fairytale princesses! Haha
9. Lastly, what advice do you give aspiring writers?
Never give up, and always write for yourself!
Thanks for joining us Molly!
Molly McAdams grew up in California but now lives in the oh-so-amazing state of Texas with her husband and furry four-legged daughters. When she’s not diving into the world of her characters, she can be found hiding out in her bedroom surrounded by her laptop and cell, and fighting over the TV remote. Molly has published four New Adult novels and is a New York Times bestselling author.
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