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

More Quotes by Simone Elkeles

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

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

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

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.

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

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.