Ask the Author: E.K. Adams
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E.K. Adams
I tucked my son into bed, and he whispered, ‘Mommy, can you check for monsters?’ I bent down, locking eyes with—another him—curled up under the bed, trembling as he whispered, ‘Mommy, there's someone in my bed.’
E.K. Adams
Stop waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment to write—it doesn’t exist. Sit down, put words on the page, and embrace the chaos. Your first draft will probably be a hot mess, but that’s what editing is for. Also, don’t listen to that little voice telling you your writing isn’t good enough—it’s a liar. Keep going, write the story you want to read, and remember: published books aren’t better than yours, they’re just finished.
E.K. Adams
Getting paid to daydream and make up drama, for sure! I get to create broody, emotionally constipated men and the women who bring them to their knees—what’s not to love? But honestly, the best part is when readers connect with the characters, when they see themselves in the story and feel something real. That’s the magic of writing—you get to wreck people’s emotions and call it a job.
E.K. Adams
I'm working on Melted by the Ice King, a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, dark college romance featuring a grumpy, no-nonsense hockey coach and the stubborn, skittish girl who absolutely gets under his skin. He thinks she’s trouble. She thinks he’s a tyrant. Spoiler alert—she’s right. But when danger starts closing in, he goes from ‘not my problem’ to ‘I will burn the world down for her’ real fast. Expect tension, off-limits vibes, found family, and a broody coach who’s about to learn the hard way that she’s the one thing he can’t walk away from.
E.K. Adams
Most teens watching The Mighty Ducks wanted to be on the hockey team—I had a massive crush on Coach Bombay. I was all about the grumpy, reluctant coach with a heart of gold. That stuck with me. So when I started writing, I naturally gravitated toward a no-nonsense hockey coach and the girl who shakes up his world. Add in slow-burn romance, off-limits tension, and some danger, and boom—this book was born. So really, we can all thank my teenage crush on Emilio Estevez!
E.K. Adams
I step away and reset—usually with ASMR videos on TikTok. Something about soft tapping, page-turning, or whispering clears the mental clutter. It’s like a brain refresh; after a few minutes, I come back with fresh eyes. And if inspiration doesn’t hit? At least I’m relaxed while I wait!
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