Call Her Daddy

Sarah J Maas: The Wait Is Over

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Mar 5, 2026
Sarah J. Maas, bestselling fantasy author known for Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses, shares big news about new ACOTAR books. She discusses rebuilding adaptation rights, crafting complex, flawed women, and how personal struggles shaped her storytelling. She also explains why the next ACOTAR story is being split into four parts and what that scale means for readers.
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ANECDOTE

Bedroom Writing Rituals

  • Sarah J. Maas writes in a cozy bedroom setup where she cries and types through emotional scenes to connect with characters.
  • She keeps a tidy desk with crystals, a LaBubu toy, three coasters for drinks, and Cheetos during edits, which fuels her process.
ANECDOTE

Regaining Rights Changed Adaptation Approach

  • Maas regained adaptation rights and insists on being hands‑on with any TV/film adaptations to protect her vision.
  • She wants input on design, casting, and especially music, refusing demographic-driven changes to core story elements.
INSIGHT

How Interconnected Series Emerged

  • Maas planned multiple series together early, letting ideas pour out during downtime so characters and worlds could interconnect across books.
  • She stores overarching visions in her head and notebooks, sometimes planting lines years ahead that later pay off across series.
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