Thanks for Listening

Molly Horan is a graduate of the New School’s MFA program in writing for children and young adults. After graduating, she worked as a web writer and editor focusing on entertainment writing at sites like KnowYourMeme and Refinery29. She currently works as an English professor, teaching writing for young adults and writing for the web at NYU and SVA. Molly resides in Astoria, New York, and you can find her on X @Molly_Horan.

"Horan neatly subverts tired genre tropes, forgoing manufactured drama for a strongly developed character-driven narrative. Sadie and Mia’s romance moves beyond the question of whether a relationship between asexual and allosexual partners can work, investigating the how of it with humor and heart. Mia’s strong, likable voice propels the story, and readers will come to care about the cast around her as much as she does.... Take our advice—this one is a joy from start to finish."  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Horan’s snappy banter and lighthearted approach to conflict make for a breezy read." — Publishers Weekly"Debut-author Horan delivers a lighthearted, feel-good romp with engaging characters who are clever and well realized." — Booklist"Horan sensitively and astutely examines the asexuality spectrum by juxtaposing Mia’s inner monologue with her interactions with Sadie as their relationship develops. The girls’ organic feeling and respectfully rendered romance will have readers swooning, while complex friendship dynamics are explored with emotional maturity." — Publishers Weekly"A fantastic and much-needed ace romance." — School Library Journal"How do you update Oscar Wilde for the internet age? In Molly Horan’s charming debut, the answer is to wrap the dazzling wordplay around a gentle—even earnest—exploration of new love and old wounds. Epically Earnest is a hopeful, romantic, sharply observed comedy of manners with a winning cast, and a group dance number that belongs in the rom-com hall of fame." — Amanda Sellet, author of By the Book and Belittled Women"Snarky, know-it-all Mia is endearing and her flaws true to life... A coming-of-age ace romance perfect for theater nerds." — Booklist"A delightful story that puts Ernest in the shoes of a modern girl as she navigates internet fame, first love, and the real meaning of family. With dazzling wit and heart for days, Horan’s stand-out debut would make Oscar Wilde proud!" — Kaitlyn Hill, author of Love From Scratch"How do you update Oscar Wilde for the internet age? In Molly Horan’s charming debut, the answer is to wrap the dazzling wordplay around a gentle—even earnest—exploration of new love and old wounds. Epically Earnest is a hopeful, romantic, sharply observed comedy of manners with a winning cast, and a group dance number that belongs in the rom-com hall of fame." — Amanda Sellet, author of By the Book and Belittled Women"A lighthearted romance with just enough drama and some sincere exploration of familial and romantic relationships." — Kirkus Reviews"A delightful story that puts Ernest in the shoes of a modern girl as she navigates internet fame, first love, and the real meaning of family. With dazzling wit and heart for days, Horan’s stand-out debut would make Oscar Wilde proud!" — Kaitlyn Hill, author of Love From Scratch"A lighthearted romance with just enough drama and some sincere exploration of familial and romantic relationships." — Kirkus Reviews"Horan’s snappy banter and lighthearted approach to conflict make for a breezy read." — Publishers Weekly"Snarky, know-it-all Mia is endearing and her flaws true to life... A coming-of-age ace romance perfect for theater nerds." — Booklist"Debut-author Horan delivers a lighthearted, feel-good romp with engaging characters who are clever and well realized." — Booklist"Horan neatly subverts tired genre tropes, forgoing manufactured drama for a strongly developed character-driven narrative. Sadie and Mia’s romance moves beyond the question of whether a relationship between asexual and allosexual partners can work, investigating the how of it with humor and heart. Mia’s strong, likable voice propels the story, and readers will come to care about the cast around her as much as she does.... Take our advice—this one is a joy from start to finish."  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Horan sensitively and astutely examines the asexuality spectrum by juxtaposing Mia’s inner monologue with her interactions with Sadie as their relationship develops. The girls’ organic feeling and respectfully rendered romance will have readers swooning, while complex friendship dynamics are explored with emotional maturity." — Publishers Weekly"Non-stereotypical portrayals of queer ­identity make this a worthwhile addition to high school ­collections." — School Library Journal