Betrayed By a Trusted Author: How One Writer Turned a Shocking Scam Into a Master Plan for Revenge
Fake Sarah J Maas
Most of the “fellow authors” who darkened my inbox pretended to be best-selling romance writers. One was Fake Sarah J Maas. The real author has sold 75 million copies and has a cadre of agents, publicists, and managers. Could I convince the impostor that she and I were BFFs in a writer’s group?
From: Sarah J Maas
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2026 5:13 AM
I have always admired your work and the unique voice you bring to your writing. I would truly enjoy hearing, if and when you feel like sharing, what first drew you into storytelling whether it was a particular moment, idea, or question that sparked your journey.
