Picture a neurodiverse dentist spinning heartfelt love stories that celebrate every kind of brain—meet Mazey Eddings! This rising star in contemporary romance has captured readers’ hearts with her authentic portrayals of mental health and neurodiversity, weaving swoony tales that are as relatable as they are romantic. From her debut novel to her latest releases, Eddings’s mission to destigmatize mental health issues shines through, making her a beloved voice in modern romance.
Born with a passion for storytelling, Eddings balances her roles as an author, dentist, and proud stage mom to her cats, Yaya and Zadie. Her unique perspective as a neurodiverse individual infuses her work with depth and authenticity, offering readers love stories that resonate across diverse experiences.
The Making of Mazey Eddings
Hailing from Ohio and later calling Philadelphia and North Carolina home, Mazey Eddings grew up surrounded by stories. Her parents fostered a love for reading, with vivid childhood memories of her mother reading aloud, sparking her fascination with the power of words. Eddings’s journey to authorship wasn’t straightforward—she first pursued a career in dentistry, navigating the challenges of dental school while grappling with her own neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism. It was during a particularly tough period in dental school that she turned to writing, channeling her experiences into romance novels that would later define her career.
Eddings’s debut came after a whirlwind of pandemic-era challenges, including balancing her dental practice and schoolwork. Her determination paid off when her first novel, A Brush with Love, was picked up by a publisher, marking the start of her rise in the romance genre.
Mazey Eddings’s Unforgettable Stories
Eddings’s novels are a vibrant blend of humor, heart, and authenticity, often featuring neurodiverse characters navigating love and life. Her debut, A Brush with Love (2022), follows Harper, a dental student with anxiety, as she falls for Dan, a first-year student questioning his family’s dental legacy. The novel’s raw portrayal of anxiety and its swoony romance earned praise for its emotional depth and relatability.
Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake (2022), the second in the series, introduces Lizzie, a woman with ADHD, whose chaotic life takes a turn after an unexpected pregnancy. Eddings’s ability to balance rom-com tropes with meaningful discussions of neurodiversity makes this a standout. The Plus One (2023), a standalone, explores a fake wedding date between childhood enemies, delivering enemies-to-lovers chemistry with a neurodiverse twist. Tilly in Technicolor (2023), her YA debut, follows two neurodivergent teens in a sweet, coming-of-age romance set in Europe, showcasing her versatility.
Eddings’s writing style is conversational yet poignant, blending laugh-out-loud moments with tender reflections on mental health. Her focus on neurodiverse representation sets her apart, creating characters who feel real and relationships that evolve at authentic paces, challenging traditional romance norms.
Why Mazey Eddings Matters
Mazey Eddings has carved a unique space in contemporary romance by championing neurodiversity and mental health awareness. Her novels don’t just entertain—they challenge stereotypes, showing that every brain deserves a love story. Readers and critics alike praise her for creating inclusive narratives that resonate with those who feel underrepresented in traditional romance. Her work has inspired a growing demand for diverse voices in the genre, paving the way for other neurodiverse authors.
By sharing her own experiences with ADHD and autism, Eddings fosters a sense of community, encouraging readers to embrace their authentic selves. Her impact extends beyond books, sparking conversations about accessibility and representation in literature.
- Birthplace: Ohio, USA
- Key Works: A Brush with Love, Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake, The Plus One, Tilly in Technicolor
- Fun Fact: Eddings is a dentist and a proud cat mom to Yaya and Zadie!
Ready to fall in love with Mazey Eddings’s heartfelt romances? Snag A Brush with Love and dive into her swoony, inclusive world today!