Who is Romantasy Author Sarah J. Maas' Husband? All About Josh Wasserman

You don't have to be a fantasy reader to know the name Sarah J. Maas—but if it's one of your favorite genres, you're probably *quite* familiar with her iconic collection of titles. The #1 New York Times bestselling author (and #BookTok legend) is the mastermind behind some of the most popular and well-known fantasy series today: Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. If you've found yourself slipping into the enchanting world of Prythian or the Kingdom of Adarlan, you know all about the epic romances they've inspired…and it might leave you wondering, who is Sarah J. Maas' husband?

It's only fitting for one of the internet's most beloved romantasy authors to have a real-life love story that reads like something out of a book. Plus, it's even better when you know that Sarah herself *has* confirmed that her husband helps inspire her greatest love tropes. Join us on a deep dive into Sarah J. Maas and her husband's love story. We break down all the details we know, including how they met, when they got married, and the latest on their two children.

• Sarah J. Maas' husband is Josh Wasserman. The two met while they were both attending Hamilton College.
• Sarah J. Maas and her husband got married on May 30, 2010.
• Sarah J. Maas and her husband Josh have two children together: a son, Taran, and a daughter, Sloane.

In this article:

• Who is Sarah J. Maas' Husband? Details About Josh Wasserman
• How Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman Met
• Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman's Relationship Timeline
• Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman's Children
• Shop Sarah J. Maas' Books

Who is Sarah J. Maas' Husband? Details About Josh Wasserman

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Sarah J. Maas is married to Josh Wasserman. Not much is known about the author's husband, as he tends to keep a low profile on social media. According to his LinkedIn, he's a residential development professional and the co-owner of Wasserman Development Group, a role he's had since 2015.

How Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman Met

During an interview with Jenna Bush Hager on The Today Show, Sarah J. Maas revealed that she met her husband on her very first day of school at Hamilton College—she was a freshman, and he was a junior resident assistant. "He saw me get out of my car with my parents, pulling up to the dorm with my car full of stuff," she recalled. "He was the RA in my dorm building. I did not see him until we had our floor meeting that night. And he walked in, and I grabbed my poor roommate's leg and just clawed up her thigh because I was like, 'He's so cute! That's the one.'"

Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman's Relationship Timeline

Although she tends to keep her social media pages focused on her professional endeavors, Sarah J. Maas has revealed select details about her romance with Josh Wasserman. Here's a look into the couple's relationship timeline.

Mid 2000s: Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman Meet

This love story began nearly 20 years ago. Sarah J. Maas met her future husband on her first day of college. She attended Hamilton College in Clinton, New York—and as fate would have it, Josh Wasserman was a resident assistant in her freshman dorm building. She majored in creative writing and minored in religious studies, and graduated magna cum laude in 2008.

May 2010: Sarah J. Maas and Her Husband Get Married

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Sarah J. Maas and her husband got married on May 30, 2010. On their sixth anniversary in 2016, the author reflected on their wedding day, sharing a collage of photos from the spring event on Instagram. "6 years ago today, I married my best friend (and the greatest guy in the entire universe)," she began the post. "I'm so tremendously blessed to share my life with such a kind, selfless, adventurous, and brilliant person, who never fails to make me laugh (and swoon a bit!), even after 12 years together. He's currently making me buttermilk brown sugar waffles, and I have never loved him moreee."

Based on the images she shared, we can tell that Sarah J. Maas' wedding dress was a strapless ball gown with a belted waist and a ruffled ball gown skirt. It appears as though the couple leaned into seasonal hues of pink, white and green for their outdoor ceremony.

June 2018: Sarah J. Maas' First Child Is Born

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Eight years into their marriage, Sarah J. Maas and her husband welcomed their first child together, a son named Taran. The author announced the happy news on Instagram, writing, "Baby Taran, born June 1st!! 😍💙😍💙😍One week into motherhood and I didn't think it was possible to love somebody as much as I adore this little man. 😭😍😭 We've already had quite an adventure together—I was 11 days overdue last week when I wound up needing an emergency c-section."

She went on to confirm that her first child's name was inspired by literature: "I'm now recovering and Taran is doing great—he's the sweetest, loveliest baby (his name means Thunder⚡️and he was partially named for one of my all-time favorite book characters) and I can't wait to introduce all of you to him one day!"

February 2022: Sarah J. Maas' Second Child Is Born

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On the release date of the second book in her Crescent City series, House of Sky and Breath, Maas had another exciting announcement to share. "My heart is full to bursting today, knowing that HOSAB is finally in your hands—and being able to announce the birth of my beautiful, sweet daughter, Sloane, born 2/8/22 (though her original due date was TODAY!)," she shared on social media. "Keeping my pregnancy on the DL this time was a choice I'm sure I'll talk more about in the future, but for now I'm just so thrilled to be able to share the arrival of this lovely girl with all of you. 💖"

January 2024: Sarah J. Maas Opens Up About Her Husband

During her January 2024 interview on The Today Show, Maas candidly opened up about the influence her husband has had on her prolific career. "I've been with him for over half of my life now, He was my first boyfriend, my first anything. I think I can write about true love because I get to live that every day and have someone that supports me and cheers for me…and isn't threatened in any way by my success," she explained. "I'm sitting here today because my husband encouraged me. When I need to write and focus on things, he says, 'I'll pick up the slack with the kids. I'll handle bedtime tonight so you can focus on this and so you don't feel guilty.'"

Sarah J. Maas and Josh Wasserman's Children

Prior to having children, Sarah J. Maas was releasing two books a year—a feat for any author, but particularly impressive considering most of her novels are over 600 pages. But, once Sarah J. Maas and her husband started having children, she shifted her work-life balance in order to prioritize her family. When asked by Jenna Bush Hager about how she manages motherhood and her demanding writing schedule, the mom of two said simply, "I'm figuring it out as I go."

"It changes not just every month, but every week," she continued. "Writing is my job, but being a mom is my full-time job. That's become the most important thing in my life…making sure that my children are not only happy and cared for but that I'm also present for them."

She joked that, before having kids, she was like "Gollum" in her writing cave. "But now I get to see the sunlight thanks to my children needing to go out to school," she said with a laugh.

Shop Sarah J. Maas' Books

Now that you know about Sarah J. Maas' real-life love story, her books will simply hit different. Here's a curation of some of Sarah J. Maas' most popular books, including her latest release, that you can buy right here.

House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City Series #3)

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Sarah J. Maas' latest release is the third installment of her Crescent City series. If you haven't read it yet, start with House of Earth and Blood, followed by House of Sky and Breath, before diving into this one.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set

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Behold, the BookTok sensation. Arguably her most well-known series, A Court of Thorns and Roses is the wildly-popular tale about the epic love story between huntress Feyre and Tamlin, an immortal faerie. The first book in the series has a 4.20-star rating (with over two million reviews on Goodreads), so you can't go wrong with this Sarah J. Maas book set.

Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass Series #1)

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Not sure where to start when it comes to Sarah J. Maas' books? Consider beginning with her debut novel, Throne of Glass. Released in 2012, the author began writing this high fantasy page-turner when she was just 16 years old. The series, which was completed in 2018, has eight books total, including a prequel collection of novellas that was released in 2014.