It’s a massive year for Mercedes Ron.
Between the success of her Culpa Mía movie adaptation on Prime Video, the English-language remake (My Fault: London), and a brand new trilogy (Tell Me Softly), the Wattpad-turned-bestselling-author is booked, busy, and somehow still making time to meet fans across the world.
“It’s all happening at the same time,” she says with a laugh. “Sometimes I need to just stop and remind myself of everything.”
For Mercedes, it’s her first time in Australia, and yes, she’s loving it. If you’ve been even slightly online, you’ve probably seen clips or edits from Culpa Mía, the steamy teen romance-turned-global phenomenon that started on Wattpad. The story follows Nick and Noah, and it didn’t just go viral; it exploded.
“When I first wrote it, I thought maybe it would do well in Spain,” she admits. “But the fact that it became this worldwide thing? I still can’t fully believe it.”
The Culpa Mía adaptation broke records with the biggest non-English language launch in Prime Video history.
And now, with the English remake My Fault: London, fans are getting to experience the story from a fresh angle.
When I asked which version she prefers, she immediately said, “Don’t make me choose!”
“They both bring something different. What might be missing in one, the other adds. It’s the same world, just expanded,” she explains.
And yes, Mercedes was involved in casting. She said that she watched all the audition tapes and loved seeing her characters come to life. “It was so fun,” she says.
Talking about the cast, she lights up. “Nicole and Gabriel are still so young, but they’ve become stars. Watching their journeys has been really special.”
There were scenes from the films that made her emotional, too.
“The first kiss was a big one. I knew readers had high expectations, and I was honestly blown away by how it turned out on screen.”
Another fan-fave moment? The tattoo scene. “Oh my God, yes. I love that one.”
On the writing side, Mercedes says the end of Culpa Tuya was the hardest part to write. “So much emotional tension – I had to make sure people really understood how Nick and Noah were feeling. It took a lot of rewrites.”
And yes, there was a soundtrack. “I always write with music. I don’t remember all the songs, but definitely a lot of Taylor Swift.” (She tried to get Eras Tour tickets, BTW, but didn’t get lucky – same girl, same.)
Fans on TikTok have taken her books and created gorgeous edits, especially since My Fault: London dropped.
“Some of them are just beautiful,” she says, smiling, especially the ones of Matthew Broome.
Social media has totally changed the game.
“Back in the Wattpad days, I’d get feedback instantly, but now, the second a trailer or scene drops, I see reactions, edits, and fan theories right away. It’s amazing… and a little overwhelming sometimes.”
Mercedes admits she reads reviews “as much as I can,” and while most are positive, she tries not to let the negativity get to her.
“If it’s criticism that helps me grow, great. But I’ve learned to ignore the mean stuff.”
When she’s not writing, she’s reading, usually fantasy or romance. She’s a huge fan of ACOTAR and Colleen Hoover and is very hyped for Fourth Wing. Oh, and fun fact: her very first book was a fantasy romance. It’s never been released, but she wrote it just for herself.
If you were hoping for a spinoff, don’t worry! Mercedes has lots of unfinished stories.
“You’ll actually spot a little Nick and Noah cameo in Tell Me Softly Book 2,” she teases.
So what’s Tell Me Softly about? “It’s a whole different vibe,” she says. “Still romantic and dramatic, but this one’s full of tension. Two hot brothers, a mysterious past, and all your fave tropes – enemies to lovers, friends to lovers… it’s all in there.”
When asked what she’d say to her younger self writing on Wattpad, her answer is simple: “Believe in yourself.”
“People didn’t take me seriously at first. They thought I was just writing for fun. But I kept going. Success didn’t happen overnight; it took years of hard work. I’m really proud of that.”
As for what’s next? She’s not saying much, but one thing’s clear – Mercedes Ron isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
“I just want to thank everyone,” she adds. “The support on TikTok, the edits, the messages – it all means so much. I really try to be a voice for the fans during the adaptation process. I hope you love “Tell Me Softly” and everything that’s coming after.”
