Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Cheshire and I am Mum to THE cutest puppy in the whole wide world! I have been writing books since the age of 14 and I have published five books. I published my debut romantic comedy novel, ‘I Wrote A Book About You’ on September 9th 2017 and within a matter of days it rocketed to #3 on the Romantic Comedy charts.
When I was 16, I lost my Dad to a rare form of brain cancer, aged 42. One of his wishes was for me to live a truly happy life where I reached for the stars – one of those stars was becoming an author. And so, that’s how the story unfolded!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called ‘I Wrote A Book About You’ and it was inspired by a whole lotta heartbreak, and a whole lot of sassiness that followed…
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to watch Made in Chelsea whilst I write… no idea why… probably so I can ogle Jamie Laing? Something like that anyway… I also eat chocolate. Confessing to being a writeaholic and chocoholic. Oh and spring rolls usually give me a spurt to right.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love, love, love Jill Mansell as an author. I think she is absolutely AMAZING! I also adore Emily Bronte – who doesn’t? I also really enjoyed Malorie Blackman’s ‘Noughts and Crosses’ when I was younger and I recently read ‘The Girl on The Train’ which was utterly fabulous. In summary, I like a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
What are you working on now?
A sequel…
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Probably my fansite! The ‘I Wrote A Book About You Fanclub’ which is easy to find on Facebook! over 1000 members on there!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice would be prepare for bad reviews. I remember reading my first bad review and wanting to go and hide in a hole somewhere. Don’t. Use it as positive criticism. And focus on the good reviews. Nobody is perfect and if at least one person falls in love with your writing, then you’re onto a winner.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Face life with a positive mental attitude. Something my Dad drummed into me!
What are you reading now?
I am reading Pullman’s ‘Northern Lights’
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
OMG what a question. Right. If I’m stranded I would probably want:
a) Something by Jill Mansell because she basically rules the world
b) Maybe not a thriller because if I’m on a desert island alone… err… nooooo
c) Peter Pan
d) Bridget Jones by Helen Fielding
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