What is it about Ireland that its produced so many great chick lit authors?
To be honest I think it’s the way Irish people look at life. We see humour in everything, even the darkest of situations. Irish people have a great sense of humour and are good storytellers. We like a good yarn and are very fond of exaggeration and hyperbole. I love listening to people on buses or in cafes, you hear the funniest things and can get great material for your books. • What is your favourite chick lit book? Probably Bridget Jones’s Diary because it made me think that maybe I could become a writer. It was modern, bitter-sweet and had you laughing one minute and crying the next and that’s what I really wanted (and still want) to achieve as a writer. • Who is your favourite chick lit heroine? I like them all really. I think they are all endearing. If they aren’t, then the book won’t work. They may start out being un-loveable, but they always end up being loveable. • Tell us about your latest book, In My Sister’s Shoes. It’s about two sisters – one of whom has breast cancer. It’
