PODCAST: Marian Keyes on Finding Joy, Feminism and Recovery Through Writing

PODCAST: Marian Keyes on Finding Joy, Feminism and Recovery Through Writing

Marian Keyes was born in Limerick in 1963, and brought up in Cavan, Cork, Galway and Dublin. She studied law and accountancy before turning to writing. Her first novel Watermelon was published in Ireland in 1995, where it was an immediate, runaway success. Marian Keyes is now one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time and is published in thirty nine different languages. She lives in Dún Laoghaire with her husband Tony.

Marian Keyes talks to Cheryl about the life experiences that shaped her books. From her journey through addiction and recovery to her reflections on feminism, resilience and finding happiness in unexpected places, Marian shares how writing became both a lifeline and a source of joy. With her trademark wit and honesty, she reveals how personal hardship can fuel creativity and connection. Her latest book, My Favourite Mistake, is out now.

Publisher details

My Favourite Mistake
Author
Marian Keyes
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Fiction
Released
16 April, 2024
ISBN
9780241441152

Synopsis

How do you start again, after losing everything? Find out in the global no. 1 bestseller's latest heartstopper...

Anna Walsh had a dream life - according to everybody else.

She lived in New York, had a long-term boyfriend, and had The Best Job In The World working as a highly successful beauty PR.

So why did she decide to take a flamethrower to the lot?

Because now she's back Dublin, living with her parents. She's undeniably forty-eight, with no partner, no job, and no direction.

Anna's lost her purpose. She needs a new challenge to help her fall back in love with life again.

When an opportunity arises to solve a PR crisis in the tiny town of Maumtully, Anna leaps at the chance.

But will the appearance of an old love interest derail her plans?

Marian Keyes
About the author

Marian Keyes

Marian Keyes was born in Limerick in 1963, and brought up in Cavan, Cork, Galway and Dublin. She studied law and accountancy before turning to writing. Her first novel Watermelon was published in Ireland in 1995, where it was an immediate, runaway success. Marian Keyes is now one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time and is published in thirty nine different languages. She lives in Dún Laoghaire with her husband Tony. Marian Keyes is the internationally bestselling author of WatermelonLucy Sullivan is Getting MarriedRachel's HolidayLast Chance SaloonSushi for BeginnersAngelsThe Other Side of the Story and Anybody Out There. Her two collections of journalism, Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also available in Penguin. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

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