Bestseller author Marian Keyes on new book The Break: I wanted to be realistic

PH Author Marian Keyes has written 12 novels which have sold an amazing 35 million copies worldwide The Limerick-born writer dominates the world of women’s fiction, but her work goes beyond the lazy ‘chick-lit’ label. After soaring to fame with her first novel, Watermelon in 1995, Marian is best known for her dark themes written […]

The Break by Marian Keyes review: A light-hearted read with a lovable cast of characters

THE BREAK by Marian Keyes Michael Joseph, £20 She and her steady, dependable husband have been married for 17 years and as far as she is concerned they are happy together. But following the death of Hugh’s dad and his close friend Gavin, Hugh is overcome with the urge to escape family life. Using inheritance […]

Author Marian Keyes: I fought urge to kill myself

The Irish writer of 13 novels, including Watermelon, Sushi For Beginners and Rachel’s Holiday, said she fought against suicidal urges up to 40 times a day in the depths of her mental illness. She battled depression for 18 months and tried every possible remedy, including medication, cognitive behaviour therapy, meditation and attending mass, and said […]