My real name is Madeleine Wickham, under which I write dramas with an edge of humour. As Sophie Kinsella it's fast, all-out comedies, such as the 'Shopaholic' series. Sophie Kinsella comedydramaedge Change image and share on social
I think a lot of people still fantasise about that first love and what might happen if they rekindled the relationship. Sophie Kinsella fantasisehappenlot Change image and share on social
I don't think anyone sits down and thinks, 'I know, I'll be a chick-lit writer.' You write the book that you want to write and then other people say, 'Oh, that's chick-lit.' You say, 'Okay.' But it's not like you look around and go to a careers fair and there will be someone at the chick-lit author stand. Sophie Kinsella authorbookcareer share on social
Shopping with friends is a great way of still enjoying the thrill of the chase without having to make a purchase. It can also be a real bonding opportunity. Helping your friend find something nice is just as rewarding as helping yourself. Sophie Kinsella bondchaseenjoy share on social
To have someone who never makes a mistake, never finds her personal life in disarray, never worries about work-life balance? I think that would be unreal. What I'm writing is real. Sophie Kinsella balancedisarrayfind Change image and share on social
It wasn't until after college that I started writing. I had just applied randomly for jobs in the media and got one on a magazine called 'Pensions World.' So I was writing for a living there and that's when I started my first book. Sophie Kinsella applybookcall share on social
My own life has been doubly disconnected, as I've written books under two different names. As an author, your name almost becomes a brand; readers know what to expect. Sophie Kinsella authorbookbrand Change image and share on social
I chose to publish the first 'Shopaholic' book under a pseudonym because I wanted it to be judged on its own merits. Sophie Kinsella bookchoosejudge Change image and share on social
If you want something you can't afford, think what else that money could buy: a week's groceries, a month's rent, or a weekend away. That will put things into perspective. Sophie Kinsella affordbuygrocery Change image and share on social
Philosophy wasn't about facts, it was about ideas. My first essay title was something like: 'How can you know what other people are thinking?' I thought, 'Wow, what an amazing thing.' I really thought deeply for the first time. Sophie Kinsella amazedeeplyessay share on social