I've never written a children's book, but when people meet me for the first time and I say I write books, they invariably reply, 'Children's books?' Maybe it's something about my face. Sophie Kinsella bookchildface Change image and share on social
People used to ask me for advice, and I'd say, 'Please, don't ask me!' Yes, I did economics at Oxford, but that's not the same as having a broad knowledge of personal finance. Sophie Kinsella advicebroadeconomics Change image and share on social
Being a journalist is good if you want to write books: it teaches you to get beyond the blank screen. My books have been described as froth, but there's scope to be witty and ironic about everything in life. Sophie Kinsella blankbookfroth share on social
To some extent, all authors are a little schizophrenic. We lead most of our lives in solitary confinement, living and breathing the books that we're writing. Sophie Kinsella authorbookbreathe Change image and share on social
I never did any training in journalism or in finance, so I really was in the deep end. I got very good at going to press conferences and nodding. I'd figure it out when I got back to the office. Charts and numbers. I've never been great with facts, ever, my whole life. For a journalist, that's not a very good trait. Sophie Kinsella backchartconference share on social
I am not a label snob and have learned that the thrill of shopping can be just as great, if not more so, when you find a bargain. Sophie Kinsella bargainfindgreat Change image and share on social
There is something exciting about saving up for a special treat. Bring back the piggy bank! Sophie Kinsella backbankbring Change image and share on social
I'd probably still be a financial journalist now if it weren't for writing novels. Mmm. Fun! I'm much happier writing novels! Sophie Kinsella financialfunhappy Change image and share on social
I adore all Agatha Christie's books and turn to them whenever I'm ill or need cheering up. Sophie Kinsella adoreagathabook Change image and share on social
If my writing comes to a halt, I head to the shops: I find them very inspirational. And if I get into real trouble with my plot, I go out for a pizza with my husband. Sophie Kinsella findhalthead Change image and share on social