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
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
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
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
When I had the idea for 'Shopaholic', it was as though a light switched on. I realised I actually wanted to write comedy. No apologies, no trying to be serious, just full-on entertainment. The minute I went with that and threw myself into it, it felt just like writing my first book again - it was really liberating. Sophie Kinsella apologybookcomedy 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 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 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