Marian Keyes #AsktheAuthor | Listening Books

Welcome to Listening Books' 'Ask the Author' with the wonderful Marian Keyes!
We asked our members and social followers what they would ask Marian if they could ask her anything! And we got some great responses!
Listen to Marian answer some of the best questions including; how every day women inspire her, how her mental health has affected her writing plus a sneak peak into what she is writing next.
Questions are:
Of your own books which one is your favourite? (00:38)
Who are some of the strong women that have inspired you? (02:01)
Where is your favourite writing place? (05:38)
What is your go to book? (06:44)
Do you find that expectations of you are drawn from your writing? (08:18)
Where do you get your ideas from? (10:20)
Why do you think writing and reading are so important to mental health? (11:37)
Do you have any plans to take part in Strictly It Takes 2 in the future? (14:59)
How have your own struggles with mental health influenced the way you write? (16:14)
When writing a book do you consider how it will sound when read aloud? (19:18)
What can you tell us about your new book Grown Ups? (21:22)
Huge thanks to Marian for taking part. If you like the video please give us a thumbs up and subscribe, as we will be publishing more 'Ask The Author' videos straight to this channel.
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[@wonderwoman5528]

I’m reading ‘Rachel’ holiday.’ I was sceptical about books that are labelled ‘funny’ and I tried to resist it, but couldn’t stop smiling reading it. I haven’t finished it yet but it’s like discovering a gem and I can’t wait to read more

[@debmobile61]

Haha I knew you’d say bed. I write in my bed too. 💖