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Fionnuala Kearney

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Fionnuala discovered, age six, that she had in fact been christened Ann (that’s Ann with no ‘e’) and that her parents had decided, for some reason, to saddle her with a life of dealing with unnecessary vowels. At twenty she moved to London and marrying Mr. Kearney proved to be the best thing she ever did, apart from the fact that the vowel thing escalated further. Two daughters, both with deliberately simple mono syllabic names followed.

She worked, for many years, in London as a home search agent (like Phil and Kirstie without the cameras) until she decided, one fateful day, that it was time for a change – time to pursue the dream of being a writer.

Seven years on; time spent in her garret learning her craft, she is often found talking to ...more

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From the book the day I lost you. Are you going to write about how Leah is after the breakdown of everything ? would love to see a book about her written

Fionnuala Kearney Hi Tiff91, Apologies for the delay in replying.
Writing Leah's story isn't something I'm planning to do at the moment BUT never say never. To date, I'v…moreHi Tiff91, Apologies for the delay in replying.
Writing Leah's story isn't something I'm planning to do at the moment BUT never say never. To date, I've always steered away from sequel plots but Leah could be a really interesting thing to do - watch this space!
And thanks for reading :)
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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Fionnuala Kearney I walk away! I find that if I take myself away from the screen for a while - do some housework or take a walk - it works. If I retrace my steps, I can…moreI walk away! I find that if I take myself away from the screen for a while - do some housework or take a walk - it works. If I retrace my steps, I can usually work out where I've gone 'wrong'. I'm also often found chatting away to myself while I talk aloud, working it all out!(less)

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	You, Me and Other People 3.61 avg rating — 1,569 ratings — published 2015 — 21 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Day I Lost You 3.97 avg rating — 933 ratings — published 2016 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Weil das Herz nicht vergisst by Fionnuala Kearney (Goodreads Author), Sabine Schilasky (Translator) 3.38 avg rating — 29 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars