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Clare Pooley: How to Age Disgracefully & the Art of Writing Flawed, Funny Characters

Clare Pooley: How to Age Disgracefully & the Art of Writing Flawed, Funny Characters

Update: 2024-10-24
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Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious send-off to Season 2! Today I’m delighted to be joined by the incredible Clare Pooley, author of the bestselling How to Age Disgracefully.

Interview Highlights:

  • Inspiration Behind the Novel: Discover what sparked Clare's idea for How to Age Disgracefully.
  • Flawed Characters: Explore Clare's love for writing flawed characters.
  • Real-Life Inspirations: Hear about Clare's connections to Bridget Jones and Thelma & Louise, and how these iconic characters influenced her.
  • Five Books That Shaped Her Life: Discover the literary influences that have shaped Clare's writing journey, from classic Austen to contemporary favourites.

Book List:

Emma by Jane Austen

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes

One Day by David Nicholls

Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin

That's a wrap on Season 2 of Best Book Forward! We've had an incredible time exploring the literary world with our amazing guests. Thank you to Catherine Newman, Nikki May, Marianne Cronin, Susan Fletcher, Josie Fletcher, and Clare Pooley for sharing their insights and passion for books.

Stay tuned for exciting news about Season 3! Follow me on Instagram @bestbookforward for updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses.

See you soon, bookworms 

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Clare Pooley: How to Age Disgracefully & the Art of Writing Flawed, Funny Characters

Clare Pooley: How to Age Disgracefully & the Art of Writing Flawed, Funny Characters