Maeve Haran Q&A

How do you do it? I envy your ability to make words flow on the page!

Am I unusual in not keeping up with old school friends. I have found as I move on through different stages in life I make new friends and lose touch with the old!

Hello Maeve,
I really enjoy your books. Does it get harder as time goes by to think up new story lines, or are you a natural story-teller, whose mind is always bubbling with new ideas for the next book?

I can't wait to read the rest of this book . I like the introduction of the different generations and look forward to seeing how the different characters develop.
Did you write it for female readers?
Also did you write it based on your own or friends and families situations

The brief extract of your book is a tempting taster, I would Ike to find out what keeps these friends together (apart from the monthly drinks!). I have friends from my schooldays and we share some common interests and activities but also lead varied lives.
Did you draw your characters and their lives from personal experiences?
I would also like to know which, if any, of the characters is most like you?

Your book sounds great fun and will appeal to women who love their girlfriends. I have moved a lot and find it hard keeping up with 'the gang'. Do you think an outsider can get back into the swing of things?

Hi Maeve, I can't wait to read the book! I just wondered, do you write from personal experience? Do you have long standing friendships of your own? Looking forward to discovering your characters!

Hello Maeve, do you think that female friendship lasts longer than male friendship?It certainly seems to be different.My husband's friends all take the mickey out of each other, while my friends are all supportive and say nice things.I seem to value my friends more as we all get older, perhaps because we know each other so well.

Congratulations Maeve on what sounds like a fantastic new book. I was wondering how on earth you keep coming up with such interesting stories. What inspires you?

There are more senior citizens living now then ever before. Did you consciously decide to write a novel about older women to capture that market?

I loved the way you caught the conversational voice of old friends and wonder if this is based on the experience of a group of old friends of your own? These characters feel like real people and that is the skill of a good writer!