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Born on 3rd September.
A published author of fourteen books for adults and two for children, Roisin has also written numerous articles for journals and newspapers. She worked as an advertising copywriter for a number of years, and brings a vast amount of experience to the editing team. Her first novel, The Daisy Picker, won a Write a Bestseller competition. Her third novel, The Last Week of May reached number one on the Irish bestseller list and her fourth, The People Next Door reached number two. Her books have been translated into several languages, and two, Semi-Sweet and Life Drawing for Beginners, have been published in the US. She is currently working on her next book, which is destined for publication in early summer 2018. She is also ...more

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	After the Wedding: What happens after you say 'I do'? 4.30 avg rating — 1,354 ratings — published 2014 — 6 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
	The Reunion 4.33 avg rating — 1,333 ratings — 6 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
	Two Fridays in April 4.03 avg rating — 1,236 ratings — published 2015 — 6 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
	Semi-Sweet: A Novel of Love and Cupcakes 3.60 avg rating — 1,640 ratings — published 2007 — 14 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
	The People Next Door 3.93 avg rating — 1,235 ratings — published 2008 — 5 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
	Something in Common 4.25 avg rating — 563 ratings — published 2013 — 5 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
	I'll Be Home for Christmas 4.35 avg rating — 964 ratings — published 2015 — 5 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
	The Last Week Of May 4.12 avg rating — 788 ratings — published 2007 — 5 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
	The Things We Do for Love 4.10 avg rating — 688 ratings — published 2011 — 10 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
	The Street Where You Live 4.02 avg rating — 664 ratings — 5 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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As I write, there are a mere 95 sleeps to the publication of this beauty:

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Original publication date has been shifted from June 7 to June 28 – bit disappointing to have to wait a little longer but I’ll have to assume the publishers in their wisdom know what they’re doing. I do love the cover though – hope you do too. I’m putting the final polish on it now before sending i

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Roisin Meaney made a comment on Alva’s review of The Restaurant: The stunning new novel " Thanks so much Alva, delighted you enjoyed it and thanks for your kind words. I've had lots of requests for a sequel, so you never know! xx "
Jun 27, 2020 03:58AM · see review
Roisin Meaney liked Alva's review of The Restaurant: The stunning new novel: "Settling down with the latest Roisin Meaney book reminds me of exactly how I felt when settling down with the latest Maeve Binchy story. It's a blanket of storytelling that wraps you up in other people's lives for a while, people you understand, peop" Read more of this review »
Jun 27, 2020 03:57AM · see review
Roisin Meaney answered Cintia's question: Hi... I've always wanted to be a writer, but it's been years since the last time I wrote, because I HAVE NO IDEAS. No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to come up with anything, and I'm every day more discouraged, because I learned that 96% of manuscripts are rejected. With so many people wanting to be writers and those stats, I feel this is pointless, and I want to give up. Any tips on how to deal with this? Cintia - why do you want to be a writer? You sound thoroughly discouraged before you even start. Ideas are everywhere - conversations (your own or overheard), news items (TV, radio, newspapers, online), things you observe, things you daydream about - See Full Answer
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Roisin Meaney wants to read I Carry Your Heart with Me by E.E. Cummings	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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Roisin Meaney rated a book it was amazing Barking Dogs by Rebekah Clarkson	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
Boy, what a solidly good read. Rebekah Clarkson’s way with words is formidable. She’s beautifully subtle in the way she interweaves her stories – I was constantly flicking pages, having found another tiny, teasing connection to a previous story that ...more
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Roisin Meaney rated a book it was amazing A God in Ruins (Todd Family, #2) by Kate Atkinson	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
Eery bit as fabulous as I would have expected from this marvellous writer. Far-reaching, meticulously researched, wonderfully real characters.
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Roisin Meaney made a comment on Countdown is on… " Hi Marsha, no US deal I'm afraid but I'm sure Kennys will have it after July 1 - Roisin xx "
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“She replaced her phone, closed her eyes, and forced herself to begin measuring flour, sugar, and butter. For some reason mental baking usually sent her right to sleep.”
― Roisin Meaney, Semi-Sweet: A Novel of Love and Cupcakes

tags: baking, hannah-robinson, mental

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“Patrick thought about the meals around Geraldine and Stephen's kitchen table. The roast chickens fragrant with tarragon and lemon, the rich casseroles, Stephen's tangy, oozing blue-cheese burgers. The mismatched crockery, the casual, relaxed conversation. Something Hannah had baked- raspberry roulade, apple strudel, sour-cream coffee cake- usually rounding off the meal.”
― Roisin Meaney, Semi-Sweet: A Novel of Love and Cupcakes

tags: dessert, exgirlfriend, hannah-robinson, meals

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“Nora looked without appetite at the cheese selection Adam was putting on the table- insipid white cheddar, blue that wasn't half blue enough, Camembert that looked too firm to have been out of the fridge for very long- and thought with yearning of chunks of Monterey Jack scattered with toasted pecans, melting slices of Swiss draped over prosciutto, Neufchatel spread thickly on a warm bagel, scarmoza drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with black pepper.”
― Roisin Meaney, Semi-Sweet: A Novel of Love and Cupcakes

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