Marian Keyes
| Marian Keyes | |
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| Born | 10 September 1963 Limerick, Ireland |
| Occupation | Writer, novelist |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Dublin University |
| Period | 1995–present |
| Genres | Women's literature |
| Subjects | Domestic violence, drug abuse, mental illness, divorce and alcoholism |
| Notable work(s) | Fiction 'Watermelon (1995) Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married (1996) This Charming Man (2008) |
| Spouse(s) | Tony Baines (m. 1995) |
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www.mariankeyes.com |
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Marian Keyes (born 10 September 1963) is an Irish Book Awards-winner Irish novelist and non-fiction writer, best known for her work in women's literature. Over 22 million copies of her novels have been sold worldwide and her books have been translated into 32 languages.[1] She became known worldwide for the best-sellers, Watermelon, Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married, and This Charming Man, with themes including domestic violence and alcoholism.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Limerick and raised in Monkstown, Keyes earned a law degree from Dublin University. After completing her studies, Keyes took an administrative job before moving to London in 1986. During this period she developed alcoholism and clinical depression, culminating in a suicide attempt and subsequent rehabilitation in 1995 at the Rutland Centre in Dublin, Ireland.
Keyes began writing short stories while struggling with alcoholism. After her treatment at the Rutland Centre she returned to her job in London and submitted her short stories to Poolbeg Press. The publisher encouraged her to submit a full-length novel and Keyes began work on her first book, Watermelon. The novel was published the same year.
Keyes currently lives in Dún Laoghaire with her husband Tony Baines, after returning to Ireland from London in 1997. Since 1995 she has published 12 novels and three works of nonfiction. After a long hiatus due to severe depression, a food title, Saved by Cake, is due to be released in February 2012.[2]
Keyes has written frankly about her battle with clinical depression.[3]
[edit] Style
Although many of her novels are known as comedies, they revolve around dark themes often drawn from Keyes' own experiences, including domestic violence, drug abuse, mental illness, divorce and alcoholism.
She is regarded as a pioneer of the 'chick-lit' genre[4]; her stories usually revolve around a strong female character who overcomes numerous obstacles to achieve lasting happiness.
[edit] Bibliography
[edit] Fiction
- Watermelon (1995)
- Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married (1996)
- Rachel's Holiday (1998)
- Last Chance Saloon (1999)
- Sushi for Beginners (2000)
- No Dress Rehearsal (2000)
- Angels (2002)
- The Other Side of the Story (2004)
- Nothing Bad ever Happens in Tiffany's (2005)
- Anybody Out There? (2006)
- This Charming Man (2008)
- The Brightest Star in the Sky (2009)
[edit] Non-fiction
- Under the Duvet (2001)
- Further under the Duvet (2005)
- Cracks In My Foundation in Damage Control - Women on the Therapists, Beauticians, and Trainers Who Navigate Their Bodies edited by Emma Forrest (2007)
- Saved by Cake (due for release February 2012)
[edit] Film & television adaptations
- Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married (1999/2000)
- Watermelon (16 April 2003)
- Au Secours J'ai Trente Ans (2004).
[edit] Awards
- 2009 - Irish Book Awards; Irish Popular Fiction Book from This Charming Man (Won)
[edit] References
- ^ Bates, Daniel (6 January 2010). "Marian Keyes apologises to fans for crippling depression which has left her unable to sleep, read, write or talk". Daily Mail (London). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1240928/Marian-Keyes-apologises-fans-crippling-depression-left-unable-function.html.
- ^ Williams, Charlotte (23 September 2011). http://www.thebookseller.com/news/marian-keyes-write-cookery-MJ-spring-list.html.
- ^ Bates, Daniel (6 January 2010). "Marian Keyes apologises to fans for crippling depression which has left her unable to sleep, read, write or talk". Daily Mail (London). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1240928/Marian-Keyes-apologises-fans-crippling-depression-left-unable-function.html.
- ^ Bates, Daniel (6 January 2010). "Marian Keyes apologises to fans for crippling depression which has left her unable to sleep, read, write or talk". Daily Mail (London). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1240928/Marian-Keyes-apologises-fans-crippling-depression-left-unable-function.html.
- Vallely, Paul (9 January 2010). "Marian Keyes: A darker side to chick-lit". The Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/marian-keyes-a-darker-side-to-chicklit-1862424.html. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
- Williams, Charlotte (23 September 2011). "Marian Keyes to write cookery for MJ spring list". TheBookseller.com (London). http://www.thebookseller.com/news/marian-keyes-write-cookery-MJ-spring-list.html. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Harper Collins Site
- Readers' Blog (in Spanish)
