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November 9, 2009 4:15 PM

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Nicky Schmidt

I absolutely loved Nicky Schmidt's hilarious debut Naked in Knightsbridge - the story of Jools, a London lady who in desparation, decides to put herself up on eBay for a marriage of convenience. Here, Nicky talks to Trashionista about her book, her writing and future projects...

Please describe your latest book in 15 words or fewer.
Jools Grand decides to auction herself online in a marriage of convenience, with disastrous results.

What inspired you to write Naked in Knightsbridge?
I read of someone who auctioned their life on eBay, and a woman who auctioned her virginity, so I wondered what could happen if a girl down on her luck sold herself, in the nicest possible way, to save herself from homelessness.

Where do you write your books?
Coffee shops. Sometimes you can overhear the most incredible things, which in turn can be inspiration. For example, the woman telling her friend that her husband draws hair on his nipples. I have yet to use that precious nugget!
What is your favourite chick-lit book?
Got to be anything by Marian Keyes, probably because I met her (ages ago at a book signing) and she is absolutely hilarious.

Who is your favourite heroine, and why?
I have to be boring and say Bridget Jones, because of those large pants. And because she isn't perfect and doesn't have a radical makeover or transformation into someone thinner and better looking.    

Do you have any tips for any of our readers who'd like to become published authors?
Well, my advice would be to write, write, write until you have a great book, no matter how many doughnuts and cupcakes it takes. I find consuming large amounts of sugary food makes me far more productive.

What are you currently reading?
Jodi Piccoult's Songs of the Humpback Whale.

Are you working on anything else at the moment, and if so, can you tell us?
Definitely, Marrying Out of Money, about a girl who tries to turn her back on her family's immense fortune, only to have love get in the way.

Thanks, Nicky!

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Posted by Elle Symonds on November 9, 2009 in Interviews | Permalink

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