Aoife (pron. EE-fa h)= Accolades…
… and there are numerous already … even before All These Perfect Strangers was released by Simon & Schuster on 1 March.
Thank you for letting my park my rig on your…
…street! Sorry our driveway is too narrow but many a tradies’ van has scrapped itself on the wall and I’d hate that to happen to your lovely caravan.
What’s that I see written on your ‘welcome mat’?
Nothing. I’ve hidden the GO AWAY I’M WRITING one to look more hospitable.
Downsizing my life into a 24 ft caravan meant leaving lots of things behind in boxes. What (or who!!) would you have trouble leaving behind if you took off in a caravan?
The idea of living in a caravan with three kids sounds like a fun adventure but we wouldn’t be able to bring my daughter’s goldfish or her beehive (which will be turning up any day).
Whose home would you like to visit in your caravan and why?
Mariella Frostrup to see what she’s reading, Gita Sereny to talk about human nature and Tina Fey for the laughs (will a caravan fit in a New York apartment?)
(I’d give it a try!!)
Country curiosities…
My current novel, Season of Shadow and Light, has a strong horse theme. (I love what horses can teach us). If you were an animal what would you be?
Definitely a cat because I have an excellent grumpy face.
You’re cooking and your food going up against the best cooks from the CWA (Country Women’s Association). What would be your winning dish?
As I was raised in the country I know the standard so I’m expecting to lose this one but I’ll go all out and make my chocolate mousse topped with passionfruit jelly covered in a layer of white chocolate. Looks more complicated than it is, tastes divine and I’ll eat it when nanna beats me with her scones.
(Yum! May be worth a few scrapes on the van.)
About you…
What is the hardest part of writing for you?
First drafts
If someone was to write your biography, what do you think the title should be?
It’s Never Too Late
Favourite four…
Favourite place in Australia: Melbourne (that’s why I live here)
Favourite holiday destination: Never been to Paris but I’m prepared to make the sacrifice. How about next July?
Favourite movie: Don’t have one but my daughters love The Princess Bride and I’m quite happy to watch it for the hundredth time.
Favourite quote: ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.’ Oscar Wilde
Congratulations on your achievements already with All These Perfect Strangers.
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Connect with Aoife: aoifeclifford.com and on Twitter: @aoifejclifford.
GIVEAWAY… CLOSED WINNER ‘Delores’ contacted. Thank you everyone for commenting.
You’re a fiction writer. Tell us a secret (any secret – about you, your books, etc) and we’ll guess if it’s true or not.
In the first chapter of my book All These Perfect Strangers I quote a study that says despite people being advised by the police of the right to remain silent, the vast majority of people don’t, which suggests that we find it hard to keep secrets.
Dear readers: Is that fiction or real? Tell us what you think and go into the draw to win a copy of All These Perfect Strangers.
Folks, leave a comment below and Simon & Schuster will send you a copy – hot off the presses. (*Australia and New Zealand postal addresses. Blame Australia Post for making mailing so darn expensive).
Read the Read Round Oz review of All These Perfect Strangers here