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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:21:49 GMT
Sandra hello
The great and good of Didsbury, Manchester would take exception to you calling it inner city! They'll be having a meeting at the rotary club over ciabattas to come and get you!
I suffer from terrible catholic guilt though it doesn't manifest itself in normal situations, say for example like running over a dog. It's things like forgetting to send someone a birthday card or feeling that I've said the wrong thing that can send me into a cold sweat and leave me needing to lie down. i can feel bad about anything if I put my mind to it for a minute!
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 19:22:25 GMT
Hi Anne Marie
Sorry to say i know nothing about you and have not yet seen your books, shame on me!
Any chance of a quick bio, where you're from that sort thing??
claire
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:23:35 GMT
Nead? hello.
I've never dressed as a nun to win a bet. Although I did dress in a chicken outfit the other week for a friends hen do.
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:26:39 GMT
Shontelle, hi. What an unusual name.
I have written quite a lot of comedy. I have written a few comedic radio plays, I'm working on a sit com and I've just written a trial script for a Channel 4 comedy drama. But I won't be trying stand up!
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:29:36 GMT
Hi Sharon
All of the characters that I write are fictonal however they do sometimes have elements of people I know of have met. It is funny when you meet people who say "You can have that, put that in a book" when they've just said something at best mildly pithy. The best way to deal with it is to smile and bring them to mind next time you're writing a pain in the bum character I find!
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:30:46 GMT
Hi Claire,
All I can say at this point is that I hope to have my books available in the UK v soon!
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:31:24 GMT
Sorry Cath I put Claire! Reading another name, apologies!
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 19:33:06 GMT
Does the mean that your books are only in Ireland at the mo?
claire
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:34:29 GMT
Hi Christine,
What do I generally do in a week? Well if I am working on a novel I try to do two thousand words a day. If I am writing a script then I don't set a word limit I just try to write as much as possible. But my days are nine to five, otherwise I would watch Trisha and eat ten meals a day if I didn't tell myself off and bolt the office door.
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:38:28 GMT
Hi Claire
Sorry. Yes at present they are just available in Ireland but my agent is working on a UK deal. In answer to your first question, I'm originally from Bradford, Yorkshire but lived in Dublin for a while where I began writing and moved back to Manchester (where I went to Uni) and have lived back here since 2002, although I do spend a lot of time in Ireland. I'm currently working on my third book, a two part TV drama, a sit com and a play for Radio 4. And another thing, wholly unrelated, i'm going to Las Vegas and San Fran tomorrow morning so if anyone has any tips they'd be greatly welcomed!
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:40:23 GMT
Gem
Have I ever gone out with someone like Declan in My Made-Up Life. No I haven't but the picture I had in my head when I was writing leads me to answer that I wouldn't mind!
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 19:40:35 GMT
Just have a flipin' fabulous time. I'm mad jealous!
claire
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:42:33 GMT
Hello Shirley
I don't have a website as yet. Although I will in the summer. I keep looking at what to put on it and cringing - any suggestions? It will be annemarieoconnor.com though when it's finally up and running, that's the only bit that's organised!
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 19:43:25 GMT
Where does the 'catholic guilt' come from.
I have a feeling that I would really love your books!
claire
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 19:44:55 GMT
You should check out the sites of the other authors and see what they're like.
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:47:04 GMT
Hi Helen
I love Marian Keyes because of her self depricating humour. I love Margaret Atwood because she is just an absolute wordsmith and makes me wonder how she does it when ever I read any of her books. I really like Armistead Maupin and will be taking all of the Tales of the City books to San Francisco to reread even though they are dog-earred as I've read them 100 times. And hundreds of others!
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:49:37 GMT
Oops, missed a question.
Have I ever been star struck? Yes, once. Recently and it was hugely embarrassing. I was at a book day organised by Sarah Webb in Dublin and Marian Keyes was being interviewed. I went over to say hello and when she spoke to me all I could say was "I like your hair" Ridiculous! I think she thought I was going to lick her face and she might have to call security. I apologised.
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:53:22 GMT
Hi Keira
Best bono story? The one where the woman had gone to see U2 in Manchester. She had waited all day to get a glimpse of her hero and as it was a sunny day she was wearing a vest top. As Bono got out of the car the crowd surged forward and she was pushed up against the railings and her boob popped out in full view of her idol. As Bono approached, the way that she had been pinned meant that she couldn't get to her rogue breast and put it back to bed. Bono came straight over to her and with a smile said, "Well?"
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 19:58:29 GMT
I've had a word with a few of the other authors and looked at their websites. Might get a web cam of me sitting in my dressing gown shouting at my computer, that might be a winner. What do you think?
Where does the catholic guilt come from? I was brought up Catholic. When I was eight I thought I was going to be a nun (seriously), I think it was the headgear. But my friends tell me that I suffer from terrible Catholic guilt. Keeps me in line though!
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 20:00:52 GMT
Well I would log on for sure to see that, haha!
I think we all thought that we would be nuns, mind you
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 20:03:44 GMT
Nuns, Olympic Athletes or hairdressers. The sky was the limit with career options in Bradford in 1983!
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 20:07:41 GMT
Is this an anything goes interview??
I was just wondering how old you are, single/married, any kids/ pets, what are your hobbies besides writting and probably people watching, I'm just guessing that!
claire
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 20:13:31 GMT
I've just turned thirty and I'm newly single with no children or pets. Although I am suddenly looking at children and wanting to steal them from prams - a worrying feeling I think that is know as the body clock beginning to tick. My hobbies are running, socialising and travelling when I find the time. Are you Irish or Dutch?
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 20:18:56 GMT
I'm Irish, living in Holland nearly 15 years, married to a dutch man, 3 kids one 9 years and twins 6 years. Oh and 3 gold fish. I'm 38 and can't wait to get the big 4 0 over and done with. Hobbies, well this site is one, I love chatting to everyone here and finding out about new authors, like yourself. I love reading both in english and dutch, walking, cycling adn well the kids keep me busy!
claire
thanks for answering
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Post by annemarie on Jun 7, 2005 20:20:51 GMT
No Prob.
I'm going now as I have to pack!!!
Hope you enjoy the books.
Thanks everyone for the questions and if they are any more I'll happily answer them
AMx
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Post by claire on Jun 7, 2005 20:24:27 GMT
Have a great holiday and I will be keeping a look out for your books, if your interview is anything to go by I know I'll love them.
claire
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Post by Abby on Jun 8, 2005 5:20:20 GMT
I missed this, didn't realise it was on, enjoyed reading the questions and responses though.
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Post by susan on Jun 9, 2005 9:58:25 GMT
Hi Annmarie
Enjoyed reading over your interview. I'll look out for both your books. Have a fab. hol.
Best wishes.
Susan
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Post by melissahill on Jun 9, 2005 17:51:57 GMT
Hi missus, Sorry I missed your interview, thought it was Wednesday night!  Hope to speak to you soon - must give you a ring when you get back from the US. Have a great time! M XX |
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