Bernadette Strachan
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Bernadette Strachan is an English
author
of popular women's fiction and among the more popular writers of "chick lit
." Her first novel, The Reluctant Landlady, was published by Hodder and Stoughton in 2004 since when she has published a further three novels. with the same publisher. In 2009 her fifth book, How to Lose a Husband and Gain a Life, was published by Little, Brown. She also writes theatre works under her maiden name of Bernie Gaughan.
, London
into an Irish Catholic family. Her Irish background is often incorporated into her writing, particularly in the semi-autobiographical musical Next Door's Baby
. which was written for London's Orange Tree Theatre
with her composer husband Matthew Strachan
. Prior to becoming an author she worked in the media as a radio advertising producer and subsequently as an agent for voiceover artists.
England
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author
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of popular women's fiction and among the more popular writers of "chick lit
Chick lit
Chick lit is genre fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly. The genre sold well during the 1990s and 2000s, with chick lit titles topping bestseller lists and the creation of imprints devoted entirely to chick lit...
." Her first novel, The Reluctant Landlady, was published by Hodder and Stoughton in 2004 since when she has published a further three novels. with the same publisher. In 2009 her fifth book, How to Lose a Husband and Gain a Life, was published by Little, Brown. She also writes theatre works under her maiden name of Bernie Gaughan.
Biography
Bernadette Strachan was born in FulhamFulham
Fulham is an area of southwest London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 located south west of Charing Cross. It lies on the left bank of the Thames, between Putney and Chelsea. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London...
, London
London
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into an Irish Catholic family. Her Irish background is often incorporated into her writing, particularly in the semi-autobiographical musical Next Door's Baby
Next Door's Baby
Next Door's Baby is a musical with music and lyrics by Matthew Strachan and book by Bernie Gaughan , based on Gaughan's radio play of the same name. Set in 1950's Dublin, it tells the story of two neighbouring families who attempt to reconcile their lives with secrets they have kept to avoid facing...
. which was written for London's Orange Tree Theatre
Orange Tree Theatre
The Orange Tree Theatre is a 172-seat theatre at 1 Clarence Street, Richmond in south west London, built specifically as a theatre in the round....
with her composer husband Matthew Strachan
Matthew Strachan
Matthew Strachan is an English composer and songwriter.His best known work is the music for the television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? with his father Keith...
. Prior to becoming an author she worked in the media as a radio advertising producer and subsequently as an agent for voiceover artists.
External links
- Bernadette Strachan at Hodder and Stoughton
- Bernadette Strachan at LoveReading.co.uk
- Official Bernadette Strachan Website
- Bernadette Strachan Bookseller interview
- Meet the Author Bernadette Strachan entry