I already had the idea for Sometimes I Lie and wanted to write the best book I could and give myself-and the novel-the best possible chance.
Your dreams always know the way.ĭid you attend the Faber Academy writing course before or after this decision? I think you have to follow your dreams, no matter how scared you are of failing. I have my fair share of rejection letters, but each time I just picked myself up and tried again. I started my first novel the year I turned 30 and it feels like I've been scribbling in my spare time ever since. When did you decide to start writing novels? The press release about my book deal was a big surprise for a lot of people! I work in my garden shed now with my cowriter, a giant black Labrador who is scared of feathers. It was such a secret that most people I worked with had no idea I was busy writing Sometimes I Lie on the train to work and during my lunch breaks.
I worked for the BBC for 16 years and I loved my job, but my secret dream was always to be an author. Talk us through your transition from BBC reporter to published novelist.Īs a child, I used to sit in the back of my parents' shop scribbling mini books onto folded pieces of paper. Alice Feeney discusses her first novel, Sometimes I Lie, the thrill of being published, and progress on her second novel, Sometimes I Kill You can follow Alice on Instagram/Twitter: find out more, visit her website. Alice was a BBC journalist for fifteen years, and now lives in Devon with her family. Including Rock Paper Scissors, which is being made into a TV series by the producer of The Crown. Her books have been translated into over twenty-five languages, and have been optioned for major screen adaptations. You can follow Alice on Instagram/Twitter: To find out more, visit her website: Alice Feeney is a New York Times million-copy bestselling author. Alice Feeney is a New York Times million-copy bestselling author.
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