Maybe they can't, or maybe Marian Keyes is a balding rugby player from Bath. What would you say to people who claim that men can't write chick lit? So if any of your readers have read it and now want to comment - they'll be the first to let me know. Nothing yet, it's a fairly new revelation - the book is about to be launched on June 1 in the USA - and at the last minute they decided they didn't mind everyone knowing I'd written it. What has been the response to people finding out that Holly's creator is actually a man? The life she was leading was so full of mystery, intrigue, romance (and many many lies) that it made me wonder what it would be like to read a story told in this way.Ģ. We discovered she was married with four children, and couldn't stand the sight of us. The woman in question was single, extremely flirtatious and had always loved us to bits. The idea for the site came one day when we had to trawl through an ex-employee's work email account. The character Holly isn't based on anyone in particular, however I think a lot of her quirkiness has come from my wife - she's very quirky. 'A hilarious delve into someone else's daily life.Holly Denham is a fictional author created by Bill Hutton-Surie.ġ. 'Are you ready for the Bridget Jones' Diary of the digital age?' 'I didn't get any sleep last night because I just HAD to finish it!' This novel tells Holly's story in full, and also includes exclusive extra material not available on the site. Repeatedly compared to Bridget Jones' Diary, became a website phenomenon, with thousands of daily visitors from all over the world.

Written entirely in emails, this compulsively readable UK smash hit will keep you laughing and turning the pages all the way to its surprising and deeply satisfying ending. How's a working girl supposed to have a love life with a demanding job, crazy friends, a dysfunctional family, and gossipy colleagues? Not to mention that Holly's been keeping a secret from everyone - and the past is about to catch up with her. An affair with a sexy VP heats things up at the office, but when Holly's first flame (who, she thinks, left her in the lurch) gets a job at the same company, complications abound.

Take a peek at her email and you'll see why: Holly's inbox is a daily source of drama. It's her first day as a receptionist at a London investment bank and inexperienced Holly is struggling. System alert: Inbox full of scandal, romance, and office hilarity! Are you sure you know what you're getting into.?

Holly's Inbox by Holly Denham