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Blockbuster author Cathy Kelly talks to Miriam

She's sold over 15 million books and charmed the nation as a contestant on Dancing With The Stars - as her latest instant bestseller The Wedding Party hits the shelves, author Cathy Kelly joins Miriam. Listen above...

As she publishes her 22nd book, what drives Cathy Kelly to keep writing? Believe it or not, fear of failure still plays a big part, even after hits like Someone Like You, What She Wants, Just Between Us, Best of Friends, Always and Forever and Lessons in Heartbreak and Homecoming.

And what's the secret formula to blockbuster success? After initial attempts to write went nowhere, one simple idea changed everything for Cathy: "I'm going to write what I like to read..."

The Wedding Party is published by Orion. Listen to more from Sunday With Miriam here.

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