Catherine Walsh was born and raised in Ireland. She lived in London for a few years before returning to Dublin where she now lives between the mountains and the sea. When not writing she is trying and failing to not kill her houseplants.
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What’s the strangest thing you searched for on the internet for your novel?
How long does it take to dig a grave? (Which might be fine for a thriller, but is pretty strange for romance) It’s a bit of a cheat, because in my new novel, How to Write a Love Story, the main character, Ciara, is a crime writer!
What book (or author) made you fall in love with the romance genre?
I’ve always sought out romance in books, but the first time I thought of it as a genre was when I read Lisa Kleypas. I couldn’t get enough of her. I learned to recognise story beats and familiar tropes through her books, and it left me craving more.
What is your favourite trope? Why?
I have different ones for writing and reading. For writing, I love friends-to-lovers. I’m happiest when I have characters who know each other well and can bicker and tease. For reading, it varies. But I do love some groveling. (I don’t know what that says about me?) So whenever our hero makes a mistake and spends a few chapters trying to win back our heroine… *chefs kiss*
It’s the morning after, and a lover is making your main character the perfect breakfast in bed. What is it?
Black coffee and waffles. In this scenario, there are also no crumbs.
What book are you reading currently?
I’m reading two at the moment! I am reading an advance copy of Anna Carey’s upcoming second romance novel, Love Scene. She’s an Irish author and captures our humour perfectly. Her first romance, Our Song, was a favourite of mine from last year. I also read non-fiction and am savouring A Night to Remember, which is widely regarded as the best book written about the Titanic. I’m happy to say that I think it is too!
