Cecelia Ahern

"Sometimes there is only one thing left to say, P. S. I Love You...."

Before embarking on her writing career, Cecelia Ahern completed a degree in Journalism and Media Communications. At twenty-one years old, she wrote her first novel, PS, I Love You which instantly became an international bestseller and was adapted into a major motion picture starring Hilary Swank. Her subsequent novels, Where Rainbows End , If You Could See Me Now , A Place Called Here, Thanks for the Memories , The Gift and The Book of Tomorrow were also bestsellers along with her collection of short stories, Girl in the Mirror. Cecelia co-created the ABC Emmy Award winning TV comedy Samantha Who?, Hallmark’s Three Wise Women, and adapted her own novella, Mrs Whippy, for the stage. Cecelia’s books are published in forty-six countries and have collectively sold over 13 million copies. She lives in Dublin with her family.

What kind of books does Cecelia Ahern write?

She is the author of novels and a short story collection, writing popular contemporary fiction that often focuses on relationships and personal journeys.

Which of her books are most well known?

Her debut PS, I Love You is her best known work; other notable titles include Where Rainbows End, If You Could See Me Now, A Place Called Here, Thanks for the Memories, The Gift, The Book of Tomorrow and the short story collection Girl in the Mirror.

Where is a good place to start reading her work?

A recommended starting point is PS, I Love You, her breakout international bestseller. Other accessible entry points are Where Rainbows End and The Book of Tomorrow.

Have any of her works been adapted for film, television or stage?

Yes. PS, I Love You was adapted into a major motion picture starring Hilary Swank. She co-created the TV comedy Samantha Who?, contributed to Hallmark’s Three Wise Women, and adapted her novella Mrs Whippy for the stage.