I used to be glamorous once...
Welcome to the website of
Claire Allan
- author of
NUMBER TWO BESTSELLING novel 'Rainy Days and Tuesdays'.
FEELS LIKE MAYBE - IN ALL GOOD BOOKSTORES FROM AUGUST 28
Claire will be signing copies of 'Feels Like Maybe' in Eason, Foyleside on Saturday, September 6
Welcome to the website of bestselling Irish novelist Claire Allan.
You can use this site to find out more about Claire, her books Rainy Days and Tuesdays,and 'Feels Like Maybe' due for release by Poolbeg Press in September '08
"If you like Marian Keyes, You'll LOVE Claire Allan."
What the reviewers say about Rainy Days and Tuesdays...
"A really lovely debut novel about motherhood, working women, friendship, losing weight, therapy, love and having it all. Don’t miss it!" (THE) Sharon Owens!
"I truly adored your book.... so clever and funny and even though I don't have !children I really empathised with Grace - a fabulous character - so warm and lovely." (THE) Melissa Hill!!!
"Move over Bridget Jones!" - Sunday Life
"A warm and funny look at life as a working mother"- Mail on Sunday
"I would defy anyone to read the book and not become fond of Grace. As a genuine and real character she reels you in and makes you get to want to know her" - Irish News.
"This debut novel by Claire Allan is heartwarming and full of wit"- Northside People West.
"Her debut novel does not disappoint. It will make you laugh and cry and digs a little bit deeper than your typical chick lit novel" - Limerick Post
"I applaud Allan for not only giving readers a humorous look at life as a mom, but also for tackling a topic that many wouldn't even attempt: depression." - Blogcritics.org
'Rainy Days and Tuesdays' is one book every woman should read this Summer. If you don't like it, I'll eat my RBTs (reliable black trousers).- Verbal Magazine
'Anyone who enjoys Marian Keyes or Cathy Kelly will like it.; - Women's Way
'An incredibly enjoyable and satisfying read'- Trashionista.com.
Now available from Poolbeg Press
© Claire Allan