Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes
Summary
Author Jojo Moyes shared that fellow writer Sophie Kinsella encouraged her to finish her book "Me Before You," which became a bestseller and a movie. Moyes almost stopped writing the book due to feeling down about her career, but Kinsella's support helped her keep going. Kinsella, who died of brain cancer, played a key role in Moyes' decision to complete the novel.Key Facts
- Jojo Moyes said Sophie Kinsella encouraged her to finish "Me Before You."
- Moyes nearly quit writing the book after reaching 20,000 words.
- "Me Before You" became an international bestseller and a film.
- Sophie Kinsella's real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham.
- Kinsella was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022 and died recently at age 55.
- Moyes talked about Kinsella's support on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.
- The book "Me Before You" was inspired by a news story about a young man wanting assisted dying.
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