So it’s actually wonderful to transition between the two, because they feel like totally different forms of writing.'Īnd while she says that she has revealed a lot of requests for sequels to the stand alone novels over the years, she hasn't ever felt it would be the right decision. 'The Shopaholic world is wonderful because it’s like catching up with old friends, but I have a lot of back story that I need to be aware of. I love the fresh clean horizons of a standalone, and the feeling that I can do anything, create any characters I like and play around with any ideas,' she explained. The author of more than 30 books to date, including the seven published as Madeleine Wickham and the four for children and teens, she also weighed in on the differences between working on the Shopaholic series and her stand-alone novels. 'I don’t have any immediate plans to do so though, as I’m already planning another standalone.' 'I feel as though Becky’s universe is a permanent fixture, ready for me to dip into at any time, so in principle, yes,' the author explained. The ending of Christmas Shopaholic hints there may be more adventures with Becky, Luke, Minnie et al in store for readers.Īnd while Sophie admitted that she doesn't 'have any immediate plans' to revisit their story in the future, she said she wouldn't rule it in out in the future. 'I must admit I did laugh when I wrote Becky trying to construct a ‘vegan turkey’ out of toilet rolls and mushrooms in Christmas Shopaholic.' And Luke is insistent that he wants aftershave - again - while Minnie is insisting on a very specific picnic hamper.Īnd not to mention her sister, Jess, is demanding a vegan turkey for the holidays - hich, as it turns out, led to one of Sophie's favourite scenes of the entire Shopaholic series to write. There's the return of her ex-boyfriend, whose motives aren't exactly clear.

With her parents unable to resist the draw of craft beer and smashed avocado and Shoreditch, Becky is faced with trying to bring comfort and joy to Christmas - in spire of all the obstacles that seem to be popping up.

'Readers have told me that they’ve laughed and cried, which is all an author can ask for.'Ĭhristmas Shopaholic follows the first time that Becky is hosting Christmas for her nearest and dearest.

'There has been such enthusiasm and love for Becky,' she said. She added that she has been 'blown away' to the reaction to Christmas Shopaholic, the ninth instalment in the series, after it hit shelves last month.

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