Marian Keyes was born in Limerick in 1963 and is one of Ireland’s most successful authors with huge international success.. Her books include Watermelon (1995); Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married (1996); Rachel's Holiday (1998); Last Chance Saloon (1999); Sushi for Beginners, (2000); and Angels (2002). She is published by Poolbeg in Ireland, Penguin in the UK, Avon in the USA, and Heyne in Germany. She lives in Dublin. She has contributed to New Island’s successful and groundbreaking Open Door Series with her novella, No Dress Rehearsal.