Barbara Taylor Bradford: living the dream
The name Barbara Taylor Bradford has become synonymous with glamour, drama, passion and intrigue. A Woman of SubstanceFrom A Woman of Substance to Where You BelongWhere You Belong, she's kept readers and critics alike spellbound. Starting as a reporter in a small English town at the tender age of 16, this remarkable woman has perfected her craft and her books have sold more than 59 million copies in 39 languages worldwide.
Now get an inside look at the life of this mega-success from the author herself with our iVillage exclusive.
Personal bests
iVillage: Which one of your books is your personal favourite and why?
Barbara Taylor Bradford: My first novel, A Woman of Substance, will always be my favourite. This is the book that launched my career as a novelist and it was the fulfilment of my childhood dream. However, I have another special favourite, and this is my book The Women in His Life. I think of it as one of my best pieces of writing. It is touching, moving, filled with emotion and suspense and very entertaining. Which is what a reader wants from a novel, I believe.
iVillage: Do you ever have a hard time letting go of a character after the novel is finished?
Barbara Taylor Bradford: I have a great deal of trouble letting go of a character, indeed sometimes several characters, when I finish a book, because they have become extremely real, and good friends. I often want to keep on writing the book, but I can't, of course, because of the length and the deadline! I was so attached to Emma Harte in A Woman of Substance, I wrote a sequel called Hold the Dream and then a sequel to the sequel, To Be the Best. By then I was deeply involved with the family of Emma Harte and one day I hope to resurrect them.
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