She was so interesting to listen to and was talking mainly about where she got inspiration for her novels and how the themes have changed over the years to reflect current trends.

For example, she was at a party and talking to a friend whose adult son had moved back home. This lady was loving having her boy home to spoil and fuss over... but Joanna could see from the look on her husband's face he felt completely differently! And this inspired a book ... can't remember the title, maybe someone else knows....

I was wondering whether we enjoy books which reflect our own experiences or do we prefer to read about lives which are completely different?

Mags