In conversation with JANE FALLON

The contemporary fiction writer talks to Zoe West

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Jane Fallon began her career as a TV script editor before becoming a bestselling author of 13 novels, including Got You Back and Getting Rid of Matthew. Having worked on shows such as EastEnders, storytelling has always been her passion, and she captivates readers with humour, suspense and insight. Her latest novel, Welcome to the Neighbourhood, follows Kitty and Grace as they navigate friendship and secrets behind suburban doors.

I'm fascinated by friends and friendship groups, and I think you know who your real friends are by how they act when something good happens to you. When I first got my book deal, I was in a friendship of three and they both knew it was my lifelong dream. One of them never once said 'Congratulations'. Her reaction was, 'Oh, it's not going to be chick lit, is it? Is it going to have a pink cover?' I thought, 'Wow, that's an odd reaction. If this were just an acquaintance, you'd probably be thrilled for them.' That's the thing - people often end up envious of those closest to them.