Lisa Jewell was born and raised in north London, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Her first novel, Ralph’s Party, was the bestselling debut of 1999. She is also the author of Thirtynothing, One-Hit Wonder, Vince & Joy, A Friend of the Family and 31 Dream Street, and most recently The Truth About Melody Browne, all of which have been Sunday Times bestsellers. Her new novel After the Party is out now.

Praise for After The Party:

 ‘Lisa’s heartfelt writing and raw, honest storytelling makes for an emotional, funny and heartbreaking journey….but there is a glimmer of hope. Can Jem and Ralph find their way back to happiness?’ 5 stars, Heat

 ‘Will there be a happy ever after? Worth reading to find out’ Marie Claire

 ‘Pretty damn good….Jewell stands out, providing insightful character studies…and she is so readable – you can fall into After the Party as you would a particularly soft settee. Her messages are many, but one of them is this: don’t write chick-lit off just yet’ 4 stars, Paperback Pick Time Out

 ‘Poignant and heart-wrenching, it’s a wonderful insight into what can happen when the fairytale finally ends’ The Sun

 ‘Jewell’s style is light and engaging’ Mirror

 ‘Neatly captures some very real and complex human emotions’ Metro

 ‘Children, chores, work, dreams, dashed hopes – and the awareness that real relationships blossom in the simple day to day. Jewell revisits the characters from her hugely successful debut Ralph’s Party with generosity, gorgeous writing, and good dollop of truth.’ Waitrose Weekend Magazine

 ‘A decade after Jewell first introduced Ralph and Jem in Ralph’s Party, it’s the moment you realise it’s been worth the wait’ Daily Record

 ‘A fascinating insight into modern relationships…the excellent writing plus characters you genuinely care about make it a cut  above the usual identikit chick-lit’ 4 stars, News of the World

 ‘Through humour and honest emotion, this warm and insightful sequel to Ralph’s Party will show you that no matter how tough things get, you can start again’ 4 stars, Closer

 ‘This  sequel to the successful 1999 novel, Ralph’s Party, is just fabulous! 5 stars, Star Magazine

‘Jewell is among our best writers of popular romances, a great social observer, with keen psychological insight and an easy, natural style’ Ham & High

 ‘A gripping examination of all the difficulties a modern couple can face. Ralph and Jem are so clearly right for each other that it’s sad to witness their spontaneous self-destruction. Well written and compelling’ Daily Mail

‘The hotly anticipated sequel to Jewell’s bestselling debut Ralph’s Party. It’s been 11 years since Ralph and Jem first got together but now the chaos of family life with two children is threatening to push them apart and temptation is everywhere. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella’ Thomas Cook Magazine

‘Fantastic sequel to her bestselling 90’s debut Ralph’s Party. It’s been 11 years since Ralph and Jem first got together but now the chaos of family life with two children is threatening to push them apart. Can they recapture happily event after? She writes with such warmth – this is just lovely’  The Bookseller

Praise for The Truth About Melody Browne:

‘Lisa Jewell’s writing is like a big warm hug and this book is a touching, insightful and gripping story which I simply couldn’t put down.’ Sophie Kinsella

‘Not many books can claim to be an instant page-turner, but from the moment you read about nine-year-old Melody Browne’s house burning down … you won’t be able to tear yourself away … Lisa Jewell writes the tale so beautifully that the words just dance off the page and sweep you up in a literary waltz … stunning.’ 5 Stars, Heat

‘The Truth about Melody Browne perfectly illustrates the truth about Lisa Jewell. She writes like a dream, creates characters that you really care about and tells a story so compelling that it will still be with you long after you’ve read the last page.’ Mike Gayle

‘Classic storytelling.’ Elle

‘A refreshing departure from the usual girl-in-search-of-boy template … Jewell has a convincing eye for detail, and throws in a roller-coaster-worth of attention-grabbing twists and turns.’ Guardian

‘For anyone who hasn’t picked up a Lisa Jewell novel since her chick-lit classic Ralph’s Party, it might be time for a re-acquaintance … Jewell’s writing proves as punchy and fresh as ever. Her lively depiction of inner-city London living and dating still rings true.’ Independent

‘Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read.’ Cosmopolitan

‘What is revealed is a network of rewardingly complex characters, a dramatic, suspense-filled explanation of how [Melody] ended up where she did, and a family tragedy that is profoundly moving.’ Daily Telegraph

‘Sincere and engaging with a great plot and believable characters.’ Daily Mail

 ‘Lisa is a great storyteller – always kind, humane and witty.’ Freya North

‘A brilliant read that will have you in tears.’ Company

‘Easy and uplifting.’ Grazia