In conversation: miranda july

Why is there still pressure for literary authors to dress down in order to be taken seriously? For bestselling novelist Coco Mellors, fashion helps her channel her inner confidence

Thriller writer Erin Kelly recommends the reads you need when you want to let loose

When I arrive at Adele Parks’ home for our cover shoot, she’s already moving furniture. She’s in her jumpsuit and trainers. She’s directing props, adjusting lighting, topping up coffee cups and cracki

‘I’m not a therapist,’ says Cecelia Ahern, ‘but I do know what it’s like to put everyone else first for so long, you almost disappear.’ It’s this quiet, universal truth that sits at the core of Paper

The bestselling author talks to Zoe West about celebrating 25 years in the industry

THANKS TO HER ANTHEMIC AND VIRAL HIT ‘MESSY’, THE MUSICIAN IS ONE OF THE MOST DOWNLOADED WOMEN ON THE PLANET TODAY. SHE TELLS NICOLA FAHEY WHY SHE’LL ALWAYS FIND JOY – AND VULNERABILITY – THROUGH MUSIC