Chrissie Manby Talks About A Proper Family Adventure

Today, Handwritten Girl talks to Sunday Times bestselling author Chrissie Manby about her latest book, ‘A Proper Family Adventure’.

1. Your new book ‘A Proper Family Adventure’ is the latest in the Benson family series, what are they up to this time?
   Well, at long last Granddad Bill has won the bloomin’ lottery! It’s not a big win but it’s enough to treat the whole family. And what better treat than another family holiday? This time they’re off on a Mediterranean cruise.

2. What’s your ideal adventure?
   A Mediterranean cruise! I had never been on a cruise before I started writing this book. I was hugely fortunate to be offered a place on a press trip covering the inaugural Caribbean voyage of Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess. It was amazing. I was totally blown away by the scale and the opulence of the ship and by every aspect of the on-board experience. Imagine a five star hotel crossed with a west end theatre and a luxury spa.

   All my preconceptions about cruise holidays were proved wrong. There is something for everyone on-board the Regal Princess. Whether your idea of fun is clubbing all night long or curling up with a book, you’ll find your spot. And the food is fabulous. One fellow passenger told me he packs a pair of ‘fat day trousers’ for the end of any cruise trip.

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3. Who is your favourite member of the Benson family?
   I couldn’t possibly say! They’re all dear to me in some way. I do have a particular soft spot for Jack, who is a cross between both my charming nephews.

4. What’s been your favourite book so far of 2015?
   I’ve loved the latest books from Fiona Walker, Lucy Dillon and Alexandra Potter. You can’t go wrong with anything by those ladies. For something a little different, however, I recommend ‘Gut’ by Julia Enders. It’s all about your digestive system. Very funny and informative. You’ll never think about poo in the same way again.

5. And finally do you have any exciting projects or adventures coming up on the horizon?
   I do! November sees the release of ‘A Wedding at Christmas’, which is the last in the Benson family series. I’m just wondering which ones to kill off (evil laugh).

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