"Tales of the city to make you shake, weep, and giggle out loud. I'm already looking forward to the next one." -- Patricia Duncker

The quirky residents of Madrigal Close are back as Anna and Cass prepare to celebrate their baby, Florrie's, christening. Andy, Florrie's gay father, is dating his old flame Tony, but Tony has other plans. But it's not just Anna and Cass' family that is falling apart. Amanda Boulter's witty series says profound truths about relationships and families today.

Exploring writing as a practice, Amanda Boulter argues that the writer should be open to ideas and learning that might expand creative possibilities. Boulter draws from the work of writers, critics, and theorists to show how cultural and literary debates can help writers to enhance their own fiction. Negotiating the creative-critical crossover, "Writing Fiction" is a lively and approachable book that enables students to develop practical writing skills and a greater critical awareness of creative possibilities.