'We knew we wanted to write a book that involved a lot of bad men and experiences we'd had' - Aisling authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen

"“It's really easy to be like, 'I'm going to branch out and write my own amazing novel and so is Sarah.' And then the reality hits and you're like, 'What have we done,'” Emer McLysaght says, dropping her voice to a horrified whisper, then laughing."

"“We're sitting at my kitchen table with her writing partner Sarah Breen, discussing the end of their bestselling Oh My God What a Complete Aisling series.”"

Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen describe the challenge of moving beyond a bestselling Aisling series into their first new novel together. They note how easy it is to imagine branching out and writing an “amazing” book, followed by the reality of the work and the pressure it brings. They connect the experience to enduring friendship, including the comfort and accountability of having a writing partner. They also address mental health as part of the process, implying that writing demands emotional resilience. Their conversation frames collaboration as both motivating and daunting while they navigate expectations after major success.

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