Kirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas, and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning! Kirsty lives in Oxfordshire. You can find Kirsty on Twitter- @kirsten_hesketh
Praise for The Post Office Girls * : * Brimming over with period detail, this coming-of-age story has an endearing heroine and an absorbing plot. A sparkling debut saga -- Maisie Thomas Really captured what it was like for women at home during the war. And the ending had me on the edge of my seat! -- Johanna Bell