Katy is the author of romantic-comedies The Secret Bridesmaid and The Wedding Season. She has also written several young adult novels including The It Girl series, the Hotel Royale series and Morgan Charmley: Teen Witch. She is the co-author of the middle grade Lightning Girl series and Star Switch with Alesha Dixon, and the Find the Girl teen series with YouTube stars Lucy and Lydia Connell. Katy was proud to be the author of a retelling of Jane Austen's Emma for the Awesomely Austen series, a collection of Austen's novels retold for younger readers. She has also written a non-fiction book, How to be a Princess: Real-Life Fairy Tales for Modern Heroines. Katy lives in London with her husband, Ben, and her rescue dog, Bono.
Just like a glass of champagne, a bright, sparkling treat of a book. Funny, uplifting and bursting with heart, The Secret Bridesmaid is classic romcom escapism * Lindsey Kelk * Hilarious and heartwarming - the perfect wedding season read -- Heidi Swain A fun, fresh romantic comedy that perfectly depicts all the delights and dramas of wedding season. A vivid and heartwarming reminder of the joys of celebration, friendship and togetherness - the perfect read for this summer * Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You * I devoured The Secret Bridesmaid - it's as moreish as a wedding canape, as heady as champagne and as romantic as any wedding vow. One of the funniest books I have ever read. An absolute treat * Katie Marsh * A unique, hilarious spin on wedding mayhem . . . Birchall pays just as much attention to the complex nuances of female friendship as to the healing power of love, resulting in an entertaining romp * Publishers Weekly * This book filled my heart with joy - I never wanted it to end. I loved it and will be recommending it far and wide! * Paige Toon *