It’s stories like THIS (where London captures hearts, and new writers are born). I hear the most about Chick Lit authors – even Emily Giffin did it!
Top 10 British Chick Lit Writers
As for US Chick Lit, I couldn’t really find a good list to share. (If you have a good list, please add it below in the comments section. I would love to look it over, and I might even add it to this post).
Now it’s time to talk about book covers? I came across THIS post about book covers. Interesting, huh? What are you thoughts about covers in America and the United States?
What is it about U.K. that inspires Chick Lit writers to come out of the woods? It’s for this reason that I would move to London (where I would have tea and crumpets with Will and Kate, and maybe even the Queen!), and I’d become famous after writing the next bestseller! I know, I know, it’s a dream…It’s always just a dream! If I didn’t love being a Texas girl so much, I would move (bringing my husband and our twelve-year-old cat with me). “While Chick Lit has (a) massive competitive market in the U.K.,” there is no real evidence if it’s more popular than in the U.S., says Chick Lit author, Nicola May.
In closing, I know THIS is an old article, but it means a lot to me. So, my dreams of one day making a life in England can still be a reality? Yes, just maybe!
Great post, thanks for the rec. I’ve always noticed that there are definitely differences between US and UK covers, and that’s because they are geared to a different audience. US covers seem to be more flashy, whereas UK covers are down to earth. I think it’s interesting because we do need to consider what audience we’re trying to reach when we create our covers or commission artists. Definitely great to see the comparison side-by-side.
Thanks so much for your comment! I think it’s interesting that often times we do judge a book by its cover. After looking at the different covers, I would often pick the U.K. version! What about you? Thanks again!:-)
Agreed, a lot of the US covers appear too crude to me. I’d definitely pick up one of the UK covers instead if I had the choice. But I’d probably fit in well if I moved to England 😉
Ha ha I’m a chick lit author who’s a Brit but has lived in the USA for the last 11 years. I guess I read British chick lit when I’m feeling nostalgic for the old country and want to feel all cosy – I especially enjoy a good yarn set in a country house. What I notice are in British chick lit people are always drinking tea and snacking on crumpets and chocolate bars…which makes me hungry but I love it. They don’t seem to do all that snacking in US chick lit. You might like to live in England in the summer months but believe me the long rainy winters can get a bit depressing sometimes!
Thanks for your comment, Emma! 🙂 Have a great day!