Dottie Harris has a knack for stumbling into chaotic situations, gin & tonic in hand! When Dottie and Henry Harris move to their new house, Dottie’s only desire is to make friends in the neighbourhood. But Dottie, just home from delivering her third child, is struggling to adjust to village life. Recently promoted Henry travels a lot, and the neighbours aren't very welcoming (although that could be because when Dottie first met them, she had dyed her children green). So when Dottie accidentally hears her neighbours’ conversations over her baby monitor, she can’t help but use the information in her quest to build new friendships. Of course, eavesdropping never ends well, and when Dottie discovers that two of her neighbours are having an affair, she’s horrified. Worse still, the locals are convinced she’s the one who’s doing the cheating. It’s up to Dottie to clear her name and expose the real cheat—in her signature haphazard way! If you're looking for funny chick lit packed with parenting humor, or simply want to know you're not the only one having trouble making friends while juggling parenting newborns and toddlers, this book is for you! Interview with the Author Q. What was your inspiration to write the Survival series? A. Mainly my friends and family! I'd bump into people and they'd comment on how my Facebook updates made them smile after a bad day with the kids. One day, while I was working on another book, I needed a bit of light relief and decided that a book in the style of social networking might be a good way of getting to know a character, both for me and people who don't have as much time to read as they'd like. Dottie turned into somebody people wanted to read more of, and the ideas of the predicaments she could get into kept coming thick and fast—especially with my own two monkeys providing material! Q. It seems these books could fit into several genres. How would you categorize them? A. While Dottie is a fictional character, her struggles are real. So I'd say anyone who enjoys parenting humor or parenting books in general will enjoy the Survival series. And anyone looking for parenting support to get through the baby blues and could use a laugh will enjoy these books! Also, those who enjoy funny chick lit, general humor, or women's fiction. Q. What sets Dottie apart, and how is her story different from all the other funny chick lit books out there? A. I think, in fact, part of what attracts people to this series is that Dottie's struggles AREN'T different from everyone else's. However, the way she tells them IS different. Survival of the Ginnest is comprised entirely of fictional social media updates that are about as honest as you can get. Dottie shares everything, even some of her not-so-fine parenting moments. The other books in the series, Survival of the Christmas Spirit and Mothers Ruined, are traditional novels but contain Dottie's unique brand of humour. Q. What order should I read the books in? A. Each book in the Survival series can stand alone, but like gin and tonic, they go great together! I would recommend the following order: - Survival of the Ginnest - Mothers Ruined - Survival of the Christmas Spirit - Lush in Translation If you enjoy fun, light reads with a humorous look at parenting (and drinking gin!), you'll enjoy the Survival Series. Thanks for reading! Categories - Chick Lit Humor & Comedy - Romantic Comedy - Women's Fiction - Parenting & Family Humor - Motherhood & Pregnancy Humor - Parenting Newborns, Babies & Toddlers For readers interested in: chick lit humor, family chick lit, parenting humor, pregnancy humor, chick lit comedy, family life humor, funny chick lit, baby blues, friendship chick lit, British chick lit, and parenting support.