Celia Brayfield studied French language and civilization at Grenoble University before moving into journalism at the Times .
She is the author of four non-fiction books and nine novels among which, Mister Fabulous and Friends and Getting Home are in development for television. Her novel Heartswap was optioned by Paramount and Harvest for Chrysalis Films.
Celia is currently a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at Brunel University. She is a trustee of One Parent Families and has served on the management committee of The Society of Authors.