Marian Keyes is an Irish author and radio presenter, known for her significant contributions to popular fiction. Born on 10 September 1963, Keyes has captivated audiences with her novels such as Watermelon, Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Anybody Out There, and This Charming Man.

Although her work is often characterized by a light and humorous style, she bravely tackles serious themes including alcoholism, depression, addiction, cancer, bereavement, and domestic violence.

To date, more than 35 million copies of her novels have been sold worldwide, with translations available in 33 languages. Her impressive body of work has earned her accolades such as the Irish Popular Fiction Book and Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.