Writer, Anne Griffin: 'I got a C in English in school'

The award winning author on changing careers, going back to college, and her friendship with John Boyne

Anne Griffin's new novel Listening Still is out now.

I live in Mullingar with my husband and son within walking distance of the town, which is great for the Dub in me. I'm from one of the few council estates in Blackrock originally so it's really nice to still have a little bit of a buzz around.

I'm the youngest of four. My dad is 91 now and my mum is going to be 86 this year. They're amazing. My earliest memory is when my granny came to stay with us in Blackrock. I remember sitting in the bed beside her and her reading me a story. The warmth of that bed and her arm around me, it was the best thing.