Perfect Mayhem

Bridget Jones's Diary meets The Nanny Diaries in this Amazon UK Best Seller!

"Clever, perceptive and laugh-out-loud funny. A must-read for all sleep-deprived parents!" - Samantha Tonge, Game of Scones

The only thing Dottie Harris loves more than her gin & tonic is her family. Most of the time. From her hapless-but-well-meaning husband to her two energetic bundles of joy, Dottie certainly has her hands full. And she's tired. So tired.

With quips like "How do sleeping babies know the minute you sit down?" this modern-day diary will have you laughing-when you're not crying with empathy, that is!

Dottie tells it like it is: the good, the bad, and the eternal piles of dirty laundry.

Previously published as Survival of the Ginnest.

Interview with the Author

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!

It seems these books could fit into several genres. How would you categorize them?

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 Perfect Disaster series. And anyone who could use a laugh will enjoy these books! Also, those who enjoy romantic comedy, chick lit, humour, or cozy mysteries.

What sets Dottie apart, and how is her story different from other chick lit?

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. Perfect Mayhem 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 are of a more traditional style but contain Dottie's unique brand of humour.

In what order should I read the books?

Each book can stand alone, but like gin and tonic, they go great together! I recommend this order:

- Perfect Mayhem

- Perfect Mishap

- Perfect Christmas

- Perfect Mix-Up

If you enjoy fun, light reads with a humorous look at parenting (and drinking gin!), you'll enjoy the Perfect Disaster series. Thanks for reading!