The Story So Far... As you can see, a Dubliner all my life. My parents owned a grocery shop in the Iveagh Markets, in the Liberties area of the city and I guess city blood runs through my veins. As a child I enjoyed reading and telling stories and everyone thought that I end up in a job which had something to do with books and literature. But though I applied for a job in the library all of the job offers I got were in commerce. I turned down lots of them before my mother accepted one for me (I was on holiday at the time). It was in the Central Bank of Ireland and that's how my career in financial services began. Read my full story here Ask Sheila   If there's anything you ever wanted to ask me about my books or writing - this is the place. Post your question and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Click here now and start asking...       Iveagh Markets     A clip taken by my Dad showing my Mum and a friend called Joe who used to work in the shop. I couldn't resist getting into the shot - aged 4! Click here to see me in action...     Sounds Familiar?     Lots of you have written to me saying that you identify with particular characters, or that the storylines reflect your own lives. Are you a Caroline or an Isobel? A Cora or an Ash? Share your story here with other readers!