13.5 Paula Hawkins, Author

<div> <div>Can you take criticism? Viv Groskop talks to Paula Hawkins, author of (among others) the global phenomenon The Girl on The Train. They explore how to gain the confidence to embrace what you really care about, and how to say: "I can do that, it's not just for others." They consider the value of routine, the value of saying no and the value of indulging in darkness. And why you must read the bad reviews.</div> <div> </div> </div> <div>Find out more about Paula's work and her latest book, A Slow Fire Burning at <a href= "http://paulahawkinsbooks.com/">paulahawkinsbooks.com</a></div> <div> <p>Viv's latest book, <a href= "https://uk.bookshop.org/books/lift-as-you-climb-women-and-the-art-of-ambition/9781787633049"> Lift As You Climb</a> is out now.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/vivgroskop/?hl=en">@vivgroskop</a></p> </div>