The Small Picture Podcasts

Kenny′s Department Store‚ with its handsome Edwardian façade‚ is the jewel in Ardagh town′s crown.

TV presenter Ingrid Fitzgerald has watched her husband David‚ Kenny′s charismatic owner‚ pour his heart and soul into the family store‚ making it the epitome of boutique chic. She′s juggled family life and her glittering career admirably. Now‚ as their children fly the nest‚ Ingrid discovers a secret that will shake her world to its very foundations.

Natalie Flynn shares a flat with Ingrid′s daughter‚ Molly. As love blossoms in her life‚ motherless Natalie starts to ask questions she has never dared to before. But will they help her make sense of her life and who she really is?

Charlie Fallon is a passionate and motivated Kenny′s employee who adores her husband and son‚ but her eccentric mother seems bent on wrecking her life. Now it′s time to fight for her own happiness.

Free spirit‚ Star Bluestone‚ who handcrafts fabulous tapestries for Kenny′s‚ is the woman with the knowledge to help them all. Star knows from experience that the important things in life must be nurtured and treasured. She harbours many secrets and understands that the chance for real joy comes only once in a lifetime...

Cathy Kelly is the author of nine other novels‚ all of which were number 1 bestsellers. In 2005 Cathy became an Ambassador for UNICEF in Ireland‚ helping to raise awareness of the plight of 12 million children orphaned across Africa through AIDS. Cathy Kelly now lives in Wicklow with her partner and young sons.

I had a great time talking to Cathy, and finding out more about the person behind the books!