Clare Pooley graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge and spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising.
When Clare realised that she was drinking way too much, she quit, and started a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker, which became a memoir – The Sober Diaries.
The Authenticity Project, Clare’s first novel, was inspired by her experience of telling the truth about her life.
Last updated on March 8, 2026
Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley is a fun and uplifting novel that will give you pause. The concept is interesting and the characters are very relatable. This is classic Clare Pooley and fans of her other books will love this new contemporary. Continue reading
Last updated on March 9, 2026
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley is such a fun book to review. The characters are quirky and easy to relate to and the concept is really unique. This novel will have you feeling all sorts of emotions. Continue reading