Paula Hawkins is a British writer. Fame came to her after the release of the novel "The Girl on the Train", which instantly became a bestseller. Based on the work in 2016, a film of the same name was shot, where Emily Blunt played the main role.
Hawkins began his career as a journalist for The Times. She covered topics related to economics and business. Then Paula worked for a long time as a freelance writer in several publications at once. During the same period, she published her first book, The Goddess of Money, where she gave advice to women who were going to start their own business.
Biography facts
The girl was born in Africa in the summer of 1972. Her father was a professor, doctor of economic sciences. He dealt with issues of economics and finance in the city administration. In addition, journalism was his hobby. He wrote articles for the city publication. Paula's mother was engaged in housekeeping and raising her daughter.
Hawkins' parents still live in Africa. Therefore, Paula does not remain indifferent to the problems of the country, cooperates with charitable organizations.
Paula spent all her childhood in the city of Harara. She also graduated from a private school there. When the girl was seventeen years old, she went to London to continue her education in college.
In England, Paula entered Collingham College. After graduation, she continued her studies at Oxford University, choosing, like her father, the Faculty of Economics.
Hawkins' career began at The Times, where she completed an internship and briefly worked as a journalist. After her dismissal, Paula began writing articles for several publishing houses at once, working as a freelance journalist and freelancer.
Literary career
Gaining experience, Paula decided to write her own book. Her first work was devoted to financial issues, in which she was quite well versed. The book was titled "The Money Goddess", in which Paula gave women starting businesses the information and advice they needed in economics and finance.
Hawkins began her artistic career in 2009. She took the pseudonym Amy Silver and began writing short comedy novels. Having written four books and published them, Paula realized that they did not bring her fame, they did not add popularity. The books were absolutely not in demand and did not arouse interest in anyone.
Thinking well, Hawkins decided to write in a different genre. She chose a thriller where acute social problems must be present in the plot.
Paula has been working on her new novel for over a year in total. All projects that brought her little income had to be abandoned so as not to be distracted from writing the book. During this period, she was financially supported by her father.
In 2015, her famous novel "The Girl on the Train" appeared, which brought Hawkins fame and fame not only in England, but throughout the world. In a few months, more than one and a half million copies were sold. The novel has been at the top of the UK book rankings for over five months, breaking the previous record.
The book also interested filmmakers. A year later, the movie "The Girl on the Train" was released, directed by Tate Taylor. The main role was played by the famous actress Emily Blunt.
A new novel by Paula in the genre of a detective thriller "In a still whirlpool" was published in 2017.
Personal life
Hawkins does not like to talk about his personal life. It is known that for a long time she met with a young man, whose name she still does not name.
She met her common-law husband in 2015 while vacationing at a ski resort. Her chosen one is Simon Davis, he is from America and is engaged in law practice.
