"Even if you never read her bonkbuster books, it was still possible to be a fan because the author was such an appealing character"
"The first time I saw Jilly Cooper was at the Cheltenham Festival. She was leaning over a fence at the Moet & Chandon tent, chatting to someone as a sea of racegoers in various shades of oatmeal tweed sauntered by."
Jilly Cooper projected a charismatic public persona that attracted admirers irrespective of whether they read her bonkbuster novels. She appeared at high-profile social events such as the Cheltenham Festival and moved comfortably within fashionable circles. She engaged casually and visibly with others, exemplified by moments at places like the Moet & Chandon tent. Her approachable, convivial manner made it possible for people to be fans based on personality and presence alone. Media outlets encouraged audience engagement and timely updates through channels such as the Irish Independent WhatsApp.
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