Meeting some of my wonderful readers!

It was lovely to get such a warm welcome taking part in the ‘Hinterland Festival’ in Kells, which had a range of great speakers and events over a few days. It was my first time at the festival and I really enjoyed it.  I was talking at Eureka House to a fabulous crowd of readers not just young but all ages who have enjoyed my books. It was heartening to meet so many fans and to get time to chat afterwards as we signed books, bookmarks and an autograph book (Just like the one I had when I was a kid).

It’s a beautiful country town full of history with an ancient Irish High Cross and lots to see. I was lucky to be able to go and see my friend Cristin Leach who was talking and reading from her book ‘Negative Spaces’ in the old Courthouse. Afterwards we were well looked after by Penny and Heather and the rest of the festival crew in the town’s Book Mark Cafe. Thanks to everyone involved for organising  a great festival.