I had a wonderful (busy) weekend.

First it was the Between The Lines Seminar in Tallaght. I spoke to a great audience who seemed to enjoy my talk. (Or else they’re all great actors!) Some people were even taking notes. (Or else writing out their shopping lists!)

Anyway, I enjoyed it.

Then I dashed over to Dun Laoghaire for the Mountains to the Sea monster book lunch. (Thanks for the lift, Steve.) The lunch was great fun. I met loads of lovely readers – far too many to mention you all, but I have to say a special ‘hi’ to Joy who travelled all the way from Limerick.

After lunch, I went to hear the amazing Kate Di Camillo, and after that I got a well-earned rest in my lovely hotel.

Saturday night was time for dinner with lots of other writers – a rare chance to spend some time together.

On Sunday, the fantastic Sarah Webb and I did a reading in the town hall. Like all readings with Sarah, it was great fun.

After the reading I went home, and it’s taken me a day or two to recover.

But it was all totally worth it!