Thanks to ELJA via Tripadvisor for the photo.

I’ve just had another lovely weekend at the Mountains to Sea festival in Dun Laoghaire. As always, everything went like a dream.

First up was the monster book lunch. I was joined at my table by a lovely group of girls who were great company. After we’d eaten, the very funny Guy bass entertained us all, and then the other authors shared stories about their favourite monsters.

That night I went out for dinner with Colette, David and Carrie from the book world, and fellow authors Sarah Webb and Cathy Cassidy. Great food and  a most enjoyable night!

On Sunday it was time for the Monster Book Quiz. David Maybury and I were quizmasters, and it was all great fun. Some of the questions were really tough though, and I was very glad to be holding the answers in my hand.

In between my events I caught Cathy Cassidy’s talk (amazing) and some of Derek Landy’s (hilarious).

As I made my way to the DART to begin my long journey home, I was already beginning to miss Dun Laoghaire. Huge thanks to Sarah, Colette and all the other organisers – it was a pleasure!