I’ve had a very busy time for the first two weeks of Book Festival. I’ve been in Dublin, Belfast, Lisburn, Kildare and Laois. It’s been really great and everyone has shown me a lovely welcome on my travels. I’ve had lots of tea, lots of biscuits and quite a few totally delicious lunches.

Next week, though, I’m glad to be staying closer to home. For a change, I won’t be fretting about whether I’ll be able to find my destination, or where I’m going to park if I actually do find it. (Since my helicopter is in for repairs!)

On Monday, I’ll be in Limerick City Library.

On Wednesday, I’ll be in my local library, at Watchhouse Cross, also in Limerick.

On Thursday and Friday it’s off to Tipperary with Sarah Webb and Oisin McGann for a few Ideas Workshop sessions. We’ll be in Nenagh, Thurles, Clonmel and Tipperary town. Looking forward to it already.

If anyone would like to come along to any of these events, just give the libraries a call to confirm exact times and dates.