The good news is that I have stopped dithering about the venue, and have reached agreement with Cleveland Square garden committee to hold Dolly's launch event in our lovely communal gardens. Think Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant climbing over the railings in Notting Hill, or Rhys Ifan's memorable underwear if you like.
The committee has a number of events going on later in the week and we will be able to take advantage of their marquee if the weather proves uncooperative.
Author Richard Beard (Acts of the Assassins & Sad Little Men) will act as MC, and special guest actors, Aidan Kelly (Killing Eve, Fair City) and Mairéad Conneely (Song of Granite, Pursuit, Jonathan Creek). - will hopefully be persuaded to read an extract or two from Dolly.
The wonderful bookshop (Lutyens & Rubenstein bookshop 21 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2EU) will be looking after the bookstall. If you already have your copy of DCH bring it along if you would like it signed.
Numbers will be limited so it is important to book. We will start at 18:30 and finish at 21:00. Please don't share the link on social media.
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