Pausing in the middle of a busy teaching semester to take The Key in the Lock paperback on the road! Already enjoying solitude and the car radio. Already not enjoying almost anybody else’s driving. Will try to document this extravaganza with photos! First up, Frankley services.

Next stop, Bath! Turns out Bath is LOVELY. Was expecting somewhere very ordered (my grandparents lived in Cheltenham when I was young) but Bath is VERY UNEVEN and TO MY LIKING. Thanks for having me Matt at Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath and Katrina at Mr B's Emporium ❤️

Actually can’t convey with words how fun my event at Waterstones Truro was tonight ❤️ Lovely bookshop, lovely book people, getting chaired by HUMAN LEGEND Cathy Rentzenbrink

Did I take any photos last night? No I did not. Am I starting the day as I mean to go on, with bread and jam from the hotel’s breakfast buffet? Yes I am

Nearly mistook horrible marmalade for delicious apricot. Not today tiny marmalade

Totally failed to take any photos INSIDE the wonderful Waterstones Truro where most staff were pirates for World Book Day and I got to see a bunch of tiny Gruffaloes arriving for an event. Thank you for having me! ❤️

And this morning to the wonderful Falmouth Bookseller who have been such champions of The Key in the Lock and are looking forward to selling it as a beach read come the summer! (!!)

Beautiful stop at stivesbookseller! Lovely to meet you ❤️