Speaking in public is not my favourite activity. I’ve mentioned this to various people in my life and they always laugh, thinking I’m joking because I’m on TV and podcasts, for goodness sake, not to mention a weekly Story Time at the library. I’m not joking and those who are close to me all sent me good luck messages this morning which I read on the bus into Dublin.

“You’ve got this, Nina. Librarians are like kids at Story Time - but without parents to keep them in line. Love, A xxx”

That one made me laugh.

“Knock ‘em dead” - Linda’s contribution.

“You’re the best x” from my dad, bless him.

Boss Lady had wanted to come with me for moral support but we hadn’t been able to book a library tem...

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