Dear Reader,
Thank you so much for coming on this incredible journey with me in 2022! I’m happy to say that more exciting things are coming in 2023.
I am thrilled to invite you to the launch of A Wild & True Relation at Dr Johnson’s House in London on the 2nd of February.
It should be a special night! I'll be introducing and giving a reading from A Wild & True Relation. In addition, musician, composer and physicist John Matthias will perform original music composed in creative collaboration with me, responding to my research into eighteenth-century women writers. A Wild & True Relation will be available for sale, and I will sign books and join guests for Devon-inspired refreshments!
Dr Johnson’s House will be open exclusively to guests for the evening, and you will be welcome to experience the 300-year old townhouse and see Dr Johnson’s artefacts, books and first editions of his work. In the eighteenth century, Dr Johnson was a fixture at literary salons, where writers and artists gathered to exchange ideas and witticisms with tea and music. I am delighted and honoured to host this celebration at the home of the great dictionary writer (as a lifelong collector of dictionaries myself!)
A ticket entitles you to:
Devon-inspired refreshments (one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink, plus a cup of Devon tea and a treat)
An exclusive first public reading of A Wild & True Relation
A live performance of John Matthias’ composition
Book signing and conversations
And full range of Dr Johnson’s house
If you can’t make it to London, we’ll be celebrating the launch of A Wild & True Relation by the sea in Edinburgh at Portobello Books on the 23rd of February. I’ll be in conversation with the luminous Fiona Mozley.
You can join us in-person, or, if you’re not in Scotland, you can join online. Tickets are free, or you can add the novel, too!
Later in the year, I’ll be appearing at festivals and bookshops across the UK, with a special tour through the South West of England.
In 2023, I’ll also be celebrating the publication of Double or Nothing in Europe and America, so watch this space for events and media appearances! Meanwhile, if you’re struggling to find a last-minute Christmas present that simply screams festive cheer, the UK edition is practically a gold bauble, am I right?
And I’ll have more Double O news for you very, very soon…
Lastly, a huge thanks to all the paid subscribers who joined me for the first Book Social from girl with the golden pen! It really filled me with joy to get to know you a little more and chat books and Bond together, and I can’t wait to do it again. Watch this space for future dates!
That’s all from me in 2022. Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful holiday season.
From Kim, With Love x
Was very nice to meet other readers from around the world, and discuss Double or Nothing and other Bondian things. Looking forward to the next one !!