The final date for this term was at St Marylebone School where I read (this time solo) and did a talk on the effect of our beliefs and expectations on what we see. In case of interest, for lunch I had a nourishing falafel and sweet potato wrap at the cosy Good Life cafe on Marylebone Lane.

To top off the delightful day, I received a lovely email afterwards from Caroline Lasko at the school: "Hattie brought the main character of her latest book to life, showing her deep understanding of Oskar and the range of complex issues so many of our students have to deal with in their daily lives. Her enthusiasm and love of writing was infectious."