Publication day at Hill Top – Thursday, 15th August

Yesterday, was publication day for my 13th book – I can quite believe I’ve written that much! I always plan ahead as I like to make memories on such event days so set off on an author jolly to Hill Top, Near Sawrey - the writerly home of Beatrix Potter. It was a revisit for me, but it was the only place I wanted to spend my special day.
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Beatrix Potter married William Heelis, the local solicitor based in Hawkshead, so how could I not include her residence at Hill Top when my plotline is about a writers’ retreat? I even took my own little book with me so I could introduce her to the Peter Rabbit books. 

As always, I wasn't disappointed - the Hill Top room guides always provide so much information and everyone is super friendly. I've included Beatrix's doll house which gets a mention in my latest book.
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One beautiful moment happened while I was photographing my book against the main National Trust sign by the entrance. 
A lady and her family passed me and she remarked ‘I’ve read all her Lakeside books – which one is that?’
I replied ‘This one came out today.’
She then stopped to note the title and told me ‘the series are set around here’. I smiled, before stammering ‘That’s m-me. I’m Erin Green. I’m here at Hill Top because today’s my publication day.’ I can honestly say her reaction made my day! Wow, now that has never happened before!

My other jaunt was to the village of Hawkshead, where my Lakeside books are set. I enjoyed a stroll along the main street and stopped off at my favourite little café, Ginny’s Teapot. If you’re reading my series you’ll notice that Beatrix’s Teapot shares many similarities with the real café. I highly recommend dropping by as the décor is quaint and beautiful, the cream scones gorgeous and the service is top-notch! 

As I drove towards home down the M6, a herd of Friesian cows plodded crossed the motorway bridge overhead - I was literally in Cumbria until the cows came home! And that, made me a very happy gal! ​