Yeeha! Calling all rom-com fans. Don't miss this evening of laughter, stories, music, fizz and fun. As part of Farsley Lit Fest 2025, we are delighted to announce a super entertaining event with Suzan Holder.

Suzan will not only be telling us more about her new, funny and heartwarming book that reveals the exploits of Becky, a Dolly Parton tribute act, she’ll also be performing a musical number for us. Cowboy boots and hats not essential – but certainly welcomed!

Join us for a glass of fizz as we celebrate What Would Dolly Do? - a glittering romcom with a musical twist, full of inspiring Dolly Parton-isms and a love story that will leave your heart singing.

What Would Dolly Do? is not just a love song to a musical icon, but a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they’ve missed their chance that it’s never too late to find your voice and follow your heart.

Suzan is a lifelong Dolly Parton fan and travelled to Nashville as part of research for her book, perfect for readers of Sarah Morgan, Rebecca Raisin, Carole Matthews, and Milly Johnson.

Suzan trained as a journalist and worked on regional and national newspapers before moving into TV production, where she worked on a variety of ITV news and lifestyle programmes including as Series Producer of ITV’s daytime show Loose Women.

Married to musician, actor and presenter Noddy Holder, Suzan’s love of music runs through her writing. What Would Dolly Do? is her third novel, following Rock ‘N’ Rose and her debut Shake It Up, Beverley which was adapted from her original, award-winning play Shake It Up, Baby that has been performed across the UK.

About the Book

Dolly Parton tribute singer Becky Mooney has such terrible stage fright she can only perform when dressed up as country music’s biggest and blondest star. But after splitting with her boyfriend and Kenny Rogers singing partner, she pours herself a cup of ambition and decides to chase her dreams alone.

As Becky searches for a way forward, a surprise encounter with a handsome country music star propels her along a path to romance, revenge and the rockabilly road to Nashville. But can she find the route to who she really is and learn to shine like a diamond in a rhinestone world?

What Would Dolly Do? will be available to buy on the evening with the opportunity to have it signed by Suzan.