Dolly Parton co-writes first novel with James Patterson

Dolly Parton, country music star and all round absolute legend, is to publish her first novel next year.

Run, Rose, Run is about a young woman who moves to Nashville to follow her dream of becoming a musician. The book will be co-written with James Patterson and published by Penguin Random House.

Both UK and US editions will be published on 7th of March 2022, alongside a novel-inspired album of the same name with 12 original tracks.

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“I cannot be more excited about the release of my very first novel Run, Rose, Run with the great James Patterson. I also have a new album to go along with the book,” Parton told People magazine in a statement. “All new songs were written based on the characters and situations in the book. I hope you enjoy the book and the songs as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it all together!”

“It’s been an honour – and a hell of a lot of fun – to work with the inimitable Dolly Parton,” said James Patterson, “The mind-blowing thing about this project is that reading the novel is enhanced by listening to the album and vice versa. It’s a really unique experience.”