Heather's Last-Minute Visit

There had been no plans for a visit by Heather, but that changed at almost the last minute.

For those who need a refresher, Heather is Sue's youngest sister and a published author. She has written two novels featuring Ari Appleton: The Clay Girl and Cracked Pots (descriptions in the links).

One day, not long ago, Sue received a text from someone whom we know in town. This lady had been reading The Clay Girl for the book club at the library. It was only after she saw an acknowledgement to Sue in the notes that she connected the author, Heather, to Sue. Neither we nor Heather had been aware that this was occurring and that the club would soon be a meeting to discuss the book.

Quick arrangements were made, and here sits Heather, holding forth at the head of the table.

The next day, Heather and Sue met for coffee with the lady who had contacted Sue. She is an aspiring author who wanted to seek Heather’s advice on next steps  

Heather and Sue shared some sisterly time. They shopped for clothes and then went for a walk and met some doggies.

It was a treat for the sisters to have a little, almost surprise visit. Another agreeable thing for Sue was to have someone to walk with who could actually walk rather than creep along in a petty pace with a sore-footed husband.

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,

                            Shakespeare, Macbeth