You might remember my frank confession about my difficulties in returning library books by the due date. If you don’t remember, suffice to say that I have major overdue library book issues. On three continents.

However, I’m pleased to say that until now I have never been arrested in connection to overdue library books. Heidi Dalibor has. Her library book problems had reached the stage where the library sent her a court summons, which she ignored (presumably she was too busy reading) and this week the police came to her home, handcuffed her and took her down to the station where she was fingerprinted. All for two overdue paperback books. Now I’m scared.

PS: In fact I’m more scared of my writing buddy who hasn’t yet received a copy of the second chapter of my new novel, which I should have sent her already according to our buddy system. I’ve got my long list of excuses ready, of course, and I have written about three quarters of the chapter. I just hope she doesn’t send the police around for this.