Rose did well at her reading the other night in Saratoga and people were eager to meet her. Izzy is much easier to bring on a book tour. He is quiet in the car, and loves traveling. Izzy fits into one’s life like a glove. Rose is more complex, which is why she inspired a novel. I always feel safe when Rose is around, as she has been a partner here. Now that I have a human partner here on the farm, her role is different. But I always love going to the back door, mumbling out loud, “Rosie, let’s go to work” and waiting for her to rush up behind me.

She’ll be fine without me, she always is. But I wish I could have taken her. So far all of the bookstops have been fun. If I can say that at the end, it will have been a super success.