Helen Aherne

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“Hattie Beresford's Appointment” by Helen Aherne

Submitted to Contest #49

Hattie Beresford’s Appointment The waiting room was full. People coughed, sniffed and one man could be heard drawing mucus up from labouring lungs, before depositing his cache into a grimy, discoloured handkerchief. He had the grace to look around apologetically, as he did so.            Across the aisle Hattie sighed, hoping her appointment with Doctor Scanlan would be called soon. She’d fought hard to get it, the next one available being in three weeks time – imagine!&...

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Born in Ireland Helen is convinced this is where she gets her Celtic sense of humour. As an older woman (who remembers the fax machine!) she is fascinated by love in this modern world. By how easy it may be to reach people through social media, to find a partner - but not always find real love. Helen's work is mostly about women. She lives happily with her husband on a sheep farm in Wales, surrounded by three gorgeous Border Collies and several hundred Welsh mountain sheep.