Going to Pot

When Maryanne Richardson's twenty-five-year marriage ends just before her sixtieth birthday, she faces an unexpected crisis: without her husband, who is she? The country club doesn't want single women. Her friends have drifted away. And the life she built around being Rocky's wife has crumbled. On impulse, she signs up for a pottery class, desperate for anything to fill the silent hours in her empty house.
There she encounters Derek, an instructor whose attention makes her uncomfortable, and Sidney, a widower who understands the challenge of rebuilding a life. As her hands learn the language of clay, Maryanne discovers she has a genuine talent-and the courage to stand up for herself. When she wins recognition at a regional exhibition, opportunities open that she never imagined: a prestigious museum mentorship program, a chance to exhibit alongside professional artists, and the possibility of a solo gallery show.
More importantly, she finds friendship with other women navigating their own transformations and an unexpected connection with Sidney that might deepen. Going to Pot is a warm, encouraging story about second chances, discovering hidden talents, and learning that life's best chapters might arrive when you least expect them. For anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to start over, Maryanne's journey proves it's never too late to become exactly who you're meant to be.