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If you live in the Metro-Denver area, Paula will be happy to speak to your book group about Hester. She doesn't even charge a fee. She will, however, take a slice of that chocolate cake you have there, thank you, and she never says no to a Diet Coke or a light beer. And no, there is nothing ironic about that combination.

If your book club meets outside of the Denver area, or even outside of Colorado, I can still arrange to be a part of your group's discussion via speaker phone or videoconference. Simply send me an email so we can make arrangements. Surely someone in the group would be willing to enjoy an extra slice of something delicious on my behalf!

Come back to look for book-signing locations or other events.