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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.

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