On Saturday, December 17, from noon to 2 p.m., I’ll be at the Battenkill Book Store, Main Street, Cambridge, N.Y. to sign and personalize any of my books for people buying them as Christmas presents or just buying them to read.

You can call me on the phone if you wish at 518 677- 2515, or you can call the bookstore and order any of my books for me to sign. Or you can just say hello, as I realize most of the people reading this do not live nearby.

Connie Brooks says there is plenty of time for her to get the books shipped anywhere in the country by Christmas if they are purchased by December 17. You can also, of course, call the store anytime at 518 677 2515 and order a book of mine and I will be happy to come in and sign books for you as a Christmas gift, Connie will send them out in plenty of time for Christmas.

You can also pre-order copies of my next book, “Talking To Animals,” and I will be glad to say hello on the phone. Connie takes Paypal and major credit cards. I will sign and personalize the book for you when it comes out next May. You will also become eligible to win one of Maria’s potholders or tote-bags.

Speaking of Maria, she will be at the bookstore with me, along with Red and Fate.

We are happy to support this great independent bookstore – and my work –  to sign books, meet readers, talk to any of you on the phone. The number is 518 677 2515. Hope to see you or talk to you then. The dogs love book appearances, we might have to sit on Fate, but Red knows what to do.

December 17, noon to 2 p.m., Main Street, Cambridge, N.Y. Battenkill Books.