There are some people who would like to meet me and have me sign books for them, there are many more people who would like to meet Red and/or Maria, and Saturday is your chance to do all of those things: We will be at Battenkill Books from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 17.

I will sign any of my books (it’s Christmas soon) and you can also pre-order my next book, “Talking To Animals.” You can visit me at the book store on Main Street in Cambridge (and have lunch at our quite wonderful Round House Cafe a couple of doors down). You can also call the store while I am there – 518 677-2515 – and I will be  happy to say hello

So call or come bye if you’d like, Connie Brooks sells almost of my books on dogs or Bedlam Farm and is also happy to take pre-orders for the next book. The bookstore people are awfully nice, they also take credit cards and Paypal. I will be happy to sign and personalize any book sold at the bookstore, including Talking To Animals, out next Spring.

So if you’re in the neighborhood stop by and meet us – Red and Maria are both veterans of many book store appearances. And Battenkill Books is a beautiful place, great for any book gift for Christmas.

They have a new and wildly popular children’s book section.

You can support my work and the value of independent bookstores. And if you’re not in the neighborhood call the bookstore or go online or call 518 677-7136 and order the next one Many thanks. I will be happy to say hello to you on the phone. Red is a renowned charmer. He also sells a lot of books.