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So it\u2019s a thrill to be invited again to read at a public library.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, February 28, I\u2019ll be reading from Auralia\u2019s Colors,\u00a0<\/em>and answering questions, at the Mill Creek Library<\/a> at 7:00 pm. And you\u2019re invited. Yes, there will be copies for sale.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"