What a thrill to be appearing at this year’s Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge, one of the warmest and most joyful gatherings of readers and writers in the Gulf South. And what an honor to read alongside such remarkable poets as Anne Babson, Megan Burns, Julie Kane, Dylan Krieger, and Peter Twal — moderated by state Poet Laureate Jack Bedell, it’s sure to be a memorable afternoon. The reading begins at 2.15 on Saturday, November 10, with a signing to follow; full details about the festival (which is free!) are available at http://www.louisianabookfestival.org/index.html.