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[inaudible conversations] good morning. We have a few coming in the back. There we go. My name is linda, and we are delighted to have you participate in the tenth annual savannah be book festival presented by Georgia Power and the Sheehan Family foundation. We are blessed to host such celebrated authors in the Trinity United Methodist church today which has been made possible by the generous generosity of kurt and linda anderson. Wed like to extend a special thanks to our literatety members and individual donors who have made and continue to make Saturdays Free festival events possible. Before we get started, theres always housekeeping. Immediately following the presentation, Terry Mcdonnell will be signing festivalpurchased copies of his book in the square. We have a new policy this year. If youre planning to stay for the next author presentation, please move forward into the venue so that the ushers can count the number of Seats Available for people coming in for it. Please, please t