h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Just realised I didn't answer your query about Kabbalah. No, there isn't a specific discussion on 360 - and I haven't started one because it's 'my thing' and I'd hate people to think I was railroading it in.

Nothing to stop you starting one though!

..oh there's a discussion off my space about The Book of Deborah which is verging on the subject.

Well, it would be hard for me to start one right now since I'm so ignorant about the subject. I'll see what's available in the library. It should be enough to at least let me ask a decent question. Then I'll start a conversation.

Do you know how hard it was for me to find a copy of your book? You need to tell your agent to do a better job on this side of the pond. I ordered it from a bookdealer in the UK. It's been checked out several times already. I have a large group of women who will read nothing except inspirational fiction - both historical and contemporary. If it would stay on the shelf long enough, I'd have a chance to read it.

I'll check into the conversation. Thanks for telling me about it.

Wow! Thanks so much. If you like, I'll send you your own copy to say thanks. Least I can do! Just email me on the [email protected] address if you'd like one.

But it won't be for about three weeks because I'm currently working from Spain! I'm running a conference on Kabbalah and the teachings of Jesus over Easter. It's really weird sitting in Spain doing my daily work! Got things set up and sorted over the weekend and everyone else arrives tomorrow.

I would love to have a copy! I'll e-mail you when you get back.

Spain has such a fascinating history. It's one of those countries I keep saying I'm going to visit when I retire. Providing I can ever afford to retire, of course. There are a few interesting places to visit in the states, but all the really good stuff is on your side of the big water. Unless you're into scenery. Boy, do we have scenery.

Don't you just?! I lived in Montana for a year...

Great. I'll send you a copy of the follow-up too if I may! Deborah is actually published by Trafalgar in the States but I know it's very difficult to get hold of.

It's librarians who have the power in these situations...they ask for a book and then the word spreads, so way-to-go Hypatia - and thanks!

Librarians are an unappreciated group for the most part, so I thank you for your kind comments.

Hope your weather improves. It is a wonderful, sunny morning here. But rain is forecst for tomorrow. My grandfather always planted his flower seeds on Good Friday, so I usually try to do the same. I'll see if I can get at least a packet of zinnias or marigolds out when I get home this evening. Having to work makes it hard to stick to Granddads planting schedules. He was a wonderful gardner.