http://community.victoriaadvocate.com/home/Blog/Dayna/6570 It was an honor on Saturday to have Elmer Kelton speak about his writing career as part of Victoria Reads 2008.  In the morning Kelton spoke to a full house at Fossatti's.  I was told by one of the attendees who had heard Kelton speak before that he thought this was one of Kelton's best presentations.  I would agree that it was a great presentation with many insightful and funny anecdotes.  I was also amazed that Kelton spoke so calmly and to the point for almost 45 minutes without notes.  He took time to answer questions and sign books before joining us at the library in the afternoon for an informal question and answer session.  He was just as welcoming, witty and down to earth in the afternoon.  We also had the opportunity at the afternoon reception to hear a few comments from Kelton's wife Ann about her experience of moving to West Texas from Austria following World War II. Kelton commented before he left the library that he was pleased with the response he received from the audience here in Victoria.  It was a wonderful day for both long time fans and those of us who are new fans.  Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Kelton for sharing your stories and spending the day with us. It was an honor on Saturday to have Elmer Kelton speak about his writing career as part of Victoria Reads 2008.  In the morning Kelton spoke to a full house at Fossatti's.  I was told by one of the attendees who had heard Kelton speak before that he thought this was one of Kelton's best presentations.  I would agree that it was a great presentation with many insightful and funny anecdotes.  I was also amazed that Kelton spoke so calmly and to the point for almost 45 minutes without notes.  He took time to answer questions and sign books before joining us at the library in the afternoon for an informal question and answer session.  He was just as welcoming, witty and down to earth in the afternoon.  We also had the opportunity at the afternoon reception to hear a few comments from Kelton's wife Ann about her experience of moving to West Texas from Austria following World War II. Kelton commented before he left the library that he was pleased with the response he received from the audience here in Victoria.  It was a wonderful day for both long time fans and those of us who are new fans.  Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Kelton for sharing your stories and spending the day with us. en-us