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• “It was an absolute blast last week to be in the room at your author talk at the Boulder Bookstore and meet you afterwards. You delivered such terrific energy, laughter and insights! The assembled, standing-room-only audience was gripped by your presence – and radio and podcast listeners, I’m sure, will also hang on every word. Thank you for a special evening.”

• “Peter Heller is such a down to earth, funny and smart human being. He has such a way with words and is able to share the stories of his life and writing so beautifully, but not in a way that made any of us feel dumb. He was so generous with his time and so sociable with the patrons. He inscribed each book separately and took time to talk with everyone for as long as they wanted. He was a delight to have.”

• “Peter Heller was easy going, approachable, flexible, and engaging. His presentations were relevant, whether to a small group of adults or a large audience of high schoolers. You could hear a pin drop when Heller talked to and held the attention of more than 600 students in our high school auditorium.”

• “Peter Heller is a magnificent speaker who will hold an audience enraptured for an hour at a time. From his excellent reading voice, to larger than life anecdotes, Peter will make you laugh and cry and wish you had learned to kayak.”

• “Peter was a thoughtful and engaging presenter. He hooked our crowd from when he first sat down to read and had their full attention through the end of the talk. He truly is a masterful storyteller and weaves an explanation of his craft and process beautifully into his stories, both in and off the page.”

• “Peter Heller is an engaging storyteller both on the page and in front of an audience. The stories and anecdotes he shared with our audience had them in stitches and wiping away the tears. Peter is a charming presenter and so kind to his fans. The audience was delighted by Peter’s program and we can’t wait to invite him back.”

• “Everyone in the room instantly was entranced when Peter Heller spoke at the Park Hill Branch of Denver Public Library. His love of language and storytelling shines through, and his gracious and easy-going style made the audience feel like they were in the presence of a friend. From reciting ancient Chinese poetry to reading a passage from The River, Peter gained attendees’ close attention and kept it for the entirety of the presentation. We can’t wait to host him again!”

• “Peter Heller is a fantastic speaker. We brought him in for Beaver County BookFest and he totally charmed the crowd at our opening night event. Not only is he a great storyteller, but he also has a wonderful sense of humor that makes him all the more likable.”

• “Peter Heller instantly endeared himself to our students. His natural, easygoing style of storytelling, his infectious giggle, and his willingness to treat these teenagers like adults fully won them over. Whether it was in front of 175 students and teachers in the theater or in the more intimate break out sessions in the library, Peter’s writing advice, captivating stories, and down-to-earth humor provided our community the opportunity to see writing not just as a career, but as a natural part of a thoughtful life.”

• “Peter Heller instantly endeared himself to our students. His natural, easygoing style of storytelling, his infectious giggle, and his willingness to treat these teenagers like adults fully won them over. Whether it was in front of 175 students and teachers in the theater or in the more intimate break out sessions in the library, Peter’s writing advice, captivating stories, and down-to-earth humor provided our community the opportunity to see writing not just as a career, but as a natural part of a thoughtful life.”

• “Peter is a captivating storyteller, bringing to life not only the natural world he loves and the characters that pass through it, but also how they shape his journeys. His ability to transport an audience through time, through place, and through the eyes of one who has wandered this globe is compelling. He moves easily from the humor and self-deprecations of mishaps in the wild to the deep reservoirs of what it means to be a steward of our natural heritage.”

• “Our student body saw a writer who is gregarious, friendly, deeply sincere and thoughtful, but who also loves to have fun. I have had a blast getting to know Peter and his works, learning alongside my students and peers.”

• “Peter Heller is a masterful storyteller who never fails to amaze his audience. He has a way of engaging throughout his presentation with charm and wit. Real and down to earth Peter is a joy and we loved having him at the library.”

• “From his books to his presentation, you are immediately taken to the great outdoors. Peter wowed the audience and kept them entertained, even in the book signing line. His energy was boundless!”