The Value of a Bookstore
I did a signing at the first Pasadena Litfest today, for the Once Upon A Time Bookstore in Montrose, CA. They had a nice double booth in the park on a perfect day. We noticed someone looking at my book and then getting on her phone, probably to check forRead More →
Surprise Contest results – And a New STARTERS Contest
Thank you everyone, for joining me on twitter, fb, writing reviews, clicking tags and telling your friends about STARTERS. Stay with me, because I will have more contests, sometimes announced on twitter or fb. And sometimes here. For instance, you’re going to want to read this entire post. The luckyRead More →
The YAmazing Race with MGnificent Prizes!!!
Starting Wednesday, May 2 at 12:00pm noon EST – that’s 9 am PST, the Apocalypsies will be hosting the second ever YAmazing Race with MGnificent Prizes ‘“ a week-long blog race featuring over 50 debut authors. Go to the Apocalypsies site any time between May 2 -8 to join theRead More →
A very different cover for STARTERS – I love it
A Korean fan tweeted these photos of the amazing cover in Korea for STARTERS. They did it at three in the morning, saying they were staying up that late reading the book. I hear this a lot and I love hearing it every time. Then they were kind enough toRead More →
STARTERS OUT IN THE WORLD
So Starters is being published in 22 countries so far. Most of those were on board long before the book launched, which is unusual. It has already had great rollouts in the UK and Germany, and I just heard from a fan it’s unveiling in Spain. I can’t wait untilRead More →
B&N Huntington Beach
So this event turned out great! The store is fantastic, they have this down to a science and it’s such a nice space. Was thrilled they have STARTERS in various prime locations in the store. So happy to meet new friends and see my others who came out to seeRead More →
Debut YA novel – UNRAVELING by Liz Norris
Liz Norris’ UNRAVELING debuts! It has to do with the end of the world. What would I do if I knew the end of the world was coming up? Probably write as fast as I could to finish the last two e-shorts set in the world of STARTERS. Or maybeRead More →
Barnes & Noble, Huntington Beach
I’ll be appearing at Barnes & Noble, Huntington Beach, Bella Terra, tomorrow, Wednesday at 7 pm. Rain is predicted, but I hope that won’t keep people away. To sweeten the pot, I am giving away special swag. And I will also talk about my special theories about getting an agent.Read More →
LA Times Book Festival was a day to remember
The festival today was something that I’d dreamed of doing. I’d attended this for several years, always as an audience member. But being a participant, you get the magic badge that allows you into other panels without a ticket, to sit in the special section. And you can bring aRead More →
LA Times Book Festival this weekend
This is the largest event of its kind in the country. Now held on the USC campus, it is a free event, which is great. You can just walk around looking at the exhibits and hear the talks on the stages. Or you can get free tickets to see panels.Read More →