NEWS & UPDATES!!!

I have so many things to tell today, so I decided to put them all in one big blog post. Here we go...

LAUNCH PARTY FOR THE ROCK OF IVANORE

A tentative date has been scheduled for my launch party. Yipee!!  It will be held on Friday, May 18th at 7:00p at Barnes & Noble in Valencia, CA.  I am now in the throes of planning and haven't a clue yet what to do. But I promise it will be fun for all. And I plan to have cake! So please save that date on your calendars and spread the word.

THE CELESTINE CHRONICLES COMES OUT TODAY

If you are not a subscriber to my newsletter, you're missing out! This month includes my very first youtube video of me interviewing Kathy Everts, the artist who did the interior map for my book. And she happens to be one of my dearest friends. If I decide to post the links here on the blog, it won't be for at least another week or two, so if you want to see them now, go ahead an subscribe. Just scroll down to the very bottom of my blog and complete the form.

I MET ORSON SCOTT CARD!!!

Yes, it's true! I really did meet him in the flesh. Shook his hand and everything. A few weeks ago I got wind that Mr. Card was doing a last minute book signing at Mysterious Galaxy in Redondo Beach, CA. I grabbed my son and the sons of two of my friends from church who happen to be big fans, too, and off we went. Traffic was good so it only took us an hour to get there, and it was so worth it!!! Mr. Card signed all of our books as soon as we came in the door. He said he likes to sign the children's books before his presentation so they don't have to stand in line. They can go home and go to bed. His presentation was fun and informative. I am thrilled with my signed copy of Ender's Game, one of my all-time favorite books, and of Shadows In Flight, which I am reading right now. Meeting OSC was a highlight of my year.

CURRENT GIVEAWAYS

I've got several giveaways going right now. To see what they are, visit the CURRENT GIVEAWAY tab up at the top of the page. I just added that this week, so don't miss out.

Okay. That's it for now.  Come back soon!