RT and my DIK's

I'm back, and this time I need your help. I'm going to RT for the first time this month. Anyone been? Actually, this is my first writers/readers conference at all. I'm excited, but also nervous. Let's not forget that I'm a writer, and I like to go with the age-old classic of being a neurotic writer.

So, here's what I've done. I've ordered bookmarks for the first time. One book for each side. Of course, as soon as I got those mocked up, I got the cover for book three. But since it most likely won't be out until late May, I figure that's ok. But it brings to mind question number one. Are RT'ers interested in books that aren't out yet? Or are they so inundated with materials for books that are available right here! right now! that anything showing off a book that's not out yet gets lost in the shuffle? I was thinking I might do a postcard for Bound by Sunlight, put the cover on the front and either a blurb or a short excerpt on the back. What do you all think? Something you'd be interested in?

Also, I'll be signing at the ebook expo. Again, something I've never done. Have any of you been? Any interesting stories or observations (ha!) to share?

Lastly, costumes. Do you guys dress up? The Ellora's Cave party theme is Paint the Town Red. I've got a couple of options in varying degrees of dressiness, so I think I'm covered there. The big 0_0 with this one is that I'll be introduced as an author and walking across the stage with one of the cover models. Um. So, no questions, but if you're going to be there, will you come hold my hand? Thanks. Then there's the Faery ball. This one I'm actually prepared for. I have a green/brown dress and wings, to go with the earth element. And then there's a vampire ball. I have, er, a black dress. Or a black corset and...something else. I dunno.

Of course, maybe none of you are going. Maybe you're all sitting here thinking, what, and give up all that reading time?! So, okay, let's move on to my Desert Island Keepers!

Natural Law

Joey W. Hill
I love this book. Love, love, love. Love.

Natural Born Charmer

Susan Elizabeth Phillips
I love this whole series, but the humor in this one especially just cracks me up.

Amber Beach

Elizabeth Lowell
Her later books are probably better, and I do love them, but this is the one I always think of, and the one I love to re-read.

Patriot Games

Tom Clancy
The first book I remember staying up all night to read, then telling my mom I was sick so I could stay home from school and finish it.

The Bourne Identity

Robert Ludlum
I love this book. Usually I'm able to enjoy movies made from books as completely separate entities. But, even though I like Matt Damon, I can't bring myself to watch this movie. There's just no way they got everything I love about the book into it. Best not to torture myself.

The Boondock Saints

I know, this is totally cheating. But if I were stuck on a desert island, I'd need to put my books down every so often so I could stare at Sean Patrick Flanery. It would be necessary, I promise you.

Last day to win one of my ebooks! Just leave a comment with your choice of one of my releases, and I'll do a drawing at 10pm (PST).

It's been fantastic hanging out with all of you on the island. Thanks so much for having me!




KB Alan

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