Austen Tea at Mysterious Galaxy

I happily hosted an Austen inspired tea party at Mysterious Galaxy bookstore on June 27. It was so much fun! We ate scones, drank tea, and talked about Jane, her books, pop culture, reading, and many other topics. It's wonderful to get out and meet other Austen fans.

Thank you to Maryelizabeth at Mysterious Galaxy for allowing this to happen and to all of the JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America) friends who came out to the tea. I hope you enjoy your copies of HOLIDAYS WITH JANE: SPRING FEVER.

Available online now!

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Bookish Weekend!

This weekend was filled with activities of the bookish sort!

On Saturday, my family and I headed out to the LA Times Festival of Books on the USC campus. It's a HUGE event! I signed at the Mysterious Galaxy bookstore booth. My kids enjoyed the childrens' stage and authors present. I was able to hang out with my friend Gretchen and meet up with old family friends who brought their girls to the MG booth to meet Ridley Pearson.

With the "Tumbler" (Batmobile)

On Sunday, we went to the Young Authors' Faire after church. The YAF was held at the MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. It is put on by the OC Dept. of Education. I presented with Sarah Skilton at the YA Author Panel. Sarah is so sweet and fun to hang out with! Her YA contemporary novel is about a girl, Imogen, who is a black belt in Tai Kwon Do. Barnes and Noble hosted us and they have autographed copies of my books and Sarah's books at their location across the street from the MainPlace Mall!

Sarah Skilton, author of BRUISED

Me, talking about writing

Reading from THE SEVENTH BLESSING

Presenting at the YA Author Panel with Sarah Skilton, author of BRUISED

We read excerpts from our books and then we had volunteers from the audience perform in a "Readers' Theatre" from a scene from THE HIDDEN BLESSING. The kids did a wonderful job!

Signing at the Barnes and Noble table in the mall

Representing TLT Publishing!
(Bookmarks for TLT, CONSUMED, DARTBOARD, THE CHOSEN HISTORIAN)

Crowd at the Young Authors' Faire

It was a busy weekend but also filled with fun. Thank you to everyone who came out to these events!

LA Times FOB - Mysterious Galaxy Schedule

At the LA Times Festival of Books, Mysterious Galaxy bookstore will be hosting many awesome authors at their booth! Come on by and meet some wonderful authors. (And I'll be there, too!)

Mysterious Galaxy LATFB Booth #368!

Saturday, April 20, 2013 Author Signings

10:30 AM: Terri Nolan signs Burden of Truth
Michael Robertson signs The Baker Street Translation

11:00 AM: Robin Benway signs Also Known As
Sherri L. Smith signs Orleans

noon: Avery Aames signs To Brie or Not to Brie
Gennifer Albin signs Crewel
Gustavo Arellano signs Taco USA
Stuart Woods signs Unintended Consequences

1:00 PM: Joanne Fluke signs Red Velvet Cupcake Murder
Laura Levine signs Death of a Neighborhood Witch

1:30 PM: Reyna Grande signs The Distance Between Us
A.S. King signs Ask the Passengers
Ed Kovacs signs Good Junk

2:00 PM: Stephen Blackmoore signs Dead Things
Cindy Pon signs Fury of the Phoenix

2:30 PM: Connie Archer signs A Spoonful of Murder
Melissa Buell signs The Hidden Blessing

3:00 PM: Leslie Margolis signs One Tough Chick
Rochelle Staab signs Bruja Brouhaha

4:00 PM: Orson Scott Card signs Ruins * see staff for restrictions and questions
Orson Scott Card & Aaron Johnston sign Earth Unaware * see staff for restrictions and questions
Wendy Lawless signs Chanel Bonfire

4:30 PM: Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl sign Beautiful Redemption
Meredith Maran signs Why We Write

5:00 PM: Ridley Pearson signs Kingdom Keepers VI: Dark Passage * see staff for restrictions and questions

*Authors will sign and visit with fans for approximately 30 minutes.
Signing etiquette: Please, no more than three books at a time per author, and no more than six books
per author total. Some authors may have less availability – see staff for details. Please purchase your
books prior to author signature.
Giveaways: We have some great gifts with purchase available during the Los Angeles Times Festival of
Books. Ask a staff member for details.

www.mystgalaxy.com
Great Customer Service and an Out of this World Staff!Mysterious Galaxy LATFB Booth #36

Melissa-ish Monday: Signing in San Diego

Melissa-ish Monday

Signing in San Diego

My husband and I went down to San Diego on Saturday for my signing at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore. I was able to meet the lovely Stacey Jay, author of JULIET IMMORTAL and ROMEO REDEEMED. We were able to talk about books and writing, which is always wonderful. I signed copies of THE SEVENTH BLESSING and THE HIDDEN BLESSING and there are copies available at Mysterious Galaxy for purchase! (Order online here or call them at  (858) 268-4747 )

I'll also be at the Mysterious Galaxy booth (#368) at the LA Times Festival of Books on Saturday, April 20 at 2:30 p.m.

LA Times Festival of Books!

Hey book friends!

I'll be at the LA Times Festival of Books on Saturday, April 20th!

I'll be at the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore booth #368 

from 2:30-3:00 p.m.

Come on by and experience the awesomeness of the LATFoB! (It's on the USC campus which is REALLY big. The walk from the parking lot to the festival might take you ten minutes so arrive accordingly.) :)
Admission to the festival is free. I think parking was $10 last year to park in the campus parking structure. Wear walking shoes and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.

There will be lots of authors, publishers, bookstores, and events happening at the festival. For a list, go to the LATFoB site. Attendee FAQs.

Some confirmed authors that I would love to meet:
Orson Scott Card
Sarah Dessen
Cornelia Funke
Lauren Oliver
Veronica Roth