October 1 – Ack! Where did the summer go? Why didn’t I have one? Okay, I can answer that. Family stuff and book launch. But the trees are already turning and the nights grow cold—I’m not ready for fall, let alone winter.








Speaking of book launch- thanks to the reviewers at Paranormal Romance in general and Amber in particular for making Legacy a top September pick.

Thanks to the folks at B & N book clubs, too, for featuring Legacy during the month of September. It’s all appreciated.





From Shelf Awareness and The Daily Camera:

Congratulations to Boulder Book Store, Boulder, Colo., which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, beginning today, with two weeks of events and promotions (and)…discounts of 20% for loyalty program members on most products in the store October 10-12. The store is also honoring Banned Books Week with a large window display... (above) and in-store displays.

35 years is quite a milestone for any independent. Congratulations.

Which leads me into a couple more pics taken during my recent signing trip:








Dusty Howard a new acquaintance met at MG and Suzanne and my youngest fan at M&I—Elizabeth loves the covers. I love Elizabeth. It was great fun meeting her. And Dusty and all who turned out during my SoCal junket. And a special thanks to my sis, Connie, who treated me to an afternoon of hair and make-up at Robert's Coiffures of Del Cerro before the San Diego signing. What a great treat!

Good news—True Blood has already been picked up for a second season.

Over at Patricia’s Vampire Notes during my guest blog Emma Bull was mentioned as a pioneer of UF. From Dear Author: War for the Oaks by Emma Bull is now available for free as an e-book from Tor. A chance to read one of the first Urban Fantasy’s for free.

A bit of vampire fun: a video from Forgetting Sarah Marshall—A Taste of Blood.




Munch’s Vampire, a painting deemed to “degenerate” by the Nazis (!), will be sold at Sotheby's in London on 2 October. Value listed: $31 million.

Last but not least, for a really different interview by a really different interviewer, follow the link to Mark Henry’s League of Reluctant Adults. Hmmm..this was interesting. But there is a great prize involved so check it out!

PS Be sure to take a look at all the great new books out this week-- Mario did a splendid job of listing them below.  ¶ posted by Jeanne Stein @ 7:30 AM