Airplanes, Automobiles, Author Signings

I woke up with blocked hearing. Funny thing was, I had been dreaming about being underwater! So now I can't hear a darn thang and I don't even have a cold. Pffft.

Thanks for all the congrats--here and email--about the cover art. I can't explain the exuberant joy for an author when she (I don't know, do male writers care as much?) sees her cover art and it actually conveys her "vision." I hadn't known what to expect from MIRA. I'd looked at all their other past suspense covers and they were always more mood-picturesque types, like a dark silhouette and some house in the shadows scene. I did send a bunch of cool spy pics I have in my file, with sexy poses and weapons, so I'm so glad they actually did something different!

And red is always a good color! Did you know that there are actually colors that don't sell well? It's a well-known fact among writers that green covers = bad numbers. Isn't that that a strange fact? But it's true. Green cover art doesn't sell as well as other colors. I have no idea why since like you, my first thought was that I'd buy any book that I wanted, whether the cover was hideous or not. But I suppose they meant the readers that browse around, picking up books to try--those readers avoid the green ones. Interesting statistic, huh? ;-)

My two best-selling books--INTO DANGER and THE HUNTER--have red/black and vermillion/black covers. What do you think of that for coincidence?

I'm also definitely booked to do a signing at:

Booksmart Books
6220 Stanford Ranch Road #100
Rocklin, CA 95765

in early May, 2007, so if you're around that area, put that in your calendar! Do you have a favorite UBS store that's in that vicinity, but not too close? I'd like to add several stores signings to the trip, if possible.

I'll also be at the CRW Conference, with a possibility of doing a workshop, in mid-May.

Then it's off to South Carolina for the Low Country Romance Writers Chapter because they'd invited me back for another speech. I really enjoyed that particular trip because I got to see the inside of a submarine! And of course, giving a speech about "Facing Your Fears" was a good experience. You know I'm such a shy person....I AM! ***mad face*** I'm terrible at public speaking; I start to speak like a Malaysian Valley Girl when I get nervous! ( And I've been told that I assume a haughty Malaysian-British accent when I get really drunk--how odd)

So you see, authorly visits are being planned! I know some of you want me to visit your areas--are you anywhere near any of the three cities/states above so I could tag a mini side-trip in? If so, post and suggest, dudes. I have to do the promotional bit for the two books coming out in May and Aug, so want to make the most out of every trip.

CAN YOU SEE THE AIRPORT ADVENTURES AHEAD OF MOI? Bwahahaha. I'm going to have to pin IDs all over my clothing ;-).

Talking about airports and airplanes these days, how bad a timing is it to have your movie, titled SNAKES ON THE PLANE out THIS week, of all weeks? My rather macabre sense of humor started adding these titles for your future enjoyment (and perfect for an SNL skit, I'm sure):

BABY BOTTLES ON THE PLANE!
LIQUID MASCARA IN THE CARRY-ON!
ALLIGATORS IN THE HOT TUB
SNAKES IN THE TOILET!
PERFUME CLOUD AT THE RWA CONVENTION!
POMERANIANS ON THE ROOF
BIG CHICKEN ON THE PLANE!
THE BLOB ON THE AISLE
THE ATTACK OF THE GIANT TOMATOES ON THE PLANE
SNAKES IN THE BED! AND SPIDERS!
THE OVERHEAD CABINS HAVE EYES

I know, I know. Blocked hearing = blocked brain cells.

P/S I edited yesterday's post to add an enlarge JPG of the back blurb so you can read it. It's NOT the final version. What do you think? Did it give you a fair idea what the plot is? And that it is definitely a romance too?

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