Yapping All Over

Happy Tuesday! Well, I'm back and semi-recovered from San Diego Comic-Con, and I'll tell all y'all about it and all the other things going on shortly. But first, a big Happy August to all y'all!! Now, read on for all the news about all the things!  Wow! Lots of you had questions for me, as did J.P. Cane. And I answered them ALL! So, head on over to Working Title and have a listen! BTW, a lot of the questions related to writing, both the business of and how I do it, so if you're an aspiring author, there's lots of good stuff for you on the podcast. And if you're not, well, there's lots of the Yap, lager and in charge. So it's a win-win for all! BTW...these days, pre-orders matter more and more. So, do your girl a solid and pre-order Aliens Like Us from your favorite bookstore or online retailer. Kitty & Company will appreciate it, and so will I. Comic-Con was a blast and it was great to see so many Members of the Alien Collective in Very Good Standing along with a ton of other writer pals. I've done a full write up that's live over at TG Geeks, but for now, here's a hello to those I got to see, even if just briefly. Here's hoping I remember everyone (and I apologize for whoever I accidentally forgot and/or whose last names are escaping me), so shout outs to: Joseph Gaxiola, Edward Pulley, Brian Teague, Mariann Asanuma, Antonio Malcolm, Evan Ramspott, Bob, Blanca Christian, Oliver Bernal, Henry Hertz, Eunice McGill, Scott Brown, Steve Pantazis, Peggy, Terry Smith, David Boop, Ro Mo, Frankie O'Connor, Maryelizabeth Yterralde, Seanan McGuire, Alexis Nixon, Katie Hoffman, Erica Singleton, Camilla D'errico, Robert Roach, Gary Montalbano, and Tom Sniegoski. And much love to everyone who came by for hugs and to get the bookie wookies! Also, if you'd like to see my Geek Geek Revolution panel, Penguin Random House was nice enough to film it for you, so check it out! As always, I have so many things going on at TG Geeks! So, check out all my various yaps, and then all the rest of the coolness over there! Because, you name it, we ALL talk about it! Old Classics? Newly Reviewed Ice Station Zebra Topper Binging My Life Away The Wild Wild West McMillan & Wife Social Saturdays The Georgia Aquarium Social Saturday Recap Miscellaneous Moi San Diego Comic-Con 2018 It's Kickstarter Time! That's right, UFO Press is at it again, with Unidentified Funny Objects 7! I have a standalone short in this one and, sorry, the tuckerizations sold out the first day. But there's still plenty of cool reward levels available. So, help a great anthology from a great and reliable small press take life. You'll be glad you did, because we can always use the funny. Oh, and the title of my story? "The Vampire's Apprentice" You know you wanna read it... So help this Kickstarter fund so you can! And speaking of Kickstarters, Zombies Need Brains will be going live with a new Kickstarter shortly, to fund three new anthologies: Portals, Temporal Deactivation, and Alternate Peace. So get ready, 'cause there's lots of tuckers and fun rewards to come!  Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Need Things to Keep You Occupied Until Alien Education's Release Day?   We've got you covered.   From Zombies Need Brains Out now from Zombies Need Brains! Get your copy today, featuring "The Three Assassins of Lord Slaughter" by moi writing as Anita Ensal. Out now from Zombies Need Brains! Get your copy today, featuring "A Lawman, an Outlaw, and a Gambler Walk Into a Bar..." by moi writing as A.E. Stanton. Featuring "Missy the Were-Pomeranian vs. the Masters of Mediocre Doom" Featuring "Alien Epilogue", an Alien Series Short, taking place right after the events of Universal Alien From the Independent Collection My humor collection. Yes, really, all the stories are true... Standalone romantic suspense with humor and alligators. Book 1 of the Necropolis Enforcement Files series. (And HWA Atlanta Book of the Month for August 2018.) Meet Mattie. She sees dead people. But they're cool. Mostly... Book One of The New West series, by moi writing as A.E. Stanton Book Two of The New West series, by moi writing as A.E. Stanton Note for the winners of the last contest: I believe I've heard from all of you, but just in case, packages went out last week, so if you haven't received yours, let me know ASAP, please and thank you! That's it for today but, as always, more's on the way. So, enjoy the week, stay cool where it's hot and warm where it's cool, and let's be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side! Love, Gini

So Many Things and Comic-Con, Too!

Happy Monday! I know, I know...it's been a while, but I'm back with another update chock-full of stuff! So, let's not delay and get right to all the goings on! (And, no, I can't get rid of that weird white line above this paragraph. I've decided it's a "design element" and we're all just going to live with it. LOL) And, for starters... Have questions for me? Want them answered? Then race on over to author J.P. Cane's website so that you can get those questions answered on the Working Title podcast I'll be recording next week. So, get those questions in RIGHT NOW!  Come See the Me at San Diego Comic-Con July 18-22 San Diego Convention Center It's that time again, time to head to the Granddaddy of all cons -- San Diego Comic-Con International! Wednesday, July 18 I'll be the Preview Night author for Mysterious Galaxy at Booth 1119, from 6-9pm. If you come by, get your hug from me, and if you buy three books, as long as one is mine, you'll get a free, large totebag! (While supplies last.) Friday, July 20 I'll be signing FREE copies of Touched by an Alien at the Penguin Random House Booth. This is a ticketed event, so get to the PRH booth the day before to be sure you know when the tickets are handed out. (Tickets are free but limited.) Friday, July 20 4:30-5:30pm Geek Geek Revolution Panel, Room 8 Geek Geek Revolution is a no-holds-barred geek culture game show featuring five science fiction/fantasy authors competing for the chance to be top geek. In addition, audience members will be asked to write-in questions in hopes of stumping the authors and winning a prize pack of books. Hold onto your hats, nerf herders, this might get ugly. Featuring Andy Weir, Sylvain Neuvel, Delilah Dawson, Kiersten White, Natalie C. Parker, and Gini Koch.  Moderated by Heath Corson (Nerdist). Signing immediately after the panel Sunday, July 22 I'll be the closing author for Mysterious Galaxy, Booth 1119, from 4pm to close. IF we have any totebags left, the same offer as for Preview Night will be in place. So get all those last-minute hugs and bookie wookies!   So many things going on at TG Geeks! So, check out all my various yaps, and then all the rest of the coolness over there! Because, you name it, we ALL talk about it! Podcast Interview (aka The Yap Large & In Charge) Episode 175 Old Classics? Newly Reviewed Pillow Talk Send Me No Flowers The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer The Goodbye Girl Midnight Lace The Big Sleep The Producers The Thin Man Series Double Feature: Charade & Arabesque Social Saturdays Old Vinings Inn Louisiana Bistreaux Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Miscellaneous Moi Gini, You Used to be Cool Gini's Questions Review: Ocean's 8 Spotlight Sunday Upcoming Releases Review: The Night Beat   People are saying nice things about Aliens Abroad and Kitty, too! Check it out! The Nameless Zine - "This is book sixteen in Ms. Koch’s Aliens series and I loved it as much as the others." Duncan's Books & More - "...one of my new favorites in the series..." The Neverending TBR: Memorable Protagonists   Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Need Things to Keep You Occupied Until Alien Education's Release Day?   We've got you covered.   New From Zombies Need Brains Out now from Zombies Need Brains! Get your copy today, featuring "The Three Assassins of Lord Slaughter" by moi writing as Anita Ensal. Out now from Zombies Need Brains! Get your copy today, featuring "A Lawman, an Outlaw, and a Gambler Walk Into a Bar..." by moi writing as A.E. Stanton. From the Independent Collection Dystopian fiction by moi writing as Anita Ensal. Installments 1-3 of The Martian Alliance Chronicles. Book 1 of the Necropolis Enforcement Files series. Meet Mattie. She sees dead people. But they're cool. Mostly... More things would be here if you were on my Hook Me Up! subscribers list. (Like, say, information about prizes if you'd won an exclusive contest.) Not on yet? Now's the time. Just send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and you'll be in with the in crowd! And would know what was here in the newsletter... That's it for today but, as always, more's on the way, but after I'm back from Comic-Con. So, enjoy the week, stay cool where it's hot and warm where it's cool, and let's be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side! Love, Gini