A Few Short Words Before I Go...

Well, I'm heading off for World Fantasy Con in San Diego, CA -- hope to see some of you there and/or at the Meet & Greet at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore -- but before I leave you, wanted to catch you all up on the latest stuff going on.

Remember to check out the world premiere of the cover for "Alien Diplomacy" over at the Alien Collective Virtual HQ. Then check out some more awesome covers by Daniel Dos Santos over at What An Art.

"When Josie Comes Home" from my A.E. Stanton pen name will release on Friday, Oct. 28th from Musa Publishing and you can still pre-order it now. Speaking of covers and pre-orders, the ACVHQ will have the world premiere of the cover for "The Disciple", the next release by my Jemma Chase pen name, going live this coming weekend, and you can pre-order it now -- "The Disciple" releases Nov. 4th. And, last but in no way least, "Field Trip" by my J.C. Koch pen name will be in the Penumbra eMag November issue, on sale Nov. 1st.

For those in and around the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, a reminder that I'll be part of the group signing at Changing Hands Bookstore on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, from 7-8:30pm.

The Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger contest is over and the Gods of Random have made their selections! So, without further ado, heeeeeeere they are!

Consolation Prize 4 Winner:
Jessica from Mark of the Stars

Consolation Prize 3 Winner:
Velvet from VVB32 Reads

Consolation Prize 2 Winner:
Mel from Mel's Random Reviews

Consolation Prize 1 Winner:
Rebecca from Rebecca's Random Musings

Grand Prize, including the last ARC of Alien Proliferation, Winner:
Saskia from Book That Thing

Congrats to all the winners, and all the awesome bloggers who entered! Didn't win? Fear not. More contests are coming, so stay tuned! They'll be for Hook Me Up! only, though, so if you're not on, send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, so you'll be all ready to win, win, win!

Have an awesome rest of the week, a fabulous weekend, and I'll catch you on the flip side! Peace out, li'l gangstas, and let's remember to be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Weekly Roundup with the Yap

Happy Friday! The weekend's in sight, but as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, we have a lot going on before we get to it. So, let's get to it, shall we?

First up, check out the world premiere of the cover for "Alien Diplomacy" over at the Alien Collective Virtual HQ!

Next, hit Paranormal Haven and check out how Kitty and Company are spending Halloween. Get entered to win a signed copy of "Alien Tango" and an ecopy of "The Royal Scam"!

Next, check out what Feeling Fictional and Alternative Worlds thought of "Alien in the Family". And watch the vlog from Pages of Forbidden Love featuring "Touched by an Alien", among others.

The latest issue of RT Book Reviews named "Alien Proliferation" a Top Pick! Get a copy now and check it out!

Check out the latest question, and answer, over at Ask Gini!. Then head over to Fantasy & SciFi Lovin' News & Reviews for an interesting NY Comic Con update that includes a shout out to "Alien in the Family". And check out Chelsea Mueller's "Open Letter to Kick-Ass Heroines" at Heroes and Heartbreakers.

Congrats again to all the "Alien Proliferation" ARC winners. If you didn't win, there's still one ARC left. Today's the last day to tag in for the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger contest. Tag in as part of Team Blah and get entered to win, not only the last ARC, but also other cool prizes.

Upcoming In Person Events:
SAN DIEGO, CA: Mysterious Galaxy Meet & Greet - October 26, 6:30-8:30pm
SAN DIEGO, CA: World Fantasy Con - October 27-30
TEMPE, AZ: Changing Hands Bookstore, Group Signing - November 2, 7-8:30pm

That's it for today. (I know, I know, that's enough for an entire week, but I must share the news with you as soon as I get it, 'cause that's just the kind of girl I am.) Have a fabulous weekend and I'll catch you on the flip side. Peace out, li'l gangstas!

Love,
Gini

The G.O.R. Have Spoken

Yes, it's true. The Gods of Random have made their choices for who will be the lucky recipients of all my many ARCs of "Alien Proliferation".

So, let's get to that, shall we?

WINNERS: HOOK ME UP! EXCLUSIVE
ALIEN PROLIFERATION ARC GIVEAWAY CONTEST

ARC 1: Ratkin
ARC 2: Kelly Mueller
ARC 3: Katie Dalton
ARC 4: Blodeuedd

But that's not all. Wait for it...wait for IT...

ARC 5: Becky Boyer

That's right, 5 ARCs given away this time!

Now for the Consolation Prize. This was really hard to pick, because all the blog comments were so great. But, I chose our Consolation Winner based on not only her post making me laugh, but for the sheer effort and creativity involved in it, especially against some really tough and amazing competition.

So, the Consolation Prize winner is: Tiff
And Tiff will be getting...wait for it...yes -- ARC 6!

Congrats to all the winners, and may those who didn't win today win something tomorrow!

NOTE: Winners, you'll need to send me your confirmation email with your full mailing address by Tuesday, October 25th, or the Gods will snatch your prize away and declare another winner. They're funny like that. And yes, I want your full address again even if I already have it, 'cause I'M funny like THAT. :-D

Didn't win? There's still a couple days left to tag in as part of Team Blah for the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger contest. Contest ends October 21, last day to advise you're entered is October 24. Grand prize is my last ARC of "Alien Proliferation" along with a Fight the Fuglies Starter Kit, plus there are other cool swag prizes to be had.

So, today, some of you are more lucky than others, but remember -- you're all winners to me. Now, let's go be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Manic Monday with the Yap

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend. As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, mine was the usual bedlam as viewed from the air that is pretty much my standard operating procedure these days. But enough about "my process" -- let's get on with what's shakin' today!

First off, check out the great reviews "Alien Proliferation" has garnered from Publisher's Weekly and ALPHA Reader.

Then head over to catch the yap in full steam over at A Buckeye Girl Reads, talking about "The Royal Scam" and how it is and isn't like the Alien Series.

Speaking of "The Royal Scam", check out what My 5 Monkeys thought of it.

After that, check out who Larissa's Bookish Life picks as the Top 5 Rejected Love Interests (hint: yes, some of your fave men made that cut).

"Hotter Than Hell", my first release from my Jemma Chase pen name, is available now from Musa Publishing. Get your copy today!

In Person Reminders:
Mysterious Galaxy Book Store Informal Author Meet & Greet - October 26, 6:30-8:30, San Diego, CA
World Fantasy Con - October 27-30, San Diego, CA
Changing Hands Bookstore, Group Book Signing - November 2, 7:00pm-8:00pm, Mesa, AZ
TusCon - November 11-13, Tucson, AZ
Free Fall Writer's Workshop - November 19, 9am-4pm, Scottsdale, AZ
Mysterious Galaxy Holiday Party - December 10, 6pm-8pm, San Diego, CA
Tucson Festival of Books - March 10-11, Tucson, AZ
Desert Dreams Writer's Conference - April 27-29, Scottsdale, AZ

Contest Reminder:
Results for the Alien Proliferation ARC Giveaway contest will be coming out this week. Not feeling lucky enough to be sure you'll score one of the copies? It's not too late to tag in to the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger blog contest. Check out Win Stuff and tag in as Team Blah, get another chance to win an ARC as well as other cool prizes.

Last but in no way least, check out the world premiere of the cover for "When Josie Comes Home", over at the Alien Collective Virtual HQ. It's the first in the novella series, The New West, from (my pen name) A.E. Stanton. Available from Musa Publishing Friday, October 28th.

That's plenty for today. But fear not, more's always on the way! Until next time, peace out, li'l gangstas, and let's remember to be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

The Yap Gives You MORE Chances to Win!

Well, we have another busy day again. So, let's not delay in getting to the details, shall we? Especially since many of those details include winning things.

First off, head over to Book Lovers, Inc. and check out my guest blog for their 1000 Followers Giveaway. Get entered to win a copy of "The Royal Scam" and an Alien Collective Tote, as well as even more prizes!

After getting entered to win, head over to Musa Publishing and check out "Hotter Than Hell", the first release from my Jemma Chase pen name, which releases this Friday, 10-14. It's never too late to pre-order (well, okay, sure, it's too late after the release date, but it's not too late right NOW), so do your girl a solid and check out this paranormal romance between a private investigator and a mysterious woman searching for someplace hotter than Hell.

Following on the heels of "Hotter Than Hell" will be the Oct. 28th release of the first book in my The New West series, "When Josie Comes Home", from my A.E. Stanton pen name. Yep, you know what's coming. Please pre-order that puppy while you're at it.

And since you'll be at the Musa site anyway, those of you who haven't yet scored your copy of "The Royal Scam" can easily rectify, getting a triple out of the whole deal.

But it's not all yapping, pre-orders and pen names today, no siree. Nope, we also have a cool In My Mailbox from My 5 Monkeys. Then, head over to Hanging with Bells to see what she thought of "The Royal Scam".

And we also have winning reminders. If you haven't entered the "Alien Proliferation" ARC Giveaway contest yet, what are you waiting for? Oh, you're waiting to be on Hook Me Up! and so qualified to enter? Well, wait no longer. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and we'll send you the instructions for how to enter to win! Don't delay -- contest ends 10-13.

Tag in for the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger contest, and get entered to win some great prizes, including an ARC of "Alien Proliferation". Details are at the Win Stuff page -- tag in as part of Team Blah and get more win on! Contest ends 10-21.

That's it for today, 'cause that's plenty. Head off and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Yapday

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a stellar weekend. Mine was, as per usual, busy as all get-out. And this week doesn't look to be slowing things down at all. So, let's get to it!

First off, as the title indicates, the yap is running large and in charge again. Check out my latest convo with Agent Z at The Galaxy Express.

Then, see what Feeling Fictional thought of "Alien Tango".

Have you entered the Alien Proliferation ARC Giveaway contest yet? If you haven't, get it done now -- the contest ends this Thursday, 10-13. Of course, it's for Hook Me Up! only, so if you're not on, send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and we'll send you the instructions for how to get your chances to win.

Also, to increase those winning chances, the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger blog contest is still in effect, which includes an ARC of "Alien Proliferation" in the grand prize. Check it out over at Win Stuff and tag in as Team Blah. This contest ends Friday, 10-21.

And, last but not least on the winning update, the Daddy Crazies contest ends tonight at midnight over at the Alien Collective Virtual HQ. If you haven't entered, do it NOW!

There's more coming, but that's probably good for today. Go forth, make your winning chances better, and I'll catch you later, alligators! (Yeah, I miss Gigantagator and Alliflash, too. They're trying to make a cameo in "Alien vs. Alien", so stay tuned.)

Love,
Gini

More Winning, Really?

Happy Friday! More winning? Can it be true? It can be, it can be. But first, a word from our sponsors. Oh, okay, not sponsors, so much as more news and reviews. So, let's get to it, and then you'll get the new winning news!

First off, check out the latest review of "The Royal Scam" at Night Owl Reviews. Then head over to see what Reading the Paranormal thought of "Alien Tango". Bounce over to see what Smash Attack Reads! thought of "Alien in the Family". Finally, check out who Amber Scott Books stalks, and why.

New In-Person Signing:
I'll be at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, as part of a group signing for "A Mother's Wisdom". If you'll be in the area, come on by and bring any other books of mine you have and I'll happily sign them, too!

Now, what, again, I know you've all been waiting for. What "more" in terms of "winning" am I talking about? Well...

The UPS man showed up with MORE ARCs of "Alien Proliferation". Yes! It's TRUE! So, I'm adding in another ARC to the current contest -- that's FOUR copies up for grabs, meaning the price of playing poker just got better, so to speak. But only for those on Hook Me Up! Not on? Now's the time. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!' in the subject line, and we'll send the instructions for how to enter.

Get out there, win stuff, read stuff, have a wonderful weekend, and I'll catch you on the flip side. Peace out, li'l gangstas!

Love,
Gini

Alien Proliferation for the Win!

HOOK ME UP! EXCLUSIVE CONTEST

International Contest

It's time to get your win on and grab an ARC of "Alien Proliferation" while the grabbing's good! There are 3 (NOW 4! That's right, FOUR) ARCs up for grabs, which means extra opportunities to score big!

So, Hook Me Up! subscribers who have sent in your proper entry emails, riddle me this: What's the best city to have a showdown with the Big Bads and why?

Love,
Gini


LEGALESE
Contest will run from Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 through Thursday, October 13th, 2011. Winners will be announced week of October 17th. This is an international contest -- as long as you're on Planet Earth, you can enter and win. You must have a deliverable address, though - no P.O. boxes. Prize may take 2-4 weeks to ship; it may take 6-8 weeks for international.

This is a contest for Hook Me Up! subscribers only -- if you're not on, send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and you'll be sent the contest entry rules.

Yes, you can be entered in this contest and the Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger contest at the same time; however, only one ARC per winner. Should the Gods of Random love you best and you win both, you'll get one ARC and an alternate awesome prize, and another ARC will be awarded to another winner. 'Cause we like to share the love as much as possible, that's why.

Oh Baby, Baby

Happy Hump Day! There's a lot going on today, and much of it's centered around winning. I know, there's so much going on, can we stand one more contest in the mix? I think we can.

But before we get to the winning, let's catch up on the news. Head over to the Alien Collective Virtual HQ where they have the world premiere of the cover for "Hotter Than Hell", my first release with Musa Publishing under my Jemma Chase pen name.

The Galaxy Express has a nice write up about Musa Publishing and "The Royal Scam".

Speaking of "The Royal Scam", check out what I Smell Sheep thought of it. Then hit the Musa Blog where the yap is running about it. And Anna Marie's Corner has a nice little shout out for the Alien Series.

Upcoming In Person Events:
-- Mysterious Galaxy Author Meet & Greet, Oct. 26, San Diego, CA
-- World Fantasy Con, Oct. 27-30, San Diego, CA
-- TusCon, Nov. 11-13, Tuscon, AZ
-- Annual Fall Writer's Workshop, Nov. 19, Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Scottsdale, CA
-- Mysterious Galaxy Holiday Party, Dec. 10, San Diego, CA
-- Tuscon Festival of Books, Mar. 10-11, 2012, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
-- Desert Dreams Writers Conference, Apr. 27-29, 2012, Scottsdale, AZ

Current Contests:
-- Daddy Crazies contest at Alien Collective Virtual HQ
-- Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Blog Award Contest (Tag in as Team Blah if you haven't gotten tagged into the ring yet!)

NEW Contest:
Yeah, I know it's what you read through the rest of this blog to get to. ;-D The Alien Proliferation ARC contest is about to begin. But, as with most of the contests, it's for Hook Me Up! only. Not on? Truly, what ARE you waiting for? Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, and do it now, so you don't miss out!

Love,
Gini

Royal Monday

Happy Monday! Hope everyone's weekend was awesome. Mine was exciting, what with the official release of "The Royal Scam".

Speaking of which, check out what Pearls Cast Before a McPig thought of the first installment of the Martian Alliance Chronicles.

Then, check out some other new reviews. First off, Venus Ascendant has chosen "Touched by an Alien" as the first review for her new site. Check it out and please leave some comments to support the newest blogging member of the Alien Collective!

Smash Attack Reads! has a review of "Alien Tango". And JPSorrow has a review of "Alien in the Family". Check 'em all out, leave some love, you know the drill.

Next, hit I Smell Sheep and see what's for sale in the Sheep Store (hint: some cool Sheep Shirts inspired by the Alien series).

Fresh Fiction has a nice listing of many upcoming blog events for October, including the Halloween event at Paranormal Haven which I'll be a part of.

Still plenty of chances to win lots of goodies going strong. The Daddy Crazies contest is still live at the Alien Collective Virtual HQ. The Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Blog Award contest is also still live - check out my Win Stuff page and enter as part of Team Hook if you haven't been tagged in yet (consider this your official "tag in" from me :-D).

But wait, there's more. More coming, anyway. I have more ARCS of "Alien Proliferation" and I'm going to give them away...but the contest is only for Hook Me Up! subscribers. Not on? Get on! Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line. Contest will start on Wednesday 10-5, so get ready to rumble!

Love,
Gini