The Yap Visits the Buckeyes

Hope everyone survived Monday and that all y'all are having a wonderful week. Did we all race out and see The Avengers? I hope we did, 'cause it was AWESOME! I'm going back for my repeat viewing on Mother's Day, 'cause that's EXACTLY how I roll. But before I spend the rest of this discussing how epic and awesome and perfect The Avengers is, was, and forever shall be, let's get our own bad selves assembled and get caught up on what's going on.

First off, the yap is large and in charge over at A Buckeye Girl Reads where we're talking Alexander Outland: Space Pirate. You can enter to win a copy of said space pirate adventure, too, so don't miss out! And yes, it's open internationally.

Remember that there are lots of ways to win right now. In addition to the winning at A Buckeye Girl Reads, you can still enter to win a copy of Alexander Outland: Space Pirate from Bastard Books and I Smell Sheep, both also open internationally. And speaking of international winning, you can still win the Aliens in Armani, the German language version of Touched by an Alien, from Anima Libri Buchseele. Or, if you prefer, you can win an English language version of either Touched by an Alien, Alien Tango, or Alien in the Family from the English language side, aka Anima Libri Booksoul.

Then, see why Night Owl Reviews made Alien Diplomacy a Top Pick!

I'm totally and completely confirmed for San Diego Comic-Con! So, if you're going, or going to be in the area, let me know so we can hook up! And don't forget to make plans to hit Phoenix Comicon later this month! So many cool chances to see the me, how can you resist?

But wait...there are MORE! I'll be visiting the Queen Creek Writer's Group on June 12 to teach World Building. And later in the month, 'cause I love me some San Diego and Mysterious Galaxy, be sure to visit on June 20, when I'll be doing my Split Personality Summer Solstice signing as both Gini and G.J. Koch. Will I sign one with my right hand and one with my left? You'll have to come to the signing to find out! (A reading from Alien vs. Alien could happen, too...you never can tell.)

That's it for today, but stay tuned, 'cause there's always more on the way (including my Desert Dreams recap). So, catch you on the flip side, my li'l gangstas, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Bilingual Winning Weekend Update

Hey there! Hope everyone's having a lovely weekend and all prepped and ready for the week ahead. As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, there's enough going on this weekend that it just couldn't wait until Monday, so let's get to it!

First off, we have my second ever bilingual interview, complete with giveaway. This one's in German, so all German peeps, head over to Anima Libri Buchseele and check out the interview. You can also enter to win a copy of Aliens in Armani, the German language version of Touched by an Alien.

Don't speak or read German? Not to worry. Head to Anima Libri Booksoul, read the interview, get entered to win a copy of either Touched by an Alien, Alien Tango, or Alien in the Family.

Speaking of winning, there's still time to enter to win a copy of Alexander Outland: Space Pirate by G.J. Koch (yes, Moi), from both Bastard Books, through May 12th, and I Smell Sheep through May 11th.

After you get entered to win all over the interwebs, check out what Dirty Lab Coat thought of Alien Diplomacy.

My schedule for Phoenix Comicon is up. Take a look and make plans to come to see not just the me, but all the other massive coolness we have planned for this event. It's truly gonna be HUGE!

It's not confirmed 100% yet, but there's a VERY good chance that I and the bookstore at Phoenix Comicon will have advanced copies of Alexander Outland: Space Pirate on hand and ready to buy. So, don't miss out on getting your copies early -- make plans now to come to the signature pop culture event of the Southwest!

Love,
Gini

Friday's Winning Roundup

Happy Friday! Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am, but before we get to that, can't leave you without all the latest news.

First off, contest reminders. The Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Blog Award contest is going strong. If you haven't tagged in yet, hit Win Stuff, get the instructions, and go to town. I think a Fight the Fuglies Starter Kit AND an ARC of "Alien Proliferation" are worth fighting for, so have at it!

The Daddy Crazies contest is in full swing over at the Alien Collective Virtual HQ. Check it out and check in, get entered to win some more cool prizes!

Musa Publishing has their grand opening tomorrow! In addition to your being able to get "The Royal Scam" immediately, there will also be prizes and such being given away, so be sure to drop by.

Also, a reminder for all German and German-reading Alien Collective Members in Very Good Standing -- "Aliens in Armani", the German language version of "Touched by an Alien", will release from Piper Fantasy tomorrow as well. Get your copies, and someone let me know how it reads! :-D

Speaking of how things read, we have another early review of "The Royal Scam". Check out what Absorbed in a Book had to say about Book 1 of The Martian Alliance Chronicles.

Then, head on over to My 5 Monkeys, and check out her Top Ten Books to Reread and her shout out to Musa.

Then hit The Galaxy Express where they're doing an interesting series on Adventures in Sci-Fi Romance.

That should keep y'all busy until Monday. And believe me, you want to be paying attention on Monday. Trust me. You'll be glad to be paying attention on Monday. (Hint: another contest is starting on Monday, and it's for Hook Me Up! only. Wait, you're not on Hook Me Up! yet? Rectify now! Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line so you'll be all set for the next awesomeness.) So, until then, have a wonderful weekend, get down with your bad selves, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Virtual Tour, Real Prizes

Happy Thursday! There's lots going on, and more over the weekend. But as you all know, I'll be at LepreCon 37 over said weekend, so gonna try to pack it all in here today. Thank me later. But FIRST...as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know...there's some exciting news.

I got word this week that Piper out of Germany will be coming out with the German language version of "Alien Tango" in April, 2012! That follows the German language version of "Touched by an Alien", retitled "Aliens in Armani", that's coming in October, 2011. So, German Alien Collective Members, get ready and get the word out!

Now, on with the countdown! First off, the KLB Virtual Tour for "Alien in the Family" is going strong. Someone's already won the prize from Dren's B-Spot, but other prizes are still up for grabs. So, don't miss the review and prizes from Ramblings From a Chaotic Mind or Nancy McGregor's Big Bad Blog. Prizes galore are up for grabs at Hanging With Bells! and The Order of Smut Vixens -- and I do mean galore! Books, swag, it's all there, so get over and get entered to win!

The Rest of the Tour:
5/6 Larissa's Life: Feature
5/7 Chena (Guest Blogging): Review
5/8 Aria's Dark Musing: Review & Giveaway
5/9 Mark Of The Stars: Review
5/10 Love2Read4Fun: Review & Giveaway
5/10 KLB: Discussion & Swag Giveaway

Don't miss out -- hit each of those blogs on their day and get entered to win all the awesome!

Other reviews are also large and in charge. Check out what Babbling About Books and Lynette's Two Cents have to say about "Alien in the Family". Then head over to Smash Attack Reads to see what she thinks of "Touched by an Alien". And check out what Ellie Garratt has for her Tuesday Teaser. And then check out what I Smell Sheep has coming for the month of May.

The Alien/Katherine "Kitty" Katt series is this week's Book Chat over at Bitten By Books. So drop in and share your thoughts on the series.

From now until next week, we'll be on radio silence (other than Twitter and possibly Facebook) while I get ready for and am immersed in LepreCon 37. However, on Monday, we have a treat -- an interview and giveaway with Diane Dooley, newly minted author! It's a cool, fun interview, and you can win her cool, fun book, "Blue Galaxy", so don't miss it!

Until then, get down with your bad selves, read some books, hit some links, have great days, and I'll catch you on the flip side! Peace out, li'l gangstas!

Love,
Gini