On the Road Again

Hey there, everyone! Well, this is the last missive before I go off on Book Tour. I'll be checking in as I can, but not nearly as much as recently. So, you know, don't worry or anything. :-D

Actually, come see the me! On Saturday, Dec. 6th I'll be at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore in San Diego, CA at 2pm for the Universal Alien Party. We'll have games, prizes, and cake! And if you're out of town and missed getting a signed book ordered, Mysterious Galaxy has you covered, just call or email and order!

After that I'll be bouncing around Los Angeles, and then off to Las Vegas, for my signing with half of the Wyked Women Who Write -- T.L. Smith and Sharon Skinner. We'll be at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Henderson, NV, from 1-4pm on Saturday, Dec. 13th. Again we'll have prizes, games, and cake, but we're also doing a workshop as well as signing books, so if you're an aspiring author, or an author who just wants to hear more "this is how we do it" stuff, come on down, too!

Then I'll be home again, in time for my last official tour stop at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix, AZ, at 7pm on Wednesday, Dec. 17th. Prizes and games for sure. Still checking on the cake situation, but there will at least be candy, so it's all good!

Haven't read Universal Alien yet? Have read it? Either way, check out what Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell thought of it! Also, Universal Alien needs your vote! Head over to Addicted 2 Heroines and vote for Kitty and Universal Alien as the Hottest Heroine Cover of 2014!

BTW, if you missed seeing the me at the Poisoned Pen on Tuesday, you can still check out the LiveStream recording! It's broken up because of, well, honestly, a crazy dog lady. But most of the interview and party is there, and we had a blast, so check it out!

After that, see what Lu's Buchgefluster thought of Alien Diplomacy and Alien vs. Alien. And yes, yes, bring along Google Translate. Then see which anthology I'm in that The Passionate Foodie chose as one of the best of the year.

Speaking of being out of town, the appearance rota never stops (not that I'm really complaining -- I like getting the chance to see all y'all out in the wild), so mark these upcoming 2015 appearances on your calendars now.

Book signing with Gini Koch & Erin Quinn -- Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore, San Diego, CA, Thursday, January 22n, at 7pm

San Diego State University Writer's Conference -- Jan. 23-25, San Diego, CA; teaching Finding Your Voice, World Building in SF/F/H, and Short Story and Novella Writing workshops

Tucson Festival of Books -- March 14-15, Tucson, AZ; in The Dreams Convention booth all weekend, tentative panel schedule:
--Saturday, March 14th, 4:00-5:00pm, Integrated Learning Center Room 130 - Making Magic Real: Suspending reader disbelief
How to make imaginary things so real you can touch them
Panelists: Gail Carriger, Gini Koch, Dennis McKiernan
Signing immediately following the panel
--Sunday, March 15th, 11:30am-12:30pm, Integrated Learning Center Room 141 - I Got Nuthin': Battling Writer's Block
How do you deal with writers block? Ask the professionals
Panelists: Gini Koch, Dennis McKiernan
Signing immediately after, Sales & Signing Area #4 - Integrated Learning Center
--Sunday, March 15th, 2:30-3:30pm, Koffler Room 216 - Paranormal, Urban Fantasy & SciFi
A Different Kind of Screaming
Panelists: Gini Koch, Erin Quinn, Cynthia Garner
Signing immediately following the panel, Sales & Signing Area #6 - Koffler Patio

And last but not least, let's have some science! See what the Huffington Post article about the Black Hole Universe (well, that's my take on it, anyway) has to say about all things wormholey. Algar thinks you need to educate, just in case.

That's it for today, but more's on the way next week. So, everyone enjoy the race to the weekend, see some of y'all at Mysterious Galaxy, others all over L.A., and some more of y'all in the Vegas area. And for the rest of you, let's be Universal Alien reading readers out there! Peace out, my li'l ganstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Whole Lotta Blog Touring Goin' On!

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Mine was great, but I've been eagerly anticipating today, so I'm kind of glad Monday's here already. No, I'm not crazy, put those straight jackets away. I'm glad because this week we turn the winning up to eleven!

To start us off, the Universal Alien Top 10 Blog Tour is still going strong. Today's stop is over at Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell where today's Top 10 list is my current choice for the best hotties to play Jeff Martini. And, of course, you can get entered to win your choice of one of the first 9 books in the Alien series, signed, personalized, and open internationally.

There are more Tour stops to come, and you can still get entered to win at the prior stops as well. So don't miss out!

Top 10 Blog Tour Stops
11-10 Pearls Cast Before a McPig, contest ends Nov. 28th
11-11 Larissa's Bookish Life, contest ends Nov. 18th
11-11 Feeling Fictional, contest ends Nov. 30th
11-11 Gizmo's Reviews, contest ends Nov. 18th
11-12 A Buckeye Girl Reads, contest ends Nov. 18th
11-13 Bibliognome, contest ends Nov. 18th
11-14 boeklogboek, contest ends Nov. 25th
11-17 Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell contest ends Nov. 30th
11-18 I Smell Sheep
11-19 Lu's Buchgefluster
11-20 Under the Covers
11-21 Word of the Nerd
12-01 Books-n-Kisses
12-01 Readaholics Anonymous
12-02 Smart Girls Love Sci Fi

Today's also the day that the amazing boxed set, Sensational Six: Action and Adventure in Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance releases at a limited all-time-low price of $0.99! That's right, six great stories by seven writers, aka Six Gals and a Guy, is out now! So, grab your copies TODAY! This is now the only place where you can get a copy of The Night Beat, Necropolis Enforcement Files #1 AND a long excerpt of Night Music, Necropolis Enforcement Files #2. The Night Beat will be back as a single title in a few weeks, but, really, why not grab it and five other great stories for one amazingly low price? We aren't going to keep it this low forever, so get your set today!

Kobo
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon Canada
Amazon Australia
iTunes
Barnes and Noble

Also, the Sensational Six Blog Tour is underway, too. And there are great prizes at every stop. So, don't miss out on this, either!

Sensational Six Ginormous Blog Tour
11-17 Ebooks Galore
11-18 A Bit Bookish
11-19 Spreading the Word
11-20 Shelly's Books
11-21 BeanieBrain Reader
11-22 Midnight Angel Book Heaven
11-24 Undercover Book Reviews
11-25 A Girl Who Loves Books
11-26 Ebook Addicts
11-27 Literature Litehouse
11-28 Butterflies Books Dreams
11-29 One Last Page Book Blog
11-30 Angee's Afterthoughts
12-1 Sassy Mom Says Read Romance
12-2 Carpe_Diem
12/3 A Book Addicts Delight
12/4 Panty Dropping Book Blog
12-5 Indy Book Fairy
12-6 Jen's Reading Obsession
12-7 Snarky Mom Reads
12-8 101 Ways to Make Love to a Spoon
12-9 Ella Jade
12-10 LBM Book Blog
12-11 Author Sandra Love
12-12 2 biliophiles
12-14 The Color of Ink
12-15 Claire Fully Reads
12-16 Amanda's Blog

Last but in no way least, awesome author Caris Roane has a fantastic giveaway going over at her site, where you can win 25 ebooks, including books from moi, Erin Quinn, Erin Kellison, Jennifer Ashley, and more! That contest ends THIS WEEK, so definitely don't miss out -- get entered today!

Well, that's it for today, but as always, much more's on the way. So, enjoy the start of the week and let's be blog hopping, contest winning readers out there!

Love,
Gini

More Collective Yapping

Hey there! Have we all been enjoying release week? I have, in part because so many of you are enjoying Alien Collective! But there's more in store, and it's a short but very sweet one today, so let's get to it!

First off, head over to I Smell Sheep where they have both a review of Alien Collective and a chance for you to win your choice of one of the first 8 books in the series.

Then hit Under the Covers where they have the latest running of my yap and yet another chance to win. I know, it's too happy to be true!

There's a special prize available, at this stop as well as at Bibliognome (contest ends May 15); Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell (contest ends May 18); Gizmo's Reviews; A Buckeye Girl Reads (contest ends May 12); and boeklogboek (contest ends May 14) but it's for my Hook Me Up! Subscribers only. Not on? Perhaps now's the time to rectify that mistake. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and you'll be in and sent the special instructions!

That's it for today, but, yet again, more's on the way! So, peace out my li'l gangstas, and let's be winning readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Yapping to Win

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and that the start of the week is treating all y'all well. I had a fantastic early release party at the Poisoned Pen, and am sending much love to all the Members of the Alien Collective in Very Good Standing who came and made it so fantastic! But we have a ton coming this week, so let's roll, shall we? I know, I sound so "street" when I say that...

First up, the Alien Collective Blog Tour rolls, and yaps, on! Head on over to Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell for the latest interview and review of Alien Collective along with yet another chance to win a copy of your choice of Books 1-8. Open internationally, ends May 18.

There's a special prize available, here as well as at both Bibliognome (contest ends May 15) and Larissa's Bookish Life  (contest ends May 6), but it's for my Hook Me Up! Subscribers only. Not on? Perhaps now's the time to rectify that mistake. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and you'll be in and sent the special instructions!

Alien Collective releases tomorrow, and so do several other great books from DAW. So check out the DAW Books Review and see what else you should be grabbing at the bookstores tomorrow!

Get the May issue of Penumbra eMagazine so you, too, can read the first Alien series short available, "Alien on the Runway". The other stories in this issue are da bomb, as well. And, if you want to keep up and get the rest of the Alien series shorts I'll have in Penumbra later this year, get a subscription! If you use 2014Gini when you order, you'll get the subscription for half price AND get the Best Of issues for 2012 and 2013, too! Offer ends August 1, and the May issue is available right now, so don't wait, get your deal, and your monthly great reading, going today!

Also, the bidding is going strong at the Brenda Novak auction. Check out my fantastic Alien Pack -- and bid early and often!

Make your plans to see the me, and get your signed copies of Alien Collective and all the other bookie wookies, at Mysterious Galaxy San Diego, on Saturday, May 10, from 10am-5pm, I'll be speaking and signing from 1-2pm, but will be around all day; and/or see the me at Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach, from 7:30-8:30pm on Monday, May 12. A good time shall be had by all at each location, so don't miss out! Hey, even the papers are talking about it!

Last but not least, I lurched into action and have many new things up at Pinterest so if you want to see some pretty pictures of things like covers, who I see as the characters, and more, check it out! And the website has its latest facelift that includes many little new things here and there, should you wish to peruse and see what you may have missed recently. 

That's it for today, but there's more -- MUCH more -- on the way for the rest of the week, including more Blog Tour stops, many more interviews, some live and some written, and, of course, more ways to win. And, you know, a little thing like Alien Collective being available. So, peace out, my li'l gangstas, and let's collectively be winning readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Happy Friday, Happy Holidays

Happy Friday! No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Got sick the moment my mini book tour ended and have still been writing like a crazed wolverine on Alien Collective. But there's been so much going on that I need to catch all y'all up now or else the next HMU! will be about as long as one of my novels. So let's get to it!

First up, In Media Res is doing a great Holidays giveaway, and this week includes books from moi. If you're in the US you can win a signed copy of Alien in the Family, if you're International you can win an ecopy of The Night Beat. So check it out, and don't miss out! The contest has been running all month, with new authors announced each Friday, and will also run next week as well.

Next up, more reviews are in for Alien Research. See why RT Book Reviews gave it a top pick, and see what boeklogboek, Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, I Smell Sheep, and Pearls Cast Before a McPig thought of it as well. And, OMG, Alien Research hit #35 on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list in its first week of release! THANKS to all of you who helped make that happen!

Next, next up, this is a little behind, but better late than never. Check out the recent releases listings from DAW Books and Adventures in SciFi Publising.

Did you miss seeing the me at Mysterious Galaxy San Diego, Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach, or The Poisoned Pen? No worries. The Pen did a last minute LiveStream so you can see that interview now. And in the Adventure Time! episode of More Geek Than Gay, my wonderful PA Joseph fills you in on all you missed out in on our SoCal trip.

Speaking of Alien Research (have I stopped once yet?) see what Bibliognome chose as her favorite lines from the book. Then check out what Bibliognome and Larissa's Bookish Life think are the top 5 covers for 2013.

Head over to see some great examples of awesome artist Dan Dos Santos' cover work at Through a Shattered Lens. Then see what my BFF Marsheila Rockwell has to say about the passing of an actor that mattered to both of us, and also what she has going on. Hint: It has something to do with DarkCon, and it's not too late for you to register and join us to kick of the new year in a really fun and wild fashion! 

Speaking of cons -- I was hoping to make it, but sadly, I've had to pull out of 2014's RT Booklovers convention. SO, right now, your only chance to see the me on the East Coast will be in February, at Coastal Magic so make your plans to get away to the beach and hang out with moi and a whole lot of other cool authors in a smaller, and more relaxed, setting.

Last but not least, DAW Books, Inc., the unofficial blog of DAW Books, is discussing Alien Research. Head over and give your opinion!

Whew, that's it for today! But as always, more's on the way. But, barring major announcements, probably not much for the rest of the year. I need to get Alien Collective wrapped up in a big bow and sent to the awesome editor, and, like the rest of us, I want to focus some time on my family.

My wish for all of you is the happiest and healthiest of holidays and end of year times, and a wonderful and prosperous 2014. You're the best fans in the world and I love each and every one of you -- you're the best gifts an author could get, and I'm grateful for all y'all each and every day.

So enjoy the weekend, the various holidays for those who are celebrating and those who are just watching, those working the holidays be sure to take time for yourselves as well and know that the rest of us appreciate your time, effort, and sacrifice, and let's all be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Release Day is in the House!

Happy Release Day! Hoping all of you have a great day and get your copies of Alien in the House in your hot little hands or downloaded to your e-readers by the end of the day! Don't miss out on the book RT Book Reviews says is "...another highly entertaining dose of dangerous and wildly offbeat adventures."

Head over to Larissa's Bookish Life where there's my, and Kitty's, listing of the Top 10 Albums to Play While Saving the World. There's also a giveaway of a signed and personalized copy of Alien in the House, open internationally.

And that's not all! Read the first Top 10 list, then head over to Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell and read the next one, Kitty's list of the Top 10 Ways to Avert the Destruction of the World. There's also a a giveaway here of a signed and personalized copy of Alien in the House, also open internationally.

Hoping to see many of you at my book signing at The Poisoned Pen tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8th, from 7-8:30pm. And hoping to see many of you also at the Mysterious Galaxy 20th Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 11th, all day (my AZ Authors panel is from 11-12, btw, but I'll be there from 10am on).

That's it for today, but as always, more's on the way. So get your copies of Alien in the House, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Anticipating a House Call

Happy Monday!

Well, Alien in the House releases tomorrow and I'm all a'flutter. Well, okay, I'm really working on finishing Alien Research (al...most...there...) and getting ready for my book signing at The Poisoned Pen  in Scottsdale, AZ on Wednesday, May 8th at 7pm, and then for the Mysterious Galaxy 20th Birthday Bash in San Diego, CA on Saturday, May 11th, all day. But in between that? Fluttering.

So let's flutter together, shall we? Speaking of The Poisoned Pen and Mysterious Galaxy, guess who made it onto CNN's Best Brick and Mortar Indie Bookstores list? That's right! Mega congrats to two great bookstores who love books, readers, and authors!

Now, let's check out some reviews. See what A Buckeye Girl Reads, Feeling Fictional, and Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell all thought of Alien in the House. Then see what KD Did It Takes on Books thought of Alien vs. Alien.

Next, head over to Larissa's Bookish Life and see which series she feels has the best villains. Then, speaking of the Mysterious Galaxy Bday Bash, check out some interesting musings from one of the other awesome authors that will be there, Jeff Mariotte. And finish up over at The Galaxy Express to check out all the May SFR releases, and at DAW Books Review to check out all of DAW's May releases!

Remember that I'll be at Phoenix Comicon over Memorial Day Weekend, and it's packed with things to do. I'm in the Exhibit Hall, Booth 2512, I'm on tons of panels every day from Thursday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 26th, and I've even got an Author Spotlight on Sunday, May 26th, from 3-4pm, so definitely make your plans to be there!

And right after Phoenix Comicon is Arizona Dreamin'. There are only two tickets left to this 20-author event, so if you're thinking of attending -- and really, what's to think about? It's gonna be awesome! -- act fast!

That's it for today, but more's on the way. So get ready to get Alien in the House into YOUR house TOMORROW! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Kitty Yaps Alien Altercations

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I sure did, hanging out at Mysterious Galaxy and signing Alien vs. Alien (and The Night Beat and Alexander Outland: Space Pirate). Was great to see so many of the Alien Collective there, too. (Waves madly to Mariann, Penni, Brian, Blanca, Oliver, Glen, Allison, Tom, Libby, Dan, Christian, Jacob, Fred, and anyone I've inadvertently missed!)

But the weekend's over and, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, we have a busy week ahead. How busy? Well, in case you (somehow) didn't know, Alien vs. Alien officially releases tomorrow, Tuesday, December 4th. And there's a big release day party over at The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, AZ, 7pm-8:30pm. Do NOT miss out! But wait, you say, you're nowhere near the Greater Phoenix Metro Area -- how WILL you participate? Via LiveStream. That's right, the Pen has set up a live webcast of the event, so you can watch it all in living Technicolor. So you have NO excuse to miss, no excuse at all! (And, for those of you coming tomorrow, remember to wear something distinctive. Yes, I know that leaves you all wide room. :-D)

However, we have stuff going on today, as well. Head over to Paranormal Cravings and check out a rather in-depth interview with Kitty. Then head to My Para-Hangover and see what she thought of Alien vs. Alien AND get entered to win a copy of any book in the Alien series while you're at it.

Speaking of Alien vs. Alien reviews, see what Bibliognome, Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, and RT Book Reviews thought of it.

Then, check out who Basia's Bookshelf sent Alexander Outland: Space Pirate to as a Random Act of Kindness. And speaking of Alexander Outland: Space Pirate, its cover needs your votes over at The Ranting Dragon during their Cover Battles of 2012.

That's it for today, but there's always more on the way. Looking forward to seeing many of you in person and via webcast tomorrow! So, peace out my li'l gangstas, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Gnomish Thursday

It's a short and sweet one for you today. I know, sometimes I toss a short one out there to keep all y'all guessing. (And sometimes it's because I'm in the middle of doing galley edits on Alien vs. Alien and I know what you'd all rather I focused on.)

So, head out to Bibliognome, the next stop on the Necropolis Blog tour, check out the latest excerpt, and get entered to win -- contest ends Sept. 19. Yes indeed, you get yet ANOTHER chance to win a copy of The Night Beat. Is there no end to our generosity? As I look at the list of blog stops, where you can win a copy of the bookie wookie at each stop, I conclude: No.

Remember to hit all the prior stops as well. If you hit them all, and in order, you'll have read the first 10 chapters of The Night Beat. Pretty sweet, huh? It's like I can't stop giving.

So, visit and enter at: Stop 1/Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, contest ends Sept. 27; Stop 2/My 5 Monkeys; Stop 3/I Smell Sheep, contest ends Sept. 28; Stop 4/boeklogboek, contest ends Sept. 20; Stop 5/Ex Libris, contest ends Sept. 21; and Stop 6/Pearls Cast Before a McPig, contest ends Sept. 29.

That's it for today, but more's just around the corner. So enjoy the blog hopping, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Thoughtful Tuesday

Today's an interesting day. 12 years ago, it would have just been another day. Now, it's a day of remembrance. For me, it's also a day when I have about a dozen friends and family who are celebrating birthdays. So, while 9-11 is a sad day in many ways, it's also a day where we can remind ourselves that the human spirit goes on and a few bad people truly can't win over the rest of us. (And I get to go broke due to birthday gifts, but that's another story.)

Okay, I know, I'm not the girl you go to for deep, meaningful, and thoughtful. (Well, not intentionally.) So, let's all have a moment of silence for all of those we've lost over the years, on 9-11 and any other time, because loss is never easy, and then head back to where we all know I live -- on the corner of Funny Street and Yap Avenue.

The Necropolis Blog Tour is still going strong. Head over to Ex Libris where you not only get the next excerpt AND another chance to win The Night Beat -- contest ends Sept. 21 -- but you also get a new interview with moi.

Remember to hit the prior blog stops as well, where you can also get entered to win: Stop 1/Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, contest ends Sept. 27; Stop 2/My 5 Monkeys, CONTEST EXTENDED TO Sept. 20; Stop 3/I Smell Sheep, contest ends Sept. 28; and Stop 4/boeklogboek, contest ends Sept. 20.

Upcoming In Person Appearances:
Saturday, October 6 -- Workshop (Writing from the Hindbrain) and Book Signing at The Well Red Coyote, Sedona, AZ 2-4pm
Tuesday, October 9 -- Workshop (Love ME: Promotion for Authors) and Can't We All Just Get Along: How to Work with Beta and Crit Groups) at The Queen Creek Writer's Group, Queen Creek Library, AZ, 5-8pm
Saturday, October 13 -- Book Sales and Signing, Centennial Authors and Artists Weekend, Hotel Gadsden, Douglas, AZ, 10am-4pm

That's it for today, but never fear, more's coming. So, get entered to win all over the blogosphere while simultaneously getting to read the first 10 chapters of The Night Beat. In other words, let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Boek-y Monday

Hope everyone had a great weekend and that Monday wasn't too much of a bummer. I know, I know. It's Monday. It's Monday's lot in life to be a bummer. But hey, let's move on to some fun things that will do their best to make Monday better.

First up, head over to boeklogboek where the yap is both large and in charge for Aurian and Maia's first Author Interview AND where the next installment of the Necropolis Blog Tour, and therefore the next excerpt of The Night Beat, is front and center. You can also win a copy of The Night Beat, contest ends Sept. 20, so don't delay, get entered today!

Remember to hit the prior blog stops as well, where you can also get entered to win: Stop 1/Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, contest ends Sept. 27; Stop 2/My 5 Monkeys, contest ends TOMORROW, Sept. 11; and Stop 3/I Smell Sheep, contest ends Sept. 28.

Next up, check out the newest cover for my upcoming release, Three Card Monte, coming from Musa Publishing on Friday, October 5th.

That's it for today, but there are more Invasion of the Blog Tour stops all week, with more excerpts, a Q&A, a guest post, and more, so get ready, it's gonna be a fun undead ride!

Love,
Gini

Baa-ing for the Weekend

Happy Friday! Hope everyone has some awesome weekend plans ahead, and hopefully they include reading. My plans include writing, and lots of it, because Alien in the House is due to the awesome editor soon, and then to all of you in April, and I know better than to keep any of you waiting.

But in between waiting for Alien vs. Alien's ARCs to arrive and that contest to start, and waiting for Three Card Monte to release (October 5th), and all those other things, we have the Necropolis Blog Tour in full swing, and you don't want to miss it!

Today's installment is over at I Smell Sheep. Check it out, and get entered to win (contest ends Sept. 28th). Win what, you ask? Well, at all stops along the way, you can get entered to win a copy of The Night Beat. And at the last stop, there will be an even bigger giveaway.

So don't miss out on LOTS of chances to win! If you haven't yet hit Stop 1/Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell -- contest ends Sept. 27th -- or Stop 2/My 5 Monkeys -- contest ends Sept. 11th -- do so now, and increase your chances of winning the bookie wookie.

And check out Invasion of the Blog Tour for the rest of the tour dates. Then head over to Smash Attack Reads and see what she and On a Book Bender thought of Alien Proliferation.

We'll have more fun stuff tomorrow, including some new Running of the Yap, but that'll do for today. So, until then, peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Invasion of the Blog Tour

Happy Hump Day! Hope everyone had a great weekend and got through the Tuesday that was like a Monday, at least here in the States. I had a great time at CopperCon, and will, as per my usual, be giving you that update later in the week.

Why not today, you ask? Because, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, today's a big day and we need to roll your bad selves right into it. That's right, it's the start of the Necropolis Blog Tour, in honor of The Night Beat! And in addition to getting cool excerpts of the book (if you follow along you'll get through Chapter 10) there are prizes at EVERY stop of the Tour!

Make sure you start over at my Deathless Prose page to get all of Chapter 1 of The Night Beat. Then go immediately to Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell where you get the next excerpt and the first chance to win (contest ends Sept. 27th). After that, head to My 5 Monkeys, where the next excerpt, and chance to win, awaits (contest ends Sept. 11).

The next stops are all listed for you at Invasion of the Blog Tour, so if you miss any, you can go there to get caught up.

Once you've toured for today, check out what My ParaHangover is waiting for.

That's it for today, but the Necropolis Blog Tour is running all month, so until the next time, enjoy the start of the Tour and let's be winning readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Workin' for the Weekend

Honies...I'm ho-ome!

Happy Friday! Hope everyone had a fab time while I was off in beautiful San Diego with just a hundred and fifty thousand of my friends and colleagues. Comic-Con was, as always, awesome (and yes, I brought home goodies that will go into the big Combo Con Contest that's coming sometime soon).

But a lot's been going on while I was off checking out Avengers costumes and trying to get close enough to kidnap Nathan Fillion (sadly, I was thwarted AGAIN...it's as if they KNOW I'm trying to catch him or something) all while getting to do two awesome panels and a super book signing and MORE, so let's get to all that went on whilst I was away, shall we?

First off, a reminder that you only have through the end of TODAY, Friday, June 20th, to get your entries in for a chance to win a copy of The Night Beat. It's for Hook Me Up! only, so if you're not on, be quick like a bunny and send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line. You'll be in and get the info for how to register to win!

You also only have until July 23 to enter to win two books -- The Night Beat, and Skein of Shadows by Marsheila Rockwell. Head over to They're Biodegradeable and get entered now, before it's too late!

Now, onto some reviews! Check out what Bibliognome, Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, and Readaholics Anonymous thought of The Night Beat. Not yet convinced to grab The Night Beat today? Check out Bibliognome's Sentence Sneak Peek to whet your appetite. Then see what Gameolosophy thought of Touched by an Alien, and what Long and Short Reviews thought of Hotter Than Hell, by Jemma Chase (yes, yet another side of moi).

Next, see what Larissa's Bookish Life picked as her Favorite Names of Female Characters.

Reminder that the next stop on the Split Personality Summer Signing Tour will be August 5, 2012, from 2:00-4:00 at The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, AZ. I'll be signing Alien Diplomacy, Alexander Outland: Space Pirate, and The Night Beat, and whatever else you have on you. Don't miss out, because I sign AND give you chocolate, and that's a hard combination to beat.

Now, I'd like to take a moment to thank a couple of the Members of the Alien Collective in Very Good Standing. There was a pirate attack of the most plagiaristic (is too a word) kind while I was at Comic-Con. It affected me and several very impressive authors (so, I was in rather stellar company, which was flattering, in its way). You can get a run down on what happened at John Scalzi's blog, Whatever and also get an identity on the plagiarist/pirate/thief (hey, should you see his name, anywhere, know that it's attached to someone else's work that he's trying to steal). But I'd like to thank Nicole Snyder and Colette Chmiel for leaping into action when they discovered what was going on and going down, and getting it stopped, pretty close to immediately. My title (Alien in the Family) was "saved" the fastest of all the books, and it's because of these two wonderful gals who were ever vigilant for pirate-plagiarist danger. (Extra A-C clones to those women! On the double!)

My Comic-Con wrap up will be long, so I think we'll save it for another day, when there's a little less excitement going on. So, enjoy the tour around the interwebs, have wonderful weekends, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

Dances with Wolves, Yaps with Vixens

Happy Friday! Well, it's been a busy week and it's looking to be a busy weekend, at least for me. Not as busy as LAST weekend, though, so it'll seem slow by comparison. But before we head off for fun, relaxation, partying, errand-running, or extra sleep (oh, how I'd love to be going for extra sleep this weekend), let's get caught up on all the happenings around the interwebs first.

Head on over to Fiction Vixen where they have both a review of Alexander Outland: Space Pirate AND a new interview with G.J. Koch, also known as moi, along with a giveaway.

Speaking of giveaways, you can still enter to win a copy of Alexander Outland: Space Pirate over at Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell through June 3rd. Ramblings From a Chaotic Mind has announced her winner of Alexander Outland, so be sure to check if it's you!

Next, see what My Not So Vacant Shelf thought of Alien Tango. Then check out the latest challenge from SOS: Serious Overload of Series at Goodreads. And after that, see what The Fictorians have planned for the month of June.

Speaking of June, I'll be making two personal appearances, so come by if you're able.
June 12, Queen Creek Writer's Group, presenting SciFi World Building, 5:00-8:00pm
June 20, Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore, Split Personality Summer Solstice Signing, 7:00-8:30pm

And now for something a little different, check out the Industry Spotlight over at Geek's Dream Girl featuring my BFF author Marsheila Rockwell.

That's it for today. I'm hoping to share my Phoenix Comicon experiences with you over the weekend, but I reserve the right to mix it up and keep everyone guessing, too. So, until the next time, let's be readers out there, and I'll catch you on the flip side! Peace out, my li'l gangstas!

Love,
Gini

Humping Roundup

(Made you look AGAIN)

Happy Hump Day! Well, I'm back from the totally awesome that was Phoenix Comicon. I was going to do that update today, but, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, there's so much else going on, that I think we'll save it for its own update, because it was the level of awesome that truly deserves to hog the spotlight and go solo. So, let's get to all the cool stuff that's taking precedence today, shall we?

First up, we have much action over at SF Signal. Today's Mind Meld is all about aliens, so they asked me to chime in. And then, as part of the Alexander Outland: Space Pirate Blog Tour, they asked me to share Why I Write Humorous Science Fiction. There's also a chance to win Alexander Outland: Space Pirate. (As a Phoenix Comicon update preview, this was, per the bookstore, the hottest book of the con, so don't miss out on your chance to win it!)

Next, Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell has an interview with G.J. Koch (which is pretty darned funny if you ask me, not that anyone has), along with, yes! another chance to win Alexander Outland: Space Pirate.

And speaking of winning Alexander Outland: Space Pirate, Ramblings From a Chaotic Mind has another giveaway up with last week's interview. I know! So much winning, it's too happy to be true!

Have entered to win all over the place, but just aren't sure your magic ju-ju will work to score a copy of Alexander Outland? Night Shade Books is giving you a chance to buy your ecopy a week before official release. Because they CARE about your need to read, that's why.

Next up, Tynga's Reviews dares any who haven't yet to read Touched by an Alien to do so, and that quickly. And My Not So Vacant Shelf and Dun and Red tell you why.

Speaking of reviews, see what Fresh Fiction thought of Alien Diplomacy. Check out what books Reading Reality is Stacking the Shelves with recently. And check out which books/series Larissa's Bookish Life would prefer weren't made into movies or TV shows.

Last, but in no way least, check out the LepreCon 38 Recap by my friend Saul Garnell over at Adventures in SciFi Publishing. It's one of his first articles for them, so give him some Alien Collective love and leave a comment.

Well, as you can see, my doing a wrap up on a 4 day mega-con would mean you were reading until the cows came home (and, really, do the cows ever come home? Or do they jump over the moon and run away? Something to ponder...), so it's a good thing I'm making all y'all wait. So, until next time, enjoy the downward slide towards the weekend, and let's be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas!

Love,
Gini

First Time's Free

I know everyone's waiting to find out who won the Alien Diplomacy ARCs, but I gotta tell you -- it takes TIME to log in over 1,600 blog comments. I, personally, am thrilled with the response. The Team Gini member who drew the short straw and got stuck being the one to log all the Blog responses in so the Gods of Random may begin to make their choices, on the other hand, hates many of you with a burning passion. But she'll get over it.

Anyway, to tide you over while waiting to see who won and who's stuck waiting for April, check out the latest Mind Meld over at SF Signal, see what my first was and share what YOUR first was, too! (First fantasy and science fiction, that is. Minds out of the gutters, people! At least for now...)

Then, head over to Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell to see what she thought of "Contingency Plan" by Anita Ensal. Then, see what boeklogboek thought of Touched by an Alien. And last but not least, see what Building an Awesome Life thought of Alien Proliferation.

That's it for today...until the Gods of Random make their choices, of course. So, you may be hearing from me again soon. Until then, peace out, my li'l gangstas, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

It's Release Day and So Much More! Wheeeeee!

Happy Alien Proliferation Release! Yeah, I'm excited. And there's so much going on today, that while I'd love to just bask in the glow of the release of "Alien Proliferation", I can't because, well, um, there's just so much going on!

First off, head over to Literary Escapism where Kitty and Martini discuss A Very Alien Christmas. You can also enter to win a copy of "Alien Tango".

Speaking of "Alien Tango", it gets a shout out in Heather Massey's interesting Heroes and Heartbreakers article about The Courtship Dance in Science Fiction Romance.

And speaking of Heroes and Heartbreakers, check out The Eight Characters of Chanukah blog post by Stacey Agdern. (Yes, that's "Touched by an Alien" gracing the #1 position.)

Then, check out some new reviews of "Alien Proliferation" from Hanging with Bells and Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell. And see which quotes Bibliognome chose as her favorites.

Pearls Cast Before a McPig has some nice things to say about today's releases. And Transreal Fiction has a nice listing of today's releases as well.

Reminders:

This Wednesday, Dec. 7th, aka tomorrow, I'll be doing a live chat with Book Monster and Literal Addiction, from 6-8pm Mountain time (8pm start Eastern, 7pm start Central, 5pm start Pacific, open internationally but you'll have to figure out the times on your own, sorry, LOL). Here are the details, join if you can!

LINK FOR LIVE CHAT -
http://www.literaladdiction.com/author-chat.php#/general/

NOTE: This Chatroom works best with Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari web browsers. It does work with older versions of I.E, though it has been known to have issues. The newer versions of Internet Explorer (I.E) do not work at all! Please use Firefox or Chrome for best results, and make sure that your Java is up-to-date!

I'll be in San Diego at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore for their Eat! Read! Party! Holiday Event on Saturday, December 10th, from 3-5pm, signing "Alien Proliferation" and anything else attendees want. Hope to see some of you there!

That's it for today, but, as always around release time, more's coming, and not only the live chat. (The Combo-Con Contest, for example. For Hook Me Up! only. So if you're not on, you're gonna miss out. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, and do it today!)

So, enjoy all the reading, and then get your copies of "Alien Proliferation" and enjoy your time with Kitty and Company!

Love,
Gini

Frenzy On and On

Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. Mine was incredibly busy, because Phoenix Comicon was da BOMB! And a full recap is coming later this week. However, we have an important announcement first.

Because I was so busy at the con, I didn't score as much swag as normal. But what I did score the most of was...wait for it...wait for iiiitttt...more posters. (Including...Green "Ryan Reynolds is so hot" Lantern" and The "Johnny Depp AND Angelina Jolie" Tourist posters.) SO, I'm extending the Poster Frenzy Contest! There will be even MORE in each pack, and I might even add a non-poster pack (that will, of course, include some books). Contest will extend through next week, ending on Wednesday, June 8th. Of course, it's still for Hook Me Up! subscribers only. So, if you're not on, now's the time to get on! Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, so you can get your win on!

We also have some great new reviews. Check out what the Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell and For the Love of Books have to say about "Alien Tango". Then head over to see what Bring on the Books thinks of "Alien in the Family".

I'll be at Desert Rose RWA tonight with my awesome agent, sharing How to Have a Good Author/Agent Relationship. The meeting starts at 5pm, so if you're nearby, come on down!

Remember that I'll be at Arizona Dreamin' this coming Saturday, June 4th, and it's not too late for you to register. 24 authors, 1 hot cover model, lots of readers. It's gonna be a blast, so don't miss out!

If you're on Twitter, mark Friday, June 10th on your calendar now. I'll be the author guest at #SciFiChat from 11-1 Mountain Standard/Pacific Daylight time (2-4 Eastern Daylight). We're discussing strong female protagonists in SF/F...so you know I have some views on the subject!

That's it for today, but never fear, more's always on the way. So, I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Yap Chattin'

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and rested up their fingers, 'cause, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, the Yap Chats tonight and tomorrow! But, before we get to that, and all the fun stuff and prizes surrounding it, let's get caught up on everything else going on!

First off, we have some new reviews. Check out what the I Smell Sheep gang and The Bilbiophilic Book Blog think of "Alien Tango". Then head over to see what Escape Between the Pages and Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell think of "Touched by an Alien".

Then see what the Book Lovers Inc. are all anticipating, their fave reads, and more. And don't forget that you can still win by posting a comment at my Guest Blog at BLI as well!

In anticipation of tonight's chat, check out what Hanging with Bells has posted to whet the ol' appetites.

And now for tonight's main event. Head over to Tigris Eden's Forbidden Fruits & Carnal Pleasures and check out the first of a two-part interview with moi as well as her review for "Alien Tango". Part two of the interview, which includes characters from the series, will be posted tomorrow. Then come back tonight and/or tomorrow, and participate in my first EVER live chats as an author. It's my birthday, and you guys get the presents!

All the deets are at the site under the Contests & Goodies and believe me, there are goodies galore being given away, including a Limited Edition Gini Bad loaded with swag. Don't miss this event! Chat and contest are both international.

Chat Times:
Jan 24/evening
5pm PST/6pm MST/7pm CST/8pm EST/UK 1AM/Asia Pacific 10AM

Jan 25/morning
8:30AM PST/9:30AM MST/10:30AM CST/11:30 EST/UK 4:30PM/Asia Pacific 1:30AM

To Sign Onto the Chats
Instructions to chat:
Link to Chat
Click Sign in - Don't need a Password (unless you're already registered with the site, then you can enter your user name and password)
Then on the right hand side of the chat (once logged in) you will see the "List Rooms", Click on that
Will take you to a forum
You will see a box then to the right of that it will say Join Room
In the box type the Room Name which is Gini_Koch_ (type in exactly, with both underscores)
Click Join Room and Viola you're in
Click on Options Drop down Arrow to change your name
In the Options menu choose Change Nick Name as long as the name has never been used it's good...

Be there or be parasitic superbeing bait!

Love,
Gini