Captain Contest

Happy Friday! Now that the weekend is here, what should do with it? In my opinion, and as promised, you should read my review of Captain America: The Winter Soldier over at Slice of SciFi and plan accordingly.

Planning to stay home this weekend? No worries. Check out my review of Star Wars: Clone Wars, Season 6 also over at Slice of SciFi to see if you should choose it for your Netflix binging pleasure.

And if you just want to hang out and listen to all things geek, check out the latest installment of More Geek Than Gay. Then, check out what's on Bibliognome's TBR pile. Speaking of which...

What else shall we do with this weekend's time? Well, I have a couple of books that a couple of people might, you know, want. That's right, it's time for a Flash Contest! Yes, you read that right. There are two copies of Alien Collective up for grabs. There will be another contest coming (when I get my other copies in), but since DAW saw fit to toss a couple extras to me fast, I'm seeing fit to do the same for all of you. Yes, it's open internationally. All you'll need to do is answer THIS question: If you could pair Kitty up with any superhero not in the Kittyverse, who would it be and why?

Yes, this one requires a specific Blog comment in order to enter. Contest runs through Monday, April 7. Winners announced on Tuesday, April 8. Because it's a flash contest (get it? Flash? Heh, oh, I slay me) so it's gotta go FAST. As always, if the winners don't claim their prizes fast, as in by Thursday, April 10, the Gods of Random will snatch back the prize and choose a new winner. Because they're more like Loki than Thor, that's why.

That's it for today, but as always, there's more on the way. So let's be pop culture consuming winning readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, catch you on the flip side, and may the Gods of Random smile upon you.

Love,
Gini

Covering the Runway

Happy Hump Day! Hope the first half of the week has been treating you well and that the rest of the week looks to be a nice, easy slide into the weekend. I've been busy over here, because there's lots of things going on. Today, let's just focus on some upcoming coolness, though, shall we? We shall!

First up, as we all know (or we all SHOULD know), Alien Collective releases in May. Have you pre-ordered your copies yet? If not, do your girl a solid and rectify that right away. Pre-orders matter, a lot. And you can pre-order from both the usual online suspects (Amazon and B&N) but you can also pre-order from your favorite local bookstore. Don't have a local bookstore handy? Pre-order from either The Poisoned Pen or Mysterious Galaxy. As you'll see in a bit, I'll be at both bookstores for my book tour, and they both will get you signed copies, and they ship everywhere, including internationally.  

But you know what else is happening in May? Many OTHER releases are happening in May. Including short stories in various anthologies. Including one in Penumbra eMagazine that's a story most of you have been waiting for -- when Reader met Gower. "Alien on the Runway" will premiere in Penumbra's May issue, but that's not all! I have two more Alien Series shorts coming in Penumbra later in the year. You could just buy each issue ($3.99 each). OR you could take advantage of this killer deal: Right now, you can get The Gini Special -- instead of paying $3.99 an issue, you'll get a year's subscription for just $24.00; that's half price. But there's more! You'll also get the Best of Penumbra 2012 AND 2013. That's a full year's subscription for half price plus two free Best Of collections and three Alien series shorts that will only be available in Penumbra...as long as you use this coupon code (exactly as shown here) when you order: 2014Gini

This offer is good only through August 1, 2014, so don't miss out and get your subscription going today!

Have you gotten your copy of my newest release, Random Musings from the Funny Girl yet? It's a great way to learn the inner workings of my mind and laugh at the same time. Honest. Get your copy today from Amazon, B&N, or Smashwords. Or get a copy from me at one of these:

Upcoming In Person Events
Saturday, April 19th, 12:00-2:00pm
Phoenix Writer’s Club presenting The Simple Plan for Writing Consistently
Bluewater Grill, Phoenix, AZ

Saturday, May 3rd, 2:00-3:30pm
ADVANCED BOOK RELEASE PARTY for Alien Collective -- it's rare to get your publisher to allow you to release your book in advance of official release day, but the Pen and I did it, so make sure you make your plans to come party with us! And get YOUR book DAYS before everyone else!
The Poisoned Pen
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251, 480-947-2974/888-560-9919

Saturday, May 10th, 10:00am-5pm
Signing Alien Collective & all the other bookie wookies

Mysterious Galaxy Birthday Bash 

Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111, 858-268-4747

Monday, May 12th, 7:30-8:30pm
Signing Alien Collective & all the other bookie wookies
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278, 310-542-6000

Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th, all day and all night
Running the Yap & Signing Books at the Signature Pop-Culture Experience of the Southwest -- Now with NATHAN FILLION! (Well, we'll be AT the same event, and it's just LIKE being together, right? Right?)
Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
Panels and other events to come

Wednesday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 27th, all day and all night
Running the Yap and Signing Books at the Granddaddy of Them All -- San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Panels and other events to come

Monday, October 6th, 4:30-6:00pm Pacific Time
Live Chatting at Night Owl Reviews
URL to Come

That's it for today, but more's on the way, including my review of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. So until next time, peace out, my li'l gangstas, and let's be readers out there!

Love,
Gini