Bodaciously Awesome Winners!

Yes, it's true. It's the moment you've all been waiting for. Well, at least all of you who entered my Comic-Con Swag Packs of Bodacious Awesomeness contest. And there were a LOT of you, and it took some time to get everything set up in and around writing and editing and all that.

But the wait is over! So, with no further ado, let's congratulate our winners!

The Hall H Swag Pack
The big cheese. Something from everything, including the most exclusive of exclusives: a Comic-Con keepsake program signed by me and every other author on my Speculative Fiction panel. No one else in the world will have this with these 8 autographs. There will be other signed goodies, including a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”), buttons, posters, T-shirt, sunglasses, cap, line chair, books, and more. And when I say more, I MEAN more. This is the Swag Pack all others want to be when they grow up.
The Lucky All Access Winner is: Maria Atkinson

The Room 20 Swag Pack
Close to the Hall H, but featuring a focus on Covert Affairs, Psych and Ringer, along with signed goodies, including a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”), buttons, posters, T-shirt, sunglasses, books, and more. And again, I MEAN more.
The Psyched Winner is: Van Pham

The Exhibit Hall Swag Pack
Posters, posters, and more posters, many signed, all cool. If it can curl up and fit into a mailing tube, it’s in here. Includes a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”). You’ll be able to wallpaper at least one room with the contents of this Pack, maybe your whole house.
The Wallpaper Forever Winner is: Anna O'Brien

The Mysterious Galaxy Swag Pack
This is the pack particularly loaded with books, sample chapters, other reading matter, as well as a sampling of other awesome Comic-Con stuff, and both an exclusive Jim Butcher/Dresden Files T-shirt and an exclusive Brenda Novak scarf (which I wanted to keep for myself BUT am handing over to this Pack’s winner because I’m a giver, me).
The Books, Books and More Books Winner is: Cheryl Lloyd

The Allan Gregory Swag Pack
Focused more on the little ones, this Pack features an exclusive Allan Gregory baseball cap, masks, and other coolness focused on the kids, and those of us who will remain kids forever. Includes a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”), buttons, and all manner of other fun stuff.
The Young Forever Winner is: Camille Minor

The Val Kilmer Swag Pack
Val was a surprise attendee at the con this year, and what’s in this Pack will be a surprise, too. Trust me when I say that you’ll get signed stuff, cool stuff, and other stuff. This one goes to the contest entrant whose witty, urbane, and all around awesome smack talk on the Blog either makes me snort Coke through my nose or go “awww” the most often. Yes, this is the only pack chosen by moi instead of the Gods of Random.
The Winner of Awww is: Julie Jones

Honorary Mentions: For continuous blog comments 'til the bitter end, a small pack of surprises will go to: Becky Boyer and Tara Winther

WINNERS: You MUST contact me (gini@ginikoch.com) with your full name, full mailing address, information for how you want things from me personalized to you (name, nickname, etc.), and, if you're international, if you're okay sharing postage costs if needed. You MUST contact me by Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, or the Gods of Random will demand a new sacrifice and your Swag Pack will go to someone else.

Didn't win? Don't worry. Another contest is around the corner -- in honor of the upcoming release of "The Royal Scam". And, trust me, you'll like the prizes. For Hook Me Up! only, of course!

So, until next time, have a wonderful weekend, winners, don't bounce up and down TOO much, and non-winners, don't hate the winners too much. Your time will come!

Love,
Gini

The Yap Carries On

Happy Monday! I know, I once again fell off the face of the Earth last week. Well, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, I was busy. Working on various projects including "Alien vs. Alien". And discovering that "Alien Diplomacy" is, like "Alien Proliferation", available for pre-ordering right NOW. *coughhinthintcough* But the game's afoot, so let's catch up on all that's going on!

First off, head over to Were Vamps Romance and check out the latest interview with moi. Leave a comment, get entered to win a signed, personalized copy of either "Touched by an Alien" or "Alien Tango". And for those of you who somehow haven't read "Alien in the Family" yet, there's a new excerpt of it within the interview as well.

Next, go to Swept Away Again and check out their review of "Alien Tango".

Those of you in-state or planning to be in or around the Greater Phoenix Metro Area over Labor Day Weekend should check out CopperCon 31 where I'll be on panels, doing a reading, signing books, and generally hanging out.

Reminder that you still have time to enter the Comic-Con Swag Pack Giveaway. Entries can be received as late as midnight Hawaii time on Wednesday, August 17th. It's 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 don't miss out!

There's more coming, so stay tuned, have fun, stay cool (unless it's cold where you are, and then, stay warm), and let's remember to be readers out there!

Love,
Gini

The Yap's Back in Action!

Happy Friday! As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, we have a relatively short and sweet one for you today, so let's get to it!

First off, head over to Worlds of Possibilities and check out the latest interview with moi (with NEW info). Leave a comment and get entered to win a signed copy of either "Touched by an Alien" or "Alien Tango".

Next, check out what Three Crow Press has to say about "Alien in the Family". Then go to Romance at Random and check out their Romance in Urban Fantasy giveaway.

Reminder that the Comic-Con Giveaway is in full swing - check out the Swag Packs in the blog post below. Of course, it's for Hook Me Up! only. Not on? Now would truly be the time. 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 get the info for how to enter the Contest of Contests.

Speaking of Comic-Con, I'd be remiss if I didn't give a shout out to some awesome Alien Collective Members in Very Good Standing who were able to visit me around the con itself. So big *waves*, many {HUGS}, and much love to Brooke & Tim, Glen & Allison, Ollie & Blanca, Penni, and all the kiddos who came along and faked not being bored out of their minds (all the kids deserve Angelic Behavior Medals, trust me). Love you all and thanks for taking time out to let me and the hubs have some actual fun and down time in San Diego. Seeing all of you was truly the best highlight of the trip.

Hope everyone has a great weekend planned. I'll be busy logging contest entries, working on "Alien vs. Alien" and "The Creation Agent", and tossing confetti for the chicklet's birthday. Whatever you do, do it with gusto, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Comic-Con Swag Packs of Bodacious Awesomeness Giveaway!

FOR HOOK ME UP! ONLY -- INTERNATIONAL CONTEST

I went to Comic-Con 2011, got to be on a panel with awesome authors, meet fans, act like a huge fangirl, and generally have a blast…and all you’re getting is…a chance to win a literal cornucopia of goodies! Contest is for Hook Me Up! subscribers only, is international in scope, and will run through Wednesday, August 17, 2011.

And Here Come the Packs…*
…cleverly named for actual Comic-Con events and attendees. ‘Cause we bring the full entertainment experience, baby!

The Hall H Swag Pack
The big cheese. Something from everything, including the most exclusive of exclusives: a Comic-Con keepsake program signed by me and every other author on my Speculative Fiction panel. No one else in the world will have this with these 8 autographs. There will be other signed goodies, including a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”), buttons, posters, T-shirt, sunglasses, cap, line chair, books, and more. And when I say more, I MEAN more. This is the Swag Pack all others want to be when they grow up.

The Room 20 Swag Pack
Close to the Hall H, but featuring a focus on Covert Affairs, Psych and Ringer, along with signed goodies, including a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”), buttons, posters, T-shirt, sunglasses, books, and more. And again, I MEAN more.

The Exhibit Hall Swag Pack
Posters, posters, and more posters, many signed, all cool. If it can curl up and fit into a mailing tube, it’s in here. Includes a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”). You’ll be able to wallpaper at least one room with the contents of this Pack, maybe your whole house.

The Mysterious Galaxy Swag Pack
This is the pack particularly loaded with books, sample chapters, other reading matter, as well as a sampling of other awesome Comic-Con stuff, and both an exclusive Jim Butcher/Dresden Files T-shirt and an exclusive Brenda Novak scarf (which I wanted to keep for myself BUT am handing over to this Pack’s winner because I’m a giver, me).

The Allen Gregory Swag Pack
Focused more on the little ones, this Pack features an exclusive Allan Gregory baseball cap, masks, and other coolness focused on the kids, and those of us who will remain kids forever. Includes a set of Alien Series posters, all signed by moi (yes, including a poster for “Alien Proliferation”), buttons, and all manner of other fun stuff.

The Val Kilmer Swag Pack
Val was a surprise attendee at the con this year, and what’s in this Pack will be a surprise, too. Trust me when I say that you’ll get signed stuff, cool stuff, and other stuff. This one goes to the contest entrant whose witty, urbane, and all around awesome smack talk on the Blog either makes me snort Coke through my nose or go “awww” the most often. Yes, this is the only pack chosen by moi instead of the Gods of Random.

By the way, when I say “Pack” I MEAN “PACK” and when I say “stuff” I mean “awesomeness”. Each winner will get an exclusive Comic-Con Swag Bag (some may get more than one) chosen at random by me, along with other Comic-Con firsts and exclusives. All the Bags are cool, most are huge, all were handled by moi and probably used to get swag home, so they’re REAL, baby! All the Bags are Comic-Con exclusives, too, making them bodaciously awesome.

How to Enter to Win:
1. Be a registered Hook Me Up! subscriber. (Not on? Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with “Hook Me Up!” in the subject line.)
2. Respond as instructed by the secret, Hook Me Up! messages that will go out from August 3rd through August 17th.
3. Cross the digits that you’re one of the winners selected by the Gods of Random!

*Some Packs will include swag from Thriller Fest and RWA Nationals.

Catch-22s, Gotchas, Legalese

Due to sheer weight and volume, international winners may be asked to help cover postage (depends on what you win and where you are). Therefore, if you reside outside the U.S. and you’re not willing to potentially share in postage costs, please don’t enter.

Swag Pack contents subject to change, based on what might not have made it home safely without being trashed. Packs also subject to being increased and/or doubled in availability, ‘cause I’m not kidding when I say I got a LOT of swag.

Contest runs from Wednesday, August 3rd through Wednesday, August 17th. This is an international contest -- as long as you’re on Planet Earth, have a deliverable address (no P.O. Boxes, please), and are a registered Hook Me Up! subscriber, you can enter and win. Winners will be announced in the week of August 22nd. Prizes may take 2-4 weeks to ship; it may take 6-8 weeks for international.

That's it! So, Hook Me Up! entrants, answer these questions three: Which Swag Pack do you most want to win and why, and if you were going to San Diego Comic-Con with me, what one thing would we HAVE to do?

Love,
Gini

Comic-Con Swag Pack Giveaway WINNERS!

Okay, gang, here's what I KNOW you've all been waiting for -- the winners of the Hook Me Up! exclusive Comic-Con Swag Pack Giveaway!

But first, a big thank you to everyone who entered, especially to those who added onto their chances with blog comments. You guys kept me laughing and snorting water through my nose this entire time -- you rock!

But now, let's see just who the Gods of Fate have chosen to receive the swellest of swell swag! With some virtual drum rolls and much fanfare...here they are!

WINNER: SWAG PACK FIVE/THE GRAB BAG PACK
Cris Olguin

WINNER: SWAG PACK FOUR/THE POSTER PACK
Cathie (lovemybabysquid)

WINNER: SWAG PACK THREE/THE READER'S PACK
SylviaSybil

WINNER: SWAG PACK TWO/THE VAMP PACK
Lucky's Luna

WINNER: SWAG PACK ONE/THE ULTIMATE
Becky Boyer

Congratulations to all the winners!

Winners: Please send me an email (gini@ginikoch.com) with your full mailing/shipping address (no P.O. boxes, please -- Packs are too big for even the largest P.O. Boxes out there). If you're local to me, we can make arrangements for in-person delivery/pick up. (Winners will be sent an email as well, and will have a week to get their info to me. If Packs are not claimed, another drawing will be held and the new winner will receive the Pack. So, no delays!)

Now, I know all but 5 of you are bummed, but take heart. My next big giveaway will be for an ARC of "Alien Tango", after all. And if you're on Hook Me Up!, well, you'll be the first to know when that giveaway starts and the only ones allowed to enter. So, chins up and congratulate our very lucky, and in the cases of our Packs One through Three recipients, very dedicated winners!

Love,
Gini

Winning Roundup

Happy Monday! As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, I'm in the midst of galley edits on "Alien Tango" and editorial edits on "Alien in the Family" and that focus is causing me to slip a little in terms of timely updates. But there's a lot going on, and Team Gini is nagging me, so let's get to it!

First up, more contests! Ex Libris is doing a big birthday bash giveaway, including a copy of "Touched by an Alien". Head on over and get in on the winning!

Reminder of still-ongoing contests where you can win "Touched by an Alien" and/or other cool books:
Larissa's Bookish Life
Bibliophilic Book Blog
Hanging with Bells

Preview: Tomorrow, I'll be doing an interview over at Hanging with Bells. You won't want to miss it...'cause I won't be the only one being interviewed. And, if you haven't checked it out yet, my interview at the Bibliophilic Book Blog is still large and in charge.

Still can't share the "big news" yet, but I know what you're all really waiting for...the announcement of the Hook Me Up! exclusive Comic-Con Swag Pack Giveaway winners. The official announcement will be coming, right here, shortly. But not at this exact moment. 'Cause I like to keep you guys in suspense, that's why!

Not on Hook Me Up! yet, so only interested in the winners due to idle curiosity? Well, I don't know what could convince you to sign up if the Comic-Con Swag Packs didn't do it...unless it's the knowledge that my next big giveaway is going to be an ARC of "Alien Tango"...and it's ONLY going to be for Hook Me Up! subscribers. So, if you want the chance to read "Alien Tango" before everyone else, you need to send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line. Do it today; you'll be glad you did.

Keep your eyes on the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog...Comic-Con Swag Pack Winners will be announced soon, very soon...

Love,
Gini

Winning Wednesday

Happy Hump Day to all!

Well, on Monday I insinuated that there was more winning afoot, and, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, it starts now! So hold onto your hats, it's gonna be a thrilling ride!

First up, the Bibliophilic Book Blog has a new interview with yours truly. Find out more about Mysterious Moi (*snort* I know, like I'm SUCH a cipher), leave some Alien Collective love -- yes, I will be answering any questions and responding to comments -- AND get a chance to win a copy of "Touched by an Alien". Such a deal at twice the price!

Next up, Larissa's Bookish Life has a huge birthday bash going, with tons of giveaways, including a copy of "Touched by an Alien" in the Funny Ladies Prize Pack. Check it out, leave the Collective love, get entered to win!

As many of you know, I'm active at the Absolute Write Water Cooler. There's an interesting blog from a bookseller about some AW author titles and how they're moving, including "Touched by an Alien". Those of you interested in how the industry's moving will probably want to hit the Alternative Ramblings blog and check the article out.

We've also got another great review of "Touched by an Alien" from I Smell Sheep. Check it out, leave the love, you know the drill.

Speaking of drill, there's only a couple days left to enter my Hook Me Up! exclusive Comic-Con Swag Pack Giveaway. And that's to...be on my Hook Me Up! subscribers list. It's simple and free, and it gets you in for all the good stuff. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and you'll be in. There's still time this week to get in on this awesome giveaway, so don't delay, sign up now!

Is there more coming? Of course there is! But you have enough to do today. So, get on with your bad selves, hit the contests, read the interview, article and review, and have yourselves an awesome downward slide towards the weekend!

Love,
Gini

Contests! And More

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, there's more contests afoot! And not just mine. I know! The giving out there right now is amazing. So, let's get in on it!

First up, though, let's take care of that "more" in the headline. There's more swag for your perusing pleasure up at the Alien Collective Depot as well as a new, more interesting look to the launch page. Team Gini worked hard on it, so check the new look and the new stuff out!

Now, onto the contest info! The Book Lovers Inc. is doing a big giveaway, and on their list of prizes are not one but TWO copies of "Touched by an Alien"! Along with some other really cool prizes! So head over, show some Alien Collective love, and get yourselves entered!

Next, this is more of an "early excitement" alert. I know for a fact that several members of the Alien Collective in excellent standing are planning a few cool things this month -- interviews with moi, giveaways, etc. (*cough* The Bibliophilic Book Blog *cough* Hanging with Bells *cough* and more *cough*) So, keep your eyeballs peeled 'cause my inside scoop says things are starting this week -- in some cases, already started.

Speaking of already started, my awesome Hook Me Up! exclusive Comic-Con Swag Pack Giveaway started last week. For those of you who came in late, here's the rules: You have to be on Hook Me Up!

Yes, it's true. If you're not on Hook Me Up! yet, you can't enter, 'cause only my Hook Me Up! gang knows what to do and how to do it (in SO many ways). So, rectify your situation and send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, so you can get in on the biggest contest around!

Love,
Gini

Comic-Con Swag Pack Theme Five: The Grab Bag Pack

HOOK ME UP! EXCLUSIVE CONTEST

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, today's Pack is a combination of all the other Packs. But what a combination it is!

Inside one of the "get" bags of the conference, the Hubworld.com Bag you'll find: posters, including Vampire Academy and Torchwood; bookmarks; books, including LOST Artifacts; a Piranha 3-D visor; postcards; temporary tattoos, including True Blood; comics, including Thor; buttons and other miscellany; and a Limited Edition "No Ordinary Family" t-shirt. But wait, there's no ARC in this one? Nope, there isn't. But to make you feel better, there's another t-shirt, the Limited Edition Rocket Poppeteers! t-shirt.

So, tell me -- what special talent do you have that makes grabbing this eclectic bag the right Pack for you? Why do you deserve two t-shirts?

Not on Hook Me Up! yet despite all the awesome Swag that's available? Well, there's still time. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, and your winning ways will begin! But do it fast -- Swag like this doesn't last forever, you know!

Love,
Gini

Comic-Con Swag Pack Theme Four: The Poster Pack

HOOK ME UP! EXCLUSIVE CONTEST

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, it's all about the wall coverings in today's Swag Pack. So much so that the large tube I used to get the majority of these puppies home was so heavy I could use it as a weapon. (Whether I did or not is a blog for another day.)

The Poster Pack contains, of course, tons of posters. So many posters. So many COOL posters. Some are signed. True Blood, Vampire Academy, Archer, Sapphique, Stan Lee, Torchwood, KISS Kompendium, and so many more. Big posters, medium sized posters, small posters. And comics. Let us not forget about comics. 'Cause they can roll up, too, and therefore, they are a part of this Pack. Buttons, temporary tattoos, and other things that can slip into the middle of a long tube are also in here. Know what else rolls up? That's right -- t-shirts roll up. The Limited Edition "No Ordinary Family" t-shirt is part of this pack, as is the Sarah Connor Chronicles tote bag.

So tell me -- what room are you going to wallpaper with all these posters, and why?

Not on Hook Me Up! yet? Bummer for you. Rectify that error right now, before it's too late to get in on this contest. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, and you'll be all set to get into the running for the Super Swag!

Love,
Gini

Comic-Con Swag Pack Theme Three: The Reader's Pack

HOOK ME UP! EXCLUSIVE CONTEST

As all my Hook Me Up! subscribers know, today's Pack is all about the books, baby! (And no, it's not about my character, though Reader does say he thinks this Pack is da bomb.) Coming in a humongous MythBusters Comic-Con bag, you're getting new books, old books, and not books.

This heavy-as-lead Pack (international entrants, beware -- this is gonna cost you to ship if you win, but it'll be worth it) contains: posters, some signed by the artist or author; three books donated to us from the San Diego Library, including "Three Cups of Tea" by Mortenson & Relin; a fun journal; postcards; Kingdom Keepers mousepad; bookmarks, including a signed bookmark from J.F. Lewis; signed comic books; three signed books from Jannifer Hoffman; buttons; other goodies including temporary True Blood tattoos; and the big kahuna, the ARC for the much lauded and anticipated "Matched" by Ally Condie. You can't get this book until November, but you can win it here, now!

This contest is for my Hook Me Up! subscribers only. (Oh, and yes, I really can tell. I really am verifying.) Not on Hook Me Up! yet? Really, now's the time. This kind of contest only comes around once, after all! So, send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line and you'll be in! Do it fast, though. The contest only runs through Friday the 13th ('cause it amuses us...yes, we at Team Gini ARE easily amused, why do you ask?), and the rules will not necessarily be given out next week... So don't delay, sign up today!

ETA: I forgot to give y'all a question/starting point! My bad. While some have already jumped in, answer me this -- what will your winning this Pack do for authors everywhere, but especially authors in this Pack and moi, that's different from what any other aspirants might do?

Love,
Gini

Comic-Con Swag Pack Theme Two: The Vamp Pack

HOOK ME UP! EXCLUSIVE CONTEST

Today's Pack is all about the paranormal. Mostly vamps, but the werewolves and zombies aren't being slighted, either. Coming to you in the official bag from Penguin ACE/ROC. And what's inside?

A variety of posters including True Blood AND Vampire Academy*; postcards covering all the aspects of paranormal and beyond; fake fangs; temporary tattoos, including fang holes, blood, and True Blood "statements"; teen terror stickers from Darren Shan; autographed copy of "Timeless Shadows" by J.A. Ferguson; bookmarks, including one signed by J.F. Lewis; Monster High school banner; the "get" small bag of the con, the Vlad Tod bag (orange on black); buttons; sample chapters from a variety of upcoming paranormals; and an ARC of "Nightshade" by Andrea Cremer! Book comes out in October -- you get it NOW.

So tell me -- why are you the right person to tackle the paranormal elements over all the other Hook Me Up! paranormal investigators out there?

Remember, I know who the Hook Me Up! subscribers are, so you can comment away, but it'll only do you good (and the HMU! gang knows why it'll do them good) if you're a subscriber. It's not too late, of course. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line you can find out how to enter and win!

Love,
Gini

*ETA: Okay, I said "Vampire Diaries" originally, but you know, see one Vampire title, seen 'em all, and it's actually the "Vampire Academy" poster. It's wicked cool, so I know y'all won't mind, but just in case, truth in advertising and all that, it's Academy, not Diary. Now, back to the Swag Begging.

Vamping it Up on a Tuesday

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, today is "here's all the stuff I forgot to tell you about on Monday" day!

First off, there's another awesome review of "Touched by an Alien" over at The Romance Junkies. Check it out!

Next up, this made me laugh, so I figure it'll make y'all laugh too. See what's for sale at eBay, snicker quietly and/or shake your heads, and then remember that you can get those and more FOR FREE (well, for postage) from my Free Stuff page.

But I know that's not really what y'all are reading this blog for, at least, not THIS week. You're reading it to find out what's coming next. (Hint: All the paranormal lovers out there -- pay attention.) And to be able to enter to win my fab Vamp Pack, which is the featured Swag Pack of the Day today.

Oh, I'd love to tell you, of course. And the next blog post WILL tell you. But unless you're on Hook Me Up!, you won't have a chance to win. Anything. At all. So, why not save yourself that pain and agony and join up? Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, and you'll be in. Need more incentive? Check out my Win Stuff page to see what you could be winning.

Love,
Gini

Comic-Con Swag Pack Theme One: The Ultimate

HOOK ME UP! EXCLUSIVE CONTEST

I debated whether to share this one on Monday or Friday, but they're all so good, I figured I'd just go in order and save us all some brainpower.

This Swag Pack has it all! You get the official Comic-Con bag -- which is about 3.5-4 feet long, with a handle, featuring a Batman video game. The bag is awesome, but what's in the bag is primo!

A variety of posters of different sizes, some signed. Sample chapters from a variety of books and publishers. Complete books. Bookmarks. Postcards with cool artwork. Postcards with freebies attached. The "get" t-shirt: Scott Pilgrim. Other Scott Pilgrim stuff. Monster High school banner. Posters galore. Signed stuff. The Comic-Con schedule book. ARC of "the eternal ones" by Kirsten Miller. And more, more, more. And the biggie, exclusive, this is the ONLY place or way you can get this, ever: A souvenir Comic-Con program signed by me and the other panelists of my Superhero Superfiction panel! (Lou Anders, Jackie Kessler, Caitlin Kittredge, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Chris Roberson, Caroline Spector, Matt Sturges, and me -- 8 autographs in all!)

So, tell me why this pack should go to you, over all the other qualified Hook Me Up! subscribers. ;-D

Oh, and trust me, gang, I know who the Hook Me Up! subscribers are, so you can comment away, but it'll only do you good (and the HMU! gang knows why it'll do them good) if you're a subscriber. It's not too late, of course. Send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line you can find out how to enter and win!

Love,
Gini

More Comic-Con and the Swag Beginneth

Happy Monday! Well, vacay's nice, but it's nicer to be back in the casa with full access to all I want access to! As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, we've got a packed day today, so let's get to it!

First off, some have asked me for a description of how my panel went. Conveniently, an audience member did a full write-up (and I got the lead! Woot!), so check it out at Superhero Novels.

Next up, I was gone and more reviews of "Touched by an Alien" came in! There's a great one over at Wicked Little Pixie. And the DAW Books Community has a good one, too. Check them out, leave some Alien Collective love!

Amber Scott's launched the next two books for Project Pay it Forward -- check 'em out, I'm pretty sure you'll all agree that these selections are totally worthy!

And now, what I know you're all waiting for -- the launch of the Comic-Con Swag Pack Giveaway! Check out the info on my Win Stuff page, and prepare to drool accordingly. Each day this week I'm going to describe a Swag Pack in more detail here at the blog (separate from standard blog update posts). In order to be entered into the giveaway, first, you have to be on Hook Me Up! Second...well, the instructions for how to enter are going only to Hook Me Up! subscribers. So, send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line right away so you can get the deets and get your entry in!

These Swag Packs are amazing and huge! In "I'm glad I save big boxes" huge. In "Wow, it's like you were there without the expense or the exhaustion" huge. In "You're gonna WANT these" huge. In "I need to get on Hook Me Up! TODAY" huge. So, what are you waiting for? The Swag ain't gettin' any better, bigger or more available!

Love,
Gini