Excerpt from Alien Nation!

You know you want to head on over to Deathless Prose for the full Prologue and Chapter One.

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As the release date draws ever near, you should keep an eye on the blog and social media. There will be tidbits and teasers coming your way. There may even be a newsletter subscriber sneak peek in your future. Now's a great time to sign up to Hook Me Up! if you're not already on the list...

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Happy Monday! Well, the release of Alien in Chief is almost here and with it my signing at the Poisoned Pen tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7pm. For those who can't make it in person, the LiveStream will be going on, so join in with Alien Collective Members in Very Good Standing around the world and come see the me in person or virtually!

And we have some reviews for Alien in Chief in, too! See what Pearls Cast Before a McPig and boeklogboek both thought of it! And, if you want a teaser before the main event, check out the prologue and first chapter at my Deathless Prose page, and then hit the Page 69 Test to see what's on that page in the book! And Tor.com has a nice listing of all the upcoming December releases!

That's it for today, but more's on the way before I leave for the out of town portions of book tour. So, enjoy the start of your weeks, see some of you in person or virtually tomorrow, and let's be Alien in Chief readers out there!

Love,
Gini

It's All About the Book

Happy Friday! Wowza, hearing from me twice in a week. I know, it's shocking, right? It's like the old days of, you know, last year. But today it's a short and sweet one, so let's get to it so we can all get to the weekend!

The yap is large and in charge over at Tome Tender where not only am I sharing three never-before-revealed things about moi, but there's also a chance to win your choice of one of the first ten books in the Alien series (Touched by an Alien, Alien Tango, Alien in the Family, Alien Proliferation, Alien Diplomacy, Alien vs. Alien, Alien in the House, Alien Research, Alien Collective, or Universal Alien). And of course it's open internationally. Contest runs through May 4th, so get your entries in today!

And why is this happening? Leading up to the release of Alien Separation on May 5th, of course! And, to see what's coming -- and why RT Book Reviews made Alien Separation a Top Pick -- check out the review of said bookie wookie over at Larissa's Bookish Life.

After that, check out the headers (look up) all over the website, including Newsy Stuff that has new, um, newsy stuff. There's also a new Playlist to check out as well. And, while you're at it, hit Deathless Prose where the prologue and first chapter of Alien Separation are there for your reading pleasure and enticement.

BTW, I hear tell that a Hook Me Up! exclusive contest is on the horizon. Not on Hook Me Up! yet? Now's the time. Just 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 all set for the winning.

That's it for today, but as always, more's on the way. So enjoy the downward slide into the weekend, and let's be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Sensational Wishes

Hey there! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and that Monday wasn't too hard on anyone. It's Thanksgiving week in the U.S. and we host lots of family and friends at the Casa, plus you know, I'm on deadline, so this is probably going to be the only word from me this week. BUT, there's still much going on, so let's make sure you don't miss any of it, shall we? We shall!

First up, Sensational Six: Action and Adventure in Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance is still burning up the charts! Many thanks to all who've grabbed it up already. But for those of you who haven't, seriously, what are you waiting for? It's got 6 great stories of various lengths, from Six Gals and a Guy -- awesome authors Caris Roane, Jordan Summers, Vivi Anna, Sasha White, Marsheila Rockwell and Jeff Mariotte, and moi. And it's a great gift -- for yourself or any other readers on your list. And what a great way to say "thank you" to someone by giving them a great boxed set without breaking your wallet to do it. In fact, eReader News Today made Sensational Six its Book of the Day!

My entry in the set is The Night Beat, Necropolis Enforcement Files #1, and right now this boxed set is the only place you can get it. And that's not all. Sensational Six is also the only place where you can get a long excerpt for Night Music, Necropolis Enforcement #2...until it releases in early 2015! Want to see Night Music's cool cover even larger sized? Hit my Premieres page and check it out!

And how much does all this awesomeness cost you? $0.99. YES! Less than one dollar! So, really, do your Six Gals and a Guy a solid and grab this while it's at this low, low price, because it won't be this low forever, and the set won't be around forever, either.

Get your copies of Sensational Six right here!

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

Speaking of excerpts, head over to my Deathless Prose page and check out the prologue and first chapter of Universal Alien! Then see what Feeling Fictional thought of Universal Alien. And after that, check out who won the prize at Bibliognome.

What prize, you ask? Why, that blog's stop on the Universal Alien Top 10 Blog Tour. There are more tour stops coming next week, and many of the prior stops still have their contests going. You can win your choice of one of the first 9 books in the Alien series, and you can win at multiple stops, all open internationally, so don't delay, get your entries in today!

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

Remember that I'll be out and about starting this weekend, and then on Book Tour for Universal Alien. You can always find where I am over at the Datebook, but here's my appearance schedule through the rest of the year.

Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29
Running the Yap at the Greater MENSA Regional Gathering
Phoenix Phiesta XXXII: "Phifty Shades of Mensa”
Hilton Garden Inn
4000 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-279-9811 or 1-800-446-6677

Tuesday, December 2nd
Universal Alien Release Day Signing and Party
Cake, readings, signings, games & prizes!
7pm, The Poisoned Pen
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., #101
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-947-2974
Additional LiveStream Event runs concurrently, so even if you can't be here in person you can still join in the fun!

Saturday, December 6th
Universal Alien Signing and Party
2pm, Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore
Balboa Mesa Shopping Center
5943 Balboa Ave., Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92111
858-268-4747
NOTE: Mysterious Galaxy has moved! New location listed above. See you there! 

Saturday, December 13th
Universal Alien Signing and Wycked Women Who Write Party
Come Party With Us From
1-4pm, Barnes and Noble Bookstore
567 North Stephanie
Henderson, NV 89014
702-434-1533

Wednesday, December 17th
Universal Alien Signing and Party
7:00pm Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 42
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-538-8520

After you've marked your calendars and made your plans to see the me, check out what Lu's Buchgefluester thought of Alien Tango, Alien in the Family, and Alien Proliferation. And if you don't read German, no worries, because Google Translate has you covered!

 

That's it for today, but as always, there's more on the way. Just, barring exciting news, not for this week. So, see some of you over the upcoming long weekend, everyone have wonderful weeks, for those celebrating have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy whoever you're with, be kind to everyone who's working this weekend (and that includes the people you don't think about until you need them, like police, fire, hospital personnel, servicemen and -women, etc.), and if you're shopping may you get good deals without craziness, nastiness, or stress. (Hey, I write fiction, remember?)

Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,

Gini

Researching Winners

Happy Thursday! Well, the Gods of Random have spoken and the winners of the advanced final copies of Alien Research have been chosen. If you entered, read on and see if you were one of the lucky ones.

If you didn't enter, read on anyway, because, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, there's going to be a reason for you to continue on. Trust me. (Think: Lightning Round... ;-D)

But before then, we have a few other things going on. Head over to Slice of SciFi and see what I think of Season 2 of the Legend of Korra. 

Then remember to get entered to win an Alien Research two-fer over at
Project Paranormal.

Speaking of Alien Research, check out Deathless Prose where an excerpt (the opener and first chapter) is up to whet your appetite for the bookie wookie. (Releases Dec. 3rd -- and it's still not too late to do your girl a solid and pre-order your copy, either online or directly from your bookstore of choice!)

Speaking of the website, we have updates on Free Stuff and Sightings in the Wild -- yes, it's true, Team Gini got Sightings revised BEFORE the End of Days (don't faint). There's more coming on both those pages, and others on the website, so keep the eyeballs peeled.

We're down to the last few days to fund the Winter in the City Kickstarter anthology. If you haven't added in yet, take a look -- lots of cool authors are slated for this one!

And, because this just really resonated with me for some strange reason ;-D, check out 14 Ways to Tick off a Writer over at The Penguin Press.

And now, for what you're all really waiting for, Part 1. The winners of an advanced final copy of Alien Research, as chosen by the Gods of Random:

Beth Blanchard
Marybelle Gann
Chelene Ho
MandyMe
Barbara Elness

I loved all the comments all y'all sent in your emails and in the Blog comments, and it was really hard to choose who was going to score the extra prize. However, the Special Winner prize is going to the person who went above and beyond and assigned names and full on descriptions to Christopher's Patented Glares -- Melissa Katano

NOTE FOR WINNERS: You MUST send me an email with your first & last name, full mailing address including country, and how/who you want the book personalized (name, nickname, someone else, etc.) to by Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. If I haven't heard from you by the end of the day on the 24th, the Gods of Random will demand a new sacrifice, the prize will be pulled back, and given to another entrant.

But wait...there's more. That's right, and this one's open to anyone OTHER than the 6 who just won today. Anyone, on Hook Me Up! or not, who answers this next question here, at this Blog post, is entered. There's one more copy of Alien Research, and it'll go to the person who gives the reply the Gods of Random like best to this question:

There were lots of really good ideas for which characters should get more in-depth stories about them in some way. So, you all get to vote. Pick who you'd most like to get a back, side, or extra story about (this is not a guarantee, btw, but we all know I write short stories and novellas all the time so...) from these options:

A) How Reader Met Gower
B) Angela Fiore, Teen SuperSpy
C) A Week in the Life of Malcolm Buchanan

This contest addendum is live through Sunday, Nov. 24th and the winner will be picked and announced on Monday, Nov. 25th. Be SURE that I have a way to contact you (leave your email address in your comment if at all possible), or else you'll need to monitor the Blog every day. As with the rest, yes this is open internationally, and same rules and restrictions apply, so check out the main contest post (below) for all that info.

That's it for today, but as always, more's on the way! So enjoy the downward slide towards the weekend and let's be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Humping in the House

Hope everyone's had a great week so far! I'm still working on Alien Research (Almost done! Almost done! Ahahahahahaha, I'm almost done! *cough* Sorry...), but there's lots going on, so have to catch all y'all up!

First up, Alien in the House releases next Tuesday! And, just so you know, pre-orders still matter. Right up until the day before they matter. (After that they're, um, just orders, that also matter a heck of a lot.) So, if you haven't yet pre-ordered your copy, do your girl a solid and rectify that today.

And, just to give you some incentive, check out Deathless Prose where the opener and first chapter of Alien in the House are live on the scene. Then head over to My Bookish Ways for a full listing of May's releases. And The Brainpan is also promoting Alien in the House. It's a block party!

After that, let's check out some reviews. First up, see what Larissa's Bookish Life thinks of Alien in the House. Then see what the DAW Books Review thinks of Alien Diplomacy, and what Ohhh My Shelves and a different reviewer at Silk Screen Views thought of Touched by an Alien.

Some interesting writer-type stuff that's come down my particular pike includes a piece from Writer Unboxed about what not to do when beginning a novel, and includes thoughts from my awesome agent. And Slate shares the Strange Horizons report on women in SF/F. Not sure I agree with them -- what's your take?

I still haven't seen G.I. Joe: Retribution yet, because I'm still on deadline. But that's my first must-see movie the moment Alien Research goes to my awesome editor. And, as for why, I give you this from Pinterest.

For those of you in the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, I'll be doing a Short Story Workshop this Saturday, May 4th, at the Queen Creek Library and I'll be signing Alien in the House at The Poisoned Pen on Wednesday, May 8th, the day after release day.

Right after that, I head to San Diego for the Mysterious Galaxy 20th Birthday Bash. My official time is from 11am-12pm, but I'll be there from 10am to close, so if you're in Southern California, come on by!

After that, it's two great cons back to back. First up will be Phoenix Comicon from May 23-26 and then Arizona Dreamin' from May 31-June 2. Hope to see many of you at both!

I'll be bounding all over the interwebs in the next few weeks as well, and there will be much running of the yap and many giveaways in my wake. I'll also be one of the many authors over at Angels of Retribution talking about character names.

That's it for today, but as always, more's on the way. So enjoy the downward slide to the weekend and let's be readers out there! 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

Excerpt Day

Happy Friday! Hope everyone had a great week (or at least survived it with shreds of sanity intact) and that you're all ready for the weekend. And, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, to head you into said weekend in style, we have something for your reading pleasure.

Head over to Deathless Prose and check out the intro and first chapter of Alien Diplomacy. THEN, head over to the Ethan Jones Blog and check out another excerpt!

After that, get thee to The Boyish Booklover and see what he thought of all of Alien Diplomacy. And after all that, do your girl a solid and pre-order Alien Diplomacy (and Alien vs. Alien, while you're at it).

Alexander Outland: Space Pirate, by G.J. Koch (three guesses who that is, and the first two don't count) is available now for pre-order. Yes, I know I talk about pre-orders a lot. Because they matter more than a lot. Bestseller lists are great, but for those of us who aren't yet household names, pre-orders are where it's at.

But enough shameless begging! For today, at least. Check out what Giraffe Days thought of Alien Proliferation. And take a look at the new titles NoraAdrienne's Reviews is looking forward to this year and next.

Hard to believe, but Tucson Festival of Books is literally right around the corner. If you're going, be sure to find me! I'm on panels at 10am on both Saturday March 10 and Sunday March 11, and will be signing at the Mysterious Galaxy booth #255 at 3pm on the 10th.

The Jambalaya Writer's Conference is also right around the corner. So all Alien Collective Members in and around the New Orleans area, check it out and come on down!

That's it for today, but never fear, we'll be back with more next week. So until then, let's be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Love,
Gini

Thursday Roundup

Just a short and sweet one today, 'cause I have to get ready to head off for the Tucson Festival of Books. Remember to find me if you're gonna be there! (Details are in the blog post below this one.)

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, there's some new stuff up on the Sightings in the Wild page. Have a pic of any of the books or your swag? Send it to me so it can go up for all to see! Reminder that, for those of you who missed the earlier memo, the first chapter of "Alien in the Family" is up on Deathless Prose. Accolades has been updated -- if you've done a review of any of the books and you don't see it linked here, please let me know and send me the url so we can rectify!

Because pre-orders really do matter, have to share that "Alien Proliferation" is available for such now. Several places have it up, including Amazon. No cover yet, but the moment I have it, you KNOW you'll see it!

Want to hang out with me, and some other cool authors? Want to do it in a relaxed atmosphere that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Have limited time to get away? Check out Arizona Dreamin', and get your reservations in today ('cause it's filling up and we honestly have limited space).

And now, to pack. Well, to consider packing, and then do other things, consider it again, do more other things, and then to panic and pack at 1am. You know, like every other time I travel. What? It's a time-honored tradition! And you wouldn't want me to buck tradition, would you?

Love,
Gini

Busy, Busy, Busy

Well, I was going to do my World Fantasy Con roundup today, but, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, a massive number of deadlines earned at WFC combined with some "fun" computer issues has put me behind, and my roundup isn't ready. I know, I know, crushing disappointment from all, I'm sure, but hey, there's other stuff going on, so let me catch you up quickly on all that, and then, NEXT time, the roundup, cross my heart and hope to be whisked away by an A-C.

What other stuff, you ask? Why our Alien Collective Member in Very Good Standing and "Alien Tango" ARC winner My 5 Monkeys has her review up. And lest anyone think "Touched by an Alien" has been forgotten, Book Crazy Scrapbook Mama has her review going strong. Hit them both, leave some Alien Collective love, you know the drill.

Smootchies and thank yous to Dark Wyrm Reads and Tempting Persephone who are encouraging one and all to take a look at the excerpt from "Alien Tango" that's up on the Deathless Prose page. If you haven't checked it out yet, don't delay! Head over and whet the ol' appetite for Kitty, Martini, and the rest of the gang. And smootchies to all on Twitter and Facebook who are also spreading the excerpt love. Y'all rock!

Speaking of advanced reading opportunities and My 5 Monkeys (ooh, a DOUBLE), check out who's getting to borrow her "Alien Tango" ARC. Congrats to those who are getting to paw the precious! Hope you all enjoy it as much as Julie did!

Site updates are going on all the time in the background. If you've reviewed "Touched by an Alien" or "Alien Tango" (woot!) and don't see your review listed on the Accolades page, let me know so we can rectify.

In Person/Con Reminder: I'll be in Tucson for TusCon 37 from November 12-14th. If you're in or around the Greater Tucson area, try to stop by. I'm doing a large number of panels and, if memory serves, a reading, as well as partaking in the book signing. Plus, many other of my fave awesome authors will be there. You'll be glad you made the trip, I promise.

Also, aspiring authors in the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, don't miss the Fall Writers Workshop at the Scottsdale Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 20th. I'll be there, leading a session with the awesome Erin Quinn on "Two Faces of Paranormal", and there's much, much more. And it's FREE. Chance to meet a ton of authors? Check. Chance to learn a lot? Check. All for free? Double check. So, hope to see you there!

That's it for today. Enjoy the slide to the weekend and keep it alien! Peace out, li'l gangstas!

Love,
Gini

I'm Ho-ome!

I'm back from chilly but lovely Columbus, Ohio, and, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, boy, is this blog's gonna be filled to bursting with all kinds of stuff! So let's leap into it, shall we?

First off, World Fantasy Con was awesome. AWESOME. My WFC update will be coming, but not today. However, if you want to get a taste, check out awesome author Celina Summers' blog update at Elf Killing and Other Hobbies for an update from the first day. Why weren't there more updates, you ask? Because we were so busy with the awesome, that's why! (Yeah, okay, awesome was and is the operative word. So sue me.)

Speaking of awesome authors, check out The Amber Scott Project and see what Amber's meme looks like -- and check out who she takes some musical cues from!

Next on the hit parade, check out a new review of "Touched by an Alien" over at Cuidado com o Dálmata. Then check out what Alliflash Pack winner Panic in the Lingerie has to say about her swag. Then see what The Geeky Bookworm has to say about her top October reads, and yes, they include "Touched by an Alien". And if you missed it, check out her review at Book Lovers, Inc. as well.

By the way, in case you missed this somehow (hey, it's possible...unlikely, but possible), the Bookie Awards are announced, and "Touched by an Alien" and I are nominated in 4 categories. Very cool!

Wondering where the "Alien Tango" love is? Look no further than at My 5 Monkeys, where you can enter to win a chance to get the lone precious into your hot little hands, at least for a while.

Oh, and speaking of "Alien Tango", remember how I said something was coming today? Well, today is here, and so is the something. Check out my Deathless Prose page, and click on the cover for "Alien Tango" and...well, there, if I tell you, it'll ruin the surprise, won't it? Okay, I'll give you a little hint...it's a taste of things to come.

So, hit the links, read and enjoy, and, until next time, keep it awesome like I know you all do!

Love,
Gini

The Yap Strikes Back, Part Deux

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend - I know I did! But now, we're back to the old bump and grind and all that jazz, so let's roll into today's update.

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, and as promised, the second part of my two-part article, Promotion at Conventions, is up at 1st Turning Point. Check it out, and if you're an aspiring or newer author, check out the site; lots of good info there.

Around my site, Accolades and Sightings in the Wild have gotten minor face-lifts, Datebook has been updated as have the Bookstore and Deathless Prose pages, and I assigned my 7 Strange Winners at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog -- check it out and see whose blogs made the Strangeness Cut.

BTW, December's just around the corner...have you pre-ordered your copy of "Alien Tango" yet?

Love,
Gini

The Yap Runs Again!

Well, as my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, there's no radio silence for THIS week. We're revved up and getting things done before I take off for the less sunny and cooler climes of lovely San Diego. (Trust me. It's summer. There is NO place sunnier and hotter than my portion of Arizona. Feel free to compare temperatures with us...we Phoenicians merely say, "Bring it. The only ones who can beat us are in Yuma.")

So, weather domination aside, let's get on to the good stuff! Our own Queen Bitch asked me to do a guest blog for aspiring authors, which, being that it was MY yap that was running, is going out in three parts. (I know, what were the odds?) Part One is live on That's QUEEN Bitch To You right now. Head over, have a read, potentially be inspired. Feel free to ask a question or leave a comment, I'll be happy to answer!

We have a winner of my 200 Twitter Followers contest -- Neil O'Donnell! I enjoyed this little contest so much that I'm going to keep it going AND up the ante. When I hit 300 Twitter followers, I'm going to give away two signed copies of "Touched by an Alien" via random drawing. So, if you're not yet following me on Twitter, hurry up, more winning's afoot! (Team Gini's Twitter Expert says that the direct line to me on Twitter is http://twitter.com/GiniKoch - yes, everyone's back from their long weekend...you can tell, things are working right.)

In other news, The Perils of Pauline had some nice things to say about "Touched by an Alien". And we've revamped the Deathless Prose page. Why, you ask? Well, so when I put up excerpts from "Alien Tango", they'll be easy to find...

Love,
Gini

Fugly Fighting for a Cause

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, and as you may already know as well, author Brenda Novak does a yearly auction benefiting diabetes research. And this year I have a donation in the mix as well -- and it just went up! Head on over to the 2010 Online Auction to benefit Diabetes Research and check out the great stuff there, including a Fight the Fuglies Starter Kit. It's item #1793487, located in the Gift Baskets and Collections section.

We've also got another Sighting in the Wild up, and, if you check out either the Bookstore or Deathless Prose pages and scroll down a bit on each, you'll see what, so far, no one else has yet to see. And, the bookplates are in! Check out Free Stuff and see what all you can get for the price of a stamp or the click of a mouse!

Speaking of free, ALPHA Reader's "Touched by an Alien" giveaway goes through May 20th, and That's QUEEEN Bitch to You's "Touched by an Alien" giveaway goes through May 24th.

And of course, the Hook Me Up! Exclusive contest is rolling. All Hook Me Up! subscribers, remember to send your answer to Week One's question to me -- gini@ginikoch.com -- by Sunday, May 16, for your chance to win!

More to come, so as always, watch this space!

Love,
Gini

More Touched by an Alien for YOU

You read that right. As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, the next excerpt, aka the rest of Chapter 1, of "Touched by an Alien" is up and live on my website. Click on over to my Deathless Prose page and enjoy the reading.

Still haven't pre-ordered? Is that even POSSIBLE with all my nagging? If so, there's still time to pre-order your copy from Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or Amazon.com, then have it shipped or pick it up on April 6, 2010. (So near and yet so far...)

But not all that far for some. One eager reader has already scored a copy of "Touched by an Alien" from her local bookstore. See her review at her (cute and fun) blog Pearls Cast Before a McPig (http://mcpigpearls.blogspot.com/2010/03/touched-by-alien-book-review.html)

Oh, and if you missed it, Diana Tixier Herald also has a review of "Touched by an Alien" up at Good Reads (http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/87602994?utm_medium=api&utm_source=flash_widget).

Somehow still not on Hook Me Up! yet? One wonders about you, but it's not too late to get in on the early news, info, updates and action. Just send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with Hook Me Up! in the subject line, and there you are, all taken care of.

Keep your eyes on the website, because there's even more coming and soon!

Love,
Gini

The Creation Agent, Installment 7

As my Hook Me Up! subscribers already know, the latest installment of my online, serialized novel, "The Creation Agent" (available only for my web readers), is up. Go to Expanded Universes and have a read!

Haven't read it yet? All of the preceding installments are there, so you can catch up.

Haven't read the first excerpt from "Touched by an Alien", coming from DAW Books on April 6, 2010? Head over to Deathless Prose and take a look!

Have somehow missed my mentioning that you can pre-order "Touched by an Alien" right now from Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or Amazon.com? (How, would be the question, but anyway...) Well, you can. So get your pre-orders in immediately, if not sooner!

Lots more coming in the near future, so check the site often. Or, if you'd like to know immediately when there's something new or exciting going on, sign up for my Hook Me Up! subscribers list. Go to Extra Me for directions (or, just send an email to gini@ginikoch.com with "Hook Me Up!" in the subject line, and you'll be all set).

Oh, and as a mention...I'm going to be launching my first contest (ever! Whoo hoo!), and not only will my Hook Me Up! subscribers know about it first, they'll also get clues no one else does. So, why not sign up today so you don't miss anything or miss out?

Love,
Gini

Oh, Wow, My First Excerpt

You read that right! The first excerpt from my upcoming April 6, 2010 release from DAW Books, "Touched by an Alien", is now live on my Deathless Prose page.

Take a look, have a read, and keep your eyes peeled for a lot more stuff coming in the next couple of months.

Not on Hook Me Up! yet? My Hook Me Up! subscribers hear it first and see it first, and they get some things others don't. With lots more coming, including my first contest on the horizon, why not sign up for Hook Me Up! today and stay on top of the action? Go to my Extra Me! page and sign up now.

Also, just in case I haven't mentioned this in, oh, the last five minutes, "Touched by an Alien" is available for pre-order right now from Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and Amazon.com. If you haven't already, do a girl a solid and get your pre-ordered copy today!

Love,
Gini

Whole Lotta Shakin' Going on

As my Hook Me Up! readers already know, there's a lot going on in Gini's Web Wonderland.

First off, my fabulous editor has confirmed that "Touched by an Alien" will be DAW Publishing's April 2010 release. And there was much rejoicing! All that info's up on Bookstore, Deathless Prose and Newsy Stuff. I also have a new Playlist up.

AND, because my life isn't complete without it, we have more news from the world of Kiki. "Alas, Poor Pigdin" is up on Expanded Universes, under The Misadventures of Kiki. Read and enjoy.

So, tiptoe through the web pages and have a look!

Love,
Gini