Touched by an Alien Lives Again!

Hey there, Everyone, Ginger Blue Publishing is barreling along and there is good news...and also...a bit of a confusing situation...

Touched by an Alien is live and able to be brought into your homes and e-readers! You can get the new version in ebook, trade paperback, hardback, and trophy hardback complete with a snazzy dust cover! The trophy hardback is from B&N.com only, BTW. There is a slightly odd situation going with one of the distributors, however... Amazon, Kobo, and Apple Books have everything right, so no worries if you buy from them. B&N, however...B&N has some challenges. IF you search on Touched by an Alien in B&N you SHOULD get the right page...or not. Because B&N has somehow divided up the new options in a weird way. So, on some views you can still "buy" the old mass market paperback (you'll know it because it will show the Dan dos Santos cover art) and that's what the Trophy Hardback is connected to somehow. SO, how to fix it and get what you want? Click here to go to the Ginger Blue Releases page, click on the Touched by an Alien cover, and choose which option or options you want. The links on GBP's website will take you to the right spot at B&N to get the version you want. Confusing? Yes. Ultimately manageable? Sure. And B&N may get itself fixed. Or not, and we'll be doing this for 16 books. Mambo Number 1-16 B&N, as I'm going to call it. The biggest positive? On B&N AND Amazon...the reviews are still with the book! Yes! This is huge for me and the series, so I'm super excited. That doesn't mean that all y'all shouldn't add a review if you haven't already, because reviews are what keep books and series going (well, that and sales, of course) so please review early and often, and remember that a number of stars of choice is enough, and that with a line or two about what you did/didn't like is more than plenty. So, grab your new copies of Touched by an Alien today, and, as always, I'll let you know immediately when Alien Tango is ready to go!

So many bookie wookies, so much time to catch up on all of them while waiting for The Alien Collection, Aliens Like Us, and Aliens Like Them. Check out my Bookstore for all the things!

That's it for today but, as always, more's on the way. Have great weeks, stay warm and dry or cool and comfy, depending on where you are in the world, and let's be readers out there! Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side! Love, Gini

The READ THIS! BotM, a New Cover Reveal, Preorders, and More!

Happy Tax Season! I mean, I guess. We have to pay them, also I guess, so we might as well celebrate. Or file extensions. Or both. Maybe both. I have yet ANOTHER cover reveal/upcoming release and the READ THIS! Author Q&A is happening THIS Thursday, and it's going to be another fun one you don't want to miss. And after that, I'll be back in my beloved Phoenix for a brief stay, where those in the area can come see the me! Hoping to see as many of you as possible! Now, let's get to it, shall we? We shall!

It's Preorder Time! The first three installments of The Martian Alliance Chronicles are available for preorder now! Order your copies so you can fly with the crew of the Hummingbird while they take on the galaxy's most awful crime family, one con, caper, and rescue at a time! Preorder from your preferred retailer via Ginger Blue Publishing.

Things aren’t what they seem to be when Princess Olivia of Andromeda jumps aboard a spaceship to escape a loveless marriage. Coming April 22, 2025.

A risky gamble turns deadly when the galaxy's most feared terrorist arrives to up the ante. When their favorite bookie pulls up stakes from Roulette and moves to Polliworld, the crew of the Hummingbird go to find out why, and hopefully get a cut of the action, but they end up caught in a high stakes game of chance that could destroy them. Coming June 24, 2025.

Is the cost of a few innocent lives worth risking everything? When the crew of the Hummingbird discovers a Pilla Colony recently destroyed by the Diamante Families, they’re faced with the smart choice of leaving or the dangerous one of searching for survivors – and Roy and DeeDee aren’t in agreement about their course of action. But the real question is – why would anyone be going out of their way to destroy the most helpless, fragile, and noncombative race in the galaxy? Coming August 12, 2025.

Speaking of Getting Bookie Wookies... All of these are available now from Ginger Blue Publishing and available at your preferred retailer. If you haven't grabbed these yet, now's the time!

A group of mystery-solving grandmothers, a daring granddaughter, a surf bum, homeless men, and a mysterious stranger all involved in a series of brutal murders in a sleepy seaside town... The re-release of my first humor collection, now with bonus funny! Despite what you may have heard or believe, all the stories are true...well, almost all...

The story of the Old West's most notorious female outlaw, the infamous Belladonna. Available in Hardback, trade paperback, and ebook. Read the story that started it all... Stacey Weir didn't mean to become an amateur sleuth. But when her adoptive father's accused of murder, there was only one thing for her to do...

Friends to lovers romantic suspense set in and around New Orleans, now with an (extended) epilogue! (Re-release.) Mosaic post-apocalyptic novel set in the far future that's reverted to Old West ways, where love, friends, and family are what get you through.

A collection of paranormal tales, with new bonus stories and an introduction from the author of BITE CLUB. (Re-release.) A collection of all my humorous SF/F/P (non-Alien series) stories, together in one place for the first time!

April 2025 READ THIS! Author Q&A

April's READ THIS! author Q&A with  Author Elle E. Ire will be on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 9pm-10pm Eastern. Access to Discord is available worldwide, and everyone is invited to attend! You do not need to be a Discord member/user to attend: Use this link https://discord.gg/GYpzD25JvW to go directly to the chat room! (You also don't need to have finished the book to join in the fun. We authors know that everyone reads at their own pace and we just want to hang out with you guys and have some good times!) Once in, you'll get to join in the fun of asking authors about their "process" and more. PLUS, one lucky winner will get May's READ THIS! selection for FREE! I know! It's too happy to be true! But true it is, so don't miss out! (You must be present in the chat to win. Physical copies U.S. only; ebook copies worldwide.)

April 2025 READ THIS! Selection

The READ THIS! Selection for March 2025 is:  Speak EZ by Elle E. Ire Gini's Take: A hundred-year-old murder. A ghost story. And a wicked cool dog. A compelling and fun mystery. About the Authors: Goldie Award winner Elle Ire writes science fiction and paranormal romance featuring kickass women who fall in love with each other. When she isn't learning to use weapons ranging from pistols to axes to whips or paying someone to kidnap her to get the details right, Elle can be found attempting numerous escape room challenges or singing karaoke in the weirdest bar she can find.

May's READ THIS! Selection   And Remember: One Lucky Q&A Participant can win it early!

The READ THIS! Selection for May 2025 is:        Collars & Curses By Sharon Skinner

Con Season Continues Somehow, my con season is already literally here. Keep checking this space for where I'll be and all the different ways and places where you can see the me!   Western Science Fiction Association Phoenix, AZ April 26-27 Saturday, April 26, 7-9pm A Reading by Gini Koch Sunday, April 27, 4-6pm An Afternoon with Gini Koch LibertyCon June 20-22 Chattanooga, TN San Diego Comic-Con July 23-27 San Diego, CA Gen Con Writers Symposium July 31-August 3 Indianapolis, IN I'm featured at the Gen Con Blog! Take a look and read my interview and check out the other awesome authors who were also interviewed! DragonCon August 28-September 1 Atlanta, GA Bouchercon September 3-7 New Orleans, LA

A Big-Little FYI... Due to all the things happening with the Alien Series, Deck the Falls is going to be a little late. Not too terribly late (I hope and pray) but it's probably going to slip into May for release. But Book 3 (Cruise the Falls) should be right back on schedule for March 2026. And, as soon as Deck the Falls is finalized, all y'all will, as always, be the first to know!

COVER REVEAL TIME! My (first) big book o' reviews, Media & Me, My Love/Hate Relationship With Hollywood is coming out April 29, 2025. Get your preorders from your preferred retailer via Ginger Blue Publishing now!

Read Out Loud! Do you have your copy of the Touched by an Alien audiobook yet? If not, don't wait! Grab yours today and start your year right!

Speaking of Reading Out Loud... Graphic Audio has renewed the contract for The Legend of Belladonna, Part 1: Natural Born Outlaws, by moi writing as A.E. Stanton. If you haven't grabbed this fantastic audiobook, don't delay, grab it today!

So many bookie wookies, so much time to catch up on all of them while waiting for Aliens Like Us and the next READ THIS! selection. Check out my Bookstore for all the things!

That's it for today, but, never fear, another Update, including details for the next READ THIS! selection, will be arriving in a couple of weeks! In the meantime, stay safe and healthy, remember we're all in this together, be kind to one another, give love and support to all those who are on the front lines in any capacity, hope this year continues to give all of you much joy and goodness, and let's be readers out there. Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch all y'all on the flip side! Love, Gini

The READ THIS! BotM and, No Foolin', A Plethora of Cover Reveals!

No Fooling, It's April! April is here and, despite this going out to all y'all on April Fool's Day, there's no lies or pranks in the blog. The next READ THIS! Book of the Month is here, along with a plethora of cover reveals! So let's get to it, shall we? We shall!https://www.amazon.com/Collars-Curses-Sharon-Skinner/dp/1938190343/ref=sr_1_1

Read Out Loud! Do you have your copy of the Touched by an Alien audiobook yet? If not, don't wait! Grab yours today and start your year right!

Speaking of Reading Out Loud... Graphic Audio has renewed the contract for The Legend of Belladonna, Part 1: Natural Born Outlaws, by moi writing as A.E. Stanton. If you haven't grabbed this fantastic audiobook, don't delay, grab it today!

READ THIS! A Book Club by Moi for All Y'all Welcome to READ THIS! A Book Club by Gini Koch. This is my chance to introduce you to some great authors that I love and know you will, too. Every month I'll spotlight a book and, even better...every month I'll host a live discussion with the author, that all y'all can join! I know, it's too happy to be true, but true it is!

April 2025 READ THIS! Selection

The READ THIS! Selection for April 2025 is:  Speak EZ by Elle E. Ire Gini's Take: A hundred-year-old murder. A ghost story. And a wicked cool dog. A compelling and fun mystery. About the Author: Goldie Award winner Elle Ire writes science fiction and paranormal romance featuring kickass women who fall in love with each other. When she isn't learning to use weapons ranging from pistols to axes to whips or paying someone to kidnap her to get the details right, Elle can be found attempting numerous escape room challenges or singing karaoke in the weirdest bar she can find.

April 2025 READ THIS! Author Q&A

So, you've read the READ THIS! selection and you want to share what you thought with the author, hang out with them and Gini, and generally talk books for an hour. Well, guess what? You can! The third Thursday of every month will be READ THIS! Author Q&A time. The event will be held utilizing Discord, and the invitation to Gini's READ THIS! room will come out in the week prior to the chat. And that's not all! Near the end of each Q&A session, we'll be doing a raffle and one lucky winner will get a copy of the next month's READ THIS! selection! (You must be present in the Q&A to win. Physical book prizes will be U.S. only. Ebook prizes will be worldwide.)

April's READ THIS! author Q&A  with Author Elle E. Ire will be on Thursday, April 17, 2024 from 9pm-10pm Eastern. Access to Discord is available worldwide, and everyone is invited to attend!

May's READ THIS! Selection   And Remember: One Lucky Q&A Participant can win it early!

The READ THIS! Selection for May 2025 is:  Collars & Curses By Sharon Skinner

Massive Cover Reveal Time!   Covers, covers, boy have I got covers! The art department at Ginger Blue Publishing has been going gangbusters, and I can't wait to show all y'all what they've been cooking up! First up, the next installments in the Martian Alliance Chronicles...available for preorder right now!

A risky gamble turns deadly when the galaxy's most feared terrorist arrives to up the ante. When their favorite bookie pulls up stakes from Roulette and moves to Polliworld, the crew of the Hummingbird go to find out why, and hopefully get a cut of the action, but they end up caught in a high stakes game of chance that could destroy them. Preorder from your preferred retailer via Ginger Blue Publishing.

Is the cost of a few innocent lives worth risking everything? When the crew of the Hummingbird discovers Pilla Colony recently destroyed by the Diamante Families, they’re faced with the smart choice of leaving or the dangerous one of searching for survivors – and Roy and DeeDee aren’t in agreement about their course of action. But the real question is: why would anyone be going out of their way to destroy the most helpless, fragile, and noncombative race in the galaxy? Preorder from your preferred retailer via Ginger Blue Publishing.

And now, for the big show, so to speak...we have the first cover reveals for the Alien Series, re-releasing from Ginger Blue Publishing in ebook, trade paperback, and hardback!

Meet Kitty.  Marketing manager Katherine "Kitty" Katt joins forces with gorgeous aliens from Alpha Centauri to protect the Earth, kick evil alien butt, and save the day with hairspray and rock 'n' roll...not necessarily in that order. Coming soon from Ginger Blue Publishing.

More aliens. More intrigue. More Kitty. For Katherine "Kitty" Katt, Alien Super-Being Exterminator, anti-alien conspiracies, threats from outer space, and a couple of killer alligators are all in a day's work, but internal alien conspiracies bring a new meaning to the terms chaos and confusion. Coming soon from Ginger Blue Publishing.

New conspiracies. New enemies. Same Kitty. Planning any wedding is hard enough, but Katherine "Kitty" Katt and Jeff Martini have a lot more to worry about than seating arrangements, because multiple interstellar invasions, Alpha Team in mortal peril, and inter-alien conspiracies are all on the guest list...and the gifts they've brought explode. Coming soon from Ginger Blue Publishing.

More conspiracies. More danger. New Kitty. A new set of conspiracies, old enemies, and a dangerous new drug being tested on unwilling subjects are more than enough to deal with, but new parents Jeff and Kitty Martini have an even bigger problem...the bad guys want their newborn baby. Coming soon from Ginger Blue Publishing.

Con Season Beginneth Somehow, my con season is already literally here. Keep checking this space for where I'll be and all the different ways and places where you can see the me! Western Science Fiction Association Phoenix, AZ April 26-27 Saturday, April 26, 7-9pm A Reading by Gini Koch Sunday, April 27, 4-6pm An Afternoon with Gini Koch LibertyCon June 20-22 Chattanooga, TN San Diego Comic-Con July 23-27 San Diego, CA Gen Con Writers Symposium July 31-August 3 Indianapolis, IN DragonCon August 28-September 1 Atlanta, GA Bouchercon September 3-7 New Orleans, LA

So many bookie wookies, so much time to catch up on all of them while waiting for The Alien Collection, Aliens Like Us, Aliens Like Them, and the next READ THIS! selection. Check out my Bookstore for all the things!

That's it for today but, never fear, another Update, including the Discord Q&A chat invitation, will be arriving in a couple of weeks! In the meantime, stay safe and healthy, remember we're all in this together, be kind to one another, give love and support to all those who are on the front lines in any capacity, and let's be readers out there. Peace out, my li'l gangstas, and I'll catch you on the flip side! Love, Gini