Lucienne and I both have fangtabulous news today!  Blogcritics gave us this great new review of Fangtastic!  (Warning, spoilers on the first two novels, but you can certainly read them out of order if you're so inclined.)  I just totally want to hug the reviewer, and my friend Vlad, who helped me get the details right!

Also, Lucienne is doing a fangtastic thing.  Did you know that over a billion people in the world don't have safe water.  I'm talking not just to bathe in, but even to drink?  Totally unacceptable.  She and other publishing pros are donating critiques that are being auctioned off to raise money for water projects.  I hope you'll join in, either on the critique auction or in some other way.  (If you want to see how Lucienne works first, critique-wise, her pre-auction interview posted yesterday here.)

Hey, my girl Lucienne Diver is interviewed by Sarah Nicolas at YA Rebels.  Check it!

A pic from the Land O Lakes Library local author fair this past Saturday.  That's Lucienne signing.  Also in the pic are her mother (left), her cousin (middle) and grandmother (right), who all seemed to have gotten the black and white memo.  Their friend Marie from the church not so much, but that just means she stands out like a hothouse flower, right?

Yeah, this is me talking.  Standing out is its own reward.

Did I mention that the book Lucienne signed most was my THIRD adventure, Fangtastic?  Yeah, I'm pretty excited.  But here's something new trending...people are NOT talking about me.  Or, not enough, anyway.  I know, right?  Nearly inconceivable!  But here's the thing, it's prompted Lucienne to offer right out in public, on FACEBOOK, no less, to trade hugs for reviews.  On B&N online, Amazon, blogs, wherever.  She's not picky!  Oh, the shame.  On the upside, she never said they had to be good reviews, so technically it's not bribery, right?  Anyway, if you can help an author out, I know she'd appreciate it.  Authors...so needy!

And OMG, Booklist likes me!  (I always knew you were an incredibly cool mag.)  See here!  I especially like, "the books are a welcome lighthearted departure from gloomy vampire romance."  Thumbs up for fanged fabulosity!

So cool!  All my adventures are now on the Story Casting site.  Who do you think would play me in a movie?  Inquiring minds want to know!

Lucienne is doing a little less traveling this year than last, so if you're at a loss as to where to find her in 2012, here's a quick stalking guide:

Conventions and Appearances:

March 16-18 Silken Sands Writers Conference in Pensacola, FL with multi-author booksigning to be held on Saturday, March 17th from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

March 24 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Third Annual Local Author Fair, Land O Lakes Library, FL

April 6-8 Marcon 47 in Columbus, OH

April 11-15 Romantic Times Convention, Chicago, IL

May 19-20 DFW Writers Conference

June 22-23 Ozarks Romance Writers Conference in Springfield, MO

July 25-28 RWA National, Anaheim, CA

August 31-Sept 3 Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA

Two things to report (quickly, because the dawn's almost here):

Lucienne's talking with Martha Ramirez over at her blog about writing and such.  Not enough about me, but what can you do?

Also, I just had to share.  L received a really lovely thank you note from the teachers at Denham Oaks, where she recently did a talk.  My favorite comment? "It was so much fun to hear you speak.  The kids loved it.  Now they are writing vampire stories."  Our work here is done!  Woot to the vampires.

So, excited, L's fab publicist at Flux just sent the School Library Journal review for FANGTASTIC.  And I quote: “Diver spins an action-packed story that is filled with humor. Gina is a sassy heroine who tackles issues and challenges with proper vampire style.”  It's like they know me!

OMG, a chance to go to NYC's Fashion Week (or at least a portion thereof)!  This is, like, my dream!  Unfortunately, I don't show up on film, but if you do, you might not want to miss out on the the #ShowYourHeart photo contest sponsored by Diet Coke.  Check out all the details here.

Lucienne, who does show up on film, is a little too busy running all around the internet promoing our new book, Fangtastic.  She's over today at Magical Words with Authors' Checklist of Dos and Don'ts and at Jessica Brody's blog talking about books, research and her not-so-secret loves.  Still, I'm going to try to cattle prod her into action.  I could be her plus one!

You all know that Lucienne writes my adventures as I live them.  Well, that's not all she writes about.  Her blog post today is a very important one on bullying.  I had my say last year in my Fashionista vs. Trashionista post, but it bears repeating.  I know all about cool...and bullying is the farthest thing from it.