The doll clothes [Bleuette, 10-11 inch clothes] auctions end in 19 hours...and the china doll auctions in 2 days...don't miss your chance to shop early for CHRISTMAS!!

We survived the birthday party! Woot! We had 6 girls plus the dutiful brother that Kiddo#1 always is. No rain, but we ended up moving the cake and Caprisun feast indoors due to the alarming chance of having Baked Kids. It was hot. Very hot. Much fun was had. Gifts were received. Kiddo#1 had a blast. Christopher and I decided the next birthday party would be at a rented facility somewhere. lol.

We had a stay at home for the most part weekend. Chris had homework. I had writing. The weekend yielded: 1 Agent requesting a manuscript, 1 invite to an invite only anthology requesting a new Kabar the Barbarian story [YAY!], 1 reject, 1 notification that a story of mine has passed through a second reading and has moved on...notification from Fictionwise that they want to accept 10 reprints from me for e-book publication [woot! several out of print goodness coming your way soon!]

Notifications of future publication dates:  The Swan Road, Feb 2008
                                                                          Until Somebody Loses An Eye [Bradford Publishing, Twisted Publishing] March 2008

FenCon, September 21-23 Panel schedule received...here are my panels in all their yummy goodness:

Friday 9:00 PM Programming 1  Why Werewolves Are Better Than Vampires: a Debate   Description: The fangs and fur fly as writers and fans discuss these two popular creatures. No fair using crosses and silver bullets!

Saturday 11:00 AM Programming 1  Apocalypse Wow!   Description: What makes a 'good' apocalypse? Why a do people enjoy reading about them? How do writers carry on a story after the world has literally ended?

Saturday 12:00 noon Autographs

Saturday 3:00 PM Programming 3  What is the Horror Writers Association?   Description: Learn about the group, its goals, and the benefits of membership.

Saturday 8:00 PM Programming 3  Convention Legends   Description: Who did WHAT? WHEN? Really? Veterans discuss what may or may not have happened at conventions.

Sunday 11:00 AM Programming 2  Why Should I Read Horror?   Description: Horror writers answer questions about the horror genre and why you should read it.

Sunday 3:00 PM Programming 3  Love, Fandom Style   Description: Ah, geeks in love! Why do fan relationships seem to work particularly well? Discuss, but get your own room for the heavy petting.

Be sure to attend the ART AUCTION from 7 -8 pm....3 original china dolls made by moi will be for sale and hopefully will move to the auction...Vlad the Vampire, Morganna the Hag, and Frank the Monster...and stupidly, I forgot to take photos! Will have to post afterwards...but the dolls are AWESOME and would be super cool for HALLOWEEN!

Christopher and I will have an author's table. If you're going, be sure to stop by! We're clearing out our old stock [Pre-2006] and will have BOOK BUNDLES [4-5 books, chapbooks] for $10!! That's a bargain you won't want to miss. We'll also have new books! I will be there EARLY on Saturday morning, so be sure to stop by and grab some books for our NOON SATURDAY autograph session...beat the crowds! :)

Okay....I need to get back to work. Will post pics of  The New Hair sometime after tomorrow afternoon...woot! Conventions are such great excuses for new clothes and new hair! yay!