Parnell Hall's Hilarious Take on Book Signings

You know you're an author if you

1. wince while laughing at this.

2. have PTSD-induced flashbacks.

3. feel intense (if guilty) relief that you're not the only one who's experienced a lousy table signing.

4. have downgraded your hopes for signings from a Nora Roberts-worthy line of admirers to just enough to save you from Certain Humiliation.

5. have alienated friends by humbly imploring them to show up (at repeated signings, even!) to save you from the aforementioned Certain Humiliation.

You know you're an author's very best friend in the wide world (and building awesome karma) if you

1. show up.

2. bring a friend or two

3. talk to her so she won't feel lonely/pathetic.

4. have ever bought a second or even third copy to give away.

5. Go and check out Parnell Hall's funny, clever Puzzle Lady series. I've heard great things about these mysteries!

Catch Up with Colleen

I'm chatting online at Romance Reviews Today on Wed. (St. Patrick's Day) at 9 PM EDT. I'll be giving a signed copy of Touch of Evil to one lucky participant! Plus, I hate hearing crickets, so please stop by and say hello!

I'm guest blogging, too, this week. If you'd like to hear about the romantic suspense authors and books that inspired me to join the genre

For those of you in the Greater Houston area, I have some upcoming events, and I'd love to meet you.

March 20th at 4:30, Murder by the Book, Houston. Q&A and autographing my latest, Touch of Evil.

April 3rd from 1:30-3:30, Katy Budget Books, Katy, Texas. Autographing.

April 10th from 2:00-4:00, Good Books in the Woods, The Woodlands, TX. Autographing and special character naming rights presentation.

Hope to see you if you're able!