Chocolate Affaire Book Signing 2013

Okay, I'm really late posted this blog... mostly because I have a lot more pictures that are trapped in Dan's camera. Anyway, in February (see how late I am) I signed books at the Chocolate Affaire festival in Glendale with my local RWA chapter. This is an annual event that I look forward every year.

I love hanging out with some of my favorite authors who I don't see nearly enough. In this picture is Marie Patrick and Cherie Lee. I adore them both and the three of us had a blast sitting next to each other while freezing in the cold wind!






We had some cover models hanging around, so you know I had to take a picture with them. The guy on the far right is my daughter's boyfriend.








My daughter helped at our booth. We got matching t-shirts this year. I love 'em!














This is me all set up and ready to meet readers! I'm probably busy talking in this picture though because that is what I did for the 3 days of the festival.














So much more wasn't captured in photographs. I got to meet two awesome people: Sharon, a fellow author, and Eva, a member from my street team. Them stopping by to grab my books was the highlight of my weekend. I also grabbed Morgan Kearns' books to finish off my favorite series. And... I couldn't pass up the chocolate covered cheesecake!

What Are You Reading, Wendy?

Authors not only write the books but are generally avid readers. And a lot of us love to talk about books! So... I'm adding a new feature on my blog. Why? Two reasons really. Besides loving books, I joined a reading challenge on GoodReads and I'm really behind. This might hold me accountable to reading more.

Here is what I'm reading right now:

Out of Left Field by Morgan Kearns

What drew me to this book:

I met Morgan at a book signing in 2012 and was instantly drawn to her romance baseball series. I bought the first two books and started reading them on the ride home. I fell in love with Morgan's characters and writing style. I signed books with Morgan a few weeks ago and bought the next 2 books in the baseball series. Don't worry. The books in her series don't have to be read in order.

 Like bad boys in your books? Out of Left Field has the best of 'em! Don't worry.

Book Blurb:

Strike One

Xavier is a jerk with a capital A.S.S. and he offers no apologies. If a woman is willing to give, he’ll gladly take, walking away without a backward glance. He’s not looking for commitment and the only diamond he’s interested in has three bases and a home plate.

Strike Two

Dr. Frances Holden knows all about fixing broken bones and taming arrogant athletes. As the Team Doctor for the Las Vegas Rockets she deals with stubborn ballplayers every day. But nobody is more stubborn than Left Fielder Matthias Xavier III.

Strike Three

When a shoulder injury takes Xavier out of the game, it’s Frankie’s job to get him back on the diamond. His rehab turns out to be more than either of them bargained for, and when she promises to help him face his scarred past, neither of them are prepared for the fireworks that come Out of Left Field and threaten to scorch them both.

Buy link: http://amzn.com/1475075839


Have you read this book? If so, what did you think of it? What are you reading right now?