This past weekend I was in Los Angeles for Book Expo America.  I had a great time catching up with author friends, meeting sales and publishing representatives, and attending a special dinner hosted by my publisher.  It was a respite from popping in and out of cities and airports for the tour, but I got a good bird’s eye view of what’s on the horizon in the publishing world.  On the lighter side, I met several buyers from Safeway who kissed me!  Come to find out they loved the scene in 16 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD that takes place in a Safeway grocery over bananas!

LA was  delightful--low 70s during the days and high 50s at night, sunny  and welcoming--but it was great to arrive in Dallas and the 100-degree weather.  It felt so good to my thin Florida blood!  Dallas is terrific in so many ways, wonderful readers and terrific signings, and  the shopping is incredible! 

From Dallas it’s onward to Houston. A few cities more, and then I’ll get to meet up with Wayne.