The Bloody Scotland programme is out and the box office is open! So I can now reveal that my missions (and I have chosen to accept them) are to be on the Rev Richard Coles' FAMILY FORTUNES team on Saturday night at the Albert Halls and then to moderate the cosy panel on Sunday morning.

I am honoured and thrilled to be giving the keynote speech at my Sacramento sibs' annual writing retreat. Plenty time to join the national organisation and our chapter, so you too can attend. 

Man, it was hot. But, man, it was fun.

Fun was had. Friends were fallen upon. Books were found (and worn). This picture is Nikki Bonani - bookclub ninja, Joni Longevoort - Malice ninja, Dru Ann Love - bookblog ninja, Kristopher Zgorski - reviewing ninja, Michael Mueller - spouse of the century (Kris's alas, not mine) and me.