My 1st tour stop! [Edited]

Edit: for pics, check out my Deadline Dames post from today.

Wow, last night's Smart Chicks event in Houston was crazy awesome! The final count was around 400 (at least, that's what they told me) and after the Q&A, giveaways, and Holly Black's lightening round, we signed books until after 11pm.

And yes, I stood on a table, in case you've seen the pictures online. But I wasn't the only one. Melissa, Holly, and Margie also stood on tables--I was just the first to cave to the impulse. :) And that was just because the crowd was so big that half the people were standing several aisles away and could barely hear us, much less catch the prizes being tossed into the crowd. I was just trying to keep it fair! :) but the awesome Holly Black took it to a whole new level by hosting the question lightening round from the table top.

For me, the best part of my trip to Houston, other than meeting all the awesome readers, was seeing Holly, Melissa, and Kelley again, and meeting Margie, Kami, and Cassie for the first time in person. So. Cool.

I took pictures and video but I can't upload it until I get home...

Until then it's still a work day for me. I have to work on IF I DIE, answer tons of interview questions, finish some bonus content for the UK Soul Screamers editions, and think seriously about the covers for my new adult series, which is up for its cover meeting next week.

Thanks to all who came to see us in Houston, and I hope to see even more of you next week in California!