Yes, I got sick.  No, I didn’t go to Orlando for RWA.  For those who expected to see me there, I’m really sorry.  I’m also really happy to be in bed. 

A WILD LIGHT is (still) out, and is getting some great reviews.  As part of its release, Kelley Armstrong and I conducted a series of interviews with one another about our characters, writing, comics...which have been broken up by topic and distributed around the web.  Click below to read through them all. 

Smart Bitches, Trashy books
The Whatever Blog
SUVUDU
Somebody Dies Blog

Also, here are two other articles and interviews, unrelated to the above:

Audrey Magazine
The Wall Street Journal

Comic Con was a blast, but exhausting.  If you’re curious, I’ve linked to some Youtube video from the Women of Marvel panel:

Yes, finally.  A WILD LIGHT hits shelves today.  Third in the Hunter Kiss series, and a crucial book that advances Maxine’s story in a hundred different ways.  I hope you enjoy the novel, and to celebrate its release I’m giving away the first four in the series: HUNTER KISS (novella), THE IRON HUNT, DARKNESS CALLS, and ARMOR OF ROSES (novella).  Please leave your name in the comments, and let your friends know about A WILD LIGHT.

Also, starting today you’ll begin seeing a series of interviews between me and Kelley Armstrong.  We kick things off at Smart Bitches Trashy Books, talking about comics, our novels, and interviewing Sarah herself.

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I’m in LA now for the X-Retreat (talking X-Men, basically), but I’ll be in Orlando tomorrow evening for the RWA literacy signing.  Go here for more information.

Today is Sunday, and the last day of Comic Con.  Everyone, take a breath. 

Yesterday I had a signing at the Marvel booth (at the same time as Chris Helmsworth...who was so cute), and the readers, as usual, were wonderful.  My panel, later that night, was fantastic as well—we were discussing GLBT characters in comics, and the discussion was both thoughtful—and, at times, really hilarious. 

Below are some photos—the first is with me and John Picacio, and the rest were taken from my vantage point at the Marvel booth during the signing (and one from outside, when I saw Red Sonja and some gladiators).

Also, be sure to follow Barbara Vey’s blog.  She’s here at Comic Con, and writing up a storm about her great celebrity interviews and encounters.

Because THANK GOODNESS this convention is almost over. 

Listen, I love Comic Con.  I LOVE IT with a red hot geeky passion.  But it has been NUTS this time.  Way more people than last year, plus I’m exhausted.  I spent my last day in Wyoming in the emergency room, and then came here—which wasn’t nearly enough time to get back into fighting shape. 

BUT...the panels have been phenomenal, and the fans and readers so incredibly sweet.  I am the luckiest girl in the world.

I found this shot from today’s X-Men panel on the Marvel Flickr page:

Yesterday I was able to meet Stan Lee.  That was a true pleasure and honor.  Tomorrow I have a signing at noon in the Marvel booth.  It should be a riot.  The cast and director of THOR will be signing at the same time.

Yes, my travels continue.  Bright and early tomorrow morning I head out to San Diego for Comic Con. 

I also have a book release next week: A WILD LIGHT, third in the Hunter Kiss series.  Renee Sweet wrote a fantastic review of the book, plus she’s giving away a copy at her blog.

Book Banter is also holding a wonderful contest for A WILD LIGHT, and there’s a great review of the novel at THE AUTHORS SPEAK (also, an interview with me).  Check it all out, and enter to win!  I’ll be holding a contest over the next several days, as well.

Here’s my schedule at Comic Con (I’ll be in Orlando next week for RWA, and will post my signing schedule this weekend): 

FRIDAY PANELS:

10:00-11:00 Marvel X-Men— Following Second Coming, Marvel’s merry mutants are unable to catch a quick breather. As Curse of the Mutants begins, there’s no telling what the vampires have in store for the X-Men...or is there? You’ve got questions & these people have answers! VP/executive editor Axel Alonso is joined by a host of creators to lay out what’s going on with the X-Men. Panelists include Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), Victor Gischler (X-Men), Marjorie Liu (Dark Wolverine), Daniel Way (Deadpool), editor Nick Lowe, and more for this all-new, all-deadly panel! Room 6DE

2:00-3:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #8: Where Are the Action Chicks?— Katrina Hill (ActionFlickChick.com), Jill Pantozzi (MTV Splash Page), Adrianne Curry (America’s Next Top Model), Cindy Morgan (Tron), Luci Romberg (Zombieland), Jen Stuller (Ink-Stained Amazons and Cinematic Warriors), Gina Misiroglu (Encyclopedia of Women in Popular Culture), Marjorie Liu (Black Widow), Cindy Morgan (TRON), and J. Michael Straczynski (Wonder Woman) discuss why comics, television, and movies do not depict more action heroines and look specifically at why movies starring traditional comic book superheroines are nearly nonexistent. Room 26AB

3:00-4:00 Bite Me: Evolving Urban Fantasy Beyond the Vampire Phenomenon— Some of the top names in urban fantasy gather to discuss how to evolve the urban fantasy genre beyond the vampire phenom, spurred by the mass commercial appeal of The Twilight Saga and True Blood. Authors include Tanya Huff (the Victoria Nelson novels), Mario Acevedo (the Felix Gomez detective-vampire series), Merrie Destefano (Afterlife: The Resurrection Chronicles), Jocelynn Drake (Pray for Dawn), Richard Kadrey (Sandman Slim), Lauren Kate (Fallen series), and Marjorie M. Liu (In the Dark of Dreams). Moderator: Diana Gill, executive editor at HarperCollins Publishers. Room 8

SATURDAY PANELS:

5:45-7:15 Gays in Comics: Year 23!— This all-star panel examines the rising diversity in the comics world today as the long-running “Gays in Comics” panel continues into its third decade at Comic-Con. As mainstream companies DC and Marvel continue to frontline gay characters such as Batwoman and Northstar and hire top-level gay or gay-friendly creators, independent publishers and creators are publishing unequivocal content spotlighting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered characters, to the cheers of the thousands of fans who are out of the comic book closet. Welcome a top-level panel of GLBT and straight creators, who will give amazing insights and glimpses of surprises to come! Joining founding moderator Andy Mangels, the USA Today best-selling author of Star Trek novels and Iron Man: Beneath The Armor, are Howard Cruse, creator of Stuck Rubber Baby and Barefootz, founder of Gay Comix, and godfather of the gay comic movement; Geoff Johns, writer of Green Lantern, Flash, Brightest Day, and DC Entertainment’s chief creative officer; Marjorie M. Liu, the New York Times bestselling author and writer of Black Widow, X-23, and co-author of Dark Wolverine; Daniel Way, writer of Wolverine and Deadpool and co-writer of Dark Wolverine; Jim McCann, writer of Hawkeye & Mockingbird, Dazzler, and Return of the Dapper Men; Charles “Zan” Christensen, co-creator of Mark of Aeacus, founding member of PRISM Comics, and new publisher of gay-themed Northwest Press; Dan Parent, writer and artist for Archie and Betty & Veronica and creator of Archie’s new gay character, Kevin Keller; and Tim Fish, creator of Cavalcade of Boys and writer/artist for X-Men: Nation X, and Iron Man: Designed Intelligence! Plus, there’s always a surprise or two! Afterward, stick around for the hour-long gay comics fan mixer/social, hosted by PRISM Comics, with prizes and surprise special guests! Room 6A

SUNDAY PANELS:

11:00-12:00 Marvel: The Women of Marvel— One of the most talked-about panels from last year is back! Forget Storm and She-Hulk; meet the real Ms. Marvels of the comic world! Join women from every discipline in the creative process at Marvel to hear what it’s like working as a woman in comics today and how you can join them. Say goodbye to the so-called “Boy’s Club”—these ladies are busting down the four-color ceiling! Panelists include Marjorie Liu (Black Widow), Kathryn Immonen (Heralds), Christina Strain (Shadowland), and others. Room 7AB

SIGNINGS:

Thursday, July 22
Marvel Booth Signing, 4 – 5 PM, Booth #2329

Friday, July 23
Book Signing, 4 – 5 PM, Sails Pavilion

Saturday, July 24
Marvel Booth Signing, 12 – 1 PM, Booth #2329

Sunday, July 25
Book signing, 1:00 PM—1:50 PM
Mysterious Galaxy, Booth #1119