So I recently found out that my novel Alpha Dog is a finalist/runner-up for the 2007 Teddy Book Award.  Woo hoo!

The awards ceremony will take place at the upcoming Texas Book Festival, followed by a discussion panel.  So if you are interested, or were planning to attend the festival anyway, please note the presentation will take place on Saturday, November 3, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Capitol Extension Room E2.030.

Come with questions for me for the author Q&A!  Seriously.  I'll answer anything.

Want to know about writing?  I'll tell you some tricks I've learned these past 10 years.  Have questions about the book?  I'll give the inside scoop on Alpha Dog.  Curious about me?  I'll do my best to answer.  Need tips on dealing with a middle schooler?  Well ... sorry.  Can't help you there.  (Insert smiley emoticon of your choice.)

http://www.writersleague.org/contests/teddy.html

And here is a complete schedule:

http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Calendar.php (see 12 rows down, far right column)

 
Hope to see you there!