Updates! (& Pictures)

It's been a busy couple of weeks since my last post and I wanted to give you an update on what's been happening. As I'm sure many of you are aware, The Zeiihbu Master launched on March 25th and made it to #2 on one of Amazon's Hot New Releases charts (thank you to everyone who spread the word about the series).

UCF Book Festival main floor

The UCF Book Festival on April 5th was amazing. I loved talking books with fellow authors and readers and the Fantasy Frenzy Panel with Will Wight and JA Souders had a huge turnout. Every seat was taken and the standing areas were nearly full, despite the fact we shared the Keynote Speaker's time slot. I really appreciate everyone who came to hear us talk. We had a great time and people tell me it was one of the most enjoyable panels at the Festival (yay!).

My first book signing :)

After the panel, I had the chance to meet some of my fans and sign books. For those who were able to stop by and say "hi", thank you. I had a line the entire time and the Bookstore sold out of my third book!

My editor and I, being goofy as usual

Since my only complaint had to do with missing my chance to meet Mike Farrell from M.A.S.H. and get his autograph (sadly, my own fault since I completely forgot), I'd say the festival was a fabulous success. HUGE appreciation to Edward Booker from the Orange County Library System for his expert (and excellent) panel moderation, as well as the University of Central Florida, Barnes & Noble and the sponsors and volunteers for organizing the amazing event.

I'd love to do another event like this soon, so if you know of any, let me know :).

On a side note: I was so busy, I failed to get pictures! The last two are courtesy of my editor, Jessica Lux. If you have any you don't mind sharing with me, please send them my way at Kristen@kristentaber.com or upload them to Facebook and tag my author page. Thanks!

UP NEXT....

• Virtual Book Tour/Blog Tour April 15-August 4, 2014 
• Working on the Audio book version of The Zeiihbu Master

More details coming soon, and yes, somewhere in there I'll be starting Book 4. Stay tuned!

UCF Book Festival: Panel Topic Announced!

So Will Wight, J. A. Souders, and I will be discussing....*drum roll*....

Wanderers, Creatures, and More! Definitely a great Fantasy topic that should leave plenty of room for fun discussions. I can't wait :).

What about you? What questions do you want answered by the panel?

Ask away and if your question isn't answered on April 5 (or even if it is), I'll post my own answers here the week after the event.

And remember, I'll be signing books following the discussion and giving away fantastic swag, such as my limited black book marks and brand new stickers. Be sure to stop by and say HI!

I look forward to seeing you all there!

Kristen

UCF Book Festival Poster Revealed

Wow! Check out the beautiful poster for the UCF Book Festival! Don't you just LOVE it? It's called "Reader's Shelf".

For those of you who may not be aware, I'll be at the festival this year, participating in a panel discussion on "Wanderers, Creatures, and More". I'll also be signing books, of course, AND it's the first time you can get your hands on the black ink bookmarks.

It's all happening April 5, 2014. More information can be found at this link.

Can't wait to see you there!

Kristen