Hey Cynsational Readers! You’re invited to upcoming book signings! My husband and co-author Greg Leitich Smith will be joining me in signing Santa Knows, illustrated by Steve Björkman (Dutton, 2006) at the following upcoming times, dates, and locations:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 (by the main tree), a table signing at “A Christmas Affair,” sponsored by the Junior League of Austin. Other authors signing at the event include: Julie Lake, signing Galveston’s Summer of the Storm (TCU Press, 2003)(interview); Jerry Wermund, signing Earthscapes: Landforms Sculpted by Water, Wind, and Ice (Rockon, 2003)(interview) as well as The World According to Rock (Rockon, 2005)(interview) and Focus on Minerals (Rockon, 2006); Elizabeth Garton Scanlon, signing A Sock is a Pocket for Your Toes: A Pocket Book (HarperCollins, 2004); Jo Whittemore, signing Escape from Arylon (Llewellyn, 2006) and Curse of Arastold (Llewellyn, 2006)(author interview); Jane Scoggins Bauld, signing Hector Visits His Country Cousin (Eakin, 2002); Janice and Tom Shefelman, signing Sophie’s War (Eakin, 2006); Anne Bustard, signing Buddy: The Story of Buddy Holly (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman, 2005)(author interview); and Jane Peddicord, signing Night Wonders (Charlesbridge, 2005). See the Author’s Corner for complete information.

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 24 at The Twig Bookstore in San Antonio (5005 Broadway). Storytime reading and signing.

11 a.m. on Nov. 25 at the Barnes & Noble Sunset Valley in Sunset Valley, Texas (5601 Brodie Ln # 300). Storytime reading and signing.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 2 Barnes & Noble Round Rock in Round Rock, Texas (I-35 and 1325). Presentation, reading, and signing.

1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 3 Barnes & Noble Westlake in Westlake, Texas (701 S. Capitol of Texas Highway). Signing in conjunction with Cedar Creek Elementary bookfair; everyone is welcome!

Please double check times and dates with the respective stores!

More Autographed Stock

On Nov. 15, we will be just signing stock at Barnes and Noble in College Station, Texas (711 Texas Avenue South) and at Jacque’s Toys in Bryan, Texas (4301 B S. Texas Ave.).

In addition, autographed stock is now available at BookPeople in Austin, Texas (6th and Lamar).

Please contact stores directly for shipping information.

Book Plates

While supplies last, you’re welcome to request a signed and/or personalized book plate(s) for Santa Knows (or any of my other books). Just be sure to include your address and any personalization information.