Book Fairs, Edits and Halloween, Oh My!

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Hi everyone –

I can’t believe summer is already over and my favorite time of year has crept up! I guess that’s apropos for Halloween though, right? Creeping up on you when you least expect it? Muahahahahaha!!!!

*ahem*

Anyway, Night Walker and I have now been at two Book Fairs in San Diego! It’s been fun to meet so many book lovers and also meet other writers. Here are some pics from the San Diego Festival of Books at the Encinitas Library…


ß The display table… I love that poster! LOL

My table neighbor was a young author. Jarod Bainbridge writes and illustrates all of his books himself! He wrote his first book at 6, and his most recent release, Summer Vacation, was just released. He’s now a mature 9 year old!!! He’s been selling his books to earn money for his Washington DC trip with his school… I was really impressed. He stayed busy at the table and talked books beside me all day! He’s going to be a big author someday…


JJ and I after a long day of talking books! You can find out more about JJ and his new books on his facebook page… http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001874907602&sk=wall

And this is Arianne who stopped by for some signed Night Walker goodies! She’s already got an eBook copy, but it was really fun to meet in person and chat! She’s so sweet… J You can check out her blog here… http://ariannecruz07.blogspot.com/2011/10/lisa-kesslers-night-walker-trading.html


This weekend I was at the San Diego City College Book Fair and I forgot my camera! Urgh! One of the Press Photographers did come by and take my picture, so if they email it to me I’ll be sure to post it. The highlight of the day was meeting a San Diego librarian. She was very interested in Night Walker and ended up buying a copy! So who knows… Night walker might end up in a few libraries in San Diego! How cool is that??? J (More Baby Steps to World Domination! LOL)

I’m deep into edits on Night Demon and I’m really excited with how it’s going! In the tradition of “Six Sentence Sunday”, I thought I’d give you a sneak peek. This scene is between our Night Walker hero Lukas, and Gretchen, and archeologist who has been working with him in the Yucatan deciphering Mayan glyphs. They’ve both been fighting a growing attraction, and as she shows him a new tile she translated and he finds himself very close to her.

She turned her head to glance at him, as he moved in for a closer look.

For a moment he forgot what he was. For just a moment, he was simply a man.

He leaned toward her, part of him wishing she would resist and save them both from the dangerous emotions growing inside of him. Her breath on his skin felt like the brush of angel’s wings. His lips parted, eyes searching hers, and she didn’t pull away.

Shew! *fanning self* Here are a few images of how I picture Lukas looking…



Okay enough of Night Demon…

This week I’ll be starting my Halloween Movie Countdown on my facebook page, http://facebook.com/LisaKesslerWriter  so I hope you’ll check in every day for some spooky fun!

And speaking of spooky fun… I already made a visit up to my favorite place on earth, Disneyland, for Halloween Time! Here are a few pics of the Halloween goodness! J

(I don’t know who our little admirer is, but he’s cute! LOL)

In honor of Dia de los Muertos, Panda and I got festive body art!

Like my Halloween Mickey ears? LOL Love them!


Another highlight of the trip… We ran into Dr. Horrible and Captain Hammer in the park!!!! LOL


And they were from San Diego!!! What are the chances, right?


Thanks for stopping by my blog!

The next two weeks I’m participating in 2 different Halloween blog hops, so I hope you’ll swing by!!! I’ll have prizes, surprises, and some spooky short fiction to share…

See you soon!!!

Lisa

PS – I love comments and I love Halloween, so how about telling me about your favorite Halloween movies? I’ll even let you know if they’ll be in the Facebook Halloween movie countdown…. Muahahahaha! *ahem* Please? J

26 Comments

  1. Karin Anderson October 9, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Hocus Pocus is hands down my FAVORITE Halloween movie ever! I absolutely love Thora Birch as a child.

  2. Lisa Kessler October 9, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    No way Karin!!! Hocus Pocus is my favorite Halloween movie too!!! It’ll be in the #1 spot on the Facebook Halloween movie countdown! 🙂

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

    Lisa 🙂

  3. Elen Grey October 9, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Love the skeletons pic. LOL I would have to agree. Hocus Pocus gets my vote.

    1. Lisa Kessler October 9, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      You have great taste in Halloween movies Elen!!! *Halloween High Five* 🙂

      Weren’t the Dia de los Muertos skeletons something! They were in the Mexican restaurant in Frontierland! LOL

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

      Lisa 🙂

  4. Arianne Cruz (@ariannecruz07) October 9, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Yey for book fairs 😀 That was so much fun 🙂 Thanks for linking me 😉
    Ooh, do let us know about your spooky Halloween hops! 🙂
    As for your question, I don’t really watch movies on Halloween so I don’t have any to tell… I’m a pretty boring person =/

    P.S. that first picture of Lukas is pretty darn dangerous!! 😀

    1. Lisa Kessler October 9, 2011 at 9:06 pm

      Isn’t Lukas yummy??? Such a tortured hero too, my favorite! 🙂

      No Halloween movies??? Arianne you work too hard!!! 😀 Watch my facebook page the next couple weeks and we’ll get you in the Halloween spirit!!! LOL

      THanks for reading and commenting!

      Lisa 🙂

  5. Aliraluna October 10, 2011 at 3:43 am

    I soooo envy you ! I have been a lot of times in disney but haven’t had the chance to go in halloween (I love in P.R) but anyway wow there are a lot of movies I like and halloween movies too ahaha but lets say… Hocus Pocus! ( I remember it since I was a little girl!!) ,Goosebumps by R.L. Stine, Halloweentown ’cause it makes me remember I wish I could live in a place like that, Harry Potter BAHHHHHH a lot of them hahaha and yeah love the pictures and the Dead decoration with the theme of Mexico xD

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 11:39 am

      Hi Aliraluna –

      I love Hocus Pocus too!!! The Sanderson Sisters were the best witches ever!!! LOL

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting! I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures!

      Lisa 🙂

  6. astreabaldwin October 10, 2011 at 3:52 am

    We must, must have a pic of your Halloween porch this year!!

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 11:40 am

      Oh definitely!!! I’ll have those pics up soon… It’s stilla work in progress at the moment. Every year certain parts die and have to be replaced by newer scarier creatures… Muahahahaha!

      But I should have pics up in the next two weeks for sure… 🙂

      Thanks for commenting Mic!

      Lisa 🙂

  7. Lynn Rush October 10, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Wow. You are super busy!!!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying your journey, Lisa. That’s awesome! Write on, my friend!

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      I’m definitely enjoying it Lynn!!! It took so long to see my book in print that I’m trying to be sure I take some time to experience it! 🙂

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!!

      Lisa 🙂

  8. katsrus October 10, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Wow that boy is only 9 yrs old and wrote first book at 6? Awesome! I love meeting authors too. I can pick up autographed copies. yay! We don’t have too many close by. Halloween is my favorite time of the year. I prefer scarey movies like the original Halloween movie.
    Sue B

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Yeah JJ was really impressive!!! And not only did he write his books, but he illustrated them and painted the pictures too… Amazing!

      You should check out the Halloween Movie of the day! LOL http://facebook.com/LisaKesslerWriter The Halloween movie trailer is up! LOL You’re a braver woman than me!!! That music alone freaks me out… 🙂

      THanks for stopping by and commenting!

      Lisa 🙂

  9. rfirasek October 10, 2011 at 10:28 am

    Lisa, both of these looked like a blast. You always know how to have a good time. And how cool was it to meet a fan? Awesome!

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      It was super awesome!!! And Arianne is so sweet! I had a great time chatting with her! 🙂

      Thanks for stopping by to comment Rachel!!! I’m loving your Halloween Fest blogs…

      Lisa 🙂

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks Jus!!! I did have a blast!! 🙂

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!!

      Lisa 🙂

  11. Janice Seagraves October 10, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    It looks like you had a great time.

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      Hi Janice –

      I definitely had a great time!!! 🙂 Chatting with book lovers is always fun!

      THanks for stopping by and commenting…

      Lisa 🙂

  12. Ciara Knight October 10, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    You are one busy lady. Love the Disney picture. We love to hit Disney at Halloween.

    1. Lisa Kessler October 10, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      Isn’t Disneyland amazing at the holidays??? I love to go, even just to walk around and see all the decorations everywhere!!! So cool…

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting Ciara!!!

      Lisa 🙂

  13. Nina Pierce October 11, 2011 at 5:26 am

    Looks like you had a wonderful day at Disney. Love your six this week! Enjoy the edits, Lisa!

    1. Lisa Kessler October 11, 2011 at 11:33 am

      Hi Nina! *waving*

      I’m glad you enjoyed the six sentences! 🙂 I’m having fun with this book…

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

      Lisa 🙂

  14. Cassi C October 11, 2011 at 11:28 am

    You always look like you’re having so much fun, Lisa! I don’t want to reveal secrets, but as a past roomie of yours, I want to warn your blog followers that you may be some kind of paranormal creature. Lots of energy.. Lots of joy… Walks in the sun… A Fairy!! I finally figured it out!

    1. Lisa Kessler October 11, 2011 at 11:34 am

      Hi Cassi! *waving*

      Oh I love fairies!!! I’d love to be able to flit around and spread magic…. Fun!

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting Roomie!!! 🙂

      Lisa