Reviews/praise for LITTLE GREEN MEN AT THE MERCURY INN [updated]

My editor just sent me these great reviews of LITTLE GREEN MEN AT THE MERCURY INN from Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal!

"In this gleefully absurd tale, Smith (Chronal Engine) unfurls a series of alien-inspired hijinks at a space-themed motel on Florida’s Space Coast...Arnold’s skillfully drafted spot cartoons give this offbeat story a lively layout and match Smith’s light and breezy tone, grounded by the occasional serious moment. The result is an engaging, humorous look at humans learning that they’re not alone in the universe."

--Publishers Weekly

 “The quirky setting and diverse characters add originality.  An accessible and whimsical read, this should have wide appeal.”

–School Library Journal


And check out these awesome blurbs!

"Aliens, government coverups, bionic limbs, kooky scientists, luau pigs, conspiracy theories, and mysterious patio furniture—I don't know about you, but these are the things I look for in a great story. Little Green Men at the Mercury Inn has all of them, plus a huge dose of humor. Read it and enjoy, but be warned: You may never want to eat roast pork ever again."

—Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish

“Here is a story for everyone who has ever wondered if that brilliant green light was a UFO.  It's for everyone who has ever imagined living on Mars. In short, it's for everyone who has ever asked the question, 'who am I, really?’  Read it, then make your reservations at the Mercury Inn.  Just don’t be alarmed if you find an alien in the refrigerator."

--Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor author of The Underneath

2014 TLA Conference Signings by Texas Authors [updated]

Greetings.

Next week is the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in San Antonio!

As usual, there are a bunch of Texas authors signing books and/or ARCs.  Here's what I've got so far. 

Note that times and places are subject to change.  The complete schedule for authors signing in the Author Area is available here.  For an interactive map of the Exhibit Hall with the booth and number listings, go here.  Note, too, that this list is not comprehensive.  Make sure you drop by the booths listed, as well as publisher booths, complete, up-to-date schedules!

Tuesday, April 8:

6:00-7:00 Jennifer Ziegler, Booth 1823 (Scholastic)

Wednesday April 9:

10:00-12:00 Susan Kralovansky, Booth 1323 (Pelican)

10:15 - 11:00 Lupe Ruiz-Flores, Author Area
10:15 - 11:00 Don Tate, Author Area
10:15-11:00 P.J. Hoover, Booth 2522 (Overlooked Books)
10:15-11:00 Jessica Lee Anderson, Booth 2522 (Overlooked Books)

11:00-12:00 Dotti Enderle, Author Area

12:00-1:00 Rachel Caine, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)

1:00-2:00 Molly Blaisdell,  Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
1:00-2:00 Susan Kralovansky, Booth 1522 (Overlooked Books)

2:00-3:00 Cynthia Leitich Smith, Author Area
2:00-3:00 Libba Bray, Author Area
2:00-3:00 Greg Leitich Smith, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
2:00-3:00 Victoria Scott, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
2:00-3:00 Don Tate, Booth 2440 (Charlesbridge)

3:00-4:00 Liz Garton Scanlon, Author Area
3:00-4:00 Varian Johnson, Author Area
3:00-4:00 E.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Author Area 

3:00-4:00 PJ Hoover, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
3:00-4:00 Jessica Lee Anderson, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)

4:00-5:00 K.A. Holt, Author Area 

4:00-5:00 Kay Honeyman, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)

Thursday, April 10

9:00-10:00 Nikki Loftin, Author Area
9:00-10:00 Don Tate, Booth 2522 (Overlooked Books)

10:00-11:00 Lupe Ruiz-Flores, Author Area

10:45-11:15 P.J. Hoover, Booth 1448 (Tor)

11:00-12:00 Joy Preble, Author Area
11:00-12:00 Bethany Hegedus, Booth 1841 (Simon & Schuster)
11:00-12:00 Janice and Tom Shefelman, Booth 2272 (Eakin Press/Wild Horse Media)

12:00-1:00 Dotti Enderle, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
12:00-2:00 Susan Kralovanksy, Booth 1522 (Overlooked Books)

1:00-2:00 E. Kristin Anderson, Author Area
1:00-2:00 Jerry Hatchett, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
1:00-3:00 Susan Kralovansky, Booth 1323 (Pelican)

2:00-3:00 Sophie Jordan, Author Area
2:00-3:00 Mari Mancusi, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
2:00-3:00 Krissi Dallas, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
2:00-3:00 A.G. Howard, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
2:00-3:00 Janice and Tom Shefelman, Booth 2272 (Eakin Press/Wild Horse Media)

3:00-4:00 Varsha Bajaj, Booth 1548 (Albert Whitman)
3:00-4:00 Beth Fehlbaum, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)

Friday, April 11

9:30-10:30  Bethany Hegedus, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)
9:30-10:30  Joy Preble, Booth 2243 (Book Festivals of Texas)

10:00-11:00 Lupe Ruiz-Flores, Author Area

11:00-12:00 Kathi Appelt, Author Area

Ongoing

Debbie Leland, Booth 1555