Okay, so by now, I'm sure that you're sick of my interviews, but they keep a-comin', so I'm going to keep a-postin' 'em. (That is waaaaay too many apostrophes for one post, no?) Anyhoo, today I'm over at Gadling.com talking with the wonderful Heather Poole about the inspiration behind the book and lots of other fun things, like where I like to travel, how I cope with my fear of flying, and what I like to pack in my carry-on.

Here's one reason why I love this interview - it really demonstrates how and why authors need to market themselves online. I actually "met" Heather at some point on Twitter. I can't remember how - I think she followed me, and I checked out her tweets a couple of times and found them interesting, and thus followed her back. She's a flight attendant - careerwise, we don't have that much in common - but via the power of Twitter, I learned that she has kids the same age as I do, that we share the same sense of humor, and that she's actually a damn good writer and has a huge following on her travel blog, Gossip Galley. Who knew? Not me. I thought I was just following her because I'm scared of flying and her tweets (in all seriousness) somehow reassure me about stepping onto a tin can with wings. So now, thanks to Twitter, not only have we become friendly, and not only did she pick up my book because of this, but it turns out that she's interviewing me for her blog.

It's connections like these (and yesterday's with Debra Schubert) that make online social networking invaluable. If you're not tweeting yet, what are you waiting for? :)

In the meantime, don't forget to head over to Gadling.com and check out my interview!

To quote the great Randy Jackson...today, I'm over at Debra Schubert's blog, Write On Target, doing one of my favorite interviews in recent memory, giving advice to other aspiring novelists. She asked a lot of great questions about where aspiring writers might go wrong, my writing process, and what it takes to be a full-time writer.

So be sure to swing by and check it out! I'm going to check back periodically too and answer questions if people have them.

So, just as a follow up to yesterday's post, today, I wrote a guest blog post over at Stephanie's Written Word, which talks about my journey - and my obstacles - to publication. Just in case you think it's always a breeze. :)

Check it out here. 

So, just a quick late Friday post, as I'm traveling and might not get a post up on Monday.

Two fun things - first, I did a Q/A over at The Novel Girls blog, which consists of a fabu group of debut novelists...check their blog out regardless of whether or not you want to hear what I have to say. :) But check it out to hear what I have to say on the best and worst things about writing and my advice to new authors.

http://thenovelgirls.blogspot.com/2009/09/novel-girls-welcome-allison-winn-scotch.html

Also, perfect timing: turns out that my agent, Elisabeth Weed, whom you guys know I adore, chimed in on the Guide to Literary Agent's blog, responding to what she liked about my initial query to her and why she signed both me and the book. Check it out here.

Okay, let's be clear here, I really DO want you to go out and buy the paperback of Time of My Life (in case there was any question), but if you're itching for a signed free copy, there's yet another contest going on over at the fabu Book Chick's blog. Come share the best time of YOUR life to enter! Love it. I'm helping her choose the winner.

Check it out here, and be sure to add her link to your favorites.

Also, I have a really fun interview out over at SheKnows.com, in which I talk about everything under the sun - from my writing process, to character development, to being a working mom. Please click over and check it out!

Finally, I got a wonderful review yesterday from the Dallas Morning News. Woot! I lived in Dallas for a bit, so have a lot of love for the Big D. Thank you!