Seriously? *raises a sharp eyebrow at self*

I haven't blogged in WEEKS?? As Nelly would say, "OH MY GLOB!" That is inexcusable, Minions. Bad Auntie Heather. BAD!

Okay, so let's catch you all up on my life. Touring was amazing. So many Minions! And so many more emails, requesting (and at times, demanding) that I visit your fair city. And I wish I could! But if I traveled all the time…when would I write books? So believe me, Minions, I would visit you all if I could, but for now we'll just have to hope your hometown (or a town near it) ends up on my touring schedule.

The last few weeks have been devoured by an insane writing schedule for….(drum roll, please)…BEGINNING, the first book in The Slayer Chronicles! I finished the book and turned it in to my editor, and I'm now once again hard at work on the first BLOODBOUND book. So my days have been full of writing and traveling…and not much sleeping.

Recently, we had a tragedy in our family. One of the two kittens we adopted passed away, and I just wanted to thank you Minions who sent messages on Facebook and Twitter and such. it means a lot to me to know you care. Spike was a sweet kitty and I miss him still. I think I always will. But his brother, Fang, is doing very well. He spends his time stomping on Amenti's tail and purring so loudly, you have to turn the volume up on the TV. He misses his brother, but at least he's in a family that loves him very much.

I'm mulling over an idea for a contest right now. Any thoughts? The prize I have is EPIC and one of a kind. Also, I'm thinking of creating a few short stories about the Goths to share with you on my blog. We shall see.

Also, I seem to be obsessed with peanut brittle lately.

So…catch me up! What have I missed, Minions?

By the way…if you haven't seen THIS yet, I suggest you rectify that immediately. (Yes! It's true! We have a Vlad STORE!!!)