Heya.

I’ve got two events this coming weekend. It is strongly advised that you attend both of them. Even if you live at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Even if you live on the International Space Station. Even if you live inside the Hexagonal Crystal Mall at the center of the Earth. In all these cases, attendance is advised.

On Friday I’ll be at the Oceanside Barnes and Noble, from 6pm – 8pm, in support of the Casita Center for Science, Technology, and Math elementary school. A portion of all proceeds during the signing (and by all I mean not just my books) goes to the school. Details here.

On Sunday I’ll be at the Orange County Children’s Book Festival. Specifically, I’ll be on the Teen & Young Adult stage at 10am for the “In-Be-Tween” panel, with fellow authors, Gitty Daneshvori, Greg Taylor, Helen Stringer, and Mark Jeffreys. After the panel, I’ll be at the Mysterious Galaxy booth if you want to say hello and/or get a book signed. More information about the festival here.

I understand it’s going to be a miserably hot day at the center of the Earth, so I’d encourage you to escape to either or both of these events.

YOU’VE BEEN WARNED SOFT-FLESHED SURFACE DWELLER.