T Minus Six Days til Secret Society Girl and

… the author goes mad.

It’s to be expected, I suppose. All the pressure building up to the big day. Another book to write. All kinds of promotional details to be taken care of. Is it any wonder that in between planning the various booksignings and parties, juggling real life visits, trips, parties and RSVPs (not only is my brother getting married, but Sailor Boy’s cousin thinks now is good timing as well — actually, it’s marriage fever around here. I’m gonna be at more weddings this year!), approving ads, forgetting to order bookmarks and then trying to get rush delivery so they’ll be ready before Atlanta (too late for signing), being updated what seems like every hour with other promotional details to stress out over (“We hear you’ve got another review coming from Such and Such News.” “Oh dear.”), guest blogging and author of the monthing and workshop giving, and the requisite oohing and aahhing over my author copies… well, something had to give.

I mean, does this look like a sane person to you?

I thought not.

But, who am I kidding? You’re not here to listen to me kvetch about debut author stress. There’s lipgloss to be won! You could care less about my news of swanky launch parties and radio spots, and the subsequent trepidation. There are rumors of a hoodie! Bring on the prizes, crazy author lady, and damn the torpedoes!

Persephone* save us all.

A-ha, but you see, I’m far, far too clever for all of you. You thought you had me pegged. “Oh, it’s all lip gloss and lollipops over on Diana’s Diversions. We know what kind of prizes you have in mind.”

Barbarians!* You only think you know. But I confess*, I have a sick mind, and I’m so not afraid of turning it towards merchandising opportunities.

Which brings me to today’s winner:

LARRAMIE!

Congratulations! Enjoy your prize, a sleek, sexy pair of official Secret Society Girl thong panties. (Back not pictured.) And, what does it say on the front?

Who you callin’ NEOPHYTE?

Why does it say this? Well, at this point, are you still unsure of the answer?*

(Please email me with your address and, um, preferred size, to receive your prize.)

In the meantime, leave your comments here to enter into tomorrow’s fabulous giveaway! Who knows what crazy item I’ll find for you all next! Anything can happen here at the SSG countdown giveaway!

*READ THE BOOK AND FIND OUT!

PS: I’m guestblogging at PLOTMONKEYS today. All hail Julie, Leslie, Carly and Janelle! Come check it out.