 Folks
turned out on a perfect California day for the 3rd Annual Book &
Author Festival in Santa Barbara, where Bob shared signing time at the
Sisters in Crime booth with his brother sisters (from left) Kris Neri,
Taylor Smith, and Jerrilyn Farmer. |
 That's
Diane Bouchard, prez of the LA chapter of Sisters in Crime, quietly
plotting something or other with Bob. What's up, you two? |
 Bob
with a buddy, Irwin Zucker, who led a contingent from the Book Publicists
of Southern California to the fest. The organization was founded by Irwin,
long-recognized as one of the nation's top book publicists. Its annual
awards are named the "Irwins" in recognition of his
contributions to the group and the long list of best-sellers he helped
create, dating back to the legendary Jackie Susann. Hey, doesn't that make
Irwin something of a legend himself? |