It seems like the entire country is stuck under what meteorologists ominously call a "heat dome," so if you're like me you're sweltering and sweating and looking for cool places to spend those long afternoons.

On Saturday, July 30, you can cool off with me and several other authors when we throw a "Beachy Keen YA Book Bash" at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati. I'll be joined by Kristina McBride, Saundra Mitchell, Kay Cassidy, Linda Gerber, Julia Karr and Julie Kagawa. We'll be talking about books, answering questions and giving away beachy swag, including a beach bag with towel, sunglasses and sunscreen and some adorable beach pails, all with J-Beth gift cards inside.

It's going to be cool in more ways than one - so come out and join us! The fun starts at 1 p.m.