kate something....

I was at a bookstore looking for...books, when I noticed a crowd of people sitting around a table and chair with a few books laid out in a freakishly orderly fashion. Apparently, some author was holding a book signing and I had walked right in without noticing the announcement poster on the door.
Am I that out of the loop? I didn't recognize the author or her works, and shame on my memory because now, I don't even remember this lady's last name!!! Of course, its actually been some time since I've purchased any new books- I have a tendency to reread my favorites.