I've met a lot of authors at the RWA signings, etc, so not sure who is left I haven't met. However, personally I'd like to meet Sandi. She knows why. :)
I generally do not buy by cover, but sometimes a new author will catch my eye because of the cover. Then if the blurb sounds interesting, I'll buy it. As for covers when the h/h do not match the description by the author, well, I just laugh and shake my head at the art dept of the publisher. PS...a BBQ at Dakota's??? You are lucky, Sandi, to live in an area populated by authors. I'm jealous!!!!