The turnout for Mediabisto's party last night at Ecco Lounge in Hollywood was huge - and mostly female. No doubt the ladies were there in force to meet special guest Kristin Harmel, the popular chick-lit author. Harmel was there mingling with the crowd, signing complimentary copies of her latest novel, Italian for Beginners, and generally being adorable.

Writer/producer Margaret Howell and Creative Groove founder Jen Jones

FBLA editor Tina Dupuy with journalists L. J. Williamson and George Ducker