tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post4107379624586921656..comments2024-01-04T03:21:53.195-05:00Comments on Fear in Writing: Book signings and the authors who do themJournoMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-27681273209986796682010-01-15T20:29:14.047-05:002010-01-15T20:29:14.047-05:00One of the (very few) disadvantages of living in s...One of the (very few) disadvantages of living in small city Canada is the complete and total lack of opportunities like this! I'd love to attend an author signing :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-22229420686160472122010-01-15T19:54:24.700-05:002010-01-15T19:54:24.700-05:00I always enjoyed going to book signings. Being the...I always enjoyed going to book signings. Being the person signing? Not quite as much fun. :) Lots of questions about where the restroom is.<br /><br />I'll need to read "The Historian." Thanks for the tip!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a> <br /><a href="http://www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-4497328564054995062010-01-15T17:04:14.216-05:002010-01-15T17:04:14.216-05:00Steph- READ it! I cannot recommend it enough.
V....Steph- READ it! I cannot recommend it enough.<br /><br />V.S- Pick a book you really care about, and decide not to care if the author has a personality or not. It is about the experience and supporting your favorite writer. Or, even better, do it for a friend and go with other friends!JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-28229535896913820642010-01-15T17:02:51.727-05:002010-01-15T17:02:51.727-05:00Book signings can be fun or awful, depending on wh...Book signings can be fun or awful, depending on who the author is and how much you know about them. I took a class where I had to go to several readings/book signings. Since I had to meet a quota I went to a lot where I didn't know anything about the author . This is how I learned about a few of my now favorites, and other times I got some nice naps in. Elizabeth Kostova would be great though!Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878749520906342274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-3440711221159235712010-01-15T15:01:10.080-05:002010-01-15T15:01:10.080-05:00I have never been to a book signing but I am dying...I have never been to a book signing but I am dying to go!V. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406440235719919992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-6767712778729545532010-01-15T14:52:46.342-05:002010-01-15T14:52:46.342-05:00I've never been to one but it sounds like a go...I've never been to one but it sounds like a good experience. I've never read this book either, but maybe I should!StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-90869529526141216782010-01-15T13:20:53.525-05:002010-01-15T13:20:53.525-05:00Awww, Jm...Any excuse to come to Atlanta, btw!Awww, Jm...Any excuse to come to Atlanta, btw!JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-38674630996244971302010-01-15T13:14:56.458-05:002010-01-15T13:14:56.458-05:00This was a very well wasted minute, I shall say. ...This was a very well wasted minute, I shall say. I loved the Historian! And Will have to check out "how did Davy Die?". I have never been to author reading either, but I will go to my writer friends...Jm Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542245056831474827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-69143613889967628612010-01-15T13:11:14.746-05:002010-01-15T13:11:14.746-05:00Galen- You are so encouraging! I will definitely ...Galen- You are so encouraging! I will definitely make it to one of yours! And I will say this one was well-organized.<br /><br />Carol- Thank you and THANK YOU! How kind! When I publish I will travel all over! I have been to Indianapolis twice and loved the city both times. What a cool downtown you have!<br /><br />Simon- Bonus! My sister lives in Philly! It was great to support another author and schmooze a bit...Plus supporting an Indie bookstore was nice!<br /><br />Kristi- We'll catch another one together! And Whole Foods is right next door so we can do coffee or dinner (healthy!) afteward.<br /><br />Alex- Let us know when and where!<br /><br />Diane- 300+!!!!!! The discussion was my favorite part as well, especially watching the people asking the questions. You definitely get some weirdos attracted to authors!JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-59287629496421526422010-01-15T12:43:00.781-05:002010-01-15T12:43:00.781-05:00I've done 300+ book signings. Hate to say it, ...I've done 300+ book signings. Hate to say it, I really don't enjoy reading from my books! Discussing the meaning behind each one is much more fun.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-37195810979795216562010-01-15T12:33:20.174-05:002010-01-15T12:33:20.174-05:00I've been to few author appearances. Looking f...I've been to few author appearances. Looking forward to doing my own!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-3310510775926834442010-01-15T12:30:33.154-05:002010-01-15T12:30:33.154-05:00I hate I missed this one!!!
Thanks for sharing ...I hate I missed this one!!! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experience!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188460633615049191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-26163270917879265522010-01-15T12:15:18.235-05:002010-01-15T12:15:18.235-05:00Hey, will you drive to Philly if I ever have a boo...Hey, will you drive to Philly if I ever have a book signing there? Thanks! :)<br /><br />Really, I do feel I should support authors more by going to book signings. Paying it forward, karma, and all that. Thanks for the reminder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-1245336878608447342010-01-15T12:07:53.796-05:002010-01-15T12:07:53.796-05:00You're so funny...reading your blog is never a...You're so funny...reading your blog is never a waste.<br /><br />I've never been to a book signing. But I hope to do one in the future. And I would love to go to your book signing, as well ;) If you ever do one near Indianapolis, I want to hear about it so I can go!Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-58374861801255206552010-01-15T11:12:55.899-05:002010-01-15T11:12:55.899-05:00Book signings can be fun, but are lots of work and...Book signings can be fun, but are lots of work and kind of stressful, particularly if you're a no-name author, like me. More than once I sat alone and ignored in Barnes and Noble. <br /><br />Still, when you do connect with a reader or two, it's very, very rewarding--particularly if they've read your book. You'll find out what the other side of the desk looks like pretty soon, Michele.<br /><br /><br />Best Wishes Galen. <br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog.htm" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.com