Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences

[TwistedNadine]

The Signing - Long line but WOW did it move quick...

[east-tennessee]

Nice Pics......Thanks....

[TwistedNadine]

Although unrelated I was able to take a quick walk thru the Antique Book Fair before the signing. Check out this handwritten manuscript of The Revelations of Rebecca Paulson with typed note from King. Very cool item for a mere $12,000...
(sorry for the typical TN bad photography)

[EXPLORER]

Thanks TN for taking and sharing pics TN.

[Merlin1958]

Thanks TN for taking and sharing pics TN.

Thanks, TN? Thanks, TN? That's all you got? You were (are) the freaking host!! We want Pics!!!! The hotel obviously has Wi-Fi!!! LOL LOL

[Dan]

Super jealous! Congrats!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

This is a great pic of a happy King (from Lilja's)

[Br!an]

Although unrelated I was able to take a quick walk thru the Antique Book Fair before the signing. Check out this handwritten manuscript of The Revelations of Rebecca Paulson with typed note from King. Very cool item for a mere $12,000...

That was cool, and such a bargain! Here's a couple of close ups:

[bdwyer19]

Sounds like another great event and get-together. Someday soon,I'll make the trip!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Although unrelated I was able to take a quick walk thru the Antique Book Fair before the signing. Check out this handwritten manuscript of The Revelations of Rebecca Paulson with typed note from King. Very cool item for a mere $12,000...

That was cool, and such a bargain! Here's a couple of close ups:

That looks like something I would buy. Mmmmm.

[herbertwest]

Who is this letter to?
And for the information, it's only a 10 pages manuscript, not the whole manuscript of the story.

[Br!an]

Anyone who was there has my permission to post the pictures that include me. Does anyone who was there want to opt out of having their picture posted?

Here is a pic of the Chihuly sculpture in front of The Chihuly Collection building in St. Petersburg.

[TwistedNadine]

Who is this letter to?
And for the information, it's only a 10 pages manuscript, not the whole manuscript of the story.

I didnt ask the bookseller who the note was addressed to. Perhaps one of the other members did?

[sentinel]

The bookseller said he bought it from an auction.

[TwistedNadine]

Back home now and after 13 hours of sleep I feel almost human again.
This particular signing was not one of my more successful ones as far as getting extra stuffed signed but I did learn some valuable lessons that will help with future signings.

King seemed to be in good spirits and was especially accommodating to kids (he doodled in their books, asked their names to personalize them, etc). Have to find some little kids to drag with me to the next signing. Despite all the warnings from the book store that King will not personalize, will not sign anything but Dr Sleep, tickets had to have names, the one book per person blah blah he not only was personalizing (though as he was doing it said he wasnt supposed to) he was signing anything put in front of him. Additionally, since the tickets were not taken away nor were they checked for names it was pretty easy to not only go back through the line but also cut back into the line based on ticket number. The handlers were definitely NOT handling at this signing.

However, I was so busy trying to find people to use the extra tickets and get Dr Sleeps signed (completely stuck on the whole one book per and only Dr Sleep signed thing) I completely missed out on all of that and although I did get all the Dr Sleeps signed I did not get anything else signed.
And in all the confusion one of the people left the signing with one of our signed Dr Sleeps as well as the ticket (sigh).
But as slimy as that guy was, there were several others that were very grateful for the opportunity to meet King and get a picture with him and had no interest in keeping the signed book.

Adding to the confusion was that King started signing half hour earlier than the schedule. I had just arrived at the Don Maitz pre gathering down the street when one of the members called and said that not only had King started signing but that our ticket numbers had already been called. I had only a few minutes to meet Don, chug down a glass of wine, take a few pics and rush out.

Although Im frustrated that I didnt take advantage of the situation and get extra things signed it was still very fun to hang out with the members, meet King again (he liked the black leather rose I gave him) and learned a few lessons that will help with the next signing.

Big thanks again to Explorer for organizing the pre and post gatherings and for giving me a place to hang out while I waited for my hotel room.
Also a big thanks to Rosannebar for the minute by minute updates but also for looking out for me. Very much appreciate that.

Heres a few more pics of the pre gathering but unfortunately my other pics didnt come out well enough to post (sorry).

[carlosdetweiller]

Although Im frustrated that I didnt take advantage of the situation and get extra things signed it was still very fun to hang out with the members,

For me that has always been the best part. Meeting new people (and ones I have already met or known only through the internet) and hanging out before and after the signing are the most memorable part of every signing I have attended.

[TwistedNadine]

I agree. As much as I look forward to meeting the authors very often that part is anticlimactic. The pre and post meetings, chatting with people waiting on line, etc is always the highlight.

Although Im frustrated that I didnt take advantage of the situation and get extra things signed it was still very fun to hang out with the members,

For me that has always been the best part. Meeting new people (and ones I have already met or known only through the internet) and hanging out before and after the signing are the most memorable part of every signing I have attended.

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks to RF I figured out to resize so heres a few pics. More tomorrow...

The Post Gathering (yummy wine and even yummier fish tacos)

Would someone be kind enough to tag all those in the picture? Some I can cross ref with subsequent pictures, but it would be nice to identify everyone.

[TwistedNadine]

Im not great at remembering names and not sure if members want their names posted so...

From left to right around the table:

Explorers guests Joe and Michelle(?), Explorer, Explorer's Nephew, Barlow, Barlows friend, Mrs. Rosannebar, Rosannebar on the phone with Tippy (lol), Mrs. Br!an, Br!an, Sentinal and Mrs. Explorer

Thanks to RF I figured out to resize so heres a few pics. More tomorrow...

The Post Gathering (yummy wine and even yummier fish tacos)

Would someone be kind enough to tag all those in the picture? Some I can cross ref with subsequent pictures, but it would be nice to identify everyone.

[Randall Flagg]

Would someone be kind enough to tag all those in the picture? Some I can cross ref with subsequent pictures, but it would be nice to identify everyone.

Hope I got it right.

[The Library Policeman]

What a fine looking bunch of King fans! It's a great pic

[EXPLORER]

Would someone be kind enough to tag all those in the picture? Some I can cross ref with subsequent pictures, but it would be nice to identify everyone.

Hope I got it right.

Good job again TN and RF. We are still traveling so not at my desktop, however keep thinking of things I wanted to share about the event.
There were a couple of things that added a lot to the event for Deanna and I. Of course it was so wonderful to connect with those we do not see often enough. There is nothing like getting together with old friends who appreciate similar interests.... other than meeting new friends. Barlow, Brian and company, it was great to meet and have you join us. Two others who were at the pre-gathering. Joel and Sally Maroney (not tdt members) were so thrilled to be part of this, they have posted pics all over their Facebook pages. My nephew Andy has gone to King events in the past to help me get extra copies and I invited him to this event to get his own signed copy. The two people who really provided us with some laughs and joy was a couple who have never been to a King event much less a signing. My guest Michelle and Joe are a couple I know through Facebook and an ex who have commented when they have heard of my prior exploits meeting the "King". When I let them know of this event, they were so excited and quickly made plans to join us. Their reactions were priceless. Michelle's comments, "This is the best day of my life" followed by , "Sorry Joe , Our wedding was special too!" kept us smiling. When Stephen commented on the tattoo on her arm she about floated as she skipped out the back door with a grin from ear to ear. When she was given an opportunity to use another ticket go through the line and get another book signed she jumped at the chance and when she got to Mr King told him, "I feel this is the best day ever". King then reached out his hand and said, "Hold onto this". and again she was overwhelmed and could not get over what she was experiencing. They stayed with the group through the Classico post gathering on Main St. and then joined us for dinner at Owens Fish Camp. They fell in love with our group and did not want to leave even though they had a 3 hr drive back to the other coast.

[Cook]

Explorer, Fantastic story !!
I'm really sorry I was unable to attend this event.
Oh well, maybe next time.

Would someone be kind enough to tag all those in the picture? Some I can cross ref with subsequent pictures, but it would be nice to identify everyone.

Hope I got it right.

Good job again TN and RF. We are still traveling so not at my desktop, however keep thinking of things I wanted to share about the event.
There were a couple of things that added a lot to the event for Deanna and I. Of course it was so wonderful to connect with those we do not see often enough. There is nothing like getting together with old friends who appreciate similar interests.... other than meeting new friends. Barlow, Brian and company, it was great to meet and have you join us. Two others who were at the pre-gathering. Joel and Sally Maroney (not tdt members) were so thrilled to be part of this, they have posted pics all over their Facebook pages. My nephew Andy has gone to King events in the past to help me get extra copies and I invited him to this event to get his own signed copy. The two people who really provided us with some laughs and joy was a couple who have never been to a King event much less a signing. My guest Michelle and Joe are a couple I know through FB and and ex who have commented when they have heard of my prior exploits meeting the "King". When I let them know of this event, they were so excited and quickly made plans to join us. Their reactions were priceless. Michelle's comments, "This is the best day of my life" followed by , "Sorry Joe , Our wedding was special too!" kept us smiling. When Stephen commented on the tattoo on her arm she about floated as she skipped out the back door with a grin from ear to ear. When she was given an opportunity to use another ticket go through the line and get another book signed she jumped at the chance and when she got to Mr King told him, "I feel this is the best day ever". King then reached out his hand and said, "Hold onto this". and again she was overwhelmed and could not get over what she was experiencing. They stayed with the group through the Classico post gathering on Main St. and then joined us for dinner at Owens Fish Camp. They fell in love with our group and did not want to leave even though they had a 3 hr drive back to the other coast.

[Stockerlone]

31.03.14
I can join a workshop from award winning artist Reinhard Kleist...
The workshop is for 12 people only...
In the evening is also an reading event with Reinhard Kleist and the french illustrator Baru.

Some of my stuff from Reinhard Kleist

Spoiler:

English Interview with Reinhard Kleist
http://berlininterviews.com/?p=767


Reinhard Kleist HP
http://www.reinhard-kleist.de/?lang=de

[Stockerlone]

One of the best events ever that i can visit.......

31.03.14
Workshop and bookreading event with Reinhard Kleist, Literaturhaus Hamburg.
All together.... 6 hrs with Reinhard Kleist... amazing workshop, he talked about... storyfinding, research etc.
His reasearch trips in the last years: Kuba, Jordanien and his last one to a refuge camp in Arbil - North Irak.
One of Reinhard´s drawings from the camp.


HP Reinhard Kleist
http://reinhard-kleist.de/

FB Reinhard Kleist
https:

//www.facebook.com/pages/Reinhard-Kleist/229934573763453?id=229934573763453&sk=info

Then in the evening a bookreading event with Reinhard Kleist and the Baru, comic artist from France.

I talked a lot with Reinhard and he signed/remarqued me SOME stuff......

Michael Siefener - Die Stadt der unaussprechlichen Freuden
Edition Phantasia
limited 100/250 slipcased signed from Michael Siefener and Reinhard Kleist
and remarqued from Reinhard Kleist




Some illus from the book


http://www.edition-phantasia.de/siefener/stadt.html


Workshop with Reinhard Kleist
http://www.literaturhaus-hamburg.de/...einhard-kleist

As always.... i forget to make NICE pics at the events.....