Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences

[Br!an]

I like the differences. Go to the one you want.

If we're going to make rules then I think the rule should be that King do a signing near my house.

[The Library Policeman]

Just got tickets for the Grand Rex event in Paris.

[Tito_Villa]

Congrats Alan, very jealous ... i think i'll be having a few drinks in Mexico that day :/

[herbertwest]

RE; PARIS SIGNING: Has there been any word about only signing Dr. Sleep or might other books/items be signed?

My wife showed an additional spark of interest when I mentioned a Paris event.

So far, there is absolutely NO informations on the signing. Simply the date : wednesday 13th. Sorry.


Got my tix for the saturday event

[burial]

Our pack of 5 got tickets for the Grand Rex in Paris... see you there!

[The Library Policeman]

Congrats Alan, very jealous ... i think i'll be having a few drinks in Mexico that day :/

Thanks Tom, although Mexico with your new wife is a pretty good reason to miss the event.

[The Library Policeman]

Planning on going over for the signing on the 13th and leaving the day after the Grand Rex event on Sunday 17th. Flights are very reasonable by the looks of it. Any budget hotel reccomendations, Jeremy??

[EXPLORER]

Planning on going over for the signing on the 13th and leaving the day after the Grand Rex event on Sunday 17th. Flights are very reasonable by the looks of it. Any budget hotel reccomendations, Jeremy??

You might consider airbnb . We have used in US with good results; good values , good apts.

https://www.airbnb.com/s/Paris--Fran...ch_by_map=true

[Stockerlone]

Tickets for Hamburg 20.11. ordered and confirmed.
A friend informed me that arround 1000 tickets are pre-reservated for PRESS etc.

[The Library Policeman]

Planning on going over for the signing on the 13th and leaving the day after the Grand Rex event on Sunday 17th. Flights are very reasonable by the looks of it. Any budget hotel reccomendations, Jeremy??

You might consider airbnb . We have used in US with good results; good values , good apts.

https://www.airbnb.com/s/Paris--Fran...ch_by_map=true

Thanks Jim! Looks great. I shall check it out.

[ChristineB]

Any news on if the flooding in Colorado is going to affect the reading there? Just curious, since I am not going.

[EXPLORER]

It appears they are open and holding other events this week at Colorado Chautauqua
This was posted on their Facebook page 10 hours ago

Only three days left until the world premiere of REEL ROCK 8! Be sure to arrive early to enjoy the beer garden, sponsor booths and mingling with climbing fans.
A couple tickets remain, but don't wait too long! Tickets.chautauqua.com

[herbertwest]

Planning on going over for the signing on the 13th and leaving the day after the Grand Rex event on Sunday 17th. Flights are very reasonable by the looks of it. Any budget hotel reccomendations, Jeremy??

Actually, i dont... because as i live in Paris, i never really looked at hotels.
I would recommend you to look on tripadvisor for instance for hotels? And bnb doesnt look bad either.
Otherwise, youth hostels if you are 5 and want something of a low budget.

A few links you may want to look at, for "youth hostels" (auberge de jeunesse)
http://www.aijparis.com/framea.htm
http://www.aubergedejeunesseparis.net/
http://www.hostels.com/fr/paris/france
http://www.french.hostelworld.com/Au...e/Paris/France

[Ari_Racing]

Dan Simmons' signing tour:

THE ABOMINABLE book tour schedule redux --

Finalized Schedule for Dan Simmons's October book tour for THE ABOMINABLE --

EVENTS

Wednesday, October 23 – Denver, The Tattered Cover (Lodo store) at 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 24 – Boulder, The Boulder Bookstore at Boulder 7:30 PM
Monday, October 28 – Phoenix, The Poisoned Pen at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 29 – Redondo Beach, CA, Mysterious Galaxy at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 30 – Seattle WA, Third Place Books at 7:00 PM

[The Library Policeman]

These arrived FAST from France. Ordered online on Monday, arrived today!

Also booked an apartment for 5 nights yesterday. Just flights to sort out now.

[jhanic]

Wonderful, Alan!

John

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks, John. This'll be my first time seeing King speak. So excited!!

[burial]

These arrived FAST from France. Ordered online on Monday, arrived today!

Also booked an apartment for 5 nights yesterday. Just flights to sort out now.

Well... I was surprised too... My tickets arrived today

[TwistedNadine]

Someone refresh my memory...how many tickets, and how many signed books (not sure if either is known).

Venue seats 1300 people and they were sold out but who knows if they actually sold 1300 tickets.
Last info I had they were hoping to have 400 signed books to distribute but sounded like the final number was going to be up to King. One guy said 200-400.
I quit calling 'cause it was pissing off some members here (snicker). Actually I quit calling because they dont seem to have a clue and things will be different the day of the event anyway.

[TwistedNadine]

Any news on if the flooding in Colorado is going to affect the reading there? Just curious, since I am not going.

No change to the event but the road to the Stanley is closed. Im sure its being discussed elsewhere on the site (Im catching up after a few days).
Im not cancelling my Tues reservations yet hoping they clear the road by then. One web site said there is a road open being used by the utility/repair vehicles so I have my fingers crossed.

[TwistedNadine]

he will be signing books in the American "Tour"....just over the border in Canada.

The other day I realized the Doctor Sleep's in Canada will probably be 2nd printings. I think Ill bring along a couple of 1st printings with me to Canada just in case.

[redsoxfan565]

If anyone is interested, Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler's Ark (book which became Spielberg's Schindler's List) will be doing an event 9/23 in NYC at 7:30 PM
CENTER FOR FICTION
in conversation with Sheridan Hay
17 E. 47th Street
New York, NY 10017

[WeDealInLead]

he will be signing books in the American "Tour"....just over the border in Canada.

The other day I realized the Doctor Sleep's in Canada will probably be 2nd printings. I think Ill bring along a couple of 1st printings with me to Canada just in case.

TN, I think we'll be fine for Toronto. I'm yet to see a second printing of a new King hardcover here. Long after FD,NS was into second printing in the US, the first was still the only printing on the shelves. They were heavily discounted too, at $5 each, without the remainder mark. Also to consider is that King will sign only one book you put in front of him and it can be any book. Doctor Sleep will already be pre-signed.

I'll bring a couple extras too but I think we'll be fine.

[EXPLORER]

Interesting.. Thanks.

[TwistedNadine]

TN, I think we'll be fine for Toronto. I'm yet to see a second printing of a new King hardcover here. Long after FD,NS was into second printing in the US, the first was still the only printing on the shelves. They were heavily discounted too, at $5 each, without the remainder mark. Also to consider is that King will sign only one book you put in front of him and it can be any book. Doctor Sleep will already be pre-signed.
I'll bring a couple extras too but I think we'll be fine.

Hey I didnt know Doctor Sleep would be pre-signed. Did you find that out by calling them? I was under the impression Dr Sleep +1 signed in person. Looking at the site it has no mention of a signing at the event at all which is a little disturbing but at the same time understandable. Ill follow your lead, WDIL and bring a couple extra 1st Dr Sleeps just in case but it will not be the book I have signed if there is only one signed in person.