Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences

[Merlin1958]

I have a dream and that dream is too meet him! A sig would be great too!!!

Ahh, He's a Red Sux fan so not very interesting beyond his books. Now, Derek Jeter is a guy I would like to meet!! LOL

I'm not sure SK's Sox fandom is the extent of his personality.

You need to let this go.

The Sox are terrible. The Yanks are mediocre. Move on.

Unless you're actually Mariah Carey and have been posting under a very strange psedonym for the past few years I'm also not sure Derek Jeter would have much to say to you...sorry.

Hey, don't hold anything back. Let it all out, Rahfa!! LOL


Let me know what you like in the world too so I can take a dump on it for you as well!! LOL J/K

I was and am just trying to be facetious is all. Sorry to have offended you in some way.

[tippy4]

Toronto was great as well. My only regret was not bringing more books as I probably could have gotten through the line twice. I would feel a bit guilty about doing that though as some abuse that process. I still ended up with two pre-signed copies of Dr. Sleep and getting my own copies of Cujo and Christine signed. There is something very satisfying about seeing King actually sign the book as you have no doubt it is authentic.

David mentioned in his interview that we were allowed to get two SK to sign two books each, but I thought it was one per person in Toronto? any body else recall? I ended up taking wife, brother and friend! Just to get 4 signed!

It was one, in-person signature per ticket, and you were allowed to buy a presigned copy of Doctor Sleep.

[herbertwest]

He told me a joke in Paris.......... It only took him about 10 seconds to tell it though.

And what was it? :p

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

He told me a joke in Paris.......... It only took him about 10 seconds to tell it though.

And what was it? :p

"There was a Scotsman, a Frenchman...."

[Randall Flagg]

...and a hooker...

[The Library Policeman]

It was more to do with a Scotsman and a ewe - But RF's and Mr RT's joint effort sounds a lot better!

[Randall Flagg]

"There was a Scotsman, a Frenchman and a ewe
they went in the back room to screw
the Frenchman disrobed
The Scot he did probe
and the sheep decried oooh!"

[Roseannebarr]

Toronto was great as well. My only regret was not bringing more books as I probably could have gotten through the line twice. I would feel a bit guilty about doing that though as some abuse that process. I still ended up with two pre-signed copies of Dr. Sleep and getting my own copies of Cujo and Christine signed. There is something very satisfying about seeing King actually sign the book as you have no doubt it is authentic.

David mentioned in his interview that we were allowed to get two SK to sign two books each, but I thought it was one per person in Toronto? any body else recall? I ended up taking wife, brother and friend! Just to get 4 signed!

It was one, in-person signature per ticket, and you were allowed to buy a presigned copy of Doctor Sleep.

Thanks! That is what i thought, but then i was doubting myself!

[bdwyer19]

"There was a Scotsman, a Frenchman and a ewe
they went in the back room to screw
the Frenchman disrobed
The Scot he did probe
and the sheep decried oooh!"

Funny! But King's Scottsman/Rolling Stones joke was better

[The Library Policeman]

"There was a Scotsman, a Frenchman and a ewe
they went in the back room to screw
the Frenchman disrobed
The Scot he did probe
and the sheep decried oooh!"

Haha rep points for that!!

ETA: I need to "spread the love around" before I can give you rep points.

[The Library Policeman]

"There was a Scotsman, a Frenchman and a ewe
they went in the back room to screw
the Frenchman disrobed
The Scot he did probe
and the sheep decried oooh!"

Funny! But King's Scottsman/Rolling Stones joke was better

That's the one

[Randall Flagg]

I made mine up in 30 seconds. I can't remember King's joke, but I do remember it was funny.

[bdwyer19]

If I remember right... What's the difference between The Rolling Stones and a Scottsman?

The Rolling Stones say 'Hey you, get off of my cloud'. A Scottsman says 'Hey McCloud, get off of my ewe'. Love it!!

[RichardX]

Toronto was great as well. My only regret was not bringing more books as I probably could have gotten through the line twice. I would feel a bit guilty about doing that though as some abuse that process. I still ended up with two pre-signed copies of Dr. Sleep and getting my own copies of Cujo and Christine signed. There is something very satisfying about seeing King actually sign the book as you have no doubt it is authentic.

David mentioned in his interview that we were allowed to get two SK to sign two books each, but I thought it was one per person in Toronto? any body else recall? I ended up taking wife, brother and friend! Just to get 4 signed!

I thought it was one per person as well, but it was Canada and they seemed more relaxed. I only got two signed books because I had someone with me. The Mason event was well run but they were sticklers for one per ticket. I had a friend there and they practically frisked him when I was getting my book signed. You never know what is going to happen at these events. Sometimes nothing you are told turns out to be true. I also remember a lot of people walking out on King to get in line for the signing in Toronto which was a bit awkward.

[tippy4]

That was awkward...you could sense he was wrapping up the interview portion, and like 20-30 people bolted from the auditorium to get in the signing line.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

SKMB Mod: GS3 - Short for Gulfstream 3--the charter plane model that Steve usually travels in to get to appearance locations.

[Kingfan24]

SKMB Mod: GS3 - Short for Gulfstream 3--the charter plane model that Steve usually travels in to get to appearance locations.

?

[Roseannebarr]

SKMB Mod: GS3 - Short for Gulfstream 3--the charter plane model that Steve usually travels in to get to appearance locations.

?

He was commenting about my question on Stephenking.com. Ms Mod was referencing the G3.

[The Library Policeman]

If I remember right... What's the difference between The Rolling Stones and a Scottsman?

The Rolling Stones say 'Hey you, get off of my cloud'. A Scottsman says 'Hey McCloud, get off of my ewe'. Love it!!

Haha yep. I told him I was Scottish and that's what he hit me with

[Randall Flagg]

SKMB Mod: GS3 - Short for Gulfstream 3--the charter plane model that Steve usually travels in to get to appearance locations.

Even better than 1st class airline travel.

[RichardX]

I always have my doubts that King signed a book unless I see it myself. When I see a stack of hundreds of pre-signed books like they had in Toronto it gives me some pause. It must take hours to sign all those. I'm not saying he uses an auto pen but it must be tempting. I remember Crichton selling signed copies of jurassic park which turned out go be auto penned. There is some ambiguity to what is meant by "signed." Again, I don't think King does this but I like to see it for myself.

[stroppygoblin]

I always have my doubts that King signed a book unless I see it myself. When I see a stack of hundreds of pre-signed books like they had in Toronto it gives me some pause. It must take hours to sign all those. I'm not saying he uses an auto pen but it must be tempting. I remember Crichton selling signed copies of jurassic park which turned out go be auto penned. There is some ambiguity to what is meant by "signed." Again, I don't think King does this but I like to see it for myself.

I think the rough estimate of books he signed in Paris was around 600 in a timescale of approx 2 to 2.5 hours

[Stockerlone]

Tooooo much bookreading events in the next weeks.

Just bought tickets for some nice events,
Two interesting for all SK fans.
One of the FANTASTIC locations.

MS CAP SAN DIEGO

http://www.capsandiego.de/das-schiff-zum-thema.html

Now I can participate at the same time in a radio recording of a discussion program about the Hamburg literary scene.

[sharki69]

Get Ready....

JANUARY 29, 2015 7:00 PM AUTHOR EVENT
MANATEE LIBARY FOUNDATION (FL)

Presents “An Evening With Stephen King”

http://www.manateelibraryfoundation.org/

Tickets go on sale 11/1/14

[Br!an]

Get Ready....

JANUARY 29, 2015 7:00 PM AUTHOR EVENT
MANATEE LIBARY FOUNDATION (FL)

Presents “An Evening With Stephen King”

http://www.manateelibraryfoundation.org/

Tickets go on sale 11/1/14

It's not a signing.

Stephen-King-to-speak-at-Manatee-library-fundraiser