Book Signings and Appearances-Tips and experiences

[Merlin1958]

Justin Bieber. Fireworks. Stephen King. All in the same town on the same night. So hard to choose which one to attend.

So you're going to the Bieber concert then? LOL LOL LOL

[EXPLORER]

Justin Bieber. Fireworks. Stephen King. All in the same town on the same night. So hard to choose which one to attend.

DAMN/// Really feel like missing out now.... Still time to catch a flight if someone had a VIP ticket I could get. ANYONE?

[Heather19]

Patrick are you coming out here for it?

[Patrick]

I wish I were going, but I will be out here in CA. Sorry to miss it. Are you going, Heather?

We're still talking about Bieber, right?

[Merlin1958]

I wish I were going, but I will be out here in CA. Sorry to miss it. Are you going, Heather?

We're still talking about Bieber, right?

This is in you "Fav Five" right? LOL LOL LOL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GuqB1BQVr4

[Patrick]

I heard Bieber was the fifth Beatle.

[Merlin1958]

I heard Bieber was the fifth Beatle.


:emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao:

[Heather19]

I wish I were going, but I will be out here in CA. Sorry to miss it. Are you going, Heather?

We're still talking about Bieber, right?

Nope, decided against it since I've seen him talk a few times and I thought the ticket prices were kinda high for that.

[Patrick]

I wish I were going, but I will be out here in CA. Sorry to miss it. Are you going, Heather?

We're still talking about Bieber, right?

Nope, decided against it since I've seen him talk a few times and I thought the ticket prices were kinda high for that.
Well, that seals it. If you're not going, I'm not going.

[Heather19]

You had me worried you were making a trip out here and not telling me :lol:

[Patrick]

You had me worried you were making a trip out here and not telling me :lol:
Nah, I'd let you know. :)

[The Library Policeman]

Well, that seals it. If you're not going, I'm not going.

I'm not going either. Can't get a bus :(

[tippy4]

Well? Any live commentary?

[Randall Flagg]

I am alive...

[tippy4]

Let me be more specific....from the Hartford event....

[tippy4]

Not one posting?

Come on David!

Give us the dirt!

[Randall Flagg]

I am guessing that by the time they got back home, David was exhausted. Hopefully he will pop in here today.

[TwistedNadine]

From Betts Books site:

""***UPDATE...Hartford King event was GREAT! Bad traffic jam on Merritt Parkway made me pretty anxious about arriving in time, but we only lost 45 minutes and so we got to VIP pre-event at about 6:15. Saw some wonderful friends/customers after I arrived. I thought maybe King would be mingling, but his handlers had him ensconced behind a glass partition and a long line snaked out into the other room, so he was "receiving" his Constant Readers one at a time like a wedding receiving line. Everyone was getting pictures taken. He was quite patient and gracious with everyone. My oldest son has pictures and will get those up soon (but as a teenage boy, he's still in the "sack" as we speak! I got a solo photo with sai King and a family picture as well...After the photo-op, you turned in vouchers to get your pre-signed trade paperback copy of Joyland......the Interview with Colin McEnroe was a good one. King was in "good form" last night. My seat was orchestra Cental section Row B and I was maybe 15 yards from King...superb seats....my only complaint was that King's microphone was not the greatest and the sound system was just so-so, and there was about 15% of content that I could not really hear. All in all, pretty sweet night!"

[bdwyer19]

Read this earlier...

NYC Doctor Sleep Book Tour Event
July 19th, 2013 12:03:31 pm
Stephen will be appearing with his son, author Owen King, in New York City on September 24th at 7:30 PM, presented by The Center for Fiction at the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College. All proceeds will benefit The Center's Books for NYC Schools/KidsRead, a program that helps get kids reading and provides over 35,000 books a year to schools in at-risk neighborhoods throughout New York City. He and Owen will talk about and read from their new books and will answer questions from the audience. Tickets are $40 for premium seats and $37.50 for rear, side and balcony seats and will include a copy of Doctor Sleep. The event will not include a book signing, but Stephen will be pre-signing a limited number of copies of Doctor Sleep, which will be randomly distributed at the conclusion of the event. TICKETS go on sale on July 23, 2013 at 12 NOON at http://centerforfiction.org/calendar/stephen-king-with-owen-king

[bdwyer19]

Read this earlier...

NYC Doctor Sleep Book Tour Event
July 19th, 2013 12:03:31 pm
Stephen will be appearing with his son, author Owen King, in New York City on September 24th at 7:30 PM, presented by The Center for Fiction at the Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College. All proceeds will benefit The Center's Books for NYC Schools/KidsRead, a program that helps get kids reading and provides over 35,000 books a year to schools in at-risk neighborhoods throughout New York City. He and Owen will talk about and read from their new books and will answer questions from the audience. Tickets are $40 for premium seats and $37.50 for rear, side and balcony seats and will include a copy of Doctor Sleep. The event will not include a book signing, but Stephen will be pre-signing a limited number of copies of Doctor Sleep, which will be randomly distributed at the conclusion of the event. TICKETS go on sale on July 23, 2013 at 12 NOON at http://centerforfiction.org/calendar/stephen-king-with-owen-king

I haven't been to NYC in years, and I'll be there just two days after the event. ARGH!!!

[EXPLORER]

Trying to figure if can do NY and Boulder in one swoop of a vacation/trip. There are non-stop flight from NYC to Denver.

Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College seats 585.... like the odds better here for getting a random signed book.

[TwistedNadine]

Trying to figure if can do NY and Boulder in one swoop of a vacation/trip. There are non-stop flight from NYC to Denver.

Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College seats 585.... like the odds better here for getting a random signed book.

Hmmm...

[Patrick]

New York on the 24th and then Boulder on the 25th? You jetsetters are going to be loving it.

[Patrick]

I like that everyone got a moment and a photo with him. Nice.

[TwistedNadine]

Trying to figure if can do NY and Boulder in one swoop of a vacation/trip. There are non-stop flight from NYC to Denver.

Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College seats 585.... like the odds better here for getting a random signed book.

Just booked a cottage at the Colorado event.
Explorer their web site says their sold out for the 25th but if you call they still have some available...

[stkmw02]

Definitely excited to attend the NYC event! This will be my first time getting to see King. Ari, can I get some luck so I end up with a signed copy??

[EXPLORER]

Trying to figure if can do NY and Boulder in one swoop of a vacation/trip. There are non-stop flight from NYC to Denver.

Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College seats 585.... like the odds better here for getting a random signed book.

Just booked a cottage at the Colorado event.
Explorer their web site says their sold out for the 25th but if you call they still have some available...

I have been waiting to book until I knew of other stops on the tour as I thought might want to connect more than one if could.
The cottage I was looking at stated a strict refund policy and minimum 2 day stay.
Was going to book Cootage for 24th & 25th however looks like may rethink that if get tickets for NY.

[Randall Flagg]

Trying to figure if can do NY and Boulder in one swoop of a vacation/trip. There are non-stop flight from NYC to Denver.

Gerald Lynch Theater at John Jay College seats 585.... like the odds better here for getting a random signed book.

Just booked a cottage at the Colorado event.
Explorer their web site says their sold out for the 25th but if you call they still have some available...
I booked a cottage too. Shit...we could have saved money and shared a cottage (The wife is going and would not mind.....)

[Roseannebarr]

Typing on iPad . I am trying to stay positive about Hartford event, but after attending three straight awesome events, this one was my least productive in terms of king time and book signings (other than joy land, I ended up with five signed copies. Sending most to betts books to cover my habit, David is my dealer).

Tickets were 250 each, staff at event hyper, hyper active. They had two body guards with sk. I have never seen a body guard at any other event. They escort sk into lobby he says high, they move him into museum room, everyone lines up outside of room, we file in like cattle say hi, get picture taken and then moved out. Each person had a minute or two face time, then we sat in lobby and watched a line of people.

My preference would have been have him on stage or in lobby so we could watch all the interactions with the other guests, we were rushed through a line and then we waited for him to come out of the room for mingling. Nope body guards rushed him out after meet and greet and ten minutes of private photos with staff of museum. Not complaining, just would have done it differently.

Uptight staff told everyone, repeatedly he would not sign anything, body guard #1 made sure no one even asked.

For someone meeting him for the first time, it would have been awesome, but for a fourthtimer like me, it was way too structured, there was no time for him to be his awesome, unstructured, fun self!

Did I mention he wasn't signing anything! There were signs, announcements, lectures and scolding s. I was told five times he wouldn't be signing.

Am i sorry I went? Heck no. Met a lot of great people, had an extra day off work, so I convinced my wife to drive to Bangor Maine we r going to his hous in the morning!

How did I get five copies? Two came with VIP ticket

Met a school teacher on the public bus flew in from Michigan to see her fav author sittin in the cheap seats. She was spending a lot of money just to hear him speak, I looked at my wife and said I can't ever complain again, she was happy to be in an auditorium, I got to shake his hand, photo op etc.... I am very lucky!

But on bus she said she got an email from the bookstore, everyone got the same offer except VIPs, if u bought a ticket, u could buy joy land signed for 112 dollars. Just saying. wWE ALL MISSED THIS DEAL? WE SHOULD ALL BE BANNED FROM SK COLLECTING!!! HOw did none of us catch this. I went online and bought two iffy five dollar tickets and was able to purchase 2 more books. Picked up one that night at event, they said I could only have one, then called the next day pick up the other one!

The fifth book came from mark twain house, I called the next day to see if they had an extra book, the lady said no, I said thanks again for the awesome event, she asked me if I was the guy that was first in line, I said yes, she said I should come back to the mark twain house the manager had something for me! Yep it was signed, manager said I was so enthusiastic, polite she wanted me to go home happy! Book was free


The event at bushnell was awesome, the moderator let king talk! He would ask sk a question and then let him answer, never once did he interrupt or put his own life into the king event.... At Boston Lowell event, Andre Dubois, the moderator still thinks the event was about him and not sk. Only thing I missed about this event is the q&a session. There was none here, sometimes sk is really funny with q&a,s


I hope it doesn't sound like complaining, this event was over staffed,over planned, king was rushed and overly protected compared to other events I attended. But it was still a wonderful opportunity. I would do it all over again.


After reading this overly long post, I bought three extra posters of the event, one for twisted Nadine if she wants it and the other two r up for grabs, free of charge, they were selling them at the event. Twisted is always kind to members here and deserves it, I got one for our fearless leader Rf too if he wants it!

[tippy4]

I would love one!

[Bad Penny]

Me too - although maybe Australia is to far away to mail too (shipping at my cost, of course) :scared:

[The Library Policeman]

I'd like one too!

Edit: Scratch that. Just read it properly and you only have 2 :lol:

[redsoxfan565]

I went to the VIP event as well. I agree, I was a little disappointed with the setup, and the staff was about as unfriendly as you can get. The "security" was obnoxious, and rude. If Stephen doesn't want to sign, he will tell you and certainly not sign. One of these "security" tried to prevent King from signing for us outside the Bushnell, and King basically told him off, and still signed for us anyways.

When whomever was running the event inside the VIP first came out onto the microphone I was a little confused why he said "King signed 450 books today." Knowing, and looking around there was no way there were 450 people in the VIP portion of the event, now it is very annoying to here that had we bought a cheaper ticket, we still could have obtained our Stephen King signed Joyland books. Now granted, I'm not complaining about getting the photo-op with King. I know King doesn't enjoy doing them, although you could never tell from his demeanor in there. I just wish we had been told up-front that they were going to offer to sell signed books to other patrons. That, in my opinion, was pretty shady.

The actual interview at the Bushnell was great. King is always funny at these sorts of events, and the crowd, as well as myself, were pretty entertained.

[TwistedNadine]

I have been waiting to book until I knew of other stops on the tour as I thought might want to connect more than one if could.
The cottage I was looking at stated a strict refund policy and minimum 2 day stay.
Was going to book Cootage for 24th & 25th however looks like may rethink that if get tickets for NY.

Hmm yeah their refund policy isnt great (they charge 10% for cancellation) but there was no minimum stay. I booked just the one night. Pretty reasonable price too for a cottage.
I want to visit the Stanley Hotel while there - not sure if Ill do that the day before or the day after tho. Thought about adding that to your trip?

[TwistedNadine]

I bought three extra posters of the event, one for twisted Nadine if she wants it

Thank You Roseannebarr! Wow. Very kind of you to think of me.
Thanks also for the event summary and congrats on the extra signed copies.

[mcdonaldj]

I have been waiting to book until I knew of other stops on the tour as I thought might want to connect more than one if could.
The cottage I was looking at stated a strict refund policy and minimum 2 day stay.
Was going to book Cootage for 24th & 25th however looks like may rethink that if get tickets for NY.

Hmm yeah their refund policy isnt great (they charge 10% for cancellation) but there was no minimum stay. I booked just the one night. Pretty reasonable price too for a cottage.
I want to visit the Stanley Hotel while there - not sure if Ill do that the day before or the day after tho. Thought about adding that to your trip?

You should absolutely stay (not just visit) the Stanley Hotel - make sure you're in the old part on top floor. My wife and I went and had a great time on the tour and with a couple spooky things that happened.

Also, I've noticed this thread is more of a 'what happened at an event' discussion (which is awesome!) rather than a 'good or great tips discussion'. I'd have to say I'm interested to hear about what has worked for more experienced folks at multiple events as far as getting time with s.k. or getting a book signed outside a formal signing line. I'm a complete rookie having been to only one event that had a signing line so far (and I'm heading to the Colorado event in Sept).

[sgc1999]

I have been waiting to book until I knew of other stops on the tour as I thought might want to connect more than one if could.
The cottage I was looking at stated a strict refund policy and minimum 2 day stay.
Was going to book Cootage for 24th & 25th however looks like may rethink that if get tickets for NY.

Hmm yeah their refund policy isnt great (they charge 10% for cancellation) but there was no minimum stay. I booked just the one night. Pretty reasonable price too for a cottage.
I want to visit the Stanley Hotel while there - not sure if Ill do that the day before or the day after tho. Thought about adding that to your trip?

You should absolutely stay (not just visit) the Stanley Hotel - make sure you're in the old part on top floor. My wife and I went and had a great time on the tour and with a couple spooky things that happened.

Also, I've noticed this thread is more of a 'what happened at an event' discussion (which is awesome!) rather than a 'good or great tips discussion'. I'd have to say I'm interested to hear about what has worked for more experienced folks at multiple events as far as getting time with s.k. or getting a book signed outside a formal signing line. I'm a complete rookie having been to only one event that had a signing line so far (and I'm heading to the Colorado event in Sept).

I recommend ready lisey's story. Its kind of a, how to get alone time with an authors wife, thereby trading her back unharmed for an autograph:)

[carlosdetweiller]

I want to visit the Stanley Hotel while there - not sure if Ill do that the day before or the day after tho. Thought about adding that to your trip?

I second mcdonaldj's advice that you should plan to stay a night (or two) at The Stanley as long as you are going to be there anyway. It isn't all that big but I think you would want plenty of time to leisurely explore the place. I would also recommend that you reread THE SHINING before you go to get the details of the hotel in your mind. You will probably want to reread the book anyway before digging in to DOCTOR SLEEP. All the important things are there pretty much as King wrote them in the book. The fireplace in the lobby, the old elevator, the grand staircase, the ballroom, (they wouldn't let me go in to the kitchen but maybe you can talk your way in), even the linen closets on each floor and the ceiling access to the attic on the third floor are pretty much just as King wrote them. It has been a few years since I was there but it is an absolute must for a King fan and it would be a shame to be so close and not experience the place to the fullest.

[Roseannebarr]

Moved my post over here. Thanks!

Typing on iPad . I am trying to stay positive about Hartford event, but after attending three straight awesome events, this one was my least productive in terms of king time and book signings (other than joy land, I ended up with five signed copies. Sending most to betts books to cover my habit, David is my dealer).

Tickets were 250 each, staff at event hyper, hyper active. They had two body guards with sk. I have never seen a body guard at any other event. They escort sk into lobby he says high, they move him into museum room, everyone lines up outside of room, we file in like cattle say hi, get picture taken and then moved out. Each person had a minute or two face time, then we sat in lobby and watched a line of people.

My preference would have been have him on stage or in lobby so we could watch all the interactions with the other guests, we were rushed through a line and then we waited for him to come out of the room for mingling. Nope body guards rushed him out after meet and greet and ten minutes of private photos with staff of museum. Not complaining, just would have done it differently.

Uptight staff told everyone, repeatedly he would not sign anything, body guard #1 made sure no one even asked.

For someone meeting him for the first time, it would have been awesome, but for a fourthtimer like me, it was way too structured, there was no time for him to be his awesome, unstructured, fun self!

Did I mention he wasn't signing anything! There were signs, announcements, lectures and scolding s. I was told five times he wouldn't be signing.

Am i sorry I went? Heck no. Met a lot of great people, had an extra day off work, so I convinced my wife to drive to Bangor Maine we r going to his hous in the morning!

How did I get five copies? Two came with VIP ticket

Met a school teacher on the public bus flew in from Michigan to see her fav author sittin in the cheap seats. She was spending a lot of money just to hear him speak, I looked at my wife and said I can't ever complain again, she was happy to be in an auditorium, I got to shake his hand, photo op etc.... I am very lucky!

But on bus she said she got an email from the bookstore, everyone got the same offer except VIPs, if u bought a ticket, u could buy joy land signed for 112 dollars. Just saying. wWE ALL MISSED THIS DEAL? WE SHOULD ALL BE BANNED FROM SK COLLECTING!!! HOw did none of us catch this. I went online and bought two iffy five dollar tickets and was able to purchase 2 more books. Picked up one that night at event, they said I could only have one, then called the next day pick up the other one!

The fifth book came from mark twain house, I called the next day to see if they had an extra book, the lady said no, I said thanks again for the awesome event, she asked me if I was the guy that was first in line, I said yes, she said I should come back to the mark twain house the manager had something for me! Yep it was signed, manager said I was so enthusiastic, polite she wanted me to go home happy! Book was free


The event at bushnell was awesome, the moderator let king talk! He would ask sk a question and then let him answer, never once did he interrupt or put his own life into the king event.... At Boston Lowell event, Andre Dubois, the moderator still thinks the event was about him and not sk. Only thing I missed about this event is the q&a session. There was none here, sometimes sk is really funny with q&a,s


I hope it doesn't sound like complaining, this event was over staffed,over planned, king was rushed and overly protected compared to other events I attended. But it was still a wonderful opportunity. I would do it all over again.

[Randall Flagg]

I want to visit the Stanley Hotel while there - not sure if Ill do that the day before or the day after tho. Thought about adding that to your trip?

I second mcdonaldj's advice that you should plan to stay a night (or two) at The Stanley as long as you are going to be there anyway. It isn't all that big but I think you would want plenty of time to leisurely explore the place. I would also recommend that you reread THE SHINING before you go to get the details of the hotel in your mind. You will probably want to reread the book anyway before digging in to DOCTOR SLEEP. All the important things are there pretty much as King wrote them in the book. The fireplace in the lobby, the old elevator, the grand staircase, the ballroom, (they wouldn't let me go in to the kitchen but maybe you can talk your way in), even the linen closets on each floor and the ceiling access to the attic on the third floor are pretty much just as King wrote them. It has been a few years since I was there but it is an absolute must for a King fan and it would be a shame to be so close and not experience the place to the fullest.
Great advice. I booked for 1 night at the Stanley. I plan on arriving there before noon, touring the area and hotel, having cocktails and dinner, and staying the night. The only thing I didn't do (and I could change it), is to reserve room 217. They want quite a bit more for 217.

[carlosdetweiller]

I think that there has been some renumbering of the rooms over the years so that room 217 is not the same as when the Kings stayed there. I don't know the details but I think either Bob (CRinVA) or Ralph knows which room is which.

[ChristineB]

I see now 2 events for Doctor Sleep, as per Marsha there will be 3 total in the US have I missed the announcement for the 3rd yet?

[TwistedNadine]

I've been keeping my eyes open but nothing about the 3rd event yet that Ive seen.
You guys got me excited about seeing - staying - at the Stanley. And you're right Bob, I had it on my list to re-read Shining before Dr Sleep release and that would tie right into the Hotel stay.

[Randall Flagg]

Estes Park Brewery is 1 mile away from The Stanley hotel. I think I'll have a "The Shining Pale Ale".

http://www.epbrewery.com/images/stories/beer_shining.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

The other thing about Estes Park is that it is the most majestic mountainous setting I have ever seen. If you have never been you will see what I mean when you get there. Really breathtaking.

[Randall Flagg]

The other thing about Estes Park is that it is the most majestic mountainous setting I have ever seen. If you have never been you will see what I mean when you get there. Really breathtaking.
I am looking forward to it.
So far, the best park, scenery I have ever encountered is Yosemite National Park.

Live webcam images:

http://pixelcaster.com/yosemite/webcams/ahwahnee2.jpg

http://pixelcaster.com/yosemite/webcams/yosfalls.jpg


http://pixelcaster.com/yosemite/webcams/sentinel.jpg

[RichardX]

I attended the Living History program last weekend at the Texas School Book Depository. They had Wesley Buell Frazier speaking. He is the fellow who drove Oswald to work on Nov. 22, 1963. I got him to sign my copy of 11.22.63. I don't think he had a clue what he was signing, but it makes for something different. I had the same book signed by Clint Hill who was the secret service agent that jumped on the back of the JFK car.

[Ben Staad]

Those are some (just) awesome scenes Mr. J. I can't imagine seeing that in person as the photo's are really...wow. To Mr. X that is some interesting signatures to SK's book and I thank you for posting about this and sharing the history.

[Bad Penny]

That's just so damn cool !!!! :dance:


I attended the Living History program last weekend at the Texas School Book Depository. They had Wesley Buell Frazier speaking. He is the fellow who drove Oswald to work on Nov. 22, 1963. I got him to sign my copy of 11.22.63. I don't think he had a clue what he was signing, but it makes for something different. I had the same book signed by Clint Hill who was the secret service agent that jumped on the back of the JFK car.

[Roseannebarr]

I just cant believe we all missed this offer. I found out about it the day before the event. I was able to get two of them. traded them with members here on the website. I just know if I had known in advance. We could of all bought them out. they couldn't sell out until the night of the event. Where is all the SK love in CT!

Special Stephen King offer for ticket holders!

We have a LIMITED number of SIGNED copies of Stephen King's book Joyland available for pre-purchase prior to his event on July 18. These rare books are being sold on a first come, first serve basis. They are being offered directly to you, ticket holders to the event only
while supplies last.

The book, with signature, is $112.95 plus tax. 50% of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Mark Twain House.

[tippy4]

I called them Saturday morning after you posted...all sold out.

[Gris]

Does anyone know if the NYC Center for Fiction event will have ticket available online, or only at the actual place in NYC?

Anyone in NYC feel like picking up 2 extra $40 seats?

[Bev Vincent]

Tickets go on sale on July 23, 2013 at 12 NOON on The Center for Fiction's Website: http://centerforfiction.org/calendar/stephen-king-with-owen-king

[johnsmith87]

Eagerly anticipating the location of the third event. Even though it's likely, I would be disappointed if it was somewhere in New England since there's already one in New York. I'm thinking either D.C. or somewhere in the South, maybe near Florida since that's where he stays in the summer anyways. I guess we'll find out soon.

[Patrick]

Roseannebarr and Mr. X, tha is for sharing your stories upthread. I enjoyed hearing them.

[EXPLORER]

Eagerly anticipating the location of the third event. Even though it's likely, I would be disappointed if it was somewhere in New England since there's already one in New York. I'm thinking either D.C. or somewhere in the South, maybe near Florida since that's where he stays in the summer anyways. I guess we'll find out soon.

I think Florida would be a good location... and actually you are kind of correct.... it is where he has a WINTER home....
.............................. and where he follows his Sox for Spring Training.

[Randall Flagg]

Eagerly anticipating the location of the third event. Even though it's likely, I would be disappointed if it was somewhere in New England since there's already one in New York. I'm thinking either D.C. or somewhere in the South, maybe near Florida since that's where he stays in the summer anyways. I guess we'll find out soon.

I think Florida would be a good location... and actually you are kind of correct.... it is where he has a WINTER home....
.............................. and where he follows his Sox for Spring Training.
In retrospect some things are clear:


Book release date is Tuesday (almost always Tuesdays now) 9/24/2013. Without a doubt King would be in NYC for the book promo. He would hit the morning shows and perhaps one late night show. I am surprised he agreed to an actual fan event, but it does seem SK is trying to help promote his son's book (Double Feature-Owen King). A great book, and to now unheralded. Similar to the Canada event in that both Stephen and Owen appear (having been to the LA event, without SK only a few dozen people showed up to see, and hear Owen-a shame actually).
King ties some Colorado event in for the Shining locale. Not at the Stanley (Overlook) hotel nearby but at a function that benefits book-readers and and a local society.
Whatever the third event is; it will not be in Florida for Red Sox Spring Training. King is a huge Red Sox fan, but right now the Red Sox are in first place. Spring training in Florida for the Red Sox is ~2/2014. King is hanging around Maine until ~November 2013. If the Red Sox went to and won the World Series that would be in very late October.
Now...speculate.

[bdwyer19]

Eagerly anticipating the location of the third event. Even though it's likely, I would be disappointed if it was somewhere in New England since there's already one in New York. I'm thinking either D.C. or somewhere in the South, maybe near Florida since that's where he stays in the summer anyways. I guess we'll find out soon.

I think Florida would be a good location... and actually you are kind of correct.... it is where he has a WINTER home....
.............................. and where he follows his Sox for Spring Training.
In retrospect some things are clear:


Book release date is Tuesday (almost always Tuesdays now) 9/24/2013. Without a doubt King would be in NYC for the book promo. He would hit the morning shows and perhaps one late night show. I am surprised he agreed to an actual fan event, but it does seem SK is trying to help promote his son's book (Double Feature-Owen King). A great book, and to now unheralded. Similar to the Canada event in that both Stephen and Owen appear (having been to the LA event, without SK only a few dozen people showed up to see, and hear Owen-a shame actually).
King ties some Colorado event in for the Shining locale. Not at the Stanley (Overlook) hotel nearby but at a function that benefits book-readers and and a local society.
Whatever the third event is; it will not be in Florida for Red Sox Spring Training. King is a huge Red Sox fan, but right now the Red Sox are in first place. Spring training in Florida for the Red Sox is ~2/2014. King is hanging around Maine until ~November 2013. If the Red Sox went to and won the World Series that would be in very late October.
Now...speculate.


We also know that it's not California, so the west coast probably won't happen either. Hoping for the midwest!

[EXPLORER]

Eagerly anticipating the location of the third event. Even though it's likely, I would be disappointed if it was somewhere in New England since there's already one in New York. I'm thinking either D.C. or somewhere in the South, maybe near Florida since that's where he stays in the summer anyways. I guess we'll find out soon.

I think Florida would be a good location... and actually you are kind of correct.... it is where he has a WINTER home....
.............................. and where he follows his Sox for Spring Training.
In retrospect some things are clear:


Book release date is Tuesday (almost always Tuesdays now) 9/24/2013. Without a doubt King would be in NYC for the book promo. He would hit the morning shows and perhaps one late night show. I am surprised he agreed to an actual fan event, but it does seem SK is trying to help promote his son's book (Double Feature-Owen King). A great book, and to now unheralded. Similar to the Canada event in that both Stephen and Owen appear (having been to the LA event, without SK only a few dozen people showed up to see, and hear Owen-a shame actually).
King ties some Colorado event in for the Shining locale. Not at the Stanley (Overlook) hotel nearby but at a function that benefits book-readers and and a local society.
Whatever the third event is; it will not be in Florida for Red Sox Spring Training. King is a huge Red Sox fan, but right now the Red Sox are in first place. Spring training in Florida for the Red Sox is ~2/2014. King is hanging around Maine until ~November 2013. If the Red Sox went to and won the World Series that would be in very late October.
Now...speculate.


I am not saying it WILL BE Florida, however it is possibility.
I have had some difficulty pin-pointing exactly when King usually heads to FL for winter and spring.
I have seen that he has in past been in Bangor with Family for Thanksgiving some years.
However he has been in FL in November previously as you can see if you look back to around post #1500 or so in this thread.
( 11/22/63 signing in Sarasota mid November 2011 )...... so , I can dream !
JUST SAYING: Would be convenient for me and he would need to hold off until I get back from Boulder.
BUT: When is he headed to Europe?

[Ari_Racing]

Do you think it'd be a good idea to get some tickets for NY in order to resell them later?

[johnsmith87]

Eagerly anticipating the location of the third event. Even though it's likely, I would be disappointed if it was somewhere in New England since there's already one in New York. I'm thinking either D.C. or somewhere in the South, maybe near Florida since that's where he stays in the summer anyways. I guess we'll find out soon.

I think Florida would be a good location... and actually you are kind of correct.... it is where he has a WINTER home....
.............................. and where he follows his Sox for Spring Training.

Yes, you're right, winter not summer home. Not sure if he goes there as early as September/October, but it seems possible.

[tippy4]

It strikes me as odd that he is doing two of the US events a day apart.

You gotta wonder if the third event will be soon after the two currently known US events after that, but before the Toronto event.

Perhaps he wants to get the book tour out of the way by the end of October, and then enjoy his winter vacation.

[mcdonaldj]

What is the deal with releasing the dates/locations one at a time and only AFTER the earlier event has sold out? How does that benefit the tour - it would sell out regardless?

[Roseannebarr]

Do you think it'd be a good idea to get some tickets for NY in order to resell them later?

No. Unless u plan to sell them to for cost too meee!!!!

[Scoogs]

Hoping for the midwest!

This.
When is the last time he was in Chicago?

[ChristineB]

What is the deal with releasing the dates/locations one at a time and only AFTER the earlier event has sold out? How does that benefit the tour - it would sell out regardless?

As per Marsha they were still hashing out plans with the venues a couple weeks ago, hense the delay in releasing the details.

[TwistedNadine]

Regardless of where the next venue is its obvious this is not the "usual" book signing tour but has changed up completely. Based on these two events (Im not including Canada as one of the events as it doesnt seem to be an official part of the Dr Sleep "tour") he wont be going to B&N Atlanta or a Walmart or any other signing venue.

Im curious as to why they are distributing the pre-signed books versus selling them? Maybe the idea was to guarantee sold out events by offering a "free" signed book. But wouldnt they make just as much if not more by selling them at the events?

[Randall Flagg]

Well, I booked and paid for my trip, so I suppose barring calamity, I'll be arriving in Denver on Monday. I'll be staying at a hotel in Estes park one night, The Stanley another night, and in a cottage at Chautauqua park that is ~150' from the auditorium-basically stumbling distance.

[Gris]

Wow that was fast. NYC event...

ok. Got 2 regular tickets. premium let me add them to the cart, but were gone before I could type my CC info.

Did anyone get extra premiums?

[Randall Flagg]

That wasn't so tough. I got premium, but didn't see a way to quickly get extra premium (if that is what you meant).

[tippy4]

New York event sold out in ten minutes.

[Gris]

That wasn't so tough. I got premium, but didn't see a way to quickly get extra premium (if that is what you meant).

Yup. Looking for someone that bought 4, but only needs 2 and is willing to sell them for face value.

[TwistedNadine]

Adrenalin Rush

[redsoxfan565]

The people at the event in CT claimed he signed 450 Joyland books. If there are only 550 seats in this place, there is a strong possibility King signs all of the books.

[tippy4]

Adrenalin Rush


You and me both sister.

[Cook]

Looks like I'm going to New York for vacation this Year !!

[tippy4]

The people at the event in CT claimed he signed 450 Joyland books. If there are only 550 seats in this place, there is a strong possibility King signs all of the books.

595..but agreed...much better chance.

[Randall Flagg]

Adrenalin Rush


You and me both sister.
Nervous hands.
Then doing 3 orders on 3 computers with 3 addresses and 3 CC's.
Tough.

[Gris]

When SK came to NYC for UtD, a whole bunch of us got together after the show for some late-night dinner. We should plan the same for this trip. Mark Stutzman was there and joined us for dinner. He signed every book I had that he illustrated. hehe.

[Gris]

Adrenalin Rush


You and me both sister.
Nervous hands.
Then doing 3 orders on 3 computers with 3 addresses and 3 CC's.
Tough.


Did you get extras or no?

[Randall Flagg]

I have tickets. They may or may not be committed.

[redsoxfan565]

The people at the event in CT claimed he signed 450 Joyland books. If there are only 550 seats in this place, there is a strong possibility King signs all of the books.

595..but agreed...much better chance.

I guess that's borderline him signing them all. You have to figure him doing minimum 350-400.

[TwistedNadine]

I have tickets. They may or may not be committed.

Ditto

[EXPLORER]

Adrenalin Rush


You and me both sister.
ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!!!!!! However Enjoyed... success

[EXPLORER]

I have tickets. They may or may not be committed.

Ditto

Well some of mine are definitely COMMITTED.. (As I should be) Likely will have extra once we confer with others.

[stkmw02]

I am officially attending my first King event! :rock:

Unfortunately, the first attempt at purchasing awesome tickets didn't work and we ended up center balcony instead. Anyone wanna trade? :lol:

[Randall Flagg]

Shameless self promotion: Tickets to King NYC event 9/24/2013 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200945973510?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

[EXPLORER]

Adrenalin Rush


You and me both sister.
ABSOLUTELY !!!!!!!!!!!! However Enjoyed... success

Just had another unexpected ADRENALINE RUSH as I found a few more tickers came available.
There were at first just a few standard with no option for premium...... and then while perusing
another ADRENALINE RUSH kicked in when two premium seats appeared right next to other single seats I already had...
Nimble fingers jumped into action and now have a match for the single best seat I had previously... as well as another next to other single.

[Randall Flagg]

They seem to be releasing more seats. Perhaps in waves.

[TwistedNadine]

Thats pretty lucky Explorer! Nice!

[redsoxfan565]

What people said above, tickets keep expiring in people's carts, so you might get lucky.

[Kingfan24]

Was able to snag two next to each other - looking for premium seats though

[wizardsrainbow]

No advantage to premium seats that I can tell you. I was 5th row center in Hartford...yes, you are up close, but in an interview/reading, where you sit really makes not a whit of difference in my opinion.

I have 2 tix to NYC event, but I also will see both Kings in Toronto where I believe I can get books of my own choosing signed.

[Kingfan24]

is there any difference between the 7 PM option and the 7:30?

[wizardsrainbow]

7pm is doors open...program starts at 7:30

[Kingfan24]

if you look at the tix sales though there is an option to buy tickets at 7 or 7:30 - didnt know if there was a difference or not.

[Randall Flagg]

BTW, at random times single premium seats are popping up for sale on the site.

[TwistedNadine]

I think there is a glitch in the system.
It just now gave me the option to buy two premium tickets that Explorer already bought (E110 and K110)
Uh oh
I didnt go thru with the purchase, tho

Edit - Got out and went back in and now no premium tickets available but general seating now available...

[TwistedNadine]

OH SHIT! Heres why tics are available...

We have had to refund 8 of your tickets due to the fact that there are only four allowed per household. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thanks,
Staff at The Center for Fiction

[Roseannebarr]

I would love to see how many people show up to the event. I know i have 4 tickets and plan on going with one other person. But collecting all 4 books in hopes of getting 1 signed!

[EXPLORER]

OH SHIT! Heres why tics are available...

We have had to refund 8 of your tickets due to the fact that there are only four allowed per household. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thanks,
Staff at The Center for Fiction
I received that msg regarding two tickets refunded as well.
It did not note which tickets were refunded so I assume they are the last two.
I noticed the drop down only gave option for 4 tickets however did not see where it noted only four per household.
Correction ; I now see it stated "Limit 4 tickets per person" just under PURCHASE TICKETS > bar on Center for Fiction page
Oh Well !
Have to admit and give credit as this ticket system was quick and efficient without major failings.

[Randall Flagg]

Since I ordered, and my brother ordered (different names addresses, CC, phone # and mailing address) I haven't got a "bounceback"...

[Roseannebarr]

OH SHIT! Heres why tics are available...

We have had to refund 8 of your tickets due to the fact that there are only four allowed per household. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thanks,
Staff at The Center for Fiction

Still waiting for my bounce notice. I ordered eight tickets and my wife ordered 4. At least they are two different names.

[Randall Flagg]

The commonality could be Name, Address CC#, email, maybe (but unlikely) IP address or some combination of the info.
I would also guess that if a person printed the tickets, the UPC or QR code will be scanned upon entrance and the person will be denied entry. The seats can be the same, but the UPC/QR is the ultimate arbiter.

[Gris]

I was able to pick up 4 premiums all in a row. E110-114.

Assuming they don't get refunded, and anyone is interested in them, let me know.

[EXPLORER]

Good seats .... I have E109 and had E110 prior to them refunding E110

[EXPLORER]

The commonality could be Name, Address CC#, email, maybe (but unlikely) IP address or some combination of the info.
I would also guess that if a person printed the tickets, the UPC or QR code will be scanned upon entrance and the person will be denied entry. The seats can be the same, but the UPC/QR is the ultimate arbiter. Good point.. I wondered what would happen with the tix already printed yet refunded.
Did anyone have tix mailed & If so was there a fee? I just went for quickest way I saw to complete transaction.

[Gris]

Good seats .... I have E109 and had E110 prior to them refunding E110

Are you sure you still have 109? I dbl-checked and we have 109, 110, 111, & 112.


Edit...

I'm silly. Mine are row H, not Row E

[Roseannebarr]

Tickets are still for sale at 11:52 PM

I have not been "caught" yet with my 8 tickets!

[tippy4]

The commonality could be Name, Address CC#, email, maybe (but unlikely) IP address or some combination of the info.
I would also guess that if a person printed the tickets, the UPC or QR code will be scanned upon entrance and the person will be denied entry. The seats can be the same, but the UPC/QR is the ultimate arbiter. Good point.. I wondered what would happen with the tix already printed yet refunded.
Did anyone have tix mailed & If so was there a fee? I just went for quickest way I saw to complete transaction.

Mailing was free if you chose First Class.

[tippy4]

Five balcony tickets left for sale via Brown Paper Tickets.

[tippy4]

Sold out now.

[TwistedNadine]

Tickets are still for sale at 11:52 PM

I have not been "caught" yet with my 8 tickets!

If they mingle in the signed editions with the unsigned editions you have an excellent chance of getting multiple signed copies. Each ticket gets a book...

[Kingfan24]

I wonder if it is one book per person or per ticket. I can see some people trying to get books per ticket.

[TwistedNadine]

Each ticket gets a book per their web site

[Roseannebarr]

Tickets are still for sale at 11:52 PM

I have not been "caught" yet with my 8 tickets!

If they mingle in the signed editions with the unsigned editions you have an excellent chance of getting multiple signed copies. Each ticket gets a book...

That's the plan. 600 seats 400 signed copies my luck I wont even get one copy! like redsoxfan said SK signed 450 Joyland it would be awesome if he would surprise everyone and sign all 600 books!!

[TwistedNadine]

That's the plan. 600 seats 400 signed copies my luck I wont even get one copy! like redsoxfan said SK signed 450 Joyland it would be awesome if he would surprise everyone and sign all 600 books!!

Seems you've had excellent luck the last few events.. And the odds for this one are even better I would think...

[Kingfan24]

Each ticket gets a book per their web site

So if I went with two used tickets and two unused you think they would give me four books?

[TwistedNadine]

Sorry Im not the event organizer.
Call them and ask
Not very hard to make a ticket look used btw

[tippy4]

Tickets are still for sale at 11:52 PM

I have not been "caught" yet with my 8 tickets!

If they mingle in the signed editions with the unsigned editions you have an excellent chance of getting multiple signed copies. Each ticket gets a book...

That's the plan. 600 seats 400 signed copies my luck I wont even get one copy! like redsoxfan said SK signed 450 Joyland it would be awesome if he would surprise everyone and sign all 600 books!!

Where did you read that there were 400 signed copies?

All I have seen is "The event will not include a book signing, but Stephen will be pre-signing a limited number of copies of Doctor Sleep, which will be randomly distributed at the conclusion of the event."

[Roseannebarr]

sorry to mislead you. SK signed 450 copies of joyland. there are no published numbers of how many signed copies there will be. just speculating out loud.

[Gris]

Here's how it worked when he did the UtD event at the Time Center...

When you walked in you got a paper. It told you whether you got a signed book or not. After the event, you took your signed book ticket into the lobby and traded it for a signed copy. Traded isn't the right word, you had to BUY the signed copy, but it was cover price. This actually worked out quite well because you would not beleieve how many people didn't buy a book. This actually left plenty available for anyone that wanted one.

I'm hoping they do the same thing here.

[Roseannebarr]

Here's how it worked when he did the UtD event at the Time Center...

When you walked in you got a paper. It told you whether you got a signed book or not. After the event, you took your signed book ticket into the lobby and traded it for a signed copy. Traded isn't the right word, you had to BUY the signed copy, but it was cover price. This actually worked out quite well because you would not beleieve how many people didn't buy a book. This actually left plenty available for anyone that wanted one.

I'm hoping they do the same thing here.

the difference here is everyone is getting a free book. I don't think to many people will be passing up a free book.

It was very similar in savannah Georgia. 1200 people lined up to see SK and only 340 bought the book to get it signed. They had 400 books available for signature. It was awesome! because they let us buy extra line passes!

[Roseannebarr]

Each ticket gets a book per their web site

So if I went with two used tickets and two unused you think they would give me four books?

The one thing i did learn from the Hartford event is if you keep asking questions they tend to over plan the event! they had signs everywhere stating no signed books dont even ask SK to sign a book. they had body guards, they had staff everywhere.

One guy carried his book around and told staff members that he was going to ask SK to sign for his friend. I saw the staff member proceed directly to the bodyguard and remind him about the signing policy!!!! sometimes its better to let things play out and not draw attention to their lack of planning/details. ( I carried a book around but did not draw attention to it)

I would think that it would be a nightmare to try and hand out 600 books after an event.

[tippy4]

Each ticket gets a book per their web site

So if I went with two used tickets and two unused you think they would give me four books?

The one thing i did learn from the Hartford event is if you keep asking questions they tend to over plan the event! they had signs everywhere stating no signed books dont even ask SK to sign a book. they had body guards, they had staff everywhere.

One guy carried his book around and told staff members that he was going to ask SK to sign for his friend. I saw the staff member proceed directly to the bodyguard and remind him about the signing policy!!!! sometimes its better to let things play out and not draw attention to their lack of planning/details. ( I carried a book around but did not draw attention to it)

I would think that it would be a nightmare to try and hand out 600 books after an event.

Why they would not hand out the books as you entered is beyond me.

[redsoxfan565]

Why they would not hand out the books as you entered is beyond me.

I think it all depends on King. I remember back for an UTD signing in Vermont, he was still signing the books right up until curtain on the event.

[tippy4]

That is a pretty good reason....and that also explains why the two US events have not committed to the # of books that will be pre-signed.

I guess if he shows up early enough, they might all get signed.

[Randall Flagg]

Each ticket gets a book per their web site

So if I went with two used tickets and two unused you think they would give me four books?

The one thing i did learn from the Hartford event is if you keep asking questions they tend to over plan the event! they had signs everywhere stating no signed books dont even ask SK to sign a book. they had body guards, they had staff everywhere.

One guy carried his book around and told staff members that he was going to ask SK to sign for his friend. I saw the staff member proceed directly to the bodyguard and remind him about the signing policy!!!! sometimes its better to let things play out and not draw attention to their lack of planning/details. ( I carried a book around but did not draw attention to it)

I would think that it would be a nightmare to try and hand out 600 books after an event.

Why they would not hand out the books as you entered is beyond me.
To reduce "boo birds".

[tippy4]

Ok.....you have to explain that to me.....

[Merlin1958]

Ok.....you have to explain that to me.....

Maybe he means folks that didn't get a signed book?

[Randall Flagg]

Ok.....you have to explain that to me.....
If in advance the audience members knew they did not receive a signed book, particularly if there were hundreds of "unlucky", non recipients, the chance of disruption would be greater. People booing. Human nature. Every event is different. Patrick and I were surprised at the King event for Lisey's Story; many people were nonplussed-indifferent about buying a signed book. That event was a little different in most ever way from what I observe in today's events. People seem to be more anxious.

[Stockerlone]

Something older.
This event was something special for me, the location was an
´building-adventure-playground for kids / Bauspielplatz - MY old playground
when i was a child, only 1-2 minutes away from my home.:cool:

Doris Gercke is a famous German crime novel author, one of her main
characters Bella Block is for a long time an nice TV Crime series.

Doris Gercke
07.09.11 booksigning/reading event at Bauspielplatz

Bookreading event at Bauspielplatz
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3763.JPG

Doris Gercke
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT3767.JPG
I know Doris Gercke from 1-2 other events, we talked for a longer time
and she signed me some books.

4 crime novel set
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2411.JPG

signed books + event ticket
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2413.JPG

signed crime antho.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2414.JPG

signed crime antho. GIPFELTREFFEN

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT24151.JPG

[Rahfa]

I would bet like 99.9 that if you show up to an event you'll get a book...I doubt very much he'd stop signing at 400 when they know 600 people will be there...especially after he signed well until the night at Harvard a few years back.

But - that gives the event an 'out' in case something goes wrong and they do end up short of signed books.

And, like RF said, there will be plenty of people who strangely don't even care about the book, who will attend and leave.

[Kingfan24]

I would bet like 99.9 that if you show up to an event you'll get a book...I doubt very much he'd stop signing at 400 when they know 600 people will be there...especially after he signed well until the night at Harvard a few years back.

But - that gives the event an 'out' in case something goes wrong and they do end up short of signed books.

And, like RF said, there will be plenty of people who strangely don't even care about the book, who will attend and leave.

That would be nice to come away with a few extra signed copies

[Gris]

I received the physical tickets today. woohoo!

[Randall Flagg]

I received the physical tickets today. woohoo!
As did I.

[Randall Flagg]

Sai King is going to be a very tired man.
9/24/2013 in NYC, 9/25/2013 in Colorado, and (apparently the last event in the USA), 9/27/2013- One Harvard Yard, in Cambridge, MA
Tickets on sale 8/5/2013. Link:
http://doctorsleep.eventbrite.com/

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Open question, will King sign copies of his Bachman books? Does he sign them as Stephen King or as Bachman? I have a copy of Rage that I would love to have signed if I ever had the chance, but I would have to have him turn me down and only later find out it's something he doesn't/wont do.

[Ricky]

I've seen him sign Bachman books before, usually signing his name and in parenthesis "aka Richard Bachman".

[Randall Flagg]

Open question, will King sign copies of his Bachman books? Does he sign them as Stephen King or as Bachman? I have a copy of Rage that I would love to have signed if I ever had the chance, but I would have to have him turn me down and only later find out it's something he doesn't/wont do.
If you want to put King on the spot , you could ask him to sign a "Bachman Books", if you want to make things uncomfortable, (and probably be denied) you could ask him to sign "Rage".

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Open question, will King sign copies of his Bachman books? Does he sign them as Stephen King or as Bachman? I have a copy of Rage that I would love to have signed if I ever had the chance, but I would have to have him turn me down and only later find out it's something he doesn't/wont do.
If you want to put King on the spot , you could ask him to sign a "Bachman Books", if you want to make things uncomfortable, (and probably be denied) you could ask him to sign "Rage".

I understand the reticence as a result of the school shootings and what not, but for me it's just a rare book that I would love to have signed. I didn't realize that he had distanced himself so completely from Rage (Though I know he took it out of print, of course)

[carlosdetweiller]

Open question, will King sign copies of his Bachman books? Does he sign them as Stephen King or as Bachman? I have a copy of Rage that I would love to have signed if I ever had the chance, but I would have to have him turn me down and only later find out it's something he doesn't/wont do.
If you want to put King on the spot , you could ask him to sign a "Bachman Books", if you want to make things uncomfortable, (and probably be denied) you could ask him to sign "Rage".

I understand the reticence as a result of the school shootings and what not, but for me it's just a rare book that I would love to have signed. I didn't realize that he had distanced himself so completely from Rage (Though I know he took it out of print, of course)

I've never heard that he has refused to sign a copy of Rage. I guess nothing King does would surprise me at this point but can anyone confirm?

[barlow]

Open question, will King sign copies of his Bachman books? Does he sign them as Stephen King or as Bachman? I have a copy of Rage that I would love to have signed if I ever had the chance, but I would have to have him turn me down and only later find out it's something he doesn't/wont do.
If you want to put King on the spot , you could ask him to sign a "Bachman Books", if you want to make things uncomfortable, (and probably be denied) you could ask him to sign "Rage".

I understand the reticence as a result of the school shootings and what not, but for me it's just a rare book that I would love to have signed. I didn't realize that he had distanced himself so completely from Rage (Though I know he took it out of print, of course)

I've never heard that he has refused to sign a copy of Rage. I guess nothing King does would surprise me at this point but can anyone confirm?

I know he signed a copy of Rage for Roseannebar at the event in Savannah a year and a half ago. But he may have been in signing mode and not paying attention to what books he was signing.

Ken

[Randall Flagg]

I probably should have advised bringing a back up book in case King did decline. If he signs it great, if not hand him another title. I would however (if it was me) avoid having him personalize it. Dating it is cool, but the value at a later time will be more flatsigned than inscribed to "Waldo..."

[TwistedNadine]

I've never heard that he has refused to sign a copy of Rage. I guess nothing King does would surprise me at this point but can anyone confirm?

I heard these rumors some time ago but he didnt seem to have any problem signing copies of Rage at either the Sav signing nor the George Mason signing. I saw 6 different copies signed from those events but none were also signed Bachman. Dont know if anyone asked him to sign Bachman, tho.

[TwistedNadine]

I NEED A TICKET TO THE COLORADO SEPT 25 EVENT

I can trade with a NY event ticket, or...?

[SystemCrashOverRide]

I probably should have advised bringing a back up book in case King did decline. If he signs it great, if not hand him another title. I would however (if it was me) avoid having him personalize it. Dating it is cool, but the value at a later time will be more flatsigned than inscribed to "Waldo..."

It was my understanding that the more ink the author spilled on the page the greater provenance it had and the higher the value? So far I've striven to have all of my Joe Hill / Owen King stuff personalized, did I miss the memo on that one or was I just misinformed?

[jhanic]

I think the point RF was making that there are a lot of collectors out there that would prefer a flat-signed book instead of a book personalized to someone else.

John

[TwistedNadine]

I think the point RF was making that there are a lot of collectors out there that would prefer a flat-signed book instead of a book personalized to someone else.
John

Yes I think is correct and was discussed in another thread, too. My preference is a LONG UNIQUE inscription, or one that is inscribed to an associate or celebrity. Second to that is flatsigned but DATED. Third would be flatsigned with no date. The generic personalized "To ____ Best, Stephen King" are last on my list but if dated with a early pub date or if a hard to find edition Ill go for it if the price is right. Key here is If The Price Is Right. I personally wont pay premium for an edition generically personalized to someone else.

[Merlin1958]

I probably should have advised bringing a back up book in case King did decline. If he signs it great, if not hand him another title. I would however (if it was me) avoid having him personalize it. Dating it is cool, but the value at a later time will be more flatsigned than inscribed to "Waldo..."

It was my understanding that the more ink the author spilled on the page the greater provenance it had and the higher the value? So far I've striven to have all of my Joe Hill / Owen King stuff personalized, did I miss the memo on that one or was I just misinformed?


I think the point RF was making that there are a lot of collectors out there that would prefer a flat-signed book instead of a book personalized to someone else.

John

Yes, a "Flatsigned" is preferred over a "personalized" one because you can claim it was signed for you(or anyone down the line)!!

[The Library Policeman]

The only book I have signed to someone else is the Bag Of Bones ARC (one of the ones inscribed to various booksellers - I think?)

[carlosdetweiller]

I've probably linked to this commentary 10 times or more on this site or its precursor. But it is still a good discussion of "flat signed vs. inscribed." And maybe some of the newer members haven't read it.

http://www.raresf.com/bnews.html#signed

[divemaster]

What sometimes gets lost in this discussion is your intention for the book. Mainly, is the book's "value" to you what it means to you personally or what you can resell it for? I have no intention on selling any of my books. The exception being if I upgrade condition or if I happen to get a duplicate in a batch.

I don't collect flatsigned or inscribed books. Only the S/L's. However, if I had the occasion to have King hand sign a book, the value to me is in the fact that I stood there and maybe chatted with him for a moment and got him to sign something for me. It would be more meaningful to me if there was a personalized description and a date to go along with the signature. For someone who was just going to turn around and put it on eBay the next day, perhaps there is more value without the personalization.

[redsoxfan565]

I'm getting a little worried about Toronto. I called the other day, and they are still saying King will be signing for "1 hour" and will sign up to 2 books per person. We all know, he will sit there and sign the 2 books for everyone (Especially since Owen said he was already going to be there for everyone, and I don't see King leaving without his son), so the 1 hour is not a concern. However, Mrs. Mod is now saying the logistics have not been fully squared away, so I'm not sure where that event stands. Anyone call up to Toronto recently and heard anything different?

[TwistedNadine]

I'm getting a little worried about Toronto. I called the other day, and they are still saying King will be signing for "1 hour" and will sign up to 2 books per person. We all know, he will sit there and sign the 2 books for everyone (Especially since Owen said he was already going to be there for everyone, and I don't see King leaving without his son), so the 1 hour is not a concern. However, Mrs. Mod is now saying the logistics have not been fully squared away, so I'm not sure where that event stands. Anyone call up to Toronto recently and heard anything different?

I doubt they will have it figured out until the day of the event. In fact even the day of the event things will change last minute. My advice is to bring extra books with you and have in mind the order of priority so at the very least you get the highest priority book signed but are ready if you can get more signed.

[redsoxfan565]

I'm getting a little worried about Toronto. I called the other day, and they are still saying King will be signing for "1 hour" and will sign up to 2 books per person. We all know, he will sit there and sign the 2 books for everyone (Especially since Owen said he was already going to be there for everyone, and I don't see King leaving without his son), so the 1 hour is not a concern. However, Mrs. Mod is now saying the logistics have not been fully squared away, so I'm not sure where that event stands. Anyone call up to Toronto recently and heard anything different?

I doubt they will have it figured out until the day of the event. In fact even the day of the event things will change last minute. My advice is to bring extra books with you and have in mind the order of priority so at the very least you get the highest priority book signed but are ready if you can get more signed.

I'm sure it will be worked out before then, its just tough to start looking for and booking a hotel without concrete information on the signing.

[RandyinAK]

I'm still trying to find 2 tickets to the Toronto event..... I would take just one ticket it that was all that was available.... Anyone selling tickets to the Toronto event? Thanks

[Gris]

5 minutes and Harvard says all tickets are pending.

[RandyinAK]

5 minutes and Harvard says all tickets are pending.

I went to stephenking.com under new and book tour, it says buy tickets..... That is working

[Br!an]

On sale now!!! $35


Stephen King reads from and discusses Doctor Sleep
Harvard Book Store
Friday, September 27, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EDT)
Cambridge, MA (http://doctorsleep.eventbrite.com/)

[tippy4]

And pretty much sold out....
Tickets are now PENDING...meaning in carts.

[RandyinAK]

I just went and looked the same way I did before and it allowed me to try to purchase more tickets. I tried it again and it said pending. I tried it again and it said I could buy them, so you have to keep trying it.

[Br!an]

They are still available.

[WeDealInLead]

Just bought two. I needed a reason to visit Boston anyways.

[Rainet]

I am a half hour outside of Boston. Got the tickets. I'm ready! My wife and i are thrilled!

[sgc1999]

got 3 tickets Yippeekayay. :shoot:

[redsoxfan565]

The page no longer says tickets pending, but says SOLD OUT.

[Gris]

officially sold out per the web page.

[namelessnpoor]

I was able to get tickets to Cambridge, MA, also have tickets for NYC......looking like I will not make the NYC event due to work, so those may end up on ebay and on here for sale...but not yet !

Question: Say you have 4 tickets, each tickets gets a book, say only you and a guest go to the event but you have the 2 extra tickets with you....can you get the 2 extra books that those tickets are entitled to?

[redsoxfan565]

Seating capacity for The Memorial Church at Harvard is 805.

[Rainet]

This is my first time ever going to a Stephen King reading. Anyone know from experience, what are the odds or percentage of signed copies being randomly given out normally?
Regardless, this will be an amazing fun (Harvard) Boston event.

[Br!an]

I was able to get tickets to Cambridge, MA, also have tickets for NYC......looking like I will not make the NYC event due to work, so those may end up on ebay and on here for sale...but not yet !

Question: Say you have 4 tickets, each tickets gets a book, say only you and a guest go to the event but you have the 2 extra tickets with you....can you get the 2 extra books that those tickets are entitled to?

Yes, the book goes with the ticket. In fact a single person picking up four books is better for them than four people each picking up one.

[sgc1999]

I was able to get tickets to Cambridge, MA, also have tickets for NYC......looking like I will not make the NYC event due to work, so those may end up on ebay and on here for sale...but not yet !

Question: Say you have 4 tickets, each tickets gets a book, say only you and a guest go to the event but you have the 2 extra tickets with you....can you get the 2 extra books that those tickets are entitled to?

At the Hartford event each ticket gets a book. I had a friend who was able to get several books for other people who couldn't make it. each tickets gets 1 book.

[namelessnpoor]

Well if thats the case, is anyone who is going to the NYC event willing to take my 2 tickets and get the books for me? Hopefully signed books! I will pay for the shipping to get the books to me in NC of course.

[Gris]

Can anyone reccomend a good hotel close to the NYC venue?

[EXPLORER]

Can anyone reccomend a good hotel close to the NYC venue?
What dates are you considering? I was finding rates seem to be UP around that time (Sept 24th) for some reason.
There are a number of good hotels near that area and most hotels in NYC would work as it is very easy to get around and to that location.
As far as nearby a less expensive one I've used is The Park Savoy. Others you might consider New York Hilton Midtown.(stayed there May 31st for $128 plus fees) it was nice.
Also have enjoyed stays at the Ameritania Hotel (right next to Lettermans show) and The Park Central ( a busy place).
Also nearby that I can not vouch for are :The Moderne
Holiday Inn NEW YORK CITY-MIDTOWN-57TH ST,
Hudson Hotel (gets some varied reviews)
Salisbury Hotel (212) 246-1300 nycsalisbury.com 123 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
Empire Hotel(212) 265-7400 empirehotelnyc.com 44 W 63rd St, New York, NY 10023

I wound up using a service called Airbnb which connects travelers with individuals renting out their apt or room in their apt.
I actually found one which was literally right next door to John Jay College however the guy renting changed the minimum stay required to more than I will be in NYC.

[Kingfan24]

I'm actually staying on Staten Island with a view of liberty island and lower manhattan for 119/night with free wifi and breakfast in a 3.5 star hotel (for whatever that rating is worth) - plus it's like a five minute metro ride into manhattan.

[Merlin1958]

I'm actually staying on Staten Island with a view of liberty island and lower manhattan for 119/night with free wifi and breakfast in a 3.5 star hotel (for whatever that rating is worth) - plus it's like a five minute metro ride into manhattan.

Good for you though, be aware on a hot day you can smell S.I. from lower Manhattan!!! LOL LOL Lotta landfill over there!! LOL LOL

[Kingfan24]

Greaaaaaaaaaat

[Kingfan24]

NVM - we are staying slightly north of staten island in Jersey city - my mistake

[Merlin1958]

NVM - we are staying slightly north of staten island in Jersey city - my mistake


Jersey? That's even worse to a NYer!!!! LOL LOL

[Kingfan24]

NVM - we are staying slightly north of staten island in Jersey city - my mistake


Jersey? That's even worse to a NYer!!!! LOL LOL

Believe me - I hate Jersey as much as you do. I was in the Xavier University pep band for basketball and we went to Atlantic City every year for the Atlantic 10 basketball tournaments - talk about a bad place to be.

[Merlin1958]

NVM - we are staying slightly north of staten island in Jersey city - my mistake


Jersey? That's even worse to a NYer!!!! LOL LOL

Believe me - I hate Jersey as much as you do. I was in the Xavier University pep band for basketball and we went to Atlantic City every year for the Atlantic 10 basketball tournaments - talk about a bad place to be.

I'm mostly just kidding, but you know why there are so many bridges in Jersey?


Because of all the "Trolls"!!! LOL LOL LOL

And of course "Jersey" is simply the road between Washington and N.Y.!! LOL LOL

[Gris]

Ended up getting a room at a place called De Vinci Hotel. Overall reviews were good. $240/night. 2 long blocks and 2 short blocks from John Jay, so an easy walk. They accept cancellations until 1 week prior without a fee, so got a room. I'm going to check AirBNB and see what I can find. My sister-in-law uses it often and has had good success.

Also, the price ARE way up. It's ridiculous. Like the Holiday Inn right next door advertises for $124/night. Actual rate for the 24th is $350. EVERY hotel I looked at was like that.

[EXPLORER]

Da Vinci looks interesting and is certainly a good location.

[redsoxfan565]

Stay in CT not NYC/NJ. It is way too expensive in/around the city.

[EXPLORER]

Stay in CT not NYC/NJ. It is way too expensive in/around the city. Spoken like a true REDSOX fan

[TwistedNadine]

Just got off the phone with the NY event manager.
He said 200 books would be signed
Each ticket is entitled to a book regardless of number of guests (if one person has three tickets they get three books)
The 200 signed books will be intermingled with the unsigned and handed out at the end of the event.

As a wise person once said "All Rules are Etched in Jello"...

[EXPLORER]

Just got off the phone with the NY event manager.
He said 200 books would be signed
Each ticket is entitled to a book regardless of number of guests (if one person has three tickets they get three books)
The 200 signed books will be intermingled with the unsigned and handed out at the end of the event.

As a wise person once said "All Rules are Etched in Jello"... Good to know the odds/ Thanks for sharing the research.

[Kingfan24]

Just got off the phone with the NY event manager.
He said 200 books would be signed
Each ticket is entitled to a book regardless of number of guests (if one person has three tickets they get three books)
The 200 signed books will be intermingled with the unsigned and handed out at the end of the event.

As a wise person once said "All Rules are Etched in Jello"...

Funny - I actually spoke with them as well yesterday and he told me the following.

An undetermined amount of books would be signed. Each ticket gets a book. Books would be handed out before the event and random people would be receiving signed books at the end of the event.

[Gris]

Sounds like we won;t know for another ~7 weeks. hehe

[Stockerlone]

Just counted a little bit... so far this year i visit book signings ect. with arround 20-25 authors.
My last one, AGAIN the amazing Rona Walter:

Rona Walter - Gläsern
signed 20.07.13 St. Stephan Church
at the 3 Author reading event: Marc Strauch,Kristina Lohfeldt,Rona Walter
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2406.JPG


Rona reads
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=414170958701372&l=97494136c3

Rona´s new promotion postcard
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT24071.JPG

An nice 2 hrs reading event, then we talked about Rona´s contract with an UK publisher, upcoming projects and other stuff.


Bookteaser
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.146614335409390.33770.146611765409647&type=3

Hunting Snowwhite - The Bluebeard's Passion promo trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Xh2Pgjc8w

[namelessnpoor]

Where are you those who are going to the MA event staying? Any suggestions, I will be flying in so as close as possible to the event would be great.

Anyone know where King will be staying? Explorer....any guesses?

[Robert Fulman]

I am a Harvard grad who has lived in Boston my entire life. I was super-excited to hear about the Doctor Sleep tour coming to town. And then on Monday, I forgot about the sale and missed out.

[Br!an]

I am a Harvard grad who has lived in Boston my entire life. I was super-excited to hear about the Doctor Sleep tour coming to town. And then on Monday, I forgot about the sale and missed out.

I have tickets available. PM me if interested. I'm not as cheap as the Harvard Book Store, but I'm reasonable.

[namelessnpoor]

I am a Harvard grad who has lived in Boston my entire life. I was super-excited to hear about the Doctor Sleep tour coming to town. And then on Monday, I forgot about the sale and missed out.


Can you recommend a place close by the event to stay?

[Roseannebarr]

Just got off the phone with the NY event manager.
He said 200 books would be signed
Each ticket is entitled to a book regardless of number of guests (if one person has three tickets they get three books)
The 200 signed books will be intermingled with the unsigned and handed out at the end of the event.

As a wise person once said "All Rules are Etched in Jello"...

Funny - I actually spoke with them as well yesterday and he told me the following.

An undetermined amount of books would be signed. Each ticket gets a book. Books would be handed out before the event and random people would be receiving signed books at the end of the event.

This is just my opinion, but the more we call and the more we ask questions, the more they have time to think and plan about their event. For those of us who bought extra tickets hoping to get a signed book, i would not have alerted them to that fact. They then get the idea to hand out the 200 signed copies at the end and we wasted all that money for unsigned books that we are getting in the beginning! The best thing is not give the planners more ideas!!! At the last event they didnt even put the books on the table, because one of the group said they were going to "grab" a box and run. So guess what they locked up all the books. It was just a joke, but it makes people over plan!

[Randall Flagg]

Everyone calling (as mentioned) just fucks things up. These venues and charities have in most cases never done something like this before. The only freaks repetitively calling are people like us. The calls actually help them figure out how to make sure collectors can't intelligently tip the odds in their favor for a signed book.
Stop fucking things up for everyone. Be surreptitious, but don't ruin the deal for everyone.

[Rahfa]

I went to the Harvard signing in 2006 for Best Short Stories, at the same venue.

Someone posted that it seats 805? That night he signed for everybody in the building (who waited) and I always wondered what that number was....I don't know about 800, but it was a looooong line, and I was at the end. Yet, he signed for everyone.

I was also annoyed that I missed the onsale for the Dr Sleep event - but when I saw the whole "signed books will be randomly sprinkled" I lost interest. I'm too old and crotchety to deal with these silly reindeer games.

Totally off-topic, but the new book "Night Film" by Marisha Pessl is definiitley worth a look. I read an advance copy and it was very well done, and I think it's fair to say it has a King vibe. The first 300 pages were the creepiest I've read since "Pet Sematery" (in tone, not subject).

[TwistedNadine]

I called again today. In fact I called about every ten minutes just to see if the answers kept changing. There will be 100 books signed, there will be 600 signed, all books - signed and unsigned - will be handled out as guests arrive one book per ticket, one book per person not per ticket and handed out as guests are leaving, unsigned books given out as you arrive signed book as you leave, books will be on the chairs - pick your seat and get a book, after the event you have to stand in line to trade your ticket in for the book, oh and King changed his mind and will be signing in person after all...

Not really. I just wanted to ruffle Crow feathers which obviously isnt very hard to do. Ill be sure not to call again and fuck it up for everyone

[Kingfan24]

I called again today. In fact I called about every ten minutes just to see if the answers kept changing. There will be 100 books signed, there will be 600 signed, all books - signed and unsigned - will be handled out as guests arrive one book per ticket, one book per person not per ticket and handed out as guests are leaving, unsigned books given out as you arrive signed book as you leave, books will be on the chairs - pick your seat and get a book, after the event you have to stand in line to trade your ticket in for the book, oh and King changed his mind and will be signing in person after all...

["Not really. I just wanted to ruffle Crow feathers which obviously isnt very hard to do. Ill be sure not to call again and fuck it up for everyone"]

lol

[Randall Flagg]

I called again today. In fact I called about every ten minutes just to see if the answers kept changing. There will be 100 books signed, there will be 600 signed, all books - signed and unsigned - will be handled out as guests arrive one book per ticket, one book per person not per ticket and handed out as guests are leaving, unsigned books given out as you arrive signed book as you leave, books will be on the chairs - pick your seat and get a book, after the event you have to stand in line to trade your ticket in for the book, oh and King changed his mind and will be signing in person after all...

Not really. I just wanted to ruffle Crow feathers which obviously isnt very hard to do. Ill be sure not to call again and fuck it up for everyone
http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=MusjP1Hiufv4zM&tbnid=M7QZ6ECpSVsirM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fravencrowart.blogspot.com%2F2009% 2F03%2Fruffled-feathers-raven-art-by-sandra.html&ei=bekEUr28BLOHyQHk_oGQCg&bvm=bv.50500085,d.cGE&psig=AFQjCNHX85b7HRuBbKoFxKihWaLhQ_kfog&ust=1376140010654966http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=MusjP1Hiufv4zM&tbnid=M7QZ6ECpSVsirM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fravencrowart.blogspot.com%2F2009% 2F03%2Fruffled-feathers-raven-art-by-sandra.html&ei=bekEUr28BLOHyQHk_oGQCg&bvm=bv.50500085,d.cGE&psig=AFQjCNHX85b7HRuBbKoFxKihWaLhQ_kfog&ust=1376140010654966http://www.dailypainters.com/images/origs/1383/ruffled_feathers___raven_art.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

I called again today. In fact I called about every ten minutes just to see if the answers kept changing. There will be 100 books signed, there will be 600 signed, all books - signed and unsigned - will be handled out as guests arrive one book per ticket, one book per person not per ticket and handed out as guests are leaving, unsigned books given out as you arrive signed book as you leave, books will be on the chairs - pick your seat and get a book, after the event you have to stand in line to trade your ticket in for the book, oh and King changed his mind and will be signing in person after all...

Not really. I just wanted to ruffle Crow feathers which obviously isnt very hard to do. Ill be sure not to call again and fuck it up for everyone

I'm not going to any of the upcoming events but I think I will call anyway and see what I can find out. Just to help you guys out.

[EXPLORER]

I called again today. In fact I called about every ten minutes just to see if the answers kept changing. There will be 100 books signed, there will be 600 signed, all books - signed and unsigned - will be handled out as guests arrive one book per ticket, one book per person not per ticket and handed out as guests are leaving, unsigned books given out as you arrive signed book as you leave, books will be on the chairs - pick your seat and get a book, after the event you have to stand in line to trade your ticket in for the book, oh and King changed his mind and will be signing in person after all...

Not really. I just wanted to ruffle Crow feathers which obviously isnt very hard to do. Ill be sure not to call again and fuck it up for everyone

I'm not going to any of the upcoming events but I think I will call anyway and see what I can find out. Just to help you guys out.
Thanks for the help... I'll be sure to save you an unsigned copy from the events we attend.

[WeDealInLead]

I called PEN Toronto yesterday. That's twice in four months, I'm really pushing it! The man I spoke to was the event manager. He was super friendly and seemed to be as excited as I was (we are!) about the event. We talked King a bit and then talked about the event. There will be pre-signed copies of Doctor Sleep. There will also be a signing after the Q&A and King will sign one book. Don't push your luck with more yadda yadda. One is the limit.

[Comrade Alex]

Thank you for sharing - I had no idead what to expect from this event. Any limitiations in regards what book can be signed by SK? I've got Joyland hardcover and was wondering if i can get it signed... Thanks again, AK

[evilash]

I plan on bringing my Mondo poster of The Dark Tower to be signed. It is already signed and numbered by Drew Struzan so I figure the addition of King's signature will make it look even more amazing framed on my wall!!

[tippy4]

I just heard that the entire event has been cancelled.

Seems some guy from Canada called one too many times they told me.

:P

[Randall Flagg]

The Canadians cancelled the event "eh"?

[EXPLORER]

The Canadians cancelled the event "eh"?
"Eh"... Oh well guess will have to head to "The Ballet" in the "Boonies" for a "2-4" instead.

[WeDealInLead]

The Canadians cancelled the event "eh"?

I was wearing a Canadian Tuxedo, drinking milk from a bag and eating poutine when I was on hold. Ah shit, the walls on my igloo are melting and my pet moose is going berserk.

[WeDealInLead]

Thank you for sharing - I had no idead what to expect from this event. Any limitiations in regards what book can be signed by SK? I've got Joyland hardcover and was wondering if i can get it signed... Thanks again, AK

It can be any book. I wouldn't take Joyland man. Get an older book in fine condition.

[sgc1999]

will trade NY tickets for Toronto tickets?
any takers?

[DoctorZaius]

I agree - don't take Joyland. If I were going I'd open the cellophane on my Gunslinger!

[Randall Flagg]

Bring a 1st Rage, but have a backup.

[evilash]

Do you guys think he will sign the DT poster? Should I bring something else just in case? Should I even bother with the poster? Feedback from the "learned" here would be great!

[Randall Flagg]

IMO, having King sign a poster for you (instead of a 1st edition book), is a bit like meeting Jesus and for a miracle you ask for piece (sic) for all mankind, and everyone gets laid, instead of all wars and violence ending...

[tippy4]

Do you guys think he will sign the DT poster? Should I bring something else just in case? Should I even bother with the poster? Feedback from the "learned" here would be great!

Bringing a poster that he did not draw, seems like a bad idea.

Also..by the end of the night, that poster will be crushed, wrinkled, or ripped.

Bring a book, and bring something to protect it from getting bumped.

All that being said, I would consider bringing my Shining audition letter that I got in '77 to be signed.....it does have his name on it.

[WeDealInLead]

Bring a 1st Rage, but have a backup.

Yes. Bring Knowing Darkness. Deluxe edition, if possible.

[Randall Flagg]

Bring a 1st Rage, but have a backup.

Yes. Bring Knowing Darkness. Deluxe edition, if possible.
He may not sign that. He didn't write the book, he didn't do the art, and he effectively did not participate in the book.

[WeDealInLead]

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/483/894/463.jpg

[sgc1999]

have a lawyer write up a power of attorney for King, see if he will sign that. :wtf:

[EXPLORER]

Do you guys think he will sign the DT poster? Should I bring something else just in case? Should I even bother with the poster? Feedback from the "learned" here would be great!
I tend to bring some items easy to carry and handle...... and the rarer the better............. however I also recommend and understand having your favorite item signed.

[RandyinAK]

Damnit I need a Toronto Ticket!!!! Anyone????? Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase?????? :)

[Randall Flagg]

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/483/894/463.jpg
Shame on me for not catching it.
I will neg rep myself and positive rep you.

[TwistedNadine]

Do you guys think he will sign the DT poster? Should I bring something else just in case? Should I even bother with the poster? Feedback from the "learned" here would be great!

Forget the poster. Rage is a good one but like the Crowness said bring a backup. The Doubleday 1sts are a good choice but ultimately having your fav novel signed in person is the best imo. Most likely it will end up being only one book per person but Ill be bringing extras just in case things change or an opportunity presents itself...

[Ricky]

have a lawyer write up a power of attorney for King, see if he will sign that. :wtf:

:lol:

[Stockerlone]

Is there somewhere a SK Theater-Musical thread ?

Edinburgh Fringe review: Stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption is a hit at festival
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/edinburgh-fringe-stage-adaptation-shawshank-2143479

[DoctorZaius]

Is there somewhere a SK Theater-Musical thread ?

Edinburgh Fringe review: Stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption is a hit at festival
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/edinburgh-fringe-stage-adaptation-shawshank-2143479

I would die to see this show - metaphorically, of course!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Is there somewhere a SK Theater-Musical thread ?

Edinburgh Fringe review: Stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption is a hit at festival
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/edinburgh-fringe-stage-adaptation-shawshank-2143479

I would die to see this show - metaphorically, of course!

The chemistry does not seem to be there. Quote:

"However, the only real let-down is the chemistry – or lack thereof – between Andy (Kyle Secor) and Red (played by comedian Omid Djalili).

In the 1994 movie you’re willing the two friends to reunite But here, you don’t feel any kind of emotional release at all. This just goes to show that the punters are right – that only Morgan Freeman can play Red."

[Kingfan24]

Hey everyone - anyone going to the New York event that would possibly want to have a get together in NYC please pm me and we can figure something out!

[Merlin1958]

Hey everyone - anyone going to the New York event that would possibly want to have a get together in NYC please pm me and we can figure something out!

I have it on good authority that he is "Buying"!!!! LOL LOL

[Kingfan24]

Lol don't I wish i Had that kinda jack

[Gris]

I'd definately be in for a meet-up. After the UtD event, a bunch of us just went out for a late dinner and some drinks. was a blast.

[sgc1999]

Ya me too.

[Kingfan24]

FINAL CALL FOR BERNIE WRIGHTSON SIGNING

If anyone here wishes to have anything signed by Bernie Wrightson I can get that done at the upcoming Cincinnati Comic Con. All you will need to pay is shipping to me, any potential signature fees (which should be small if any) and return shipping costs.

Please PM me for any questions/details you may want - I have already had a few members take me up on this

[Fsmdr]

Does anyone know if Dan Simmons is doing a book siging for THE ABOMINABLE?.

[willie3]

Does anyone know if Dan Simmons is doing a book signing for THE ABOMINABLE?.

From the back cover of the ARC

"5-city tour: Denver, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, and Los Angeles"

That is all I have seen/heard so far.

Karl

[Randall Flagg]

Does anyone know if Dan Simmons is doing a book signing for THE ABOMINABLE?.

From the back cover of the ARC

"5-city tour: Denver, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, and Los Angeles"

That is all I have seen/heard so far.

Karl
Good. I am glad Dan hates the East Coast:smile:

[willie3]

Does anyone know if Dan Simmons is doing a book signing for THE ABOMINABLE?.

From the back cover of the ARC

"5-city tour: Denver, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, and Los Angeles"

That is all I have seen/heard so far.

Karl
Good. I am glad Dan hates the East Coast:smile:

Yea, whats up with that?
Like SK rarely signs on the west coast...

Karl

[herbertwest]

King rarely goes outside of America ;-)

[TwistedNadine]

King rarely goes outside of America ;-)

He goes outside of America more often then the West Coast of America

[tippy4]

TN and RF......Dan Simmons signing?

[Stockerlone]

Visited in the last week 2 bookreading events in my hometown with 2 x 4 Horror writers from Hamburg/Germany.
I known 3 of them for a longer time, Vincent Voss, Rona Walter, Kristina Lohfeld ...have seen them twice.
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It was nice, they changed the reading program at the second event for me a little bit, so i hear something new.
Great event I came back home at 01:30 in the morning.... I went early !!!
A day later, there was a further single reading event with one of the writers, but this time i did not go. :cool2:

[willie3]

TN and RF......Dan Simmons signing?

Meeting up with ya'll and meeting Dan Simmons would be worth a flight that way.

Karl

[TwistedNadine]

TN and RF......Dan Simmons signing?

Im in.
Any set dates yet?

[Cook]

23 days, 4.5 hours left until Doctor Sleep kick off.... Good times.

[herbertwest]

Already read it ;)

[TwistedNadine]

Already read it ;)

So jealous. Really want to read it before the events

[Merlin1958]

Already read it ;)

Show off. And yet they wonder why americans hate the French.... LOL LOL J/K