"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Mmmm, pie!
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
From last night, what are the odds that Joe states he will only pick two volunteers and ends up with not only three but all DTD.org members!
I had a great time and I’ll upload more later.
“Perhaps I am simply a madman who dreamt of being sane for a little while.”
— Roland Deschain
Had quite a blast last night. My wife and I met Patrick, his lovely date, Racerx45, Lovejoygirl14, and her brother.
Despite terrible traffic, Joe showed up on time:
Joe did a ~15 miunte reading from The Fireman involving a snowball fight.
Joe then wanted to sing a couple of songs. Joe wanted to do the songs on an accordion, but said he could never get the hang of the instrument. Joe said as this was the next to last stop, he was running short on Kazoos, and only had two. He asked for volunteers, and I stood up quickly, raised my hand and said "ME SIR!". Joe said no way...
then relented as he felt I looked the part.
He also chose Lovejoygirl14.
Joe shows a Northern California person how to light up a bowl:
Beginning instructions:
Starting the first song. It's a campfire diddly sung to the tune oh "Hey Jude". Everyone had a good laugh as we had the kazoos turned the wrong way:
After the first song, Joe said we could invite someone else on stage. My wife hung her head and tried to disappear, so I told Joe that my "partner" was Patrick. Joe calls him "out":
More to follow.
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Yay!! Love the pics!!! It was such a blast!!!
Great pics. Looks like everyone had fun.
Hahaa... Gold! Awesome guys....
Haha love the pics, guys. Looking good!!
I'm excited about seeing Joe for my first time in Glasgow and Edinburgh next month.
Joe liked my Halligan...
Patrick asks a question about Joe Hill's future comics. Joe ends up talking about the deal he had to write a few "Tales From The Darkside".
I have been to a handful and a half of author events and I would have to say that Joe's event was one of the most entertaining events I've ever been to. He had a great Q&A and is just a flat out funny guy. My favorite moment at the Phoenix signing is when he said "Let's address the elephant in the room, my parents are writers".
Here is part of the sing along at the Phoenix event.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BF0J0vjx7eV/
Just got back from Portland Powell's "Joe Hill Fireman event".
It was a lot of fun and was able to get the rest of my Joe Hill library signed + a few extras.
I will post pictures later, not much new to see (pretty much the same as all the other stops on this tour)
-Cook
“The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.” - Stephen King
So cool you guys!!!
Dan
Good health to all!!!
What a great time last night in Petaluma! Hanging out with other collectors is always the best part of these events for me. And it's always wonderful to meet other TDT members in person for the first time.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I got a few things signed by Joe (and picked up a bonus Cronin signed 1st edition):
I left some stuff in the bag for next time also. It was getting late, so we took pity on Joe.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
What a great time at the Portland reading! Joe was definitely having a great time. I didn't get on the Kazoo Krew (bummer), but enjoyed his reading, the Q&A, and then shaking hands with the man himself. Last time he was here was 2013. Cook - I never think to hook up with you! Next time!!!
Bill
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Let's see some pics from Portland today!
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Here are the books that Joe signed for me. Thanks again Patrick for the Crimewave 8
I asked Joe to sign my book from the NYC event again in Petaluma and he was nice enough to do that for me.
On this one I asked for a doodle of a dartboard with a hatchet. When Joe finished it he apologized and said it wasn’t his best. I replied that it was OK because it was the best Joe Hill doodle I owned.
I guess he took pity on me because when he signed the Poe’s Children ARC he added another doodle without my asking. It’s now the best Joe Hill doodle I own.
“Perhaps I am simply a madman who dreamt of being sane for a little while.”
— Roland Deschain
Steve, That double signed Fireman is absolutely awesome! How cool to catch him twice on the tour, from coast to coast. Also love the unique doodles!
From Portland. Joe was in good form. I did not make the Kazoo Krew, but enjoyed the entire event. He was personable and funny as hell!
Someone ask him what he's afraid of. He launched into an impromptu scenario where he's riding his motorcycle, helmet on, visor up. A bat smashes into his face, breaks it's wings, and the visor slams shut. So, he's riding down the highway with a pissed off bat in his helmet. His expressions were priceless!
Me and Joe....
Signing my stuff.
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I had Joe sign 3 copies of 20th Centru Ghost - a hardcover book club and 2 variants of the 10th Anniversary (unsigned) editions, and my Kindle cover.
Here is my Kindle cover with Joe Hill, Jack Ketchum, Jeff Strand, Michael Arnzen, and Brian Keene.
Our personalized edition from Water Street
And the infamous upside-down signed edition
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Bill,Originally Posted by NeedfulKings
I'm going to Justin Cronin Thursday night "Powell's Beaverton".. are you going?
-Cook
“The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.” - Stephen King
No...double booked that night. :/ Good venue, though.Bill,
I'm going to Justin Cronin Thursday night "Powell's Beaverton".. are you going?
-Cook
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Great to meet you in person, Steve. Glad you got your NY book signed out here, too!
Nice Kindle cover, Bill!
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
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