Comments on: A Brief Interruption for Book Tour

By: Kate Elliott

Kate Elliott — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:17:24 +0000

Lyssabits - and we missed you, too!

Dani, yeah, it was great to see you guys.

Vivian, I’m surprised we didn’t do University Bookstore in Seattle, but I guess it didn’t work in the schedule.

Laurie and Erin, I’m not sure why no East Coast dates, but they were never even discussed. I think they have a pretty good idea of where the best sales are, and focus tours on the areas where they figure they can get the most response for their dollar.

Laurie - I loved your story of the Fabio signing. So glad you didn’t get trampled!

By: Lyssabits

Lyssabits — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:50:31 +0000

Oh MAN, three events within driving distance of me and I’ve managed to miss all of the ones except the strictly book-signing event? *mopes*

By: Dani

Dani — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:39:47 +0000

And the signing in Portland was good as well. You and Melanie each sold a number of books that evening.

I really appreciated the interplay between you and Melanie — not just about The Golden Key, but about why you write (I loved your line, “No, it really is all about ego.”), and some of the insight into the writing process.

I just wish there had been more time to visit. If I can figure out how to post the pictures I took on my livejournal site, I’ll let you know.

By: Katharine Kerr

Katharine Kerr — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 23:42:01 +0000

I once did a signing in London where tourists of various nationalities thought I was an information desk. “Where is Westminster Abbey?” was the most frequently asked question, with the British Museum coming in second. Fortunately I knew where both were and so told them. They were always surprised at my American accent.

That -was- a good signing yesterday. I like Borderlands a lot. Oh, and you guys were pretty good, too.

By: Kate King

Kate King — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:48:29 +0000

tsk. I’d go to your ‘Burque appearance if I lived anywhere in the state; I’m originally from there and know exactly where the bookstore is that you’re appearing.

Have fun! (as much as all that travelling can be)

By: Vivian Francis

Vivian Francis — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:09:51 +0000

Please do post, so I’ll know if you ever come up to Seattle. Hope your tour is fun!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:53:01 +0000

We East Coasters do seem to get left out - or maybe I’m just not sure how best to keep up to date on the various tours.

As a random aside, I accidentally stumbled into a book signing by Fabio in Denver about 10 years ago. The bookstore was full to the brim with women and I wondered just what the heck was going on. Then the screaming and the running started and I nearly got trampled! I managed to get out of Dodge without injury, fortunately, but it was a near thing.

By: Erin Underwood

Erin Underwood — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:37:05 +0000

Kate, Is there any chance you two will make it to the East Coast, say Boston? I promise not to ask you were the cookbooks are!

By: Kate Elliott

Kate Elliott — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:30:42 +0000

I often feel that if I post more than once about a book or public appearance or interview, that I am stepping over the line of flogging the thing to death.

Then I remember that I myself - like many others - need to see or read or recognize something at least three times before it registers; or that I might miss the first or second alert but notice the third.

I’m sorry I missed you.

Thanks for the good wishes.

By: readerdiane

readerdiane — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:25:23 +0000

I am sorry that I didn’t know about your reading/signing at Powells or I would have made the trek. darn….Good luck on the tour.