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Blue Delirium
June 2nd, 2009, 07:48 AM
In two weeks time I'll be doing my first booksigning. Does the Great Sai have any advice other than to keep lots of pens handy? At this point Im hoping people will show up at my table.
Thanks
Blue
Spideyman
June 2nd, 2009, 08:06 AM
Congrats on the book signing:smile2: Hope you have a nice crowd. Relax and enjoy!
JohnDalglish
June 2nd, 2009, 08:07 AM
Hi,

Congrats, Blue, enjoy every minute.

Have you ever read Marian Keyes 'The Other Side of the Story'? It contains a hilarious fictionalised account of her first book signing tour, and lots of other 'behind-the-scenes' stuff as well.

Long days and pleasant nights
Blue Delirium
June 2nd, 2009, 08:19 AM
Thanks John, I've gotta pick that one up. I'm so keyed up right now I can't concentrate on writing.
arista
June 2nd, 2009, 08:43 AM
Good luck on the book signing and enjoy.
benbennett
June 2nd, 2009, 09:12 AM
Best of luck with your signing. Hope you get a good turnout.
JRLauer
June 2nd, 2009, 11:11 AM
Congrats Blue, I'm really happy for you. I'm sure this will be something you'll remember forever.
hipmamajen
June 2nd, 2009, 02:06 PM
Ooh, Congratulations! I don't have any advice for you, but I hope you come back in and let us know how it went. Good luck!
Matticus
June 2nd, 2009, 03:13 PM
I had a book signing once, the only people that showed up were my kids and dog :laugh:

Good luck man, I hope it goes great!!
Bryan James
June 2nd, 2009, 05:23 PM
Scribble nonsense for an hour a day...build up cramp defense. (I do that, but I'm actually trying to write cogently...) Congratulations. That's a landmark achievement for a writer.

Enjoy,

BJS
DarkWriter
June 2nd, 2009, 06:06 PM
Congratulations on the book signing. I hope your turnout is above and beyond your expectations.

As for the advice...Flex your wrist and fingers often, to stave off writer's cramp. .




If it shakes and moans, don't open the box.
Cowboy
June 3rd, 2009, 05:33 AM
Just a suggestion, have several nude bananna dancers dancing behind you during the book signing. This will hold everyones attention a little longer and make the event more memorable.
Blue Delirium
June 3rd, 2009, 10:32 AM
Thanks everyone for the great advice. Nude bananna dancers, eh? I don't think the showgirls down on the riverboats would be pleased. Unless I bribe them with chocolate to come over and hang out at the Municipal. The signing will be in Shreveport LA if anyone is interested. I'd love to meet other King fans.