47 Responses to “Booksignings”

1. I have never been able to go to any booksignings. It is rare that any authors appear in our immediate area so I would need to travel a bit. Taking a day to do this would require a bit of juggling and then I would likely have nothing to say to their face. It is so much nicer to see what an author has to say on the internet at a site like this at my leisure.

   by Maureen on June 24th, 2006 at 6:37 am
   
   

2. I have never been to any booksignings. The closest bookstore is 2 hours away. The one time they had a signing, I couldn’t go. I would love to be able to go to a booksigning.

   by Amy S. on June 24th, 2006 at 7:13 am
   
   

3. So far I have been to three booksignings. The first one was with Diana Gabaldon, when she was on research tour here in Germany. The second one was in Tampa, Florida where I met Katherine Garbera, Jeanie London, Roxanne St. Claire, Julie Leto, Ann Jacobs. That was so much fun. The third and most impressive booksigning was the book fair at the RT last month. That was really an overwhelming situation and I forgot to get some books that I really wanted. The lesson I learned is to take a list with me, of all the books that I want to get. Alltogether was the RT with 7500 km the farthest away booksigning but it was worth the ten hours flight. That was the best week in my life.

   by Danny on June 24th, 2006 at 7:24 am
   
   

4. I have never been to any booksignings. I have never lived near enough to any that I knew of in time to go. I was going to go to the one a the RT conv but it did not happen. There are many books I am dying to get my hands on, some being the 4 that are in Sherrilyn Kenyons backlist that are out of print. Also there are a couple in different series that i am missing.

   by Kris on June 24th, 2006 at 7:47 am
   
   

5. Good morning.

   I have been fortunate enuf to meet Suzanne Brockmann, Nora Roberts, James Patterson and Stephanie Mittman who were all great.

   They had a big author thing a few years ago in NYC but it is very hard for me to get time off from work so unfortunatle I missed that great affair.

   One book I would like to have is Megan Hart’s Love Match; dont know if it still available in print; but that one comes to mind.

   by Pat on June 24th, 2006 at 8:26 am
   
   

6. I’ve been to a few book signings. I especially enjoy when our local library has a book signing. The author discusses his/her book, answers questions, then signs books. It’s great because you really get to learn more about the author and their works. I’ve been to signings for:

   Dorothea Benton Frank
   Nicholas Sparks
   Tamar Myers
   R.L. Stine

   I’d like to go to a signing for either Joanne Fluke, Laura Childs, or Kelsey Roberts, but they normally do not travel to where I live.

   by Sandra M. on June 24th, 2006 at 8:36 am
   
   

7. I’ve never been to a book signing either. My son, Luke is a big Tim Dorsey fan and I found out, after the fact, that he was at the B&N in our area. The local library also had a “Bookmania” event BUT it didn’t have any “ROMANCE” authors instead it had Stephen Frye, that Scarborough guy from Scarborough Country and some MD types. I do have a Dan Jansen (Olympic speed skater) autoghraphed book ,but, my sister in Milwaukee got that for me.
   I’d drive to meet you Alison. I love your books.
   I’d love to meet Heather Graham. I’ve followed her books since the mid 80’s!!

   by Laurie G on June 24th, 2006 at 8:37 am
   
   

8. I’ve never been to a book signing but, would love to go some day. There are several authors I would love to meet. I never hear of any in my area. Maybe some day.

   I have so many books on my wish list its not funny. Captive Of My Desires by Johanna Lindsey & Forbidden Pleasures by Bertrice Small both out this month. That is just a couple.

   by Tammy G. on June 24th, 2006 at 8:44 am
   
   

9. I’ve attended a few RWA Literacy signings - great fun. Most times I force my little (not so little, really) introverted self to go up to an author I love and am thrilled when I like her. One of the coolest authors was Suzanne Brockmann - didn’t even mind standing in a long line. She’s enthusiastic and very charming.

   Now, a few times I’ve met an author and been stunned by how uncomfortable the author seemed - like, in a “gee, I wonder how much medication this poor person needed to take in order to come out and sit her - and maybe it wasn’t enough” kind of way. I sympathize with these ladies. I’m an introvert, too. I’ll be on the other side of the table at this year’s signing and hope not to scare the beejesus out of any unsuspecting readers.

   Notice how I’m ignoring the fact my name is spelled incorrectly on the RWA list you linked to…

   by HelenKay on June 24th, 2006 at 9:03 am
   
   

10. I have never been in any booksignings. It isn’t very likely that there would be one here where I live.

    by Minna on June 24th, 2006 at 9:19 am
    
    

11. I’ve never been to a book signing either. I would love to go to one someday. There are so many authors I would love to talk to!

    by Carol on June 24th, 2006 at 9:27 am
    
    

12. I love booksignings and go as often as I can, generally limited to the Columbus and Cincinnati areas. I have met Cherry Adair at a booksigning and would love to be able to spend more time chatting with her, she was an absolute blast. Of course, at the top of my list and no, I’m not trying to suck up as I’ve said it many times before, is Alison Kent!!

    Everyone have a terrific weekend!

    Laurie
    

    by Laurie on June 24th, 2006 at 9:54 am
    
    

13. I am sorry to say that I have not been to any booksignings either. There are lots of authors I would like to see, especially Susan Donovan who writes very funny books.

    Her book coming out in a few days I would love to get: The Kept Woman.

    by Karen T. on June 24th, 2006 at 9:56 am
    
    

14. I have never been to a book signing. Been wanting to go though but they seem so far away:roll: Eventually I will be going someday I hope:lol:

    Linda.H.

    by Linda on June 24th, 2006 at 10:10 am
    
    

15. I would love to meet Sandra Brown in person and want her book ‘A Secret Splendor’. After reading her Texas Trilogy series I fell in love with them(Texas Sage, Texas Lucky and Texas Chase).

    I have never been to an author signing or convention, unfortunately. I would have to fly many miles(thousands) or drive for 6 hours at the least. Maybe some day!!!!

    by Robyn on June 24th, 2006 at 10:44 am
    
    

16. I have been to numerous booksignings. Seems OHIO is romance author heaven. Have met Dianne Castell, Lori Foster, LuAnn McLane, Jenny Crusie, Erin McCarthy the list goes on and on. I have gone to Nora Roberts and Suz Brockmanns signing. Such huge turnouts.

    I would love to met Linda Howard and Alison Kent. Two biggie favs for me.

    by Judy F on June 24th, 2006 at 10:48 am
    
    

17. Living in a rural area with the nearest bookstore and a small one at that, a good 50 miles away, I have never been to any book signings. I’m very shy so I don’t know if I would have it in me to go to a book signing anyway.:(

    by Susan on June 24th, 2006 at 11:34 am
    
    

18. Hi Judy F. - yes I always see lots of book signings in the state of Ohio. Lucky lady.

    Anyway, I have never been to a signing; would love to see many different authors. My list is so long. LOL.

    Suzanne Forster’s Tease looks v.g. - would love to win that one. Her books are so hot!

    by Maria on June 24th, 2006 at 11:37 am
    
    

19. I have been to many booksignings where I live. Local authors whose books are popular have been a big draw and are always amazing to speak to. Michael McGarrity, Francis Roe, and even Mary Higgins Clark.

    by sharon on June 24th, 2006 at 11:51 am
    
    

20. The independent bookstores here in town have booksignings regularly. I go to the ones that appeal to me and they are interesting and fun.

    by pearl on June 24th, 2006 at 11:52 am
    
    

21. I occasionally go to booksigning when there is an author whose work I have read and enjoyed. These events are well attended since people here are avid book lovers.

    by ellie on June 24th, 2006 at 11:53 am
    
    

22. Booksignings are a popular event which are normally very well attended especially local Southwest authors whose work is well known and popular. I attend when there is someone whose work I love and have to meet.

    by joelle on June 24th, 2006 at 11:55 am
    
    

23. I have never been to a book signing. So many wonderful authors out there. I read varied types of books.

    I would love to win Judi McCoy’s new one - Almost a Goddess. I see it got very good reviews on Amazon.

    by Brenda R. on June 24th, 2006 at 12:00 pm
    
    

24. I have never been to any booksignings either. They are usually too far away and the few times there have been any close by they have been inconvenient and I could not go. I would love to go to one for Mercedes Lackey, Chrisitne Feehan, Robin Owens, Catherine Asaro or Gena Showalter. I am sure there are other authors that I would add to that list if I could think of them but the brain is fuzzy this morning and there are so many great authors out there.

    by Cherie Japp on June 24th, 2006 at 12:30 pm
    
    

25. I have neve been to one of these big signings, but since I live near Atlanta I plan on going this year. I am a bit nervous about meeting some of my favorite authors. There are so many that I want to meet that I know that I am probably going to be a bit overwhelmed when I get there…LOL. I have talked to many of my favorite authors online through chats, groups, blogs, and e-mails…but that is a lot different than meeting them face to face.

    I have a long list of authors that I would like to meet and books on my wishlist…LOL…I am hoping to get some at the signing. I would love to meet Julia Quinn…I am dying to get her latest “On the Way to the Wedding” or Erin McCarthy and get her anthology with Lori Foster and Amy Garvey, “Bad Boys of Summer”

    by Jennifer Y. on June 24th, 2006 at 12:31 pm
    
    

26. I have been very lucky to have seen Nora Roberts, Barbarba Delinsky, James Patterson, Bill O’Reilly to name a few - I have a book store near me that has authors all the time.

    Since I read probably all of their books, I would love to get a copy of Susan Volland’s Cooking for Mr. Right; I have her other one on my tbr and it looks v.g. and havent seen it in any bookstores.

    by Helen on June 24th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
    
    

27. I have so far been unable to attend any book signing–one thing or another have gotten in the way *grrrrr* The one I really REALLY wanted to attend this year was the RWA signing in Atlanta–and again, can’t. There’s always next year, though.

    Good luck to all the introverted ladies going!

    by azteclady on June 24th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
    
    

28. Such are the disadvatages of rural country living…the closest author signings are always at least 100 miles from me in the ATL! And no one in my immediate circle enjoys that kind of thing
    So as much as I would love to meet some of my favorite authors, I am too much of an introvert to attend alone. And no one ever comes to Columbus, GA wich is only about 35 miles from me. Those I would attend!

    by Angie on June 24th, 2006 at 1:02 pm
    
    

29. I’ve been to about 3 book signings here in WNY. One surprise I had was a few years ago when I was just getting into reading romance and I heard of Suzanne Brockmann but had not read her yet. A reader told me she would be in my area, so I did some searches and found out about her Seals books and then I went to meet her and was so scared! I didn’t know what to say. Im deaf so I figured my husband would interpret for me. So I turned to him for help and Suzanne tapped me on the shoulder and then started signing to me!!!! I had no idea she could sign, nor did I know she had a deaf son as well. Then I told her first time i’m reading her books and all. There’s this long line and I hated holding it up, but we didn’t want to stop chatting. We have since chatted online frequently. So I was all froze up but the author warmed me right up to chat with her!

    by Cathie on June 24th, 2006 at 1:40 pm
    
    

30. I would love to go to a booksigning, but I’ve never been to one. I don’t think they have very many in my area and the ones that I’ve heard about are either a bit of a drive or I miss them for some reason. I’m a bit shy too so I don’t know how the authors do it!

    I’d love to meet so many authors! On top of my list is Linda Howard. Does she even do booksignings anymore? Lori Foster, Alison Kent, Erin McCarthy, Cherry Adair and Tara Janzen are some of the other authors that I’d love to meet!

    by Sara A. on June 24th, 2006 at 1:45 pm
    
    

31. Alison, I am the exact same way - totally introverted. The on-line thing is a little deceptive cuz I’m really chatty on the internet, but not so much in person. I can totally relate to your thoughts on that.

    I have been to a few and have met faves like Diana Gabaldon (my first ever signing!) and Suzanne Brockmann, whom I adore.

    The farthest I’ve gone is to Ohio to Lori Foster’s reader/writer get-together: 5 hours from Chicago. A lot of fabulous authors were there and I saw lots of my on-line friends.

    This year I’m going to RWA and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s like a reader’s idea of heaven. I would have loved to have gone to RT, but there was a work conflict. Maybe next year…. But hey, if you’re going to RWA, I look forward to meeting you.

    by Stacy ~ on June 24th, 2006 at 1:50 pm
    
    

32. I too usually do not want to be the life of the party or strive to be that person.

    I have not been to any booksignings or the RWA…I know I am missing out!!!!

    by Kathleen on June 24th, 2006 at 2:07 pm
    
    

33. I would love to go to a booksigning by Nicholas Sparks. First of all, he’s not hard on the eyes. Secondly, I love his writing, and I’ve missed out on a lot of great books because my discretionary income has disappeared since I’m not working anymore.

    by Denise Jones on June 24th, 2006 at 2:30 pm
    
    

34. I haven’t been to a booksigning, but I would love to go. The closest one ever to me is in New Bern and is Nicholas Sparks who lives there and I think I may try and go to his next one. I have a goal to go to one of the RWA signings in the future. I just love the idea of all of those authors in one place, meeting new-to-me authors and trying their books.

    by Crystal F on June 24th, 2006 at 2:48 pm
    
    

35. >Have any of you been to any of the RWA Literacy Signings?

    Yep, one, before I was pubbed.

    > What about other signings?

    A couple. I just don’t care THAT much about meeting authors. I like their books, I like to visit their blogs, but sometimes, meeting them changes my vision of their books. Okay, dorky, I know, but still true.

    I’ve only signed once myself. I guess people feel the same way about me because no one wants to believe I write my books…

    by Lydia Joyce on June 24th, 2006 at 3:21 pm
    
    

36. I went to see Suzanne Brockmann with a friend. She was great. Would love to see Sandra Brown and Catherine Anderson as I love their books and have read them all.

    I haven’t been to any RWA signings, would love to some time.

    by Joanne V. on June 24th, 2006 at 5:41 pm
    
    

37. i never have, they don’t come to my area but i would love to meet lori foster, leslie kelly and Jill shalvis and Alison kent. I blog with them everyday, they seem like cool ladies. Thanks Alison8)

    by kim h on June 24th, 2006 at 10:04 pm
    
    

38. I’ve been very lucky when it comes to book signings so I don’t think there’s a book I’m still dying to get… Hmm…I know Laurell K Hamilton is going to be signing Danse Macabre in my city next month and I’m definitely looking forward to that.

    by Shawn on June 25th, 2006 at 6:07 am
    
    

39. I once went to a play with my husband and they had a meet and greet before it. It had a famous actor and we had a chance to talk to him but I was so nervous I didn’t know what to say. I’ve never had the opportunity to go to a book signing but I would probably be just as nervous now as I was back then.:?

    by Joyce on June 25th, 2006 at 10:01 am
    
    

40. I drove two hours to see Robin Schone years ago at a B & N store. I was a nervous wreck and couldn’t think of anything to say. She asked me questions about her books and my mind was blank. Couldn’t remember anything about them. haha! Last year I went to a local AuthorFest and the same thing happened. I’m not necessarily a quiet person but for some reason I can’t chat in person with authors.

    I’d like to meet Jennifer Cruise. I love her stories and she seems like such a fun person.

    by KimW on June 25th, 2006 at 10:05 am
    
    

41. I’ve been to two RT booksignings. Both were so much fun! The first was in New York. I won a huge treasure chest and my friend won a basket. You should have seen us carrying these huge prizes through Grand Central Station!
    The second was in Daytona and I took my Mom. She enjoyed herself immensely. And, she told me it took us three hours just to get to the G row ’cause I knew everyone. lol! At the New York signing I met Kathryn Caskie in the bathroom and Heather Graham while I was outside smoking a cigarette. *g* There isn’t an author I don’t want to meet!

    by Melissa on June 25th, 2006 at 1:07 pm
    
    

42. I too have never attended a signing. Would certainly love to - there are many, many authors I would love to meet. Especially Catherine Anderson - whose books I adore, especially the Coulter/Kendrick books. I have read ALL of her books. My favorite I think is Phantom Waltz.

    by Patty B. on June 25th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
    
    

43. I attended last year’s RWA signing, and it was a lot of fun. Usually I get nervous thinking of something to say to the author, but in this case, there were so many authors to see that I didn’t really get anxious about it.

    Probably the furthest I’ve traveled for a signing is from Utah to Florida to meet Suzanne Brockmann. It helped that the signing was in January, so going to Florida at that time of year sounded great.

    The author I’d most like to meet these days is Kelley Armstrong. The woman is brilliant.

    by Alyssa on June 25th, 2006 at 4:12 pm
    
    

44. I have never been to a booksigning or conference either; would love to, but dont think it is in the cards for me as I am an elderly lady. My daughter passes books along to me and it is hard to pick a favorite.

    I do like contemp, happy stories. Some of my favorites authors are Catherine Anderson, Rachel Gibson, Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Kathleen Korbel’s A Rose For Maggie - Such a gut wrenching story with a great ending.

    by Helen L. on June 25th, 2006 at 4:19 pm
    
    

45. I haven’t been fortunate enough to be able to attend a booksigning. Am still hopeful that one day I will be at the right city at the right time.

    by Little Lamb Lost on June 26th, 2006 at 5:01 am
    
    

46. I drove an hour and a half and stood in line 5 hours for Nicholas Sparks. And worth every second. VERY personable and took time and made conversation with everyone. He signed anything and everything that was brought. Got the photo too. He is gorgeous ;o)

    I would LOVE to meet the goddess Linda Howard or Suzanne Brockmann.

    by Melissa J on June 26th, 2006 at 9:12 am
    
    

47. Since I live in a rural area, I have never been to a booksigning but would love to meet the authors that I enjoying reading. It would be a dream come true.

    by Crystal B. on June 26th, 2006 at 9:33 am