April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX

[Araris Dresden]

Any Houston locals, or others that made it here already want to get together tonight?

[Landing]

Anyone have a plan for how everyone will find each other at Goode Co.? I would feel kind of silly wondering from table to table asking people if they know who Jim Butcher is.

[Vijay]

  I might be able to meet tonight.  Around what time would be good?  I think Rice Village bar, like The Gingerman, would be good as it is close to MBTB if you want to check out the book store location also.  Please do not choose anything based on me.

  Mickey Finn's photo is here and I believe he plans to be at Goode Co. around 2ish?  I'm a scrawny Indian guy and hopefully can come early but likely later afternoon.

[Araris Dresden]

I'm here now, so whenever. You said bar...works for me!

[Vijay]

Any Houston locals, or others that made it here already want to get together tonight?

  I probably can't join you guys until 9:00 if I can at all but will confirm.  Maybe we can PM each other cell numbers

[Araris Dresden]

I am a pub guy, and looks like I can walk to McElroys....

[Vijay]

Just an FYI:  probably cannot come out tonight as have to drive to Katy and earliest Goode Co. around 5 but want to hang out post-signing.

[Landing]

I'm getting nervous this close to the signing. I'm not good at meeting new people. 

[Fyrchick]

I'm getting nervous this close to the signing. I'm not good at meeting new people. 

You'll be fine. Just bring lots of cash and a toothbrush.

[Araris Dresden]

I'm getting nervous this close to the signing. I'm not good at meeting new people. 

Old enough to drink whiskey? I will drink with ya, and we will be the life of the party!

[Turanthor]

I will be attending this signing, driving in from Austin.

Does anyone have an idea on decorum? How many books are you allowed or encouraged to bring? I want to be sure and get what I REALLY want signed.

thank you for any assistance

[Seiya234]

You're coming from Austin? So am I. Awesome.

1. Take 290. I've looked up the map and it's essentially a straight shot from here to Houston on 290.
2. Murder By the Book requires you to buy at least one new book to get something signed. It says if you buy a new book, you can bring something old to sign. Truthfully, I'm not goign to bother-I'm just going to get my copies of Changes signed.
3. It doesn't exactly give a limit on how many books you can get signed in person. However, 1-3 is usually a good number. Especially as there will be lots of peoples there.

Also-to make absolutely sure. BBQ place by MBTB at 2ish tomorrow?

[Turanthor]

Heh, cool thanks, glad I asked. Only been to a couple of RA Salvatore signings like 8 years ago, and I had like 10 books both times with him and it seemed cool.

but I was not the only one there with a big pile, so I didnt feel too bad. But it would be embarrassing to be the only doofus with an entire bushel of books in hand.

so it is near 290 you say? thanks, I am up north near the Arboretum, so that is easier actually, but usually 71 is much faster because of the speed limits. However, I do not know my way around Houston much at all, so I would probably lose that time trying to find my way to MBtB if it is on the other side of town. That town is monstrously big, every time I go there I feel lost, but then again I maybe go there once a year.

yeah I am in Austin, a UT alum even, noticed your Longhorn

[Clover]

As far as meeting at Goode - at 2pm shouldn't be too many people in the place except for the "friends of Harry" - bet the wait staff wouldn't mind the occasional "Jim Butcher Group"?

[Mickey Finn]

Goode Company: I can't make it, I'll have to see you guys early at the signing. Work work work! But the place isn't big, it should be easy to find folks.

Signing rules: http://www.murderbooks.com/signings.php

Decorum: Don't ask questions with spoilers for Changes, since most of the crowd won't have read it?