Jim's 2011 Signing Tour (CONFIRMED!)

[Priscellie]

KC also has the megaawesomebonus of being RELEASE DAY! 

Be sure to let Jim know how far you drove to see him.  That's a truly heroic quest!

[Shecky]

KC also has the megaawesomebonus of being RELEASE DAY! 

Be sure to let Jim know how far you drove to see him.  That's a truly heroic quest!

It also has the Smokehouse Barbecue restaurant. AKA Nom Until You Burst 'Cause It's That Damn Good.

[MX]

It also has the Smokehouse Barbecue restaurant. AKA Nom Until You Burst 'Cause It's That Damn Good.

I considered heading to KC originally, but with Naperville only an hour away, I can't justify that, even though it is going to be the awesome release day.  I will count my blessings I get to be at a signing again.  The last one I attended was incredible!

[Kodiakc]

WOOT KY HERE I COME! 

thats a great store and where I first met Jim!

[LogicMouseLives]

KC also has the megaawesomebonus of being RELEASE DAY! 

Be sure to let Jim know how far you drove to see him.  That's a truly heroic quest!

Or, as my husband insists on putting it: "Stalking my favorite author." He is being dragged along to share in my 'quest' of course! Although he won't have a costume. And hasn't even read all of the books, the heathen. But he loves me, and that's what counts.

Thanks for the dining tip, Shecky. We'll have to go there before we turn around and head home. Hmm. Maybe I can offer to buy Jim dinner there? Then my husband can really rib me!

LML

[Myyrdn Eopia]

All right, so I've just gotten off of the phone with a guy at the Barnes and Noble in Tysons (McLean, VA).  /Generally/, the policy is to only allow items bought in-store to be signed.  But author's preference will factor into it as well.  The guy said probably the best way to go would be to buy one item in-store, and then say, "Oh, I've also got one/a couple more to get signed, as well," depending on the author and their preference. So, yeah, bring along a few books, but I would expect to have to go to the end of the line after 1-2 of them, depending on the line size.

I know that for my part, I'll probably be preordering a copy of GS, because I want to get a copy for the local library as well.  And taking along a couple Codex books.


Also, if there are any other locations folks would like me to call to ask about signing policy, I'll be more than happy to do so.  Course, Pris may hear differently from Jim on some of it, so of course there's that to bear in mind.

[Katty]

Dang....since I wait for paperbacks, this puts the final nail in it for me.  Hope y'all have fun! 

[Serack]

Dang....since I wait for paperbacks, this puts the final nail in it for me.  Hope y'all have fun!  

I am likely to buy from the store a copy of Storm Front or Dead Beat to let friends borrow, and will use it as justification to get my Nook signed.

[Myyrdn Eopia]

Dang....since I wait for paperbacks, this puts the final nail in it for me.  Hope y'all have fun! 

Note *item*.  Not *hardcover release book*.    I'm just going to get another copy of GS, for reasons previously stated.  That's just me.

[Waxbullet]

Butcher in Boston....
Holy Hannah.....

[Rasins]

Priscellie,

I'm being lazy ...

Do you happen to know if I can go into Rainy Day books and pre-order?

I guess I could just call, or drop by but like I said, I'm lazy.

[Priscellie]

Priscellie,

I'm being lazy ...

Do you happen to know if I can go into Rainy Day books and pre-order?

I guess I could just call, or drop by but like I said, I'm lazy.

I was under the impression you were supposed to buy your ticket in advance.  Call them and ask!

[Priscellie]

All right, so I've just gotten off of the phone with a guy at the Barnes and Noble in Tysons (McLean, VA).  /Generally/, the policy is to only allow items bought in-store to be signed.  But author's preference will factor into it as well.  The guy said probably the best way to go would be to buy one item in-store, and then say, "Oh, I've also got one/a couple more to get signed, as well," depending on the author and their preference. So, yeah, bring along a few books, but I would expect to have to go to the end of the line after 1-2 of them, depending on the line size.

I know that for my part, I'll probably be preordering a copy of GS, because I want to get a copy for the local library as well.  And taking along a couple Codex books.


Also, if there are any other locations folks would like me to call to ask about signing policy, I'll be more than happy to do so.  Course, Pris may hear differently from Jim on some of it, so of course there's that to bear in mind.

Jim is usually willing to sign three books per person.  If someone has more than that, they can go through the line again, as long as there's enough time.



As for book buying etiquette, I posted the following in another thread:

Anyone know if they'll allow signing of books brought in (i.e. not purchased in-store)?

Call the bookstore and ask!  Please let us know what you find.

However, keep in mind that buying the book at the store is good form.  Pat Rothfuss explained nicely:

1. This is going to be my first booksigning and I don’t know the etiquette. Do I need to buy my book at the bookstore, or can I bring a book from home?

Honestly? The polite thing to do is to buy your book at the bookstore hosting the event.

You see, the bookstores hosting me put a lot of time, energy, and money into events like these. They order a BUNCH of books. They bring in extra staff to manage the crowds, set up chairs, and sometimes reorganize parts of the store. If the signing goes late, they have to keep the store open after hours.

Also, you have to remember that while the bookstore loves you, they are also, you know, a store. A store that sells books. They need to sell books to stay in business.

But there are other reasons too. Let’s say I do a signing and the bookstore sells 500 books. That bookstore is happy. That bookstore likes me. That bookstore wants to have me back for future events. Also, my publisher is happy, and they feel like spending the money to fly me out to events like this are a worthwhile investment.

But if I do a signing and sell, say, 20 books, odds are the bookstore won’t be inviting me back in the future.

Ultimately, buying a book at the hosting store is just good manners. They’re putting a lot of work into the event, and buying a book is the best way to show that you appreciate that.

-- http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2011/02/faq-the-wise-mans-fear-signing-tour/


Of course, many fans aren't going to want to wait the two or five or eight days for Jim to come through their city to buy and read the book, in which case I suggest buying the book from the store hosting Jim on release day.

Of course, many fans live far away from the store in question and don't want to make the trek twice, in which case I suggest they buy SOMETHING from the store when they come to see Jim, preferably of equal value to one of Jim's books.  Thank the store with your moneys!

Make sure you check with the bookstore, however, as they all have different policies.  Some may offer preferential treatment to folks who buy the book in-store.

[Myyrdn Eopia]

Jim is usually willing to sign three books per person.  If someone has more than that, they can go through the line again, as long as there's enough time.

Yeah, I'll probably have a decent stack with me, and will judge how many I take up at a time based on the crowd there.  If it's larger, I'll probably only take two up at a time, then head to the back.

[Serack]

BTW, if any of you guys are taking a recording of your signing's Q&A, and aren't interested in posting it to youtube, I am willing to snail-mail you an SD card (with return packaging) to copy your video onto if you are willing to let me post it.