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San Francisco, CA
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M is for Mystery
I'd never been to M is for Mystery,
and I found Ed's patrons to be a delight.
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Barnes and Nobel at Jack London
Square
Three very enthusiastic readers came dressed for the
occasion, complete with Ts sporting Hollows phrases. Love, love,
love it!
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San Francisco,
Borderlands
Everyone has to have a favorite store, and Borderlands is my
favorite in San Francisco. I always feel at home there, and I hope
they ask me back. ;-) These two ladies came through the line
twice to get all their books signed.
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San Diego, CA
Mysterious Galaxy
And in San Diego, my favorite independent store is
Mysterious Galaxy. This was my third time back, and it was better
than ever. Vicki Pettersson, author of SCENT OF SHADOWS, was signing
with me. I had a great time!
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Las Vegas, NV Clark
County Library
The library was fantastic. These people really know
what they're doing, so if you get a chance to go to an event here, do
so. Lots of fun!
I left my camera behind, so thank you, Mr. K for sending
these to me!
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Portland OR, Powell's
Books
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I was able to sign in the new Powell's this year, and wow,
are they set up nice for events! We had a bit of trouble with the
mike, (I think it was pixies) but once that was taken care of, it was easy
fun. The caption on the shirt says it all.
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And this guy I'd talked to by email previous to meeting
him. Next year, he'll have a bike to show me.
(grin)
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Seattle, WA University
Bookstore
First things first. Duane and me. If you go back
to last year's tour, you'll get much the same picture, but this one, you
can really see my boots. (grin) I
had a chance to share some caffeine and a cookie with Mr. D (the
sf/fantasy guru at the store) before the signing. I hope we get the
chance to do it again.
Rev M. and I have chatted now and again for over a
year. It was a delight to finally meet her.
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But this is my favorite picture of the night of me and
Geoff's niece, from Alaska. I hope you enjoy the read, Geoff!
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Austin, TX The Book
People
I forgot my camera . . . again. But Ms. E sent me a
picture of me and her service animal, Destry. He was a sweet dog,
but I didn't think he really understood why he had to sit for a
picture. ;-) It was a very good signing, and they sold out
completely!
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Minneapolis, MN
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Uncle Hugo's
I stopped in last year at Uncle Hugo's for a drive-by
signing, but this time, I got to sit down and meet some of Don's
patrons. Here are two that I'd been in contact with previous to the
signing.
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Barnes and Nobel
There was a miscommunication as to when I was actually
supposed to be at the store, so I went twice. Double the fun!
If you look close, you can find a burning bunny in this shot, which had me
grinning. ;-).
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Chicago, IL Borders and
Books
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Chicago was excellent, made especially eventful for about
three people I'd been waiting to meet. This is Ms. G, who missed me
last year at Portland but sent her niece instead. If you go to the
FOC tour pages, you'll see a picture of her niece holding a picture of Ms.
G. (grin) This was better.
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And right behind her was Mr. D. ;-) I'd been wanting
to meet Mr. D since talking to him on the Yahoo list. He was exactly
as I thought he would be, and a delight to talk to.
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And finally was Ms. M, who has chatted with me from time to
time for ages. It was great to finally meet you, M! Burning
bunnies rule!
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Dayton, OH Books
and Company
Dayton Ohio. Ahhhh, so close to Cincinnati. This
was my last stop, and the crowd there was super! Lots of questions,
and right in the middle of it, my writing buddy from Cincy walked in the
door and I lost my train of thought. (Save the
Manatees!)
And this picture speaks for itself. Wow, I was tickled
three shades of leather at this reader's creativity and enthusiasm.
What I want to know was how she knew I collect rubber duckies, (which was
what was actually in the box.)
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Rock Hill, SC The Book Rack
Costumed, end-of-tour decompression
party
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There were
witches in Rock Hill that night . . .
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Demons, evil
jesters, and witches. Good thing I came as a FIB runner to keep them
in line.
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If this guy looks familiar, he should. He's in the
photos of the Las Vegas event. Mr. K just happened to be on the East
Coast for family business, and he decided to stop
in. Here we are with the coveted tomato, given to the person who
came the greatest distant. I
came in costume as well. It's hard to see, but I've got my working
leathers on, and my FIB hat. I was a runner, of course. I
think Mr. K was a victim. (grin)
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And the
winners of the costume contest were the demon court jester and two of
Jenks's kids. I had a fabulous time, and I want to thank everyone who came
out to help me put this tour to bed in a great way. Thank
you!
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