Saturday, October 09, 2004
Minnapolis
Another great event at Uncle Hugo?s. Good to see so many familiar faces, and the new ones, as well. Several people told us that they?d missed us in tours past at the store, and they were happy to finally be able to make an event. My publisher rushed the FAQ sheets so the people in line could have the questions we most often answer across the country. As Jon said in his New York blog, we?re trying to get the FAQ to any event where the space doesn?t allow an question and answer session. MaryJanice Davidson took part in… Read More
Posted by LKH on 10/09 at 03:15 PM
New York
OK, here?s the run down on the NYC event. First of all, thank to everyone for coming out to see us. It was a great feeling to see the line wrap around the corner of the store and continue down the block. And they said we couldn?t draw a crowd in the New York. Well, about 150 to 200 of you proved that wrong. All in all it was a wonderful event, with no complaints from anyone in line, or with the staff. I think that the FAQ Sheet that we did up for people to read while in… Read More
Posted by Jonathon on 10/09 at 03:12 PM
Friday, October 08, 2004
Early
A new definition of early. You know it's too damned early when the man who brings your breakfast tray asks, "Did you get any sleep at all?" For a second, I thought how did he know to ask, then I realized he was the waiter that brought us our soup and tea after the New York signing last night. We'd gotten so little sleep that we were still on his shift. Jon's asleep as I write this. We're in the air and on our way to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Event tonight at Uncle Hugo's. See you there. … Read More
Posted by LKH on 10/08 at 08:31 AM
Philadelphia
Jon?s first trip to the city of brotherly love, my second. The event was the smallest to date, between a 107 and 130 people. Line numbers said 107, my arm, and our escort?s estimate said 120 to 130. Opinions differ as they say. The drive from Philly to Bryn Mawyr was both picturesque and valuable. I saw an old cemetery, just a glimpse through the trees. The tombs seemed to be clinging to the side of the cliffs over the river. I have no idea what it was about that one brief glimpse, but it sparked something. People are… Read More
Posted by LKH on 10/08 at 08:25 AM
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Glen Burnie
Well, once again I was close to the Games Workshop US Headquarters, and once again I was unable to visit. So close, yet so far away. I don?t mind though. I got to see a great many people I saw last time, again. Including Amy, who is now out of her wheelchair, which made the trip completely worth while. We had about 171 people go through the line and get stuff signed. This Waldenbooks is the only mall store we do, and it is because both the store staff and the Marley Station Mall security are so good at… Read More
Posted by Jonathon on 10/06 at 11:39 AM
Blog for Bailey?s Crossroads Virginia:
Another great event. We saw a lot of familiar faces. We were especially happy to see David and his mommy, and his grandma. Last time we did this Borders, David wasn?t quite born. But he was definitely on his way. Jonathon and I were called out from a magazine interview because someone had gone into labor in line, and could I sign her books before she had to go to the hospital. Of course. I thought maybe she had just started labor, but no, she was in very serious labor. I had images of baby delivery dancing before my… Read More
Posted by LKH on 10/06 at 11:39 AM
Monday, October 04, 2004
Cincinnati
Hey everybody, this is me trying to recreate the post that the computer ate yesterday. Sigh. Here goes. We had a minimum of 200 people at the store. Estimates range from 230 to 250 depending on who was making the estimate. They didn't give out line numbers so it was a little hard to tell. But line numbers are certainly no guarantee of accuracy. We've found that one line number may be held for two to five people. Interprising fans have been sending one person ahead to secure a place in line, then calling and letting the rest know.… Read More
Posted by LKH on 10/04 at 12:09 PM