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Title: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 23, 2010, 06:08:29 PM
Is there any kind of book signing party scheduled for Way of Kings at BYU? If so, can I assume it would be for release night (August 31)? Or has there even been a book signing tour been scheduled yet (if there will be one)?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Peter Ahlstrom on June 23, 2010, 06:22:07 PM
There will be an announcement pretty soon. But yes, expect the release party at BYU the late night of August 30th.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 23, 2010, 06:46:39 PM
Ok, thanks Peter.

May I ask what the signing 'parties' are like at BYU? Are they more involved because it is Brandon's hometown? I ask because I am debating on coming out. If not for Way of Kings, but maybe for a future book signing (like maybe even Towers of Midnight). Is he willing to sign multiple books?

I guess I am just wondering if is it a more personable level due to being at his college, or is it more like the bookstores he visits for the tours?

I would like to come out for the BYU signing, but I also would be coming a long ways and wouldn't want it be a real short experience, if you know what I am getting at.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Miyabi on June 23, 2010, 07:05:22 PM

In the past you wait in line for a long period of time.  I myself have spent probably . . . . . 50 hours total waiting at just release parties. xD  For Warbreaker I was there a day early and slept over.

Yes he will sign multiple books.

Generally in the past after all the signing is done he hs done a QnA afterwards.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 23, 2010, 07:09:34 PM
Ok, sounds similar to the book signing I went to last October for Gathering Storm. I was wondering if he did anything unique due to being at BYU and it was referred to as a 'party'.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Peter Ahlstrom on June 23, 2010, 07:18:36 PM
The BYU release is going to be a lot of standing in line late at night. (Though it won't be cold—that's a plus.) There may be some line prizes (the bookstore staff tries to keep people entertained).

Brandon most likely won't have time to do a reading or a general Q&A. He will sign however many books you bring with you. He will probably limit personalizations to three books per time through the line (which effectively in this case means only three personalizations since it's going to be a huge line). However he will chat with everyone willing to stand in line. (Brandon will sign & number the copies of THE WAY OF KINGS ahead of time, so people who just want the book and don't care about getting it personalized can just grab it and walk out right after midnight.)

I think last year Brandon finished pre-signing and went out and chatted with people in line sometime before 11:00.

So it really depends what you want. If you want to see Brandon do a reading or a general Q&A, later in the tour is better. If you want the carnival atmosphere of hundreds of people who can't wait to get their hands on a book, that's what you get on release night.

Though maybe Brandon could do a reading and a Q&A BEFORE midnight. That would make sense. Place in line would be determined by your receipt number, so you don't technically need to stand in line the whole time. People could gather around. Hmm... I'll look into that.

I may bring my unicycle and the enormous sword Brandon gave me. I haven't decided. I assume at least one person will be dressing up.

How far would you be coming?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 23, 2010, 07:28:51 PM
I would be coming from the Chicago area. So for what you are describing, it doesn’t sound like it would be worth it (however much I would love to see Brandon again). When I had the pleasure to meet Brandon in October for the Gathering Storm book signing, he was able to do a reading, Q&A (albeit very short-though, not complaining) and signing. But as you said this would be a ‘late’ night signing at BYU, so I can also see why not having the reading or Q&A.

I just wasn’t sure if this was going to be unique in any way as it was Brandon’s home town/school, more like an actual party, but it doesn’t sound like it. Again, probably due to the lateness. The only difference I see from the signing I went to with him is he is apparently going to number The Way of Kings books at BYU, which was not done with Gathering Storm at my local bookstore.

Thanks for the information, Peter.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Miyabi on June 23, 2010, 08:18:12 PM

Wait, their doing it by receipt number this year? O.e  I know they were going to do that last year, but then it didn't work that way and ended up being whoever was in line first.  When can you first pay for the book?

Has Brandon already promised any numbers to anyone?  Was very sad when #1 of Warbreaker was already going to Scoot. xD
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Peter Ahlstrom on June 23, 2010, 10:00:39 PM
There should be a signing much closer to Chicago.

Miyabi, you're right. I was wrong about the receipt thing. It goes by whoever's in line first. But I don't know whether they'll hand out the numbers right at midnight or what...hm.

I don't know about any reserved numbers yet.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Phaz on June 23, 2010, 10:07:59 PM
I've driven out to a couple of his UT releases as well as local signings.  Generally, Peter was dead on.

The local ones are far less waiting typically, and there's usually some other things going on.

The release party is nice because it's the first release, so a lot of his biggest fans are there, which makes it fun.  He also has in the past given away fun things via raffle which are almost worth going for in themselves.

During the MB2 release for instance he gave away a manuscript version of MB3.  This was printed out on regular paper with red ink marks from Brandon's editor.  It was also made available to someone a good deal of time before the book was actually released.

He also gave away another version of a MB3 manuscript at the Warbreaker release.

I'm not sure if he's doing something similar here (Peter probably knows).  If he is, and you are interested in it, you should probably make the journey.  If you want to increase your chances, you should come with me.  Both those two manuscripts were won by people who were in my (relatively small, 5-7 people) group.  (Side note:  Counting those two manuscripts plus my ARC copy of MB3, my group of friends has 4 different versions of the final book (if you include the final).  It's nice to see the progress it went through).

Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Red, White, and Joker on June 24, 2010, 12:32:45 AM
I assume at least one person will be dressing up.

I personally know of AT LEAST four.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Comatose on June 24, 2010, 12:55:30 AM
This thread makes me want to fly or road trip out to utah.  Very badly.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Mellington the loony Gold Misting on June 24, 2010, 03:19:12 AM
I want to cry now. 
Why must Utah be on the other end of the country (I'm even further away than the Chicago poster)?

I'm always a little down when any book signing tour gets announced too because there are never any stops nearby.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Comatose on June 24, 2010, 05:10:09 AM
At least you are in the country.  It's a journey just for me to get to the border.... still considereing the trip though.... definately would if money wasn't an issue.  Curse capitalism!  Curse Money!  I want to quit my job early and  fly to utah!
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 24, 2010, 01:53:59 PM
I've driven out to a couple of his UT releases as well as local signings.  Generally, Peter was dead on.

The local ones are far less waiting typically, and there's usually some other things going on.

The release party is nice because it's the first release, so a lot of his biggest fans are there, which makes it fun.  He also has in the past given away fun things via raffle which are almost worth going for in themselves.

During the MB2 release for instance he gave away a manuscript version of MB3.  This was printed out on regular paper with red ink marks from Brandon's editor.  It was also made available to someone a good deal of time before the book was actually released.

He also gave away another version of a MB3 manuscript at the Warbreaker release.

I'm not sure if he's doing something similar here (Peter probably knows).  If he is, and you are interested in it, you should probably make the journey.  If you want to increase your chances, you should come with me.  Both those two manuscripts were won by people who were in my (relatively small, 5-7 people) group.  (Side note:  Counting those two manuscripts plus my ARC copy of MB3, my group of friends has 4 different versions of the final book (if you include the final).  It's nice to see the progress it went through).



Having a signed manuscript would be nice, but I still don't think it's worth making the the 1,500 mile trip, however much I like Brandon’s works. But also especially considering I will be going to GenCon at the beginning of August and my vacation time is beginning to run low this year already. There isn’t any chance he might go to GenCon, is there?

I may try a release party at BYU in the future, just to see what it is like. But it is good to hear he will probably have a signing nearer the Chicago area. Peter, any idea if it will be in the actual Chicago area? Or can you not give that info out, yet?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: MaeLavanya on June 25, 2010, 10:28:02 AM
I was actually hoping there might some time be a signing or visit (or whatever, really, that I can attend) in Europe! The Netherlands specifically of course but I would be willing to travel far and wide (in Europe :p) to meet the master.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Comatose on June 25, 2010, 11:43:28 PM
Hold on.  I think visiting your northern continental neighbours is far more reasonable than a trip overseas...
Canada first, then Europe! ;)
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Shivertongue on June 26, 2010, 07:03:36 AM
Well, I looked at the tour dates and found one in Chicago. That's the closest it's coming to me, so I'm working with it. I've already requested a few days off from work to go down there, and hopefully one of my cousins will be willing to give me a place to crash if I need it. Now I just need to determine how I'm making the trip down with no car...

Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 26, 2010, 10:44:46 AM
Oh good, he'll be in the Chicago area. And it looks like he is using the same bookstore as where he signed at for TGS. Which works for me as it is only about 20 minutes from my house, at the most.   :)
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Shivertongue on June 26, 2010, 10:54:05 AM
Oh good, he'll be in the Chicago area. And it looks like he is using the same bookstore as where he signed at for TGS. Which works for me as it is only about 20 minutes from my house, at the most.   :)

Nice!

Uh... could you give me directions?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 26, 2010, 12:16:01 PM
Sure. Kind of surprised that addresses weren't listed for the locations.  I am pretty positive that it's the same location where Brandon signed for TGS as I believe Oak Brook only has one Borders.

The address is:

1500 16th Street, Suite D
Oak Brook, IL

Phone number: (630) 574-0800

Not sure where you are coming from, so hard to give directions, but if you just plug the address into Google maps or Mapquest, they will give you a route.

One last thing, with TGS, they (this Borders) had started giving out colored wristbands earlier in the day (when they opened) to signify what group you were part of when standing in line.  Like the first group was orange, I believe (which is what I had). And they stood in line first, then I think it was red.

I believe there were only two groups, as each group was pretty big. Where I don't think there was a cut off on Brandon signing books, I couldn't say 100% for certain as my friend and I did not stay until everyone was signed. So you may want to get there earlier in the day to get a wristband for yourself (or also whomever is coming with you).  But, you may of course want to call the story to confirm if they are doing this again or whatever system they may be doing. I know I will be.

Oh! Sorry, one last thing.   :)   I would recommend getting to the store at least an hour early if you want decent seats. There were quite a few people who had to stand that came in at the end.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: zas678 on June 26, 2010, 02:35:30 PM
For anyone who's interested, here's the schedule.

http://www.tor.com/blogs/2010/06/brandon-sandersons-the-way-of-kings-tour-announced

Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Mellington the loony Gold Misting on June 27, 2010, 04:37:29 PM
He's not coming to my state or the bordering state...again.
I'd beg my sis to get me signed books/ask my questions but she's actually moving away from Seattle in August.

How badly would a convention need to bribe Mr. Sanderson to get him to come?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Patriotic Kaz on June 27, 2010, 09:13:05 PM
He really should stop in Texas, like he mentioned during the TGS tour we all have guns.... ;)
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: little wilson on June 27, 2010, 09:23:34 PM
He really should stop in Texas, like he mentioned during the TGS tour we all have guns.... ;)

I noticed somewhere that he's told Tor to send him to Texas for the ToM tour.  I can't remember where though.  Maybe on this thread. Or maybe Peter mentioned something somewhere....I don't know. All I know is that I heard something about going to Texas for the ToM tour...Yes. I am a wealth of information. :P
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Mellington the loony Gold Misting on June 27, 2010, 10:16:37 PM
Has he ever mentioned Ohio or Michigan as potential places for the ToM (or any future) tour?  It always seems like midwestern and eastern locales have a really short and sparse list.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Patriotic Kaz on June 27, 2010, 11:11:39 PM
Well DFW is somewhere in the top 10 largest metropolitan areas in the USA.... I think it's around 5, so he really should stop by.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on June 28, 2010, 01:11:12 PM
I think I’ve been pretty lucky so far. His last two books he’s released for his tours, or going to release (TGS and WoK), have been in the Chicago area and at a very nearby bookstore, on top of it. I am anticipating ToM not coming to the Chicago area.

And to be honest, that’s ok with me. Not that I don’t want to see Brandon, of course I do. But I would really like to do my re-read of WoT, first. The last thing I want to worry about is any spoilers from questions people may ask in the Q&A. And besides, I know he’ll almost definitely stop in Chicago for AMoL.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: guessingo on June 30, 2010, 01:56:18 PM
Is it common for fantasy authors to avoid signings in New York City? Is there too much traffic or too hard to get a booking? I don't live there, but I was surprised that Brandon is not signing there.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Peter Ahlstrom on June 30, 2010, 08:11:14 PM
Brandon usually does sign in New York but it didn't work out for this tour.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Obsessiforge on June 30, 2010, 08:41:05 PM
You mean I gotta wait 'till September for him to get down all the way down to my neck of the woods? Real unfortunate date for San Francisco, but I'll be there ;)
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Rrikor on July 02, 2010, 08:12:28 PM
Brandon posted his tour on his site today.   http://brandonsanderson.com/blog/899/THE-WAY-OF-KINGS-Tour-Details
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Miyabi on July 03, 2010, 01:58:50 AM
Brandon posted his tour on his site today.   http://brandonsanderson.com/blog/899/THE-WAY-OF-KINGS-Tour-Details

LOL>  It'll take me a bit to get used to someone having purple text.  I keep thinking, someone ressed a thread I posted in forever ago. lol.

I'm excited for WoK release party!
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: JimJam on July 03, 2010, 09:11:21 AM
If only there was a tour date in the uk...
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Inkthinker on July 03, 2010, 02:11:10 PM
I'll be at the Atlanta signings for certain. I'd be at the Orlando one, but I'll already be in Atlanta by then.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Batchman on July 04, 2010, 07:03:25 PM
I'm just really glad there is an Orlando signing this time! I get to attend a signing this year! Yes! Yes!
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Brenna on July 05, 2010, 02:51:48 AM
I'd go to the one in Atlanta, but we just moved up to Wisconsin. :P
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: guessingo on July 06, 2010, 01:59:16 AM
how long did the line get at the BYU bookstore for the The Gathering Storm signing? I would think that his crowds get bigger as his popularity grows? Is this brandon's first midnight release party?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Rrikor on July 06, 2010, 02:59:55 AM
I like the purple. It helps me keep track of where I am at in the post. :D.  I probably won't be attending any of these signings.  If he hits LA for Orange County for the WoT tour I am going to try and stop by.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Miyabi on July 06, 2010, 03:23:37 AM
how long did the line get at the BYU bookstore for the The Gathering Storm signing? I would think that his crowds get bigger as his popularity grows? Is this brandon's first midnight release party?

Yes this is his first midnight release.

I like the purple. It helps me keep track of where I am at in the post. :D.  I probably won't be attending any of these signings.  If he hits LA for Orange County for the WoT tour I am going to try and stop by.

Yeah, that's why I do it too. haha.  I used to use purple.  Then I used green.  Or wait, maybe I used green first, then purple . . . I don't remember.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Shivertongue on July 06, 2010, 06:13:44 AM
I'd go to the one in Atlanta, but we just moved up to Wisconsin. :P

Chicago signing. Only a few hours away... well, from Madison. I don't know where you moved to. :P
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on July 06, 2010, 01:13:06 PM
Chicago signing. Only a few hours away...

I’ll see you there!

Remember what I said in my earlier post, get there at least a good hour or so  early. And if getting early in line is important for you (short on time later in the evening), you will want to get yourself a wristband earlier on in the day.   :)
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Brenna on July 06, 2010, 09:47:19 PM
Heh. I'm over in La Crosse, so about...6 hours away, I think? Too far for me.  :)
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hobbun on July 06, 2010, 10:13:52 PM
Is there a closer one?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Fireborn on July 10, 2010, 10:00:08 PM
How much will the book cost at the BYU Bookstore at the release?  Also, do you think it would be okay for me to ask a him two questions when he's signing my books?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Shivertongue on July 11, 2010, 03:41:27 AM
Is there a closer one?

I'd have to look, but I know the tour isn't coming to Wisconsin. The closest to me is Chicago, and I'm pretty sure that's also the closest one to La Crosse.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Hero of Ages on July 11, 2010, 06:33:40 AM
How much will the book cost at the BYU Bookstore at the release?  Also, do you think it would be okay for me to ask a him two questions when he's signing my books?

He will usually answer questions but be prepared for a RAFO (read and find out).
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Link von Kelsier Harvey XXIV on July 18, 2010, 08:43:58 PM
I just tried to pre-order it from the BYU bookstore on the website, but the shopping page asks for shipping info.  Obviously, I mean to pick it up at the release party.  Anyone have any idea how to do this right so they have my copy at the store?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Peter Ahlstrom on July 18, 2010, 11:42:51 PM
One of the shipping options in the drop-down menu is pick up in store. Last I checked.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Link von Kelsier Harvey XXIV on July 19, 2010, 06:31:32 AM
"Provo campus delivery to BYU Faculty/Staff"?  That would have been my first guess, but I'm not faculty or staff, so I wanted to make sure.  Or, maybe..."Service desk pickup"?  Forget that first one.  Is it Service Desk pickup?
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Peter Ahlstrom on July 19, 2010, 05:12:53 PM
Yes. Then print out your receipt and bring it to the signing.
Title: Re: Way of Kings signings
Post by: Link von Kelsier Harvey XXIV on July 19, 2010, 05:46:38 PM
Good deal, thanks.