Booksignings...

[Firemeboy]

So I did my first booksigning on Saturday, down in St. George.  The funny thing about books signings, I'm starting to learn, is that people tend to think that you are kind of like a used car salesman. If they make eye contact with you, then you are going to jump up and ask them, "what will it take for me to get you to buy my book today."

The end result, being that I sit in a crowded book store without any human contact whatsoever...

So I'd love to meet any of you face-to-face.  Don't even buy my book, just come in, look me in the eye, and say, "hey." I'll probably start weeping.

18-June- West Jordan Seagull- 11:00a-12:30p
18-June- Redwood Seagull- 2:00p-3:30p
25-June- Ogden Seagull- 10:00a-11:30p
25-June- Riverdale Seagull- 12:00p-1:30p
25-June- Layton Seagull- 2:30p-4:00p
9-July- Family Center Seagull- 11:00a-12:30p
9-July- Bountiful Seagull- 2:00p-3:30p
16-July- South Towne Seagull- 11:00a-12:30p
16-July- Fashion Place Seagull- 2:00p-3:30p
30-July- American Fork Seagull- 10:30a-12:00p
30-July- North Orem Seagull- 12:30p-2:00p
30-July- South Orem Seagull- 3:00p-4:30p

[Fellfrosch]

That's why we don't let Spriggan look people in the eye anymore.

[House of Mustard]

I hate book signings.  However, I had a good time at the St George store -- some old guy came in and argued with me that we shouldn't read anything that you can't quote during sacrament meeting.

[Jelly_Belly]

Okay, now THAT is hilarious. I'm sure if that were true, Pres. Hinckley would have said so. Plus, aren't we to learn the secular along with the spiritual. And not only that, but I'm pretty sure that we're allowed to read for fun. It's not like it's a Harlequin romance novel.

Hilarious!

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

You can quote literature in Sacrament. My father-in-law (stake president) cites Indiana Jones and Star Wars and other movies all the time. The first presidency cites Shakespeare and all kinds of poems.

[Firemeboy]

We had somebody quote the J. Golden Kimball/Spencer Kimball joke in sacrament meeting (Do it, dammit!).  So if that is ok, then anything in my book is going to be fine.

Well, except for maybe the dog named farding.

[Jelly_Belly]

The first presidency cites Shakespeare and all kinds of poems.

A lot of CS Lewis, too.

[House of Mustard]

So did you sell any books?

[Firemeboy]

I sold one audio recording, and one book...

The worst part was that I was close to the checkout.  The clerks were very nice, and kept telling people that I was there to sign books.  "We just wanted to let you know that we have an author here today, he is signing his book, it's a funny book, and he will sign it for you, if you want..."

What exactly am I supposed to be doing at that moment?  When they mention there is an author here, do I wave?  Wink?  Stand up and bow?  And when they say the book is funny, do I nod my head?  Wink again?  Give the "oh, pooh pooh" look?

I over analyze things far too much.  I'm sure deep down there is a little psychotic waiting to blossom and greet the world.

[The Jade Knight]

I really feel for you.  You poor guy.

I don't know if I've ever actually been to a store (etc.) during a booksigning.  It's kind of odd, actually.

[Firemeboy]

Just a quick update on book signings.  If anybody lives in Logan I will be at the Seagull Book and Tape today (Friday, June 24th).  Then I will be in Ogden, Riverdale, and Layton tomorrow...