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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Casting for Warbreaker
« on: June 19, 2009, 08:04:19 PM »
Valkynphyre, I like your pick of Daniel Craig, but I think I would go for his Defiance castmate Liev Schreiber for Vasher.
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Max is a Shadowblade, a supernatural--and supernaturally competent--warrior bound to protect her witch Giselle. As a Shadowblade, Max doesn't age. She is better, faster, stronger than any ordinary human being. And she hates it. Giselle betrayed her trust to make Max what she is, and though she is magically compelled to protect Giselle and follow orders, Max works against her witch in every way she can. Continue reading Bitter Night
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Brandon Sanderson / A Confession
« on: June 10, 2009, 04:49:11 PM »
I have a confession to make. A light hearted one to be sure. EUOL twittered that he will not sign Wheel of Time books that he did not write, which I wholeheartedly agree with. They are not his books and to paraphrase, it would be presumptuous to sign books by another author.
On to my confession. Last night after my book was signed I walked by the information desk behind the signing area. A gentleman approached the employee and the conversation went something like this:
Gentleman:(pulling out a copy of The Shadow Rising) Is this author signing tonight?
Employee: Well no, the author they have arranged to finish the series is signing tonight.
Gentleman: My son told me to get this book signed. Where do I get it signed?
Employee: The line starts over there.Points to the 'end of line' sign
At this point I probably should have jumped in and mentioned that authors usually don't like to sign books by other authors, but I didn't. So, I could have helped avoid one extracurricular signing request but I did not, and I apologize.
P.S. Ookla, were you aware of many WoT fans trying to get Mr. Jordan's books signed? Or were they relatively few?
On to my confession. Last night after my book was signed I walked by the information desk behind the signing area. A gentleman approached the employee and the conversation went something like this:
Gentleman:(pulling out a copy of The Shadow Rising) Is this author signing tonight?
Employee: Well no, the author they have arranged to finish the series is signing tonight.
Gentleman: My son told me to get this book signed. Where do I get it signed?
Employee: The line starts over there.Points to the 'end of line' sign
At this point I probably should have jumped in and mentioned that authors usually don't like to sign books by other authors, but I didn't. So, I could have helped avoid one extracurricular signing request but I did not, and I apologize.
P.S. Ookla, were you aware of many WoT fans trying to get Mr. Jordan's books signed? Or were they relatively few?
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Warbreaker :: Release Party :: Extras
« on: June 10, 2009, 03:41:54 AM »
Awesome!...and bummer. How many manatees wear a size small? looks like the other sizes are sold out. Thanks for the link, though. Looks like a cool site.
looks like the other sizes are sold out. Thanks for the link, though. Looks like a cool site.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Warbreaker :: Release Party :: Extras
« on: June 10, 2009, 03:17:15 AM »
Ryos, I saw you there. I thought to myself "I have got to get me one of those shirts." Miyabi, firstRainbowRose and I were chatting by the bestsellers after we got our books personalized. Miyabi was #2 AND he had his Japanese edition of Elantris signed and numbered #1. Pretty awesome!
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: When is the Warbreaker release party? (Ookla?)
« on: May 26, 2009, 03:23:58 AM »
I'll be there. I'm sure Brandon thinks I am a stalker, but I have had a lot of books too get signed for gifts. I love his signings because he is so willing to talk to his fans.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Book Plates
« on: May 21, 2009, 05:36:24 PM »
Don't ask him to sign anything by another author, but books with his name are fair game. I have been lucky enough to be in an area where I can attend signings regularly and he has always been very gracious.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: It's becoming a joke, really.
« on: May 17, 2009, 01:38:17 AM »
At the least there should have been someone keeping an eye on that and the other alarms with so many children running around. Hindsight is 20/20 though. It provided some humorous times during the panel.
It provided some humorous times during the panel.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: It's becoming a joke, really.
« on: May 16, 2009, 11:57:55 PM »
He was in your group? That's hilarious. I could hear them playing around in the hall. I was standing at the back of the room when he pulled the alarm. All I could think was 'his poor parents.' The panel was fun. Brandon read from Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians. I wish I could have stayed longer at the signing, but my baby girl was getting hungry.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Congrats to Ookla The Mok
« on: May 14, 2009, 01:31:00 AM »
Thanks for the information Ryos. I guess that, in a sense, I am an Alpha reader for my brother, who is an aspiring novelist. Hopefully he trusts me. 
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Congrats to Ookla The Mok
« on: May 13, 2009, 05:52:43 PM »
So, how does one become an Alpha reader? Not necessarily an Alpha reader for Brandon, though that would be fun. Is it best to become part of a writing group? Or is it possible to not be a writer and still be an Alpha? Thanks for your insight.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Congrats to Ookla The Mok
« on: May 13, 2009, 03:54:25 AM »
Ookla, by big picture comments do you mean comments on story flow, continuity, cohesion, and character development?
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Congrats to Ookla The Mok
« on: May 12, 2009, 11:36:01 PM »
I'm with Bastille. I love to find typographical errors. I must admit, though, that if it felt too much like a job, then I would not enjoy it nearly as much. 
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: Congrats to Ookla The Mok
« on: May 12, 2009, 08:03:01 PM »
Ooh, I wanna be an Alpha reader!
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: The Way of Kings : pre-release
« on: May 12, 2009, 08:01:49 PM »
I really enjoyed Hobb's Assassin series and the Liveship series was all right, but I definitely find myself liking her writings less with each new series.
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Brandon Sanderson / Re: The Way of Kings : pre-release
« on: May 12, 2009, 01:48:48 PM »
I you want defeatist try Robin Hobbs' Soldier Son series. I had to get counseling after reading it.