Luckily, a few of the Edmonton Book Bloggers were extra keen, and showed up early to reserve seats for our group (which was so awesome of them!). While the first 100 people got seats, the rest of the crowd stood in a line that wound throughout the entire bookstore. And thanks to those who showed up early, we got front row seats!
The author's that are present change a bit from city to city. In Edmonton, we had the pleasure of meeting Kelley Armstrong, Melissa Marr, Veronica Roth, Ally Condie, Beth Revis, Margaret Stohl, and one 'chuck-for-good-luck', Charles De Lint. They came out as a panel and spent about an hour engaging the audience with Q&A's and trivia. I have never laughed so hard at an author event and it was so neat to get to know the faces behind the books. I know most books have the author's mug shot on the back flap of their book, but it's still so different to see them in person and have their personalities come to life before your eyes. When it was time to get our books signed, I wished I had had a book of each author's to get signed. Sadly, I only had books by Veronica Roth and Beth Revis.
I really cannot put into words how fun and amazing this event was. Meeting author's is for book-lovers what meeting a movie-star is for a fan. We were all a little star-struck! ;) I think it's fair to say this event was even more special because I got to share it with a great group of people who all share a love for books.
What's the best bookish event you've ever attended?
Oooh Kristilyn and I were having a MOMENT! hahaha Love it! It was so much fun! and great that you didn't have ALL the books because then you could help us hoarders out. LOL Thanks again for taking my book up to Kelly. I can't wait until we can all get together again. Scrabble & Wine Brie, Scrabble & Wine!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, you two totally were! ;)
DeleteAnd YES - scrabble & wine SOON!
Awesome post, Brie!!! And thank you. I had coffee in my mouth when I read your caption for that one picture -- I ALMOST spit it out on the computer!
ReplyDeleteThis was such a fun event and you're right -- it's like meeting a movie star!
This is the first real bookish event I've attended. I did go to one signing at the public library, but it was small. Still, the author was super nice. I hope we have more awesome authors come to the city!
Oh, and YES! Super awkward poses! I wish they each had separate tables or something so we could get pictures a little closer. Ah well.
Thanks for sharing!
Bahahaha, that's funny! That picture still makes me laugh! Feels like so long ago already, even though it's only been a week.
DeleteUgh, I know - what a horrible set up for getting your photo taken with them. I *almost* didn't post mine, but I wanted *proof* I had met them! :D
LOOOOL I got tired of smiling & *attempted* a new pose, but Tammy took the pic a littttleeeee fast ..... I'm still laughing at your caption ahahahah you girls are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThis was my first book signing & it was definitly a successful one. I wonder when we'll get another chance like this one.
Seriously! Just imagine what non-booklovers think over us getting so excited over authors ahahah But i'd take that event over rihanna or drake any day ;)
Sigh, I have a feeling no future book event will even come close to the awesomeness of this one, but one can hope, right?? :)
DeleteHaha, it's hard to explain to people who "don't get it", how exciting it is to meet amazing authors! Heck, even when I'm not a huge fan of a particular author, it's exciting to meet them!
Still my favirite pic of the night.... ;-)
DeleteThis looks like sooooooo much fun! I met Maureen Johnson last year when she was in town (she's absolutely HILARIOUS in person!) and I'm still kicking myself for missing Marissa Meyer this year (although, my excuse for missing that one was that hubby whisked me away to Harrison Hot Springs for my birthday). I'm hoping that she'll come back to town after the publication of Scarlet *fingers crossed*
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun, Melissa! At first I was almost dreading going because I hate sitting around and waiting for things to start, but we had fun just waiting even. It definitely helped that we had front row seats and weren't standing somewhere in the line where you couldn't even see anything!
DeleteI've noticed that too, lately - that these authors are SO funny in person! It really makes me want to read their books that much more! And Harrison Hot Springs is totally worth missing something for ;)
HAHAHA, Rola was freaking out after that. Haha, and then Kristilyn and Jenni, they're in some deep conversation, LOL. This was my first signing and absolutely, hilariously, fun! Can't wait to do something similar again. :D
ReplyDeleteYes! We will now be the Edmonton Book Blogger Groupies! Anywhere there is an author event, the EBB Groupies will be there! LOL.
DeleteAwe, love the way you've edited your pictures, Brie...they look gorgeous! :D I agree, not only was the signing awesome, but getting to spend time with fellow book bloggers was fantastic, too! :D
ReplyDeleteI've been to a Christopher Paolini signing, too, and I loved that one, but I loved how many authors there were at this one, and that it was so personalized! :D At the Christopher Paolini signing, only one was signed to your name and the rest were just autographed, so it was really nice that the authors not only put our names in the books, but personalized them beyond that, too. :D
And I have to agree with the others...your captions are fantastic! ;D
Thanks for sharing! :D
There were a lot of good photos, but I had no patience that night and just wanted to get the post up! But thank you :) I like to capture events like this so I can always look back on it.
DeleteOoooh, that would be neat to meet Christopher Paolini! That's how the Christopher Moore signing was like - one book personalized, the rest just autographed. When they add a little something special though, it's so awesome :)
haha I can understand that...I still haven't posted about the event. I think I still will, but probably not until this weekend. :) I do, too. It's always nice to have something to help you remember. :)
DeleteIt was awesome! :D Exactly! It just makes it even more special...and who doesn't love that? :D
Hehe, I love that one candid photo of you guys in the middle. The excitement is palpable! This was my first ever author signing and I think I was explaining away why I was so nervous around the authors because of that, but I have a feeling I will always be a little starstruck at these things. You're right, I worship these guys! And I'm looking forward to more events to come!!
ReplyDeleteI know! I always get nervous too! It was such a fun night though - glad we met you, even if it was near the end! Hopefully since this night was such a success, more authors will be influenced to head West :)
DeleteI've also been to see Diana Gabaldon - she did a talk and a signing. She was also a riot! We were expecting a 20 min talk and she went for 40min! And there were no restrictions for books, so I brought all 8 of her 'main' books. This event was more special , I think, just because we were in such great company. When I walked in the door at home, my hubby said 'Wow you look happy' and he was right :-)
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