tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post946815857765590225..comments2023-11-22T06:35:25.251-05:00Comments on POE'S DEADLY DAUGHTERS: The Truth Behind Book SigningsJulia Buckleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-9623611297392016732013-05-23T00:50:28.224-04:002013-05-23T00:50:28.224-04:00Linda,
I love it! A "bathroom read!" ...Linda,<br /> I love it! A "bathroom read!" That's really clever. You don't mind if I try it, do you?L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-53446121684333895382013-05-22T17:20:30.246-04:002013-05-22T17:20:30.246-04:00Authors get a big pat on the back from me for bein...Authors get a big pat on the back from me for being brave enough to go out to promote their books even if they are not the outgoing type. The idea of public speaking makes me shudder! I've been to quite a few local author signings, none for particulary big names, and they were all quite fun. As for asking the author where the bathroom is: give them directions, and remind them that if they Linda Bruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748326753326828188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-58025257399775101592013-05-20T00:30:19.397-04:002013-05-20T00:30:19.397-04:00Kathleen,
Welcome to the Wacky World of Book Sig...Kathleen,<br /> Welcome to the Wacky World of Book Signings. Mega congrats on your first signing. Here's to many more. (I'm raising my drink as a toast to you. Okay, okay. So it's just water. The intent is there.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-90938034943329129052013-05-20T00:28:11.468-04:002013-05-20T00:28:11.468-04:00Hi Nancy,
Let me know how J. D. Webb's sign ...Hi Nancy,<br /> Let me know how J. D. Webb's sign works out. I love the comment you made about the bathroom.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-43750260826146028202013-05-20T00:26:46.503-04:002013-05-20T00:26:46.503-04:00Hi Warren,
What a great idea--dressing as your ...Hi Warren,<br /> What a great idea--dressing as your character, but I do have a small problem with that. My series character is Harry Bronson, a block of a man. Seeing that I'm a female who never made it to 5 feet, I think you can see my problem there.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-17040677170393774012013-05-20T00:24:11.974-04:002013-05-20T00:24:11.974-04:00Marilyn,
Oh yeah. Book signings are definitely o...Marilyn,<br /> Oh yeah. Book signings are definitely one surprise after another. Makes for an interesting life.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-40420151159835744822013-05-20T00:22:55.242-04:002013-05-20T00:22:55.242-04:00Hey June!
Go for it. Ask the author at the next ...Hey June!<br /> Go for it. Ask the author at the next signing where the bathroom is--just don't tell them I sent you!L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-23513391621155643102013-05-20T00:20:01.348-04:002013-05-20T00:20:01.348-04:00Hi Patricia,
I like your idea for a sign. Can I ...Hi Patricia,<br /> I like your idea for a sign. Can I borrow it? ;>)L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-17002643736155764572013-05-19T18:57:20.725-04:002013-05-19T18:57:20.725-04:00Thanks for the post. I just had my first "sig...Thanks for the post. I just had my first "signing" which turned out to be speaking as well. But since only friends came, it was no problem. After reading your experiences, I'm better prepared for next time.Kathleen Asaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-38405850095532865672013-05-19T17:03:13.418-04:002013-05-19T17:03:13.418-04:00Hi, L. C. Loved the humor! Like all authors, I gue...Hi, L. C. Loved the humor! Like all authors, I guess, I've had good signings and some not-so-good. Next time, I'd like to use J.D.Webb's sign and add a few embellishments. After I'm sure where the bathroom is.<br />(: Nancy G. WestNancy G. Westghttp://www.nancygwest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-3376217067236988692013-05-19T13:39:20.594-04:002013-05-19T13:39:20.594-04:00I like to dress as one of my characters so that if...I like to dress as one of my characters so that if everyone ignores my book at least I have something yo talk with people aboutWarren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-10408497130864617602013-05-19T13:31:16.417-04:002013-05-19T13:31:16.417-04:00Loved reading about your book signing experiences....Loved reading about your book signing experiences. Sometimes we're surprised and many people buy our books. Sometimes we're surprised and no one buys one book.Marilyn Levinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424778692932139865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-19171689569839179292013-05-19T13:22:58.156-04:002013-05-19T13:22:58.156-04:00L.C., really enjoyed your post! I can relate to ma...L.C., really enjoyed your post! I can relate to many of them. One thing you suggested to someone that I'll need to try. At another author's signing, I will need to ask, "Where's the bathroom?"<br /><br />Thanks for the chuckle. June Shawhttp://www.juneshaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-65749308794753178082013-05-19T13:01:05.676-04:002013-05-19T13:01:05.676-04:00I got that "where's the bathroom" qu...I got that "where's the bathroom" question so many times at B&N I considered putting a little sign up on my table. :D Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-69660465432181595692013-05-19T12:35:33.710-04:002013-05-19T12:35:33.710-04:00Hi Katreader,
That's the way it should be. I...Hi Katreader,<br /> That's the way it should be. It doesn't matter what we wear, how we look like. It's what's inside that really counts. Thanks for expressing that thought and for the post.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-25993250618312190732013-05-19T12:33:35.867-04:002013-05-19T12:33:35.867-04:00Janis,
Thanks for taking the time to post. It&#...Janis,<br /> Thanks for taking the time to post. It's nice that we can laugh about these things!<br /> So your hair turns into strings, eh? You and I together are Curly Strings. Nice to make your acquaintance.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-38411508710761436712013-05-19T11:55:55.407-04:002013-05-19T11:55:55.407-04:00I love it! lol. Personally, as long as the author ...I love it! lol. Personally, as long as the author seems nice, I could care less what he or she looks like...although it would be appreciated if she was clean! I enjoy attending book signings and am grateful to the authors for doing them...I also love having my books "trashed"! LOL!Katreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-24638908441389530962013-05-19T10:25:03.047-04:002013-05-19T10:25:03.047-04:00Laughed all the way through this post - somewhat r...Laughed all the way through this post - somewhat ruefully, admittedly! This has all happened to me (and probably most every other author) save that my hair turns into lank strings instead of curling... Enjoyed this very much!Janis Pattersonhttp://www.janispattersonmysteries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-14246551819026715702013-05-19T09:52:05.252-04:002013-05-19T09:52:05.252-04:00Hi Jen,
You're more than welcome. Glad you e...Hi Jen,<br /> You're more than welcome. Glad you enjoyed the stories and thought them hilarious. That's the thing about signings, no matter what, always look for the silver lining in them. It's there.<br /> And mega congrats on your new release. You'll need to tell me where it's being sold, and I'll be glad to support you. If I luck out, I can be your first customer. L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-22383202706878975732013-05-19T09:48:56.423-04:002013-05-19T09:48:56.423-04:00Hi Jacqueline,
Glad you loved my stories about b...Hi Jacqueline,<br /> Glad you loved my stories about book signings. Makes for good memories, if not frustrating ones!<br /> Getting books into the bookstores if you're not published by the Big Five is a time consuming effort. You need to contact each store. It's also very important that you get to know the indies bookstore owners. Besides being powerful, they're a bunch of nice L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-38877855753052548162013-05-19T08:21:22.464-04:002013-05-19T08:21:22.464-04:00Hilarious! As someone who is just starting out (bo...Hilarious! As someone who is just starting out (book releases in just over 2 weeks), these stories are gold. The only signing I've been to was one for Kelly Armstrong and it was a zoo... but it was Kelly Armstrong. No such expectations here. <br /><br />Thanks for the stories and the advice that comes with them!Jen J. Dannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817943866838270699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-56492790272729092282013-05-19T07:32:11.864-04:002013-05-19T07:32:11.864-04:00Hi, L.C.,
I love your description of your book si...Hi, L.C.,<br /><br />I love your description of your book signings! I rarely do them myself. So I don't have any good stories to offer. I'd love to know more about how you get bookstores to accept your books. We'll have to talk one day! Congrats on the new book. Wishing you every success. Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-38039611943542975132013-05-19T01:31:47.995-04:002013-05-19T01:31:47.995-04:00Thanks, Liz, for wishing me success on my books an...Thanks, Liz, for wishing me success on my books and signings. It's always been my dream to achieve success. Glad you liked the mall story. It's cute now, but it sure was frustrating back then.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-14114076060774742442013-05-19T01:27:33.412-04:002013-05-19T01:27:33.412-04:00Yay, for you, Dru. I know that the author who does...Yay, for you, Dru. I know that the author who doesn't have anyone in her line sure appreciates it.L. C. Haydenhttp://tinyurl.com/LCHaydennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056815460076050228.post-73538363500509133582013-05-18T20:35:59.897-04:002013-05-18T20:35:59.897-04:00You guys are brave.
Whenever I attend a multi-peo...You guys are brave.<br /><br />Whenever I attend a multi-people book signing, I always go first to the author who doesn't have anyone in her line.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.com