Random thoughts...

[jeffingoff]

I wish I lived near people who liked what I like, lol! That and no authors that I like ever come this far north to sign....

Yeah I am very lucky to live just 2.5 hours away from Birmingham, AL. In the past I've been very stupid (or lazy!). When I lived in Chicago I decided Milwaukee was too far to attend a Joe Hill event. Seriously, what the hell was I thinking?!

Sorry you haven't had the opportunity to attend one of these. That sucks. I'll say that there are online events that can be a lot of fun. Not the same as in-person, but we'd had a few Fracassi Zoom calls that bring everyone together and the best part is you don't have to drive anywhere. It doesn't get you a signed copy, but it's fun.

[dannyboy121070]

I recently saw McCammon at his Seven Shades of Evil book launch and I had a tremendously awesome time in large part to two people in this forum. Some of the best people are here, active in this forum. I don't think there's a person who has posted here that I don't like and thoroughly respect. Even if I don't agree with everything. I consider you all my friends. And two of you have made the event with McCammon better than I could have imagined.

http://youtu.be/EUNTpRimd_A?si=PZyvwzD9r7fZdESK

I wish I lived near people who liked what I like, lol! That and no authors that I like ever come this far north to sign....

[jeffingoff]

I recently saw McCammon at his Seven Shades of Evil book launch and I had a tremendously awesome time in large part to two people in this forum. Some of the best people are here, active in this forum. I don't think there's a person who has posted here that I don't like and thoroughly respect. Even if I don't agree with everything. I consider you all my friends. And two of you have made the event with McCammon better than I could have imagined.

http://youtu.be/EUNTpRimd_A?si=PZyvwzD9r7fZdESK

[RonClinton]

Glad to hear they are making it to the Northwest. Hopefully I will have mine soon.

If you don't receive yours, Martin, and are by chance collecting these, let me know and I'll send you mine.

[Martin]

Got my card today -- always a neat way to end October.

Glad to hear they are making it to the Northwest. Hopefully I will have mine soon.

[RonClinton]

Got my card today -- always a neat way to end October.

[fanatic]

Thank you again Deena. Makes Halloween more special

[Ben Staad]

Another year and another great Halloween card from Deena. I love getting these every year. :-)

[Ben Staad]

You are welcome. Just for the record I'm the good looking one!

[mhatchett]

Thanks for sharing!

[RonClinton]

Hey, I recognize those guys! Looks like you all had a great time, thanks for sharing some pics.

[Sock Monkey]

Man, that looks like it was fun!

[Ben Staad]

I had a fantastic weekend punctuated by Saturdays reading and signing by Robert McCammon. Robert was awesome, read well, used voices, and created a fantastic atmosphere. It was a thrill meeting him and meeting some fellow collectors.

Hunter Goatley was there plus a slew of folks I've spoken to for years but have never met in person. It was a joy speaking to, talking with, and just geeking out with some fellow collectors.

[Ben Staad]

Thank you for the reply. It is appreciated.

I am starting to come around to not having my LP double signed. It did strike me as a little odd as well however it's tempting.

For me, I vote “odd”…I wouldn’t get a book double-signed. I also wouldn’t get a signed/numbered inscribed to me, i.e. a form of double signing. To me, a signed/limited should stay stock, as it came from the publisher, as anything else changes its clean, original beauty and diminishes its perceived (by me) value. I’m not even a particular fan of remarques, though I can see their value to others. That said, you may not share my traditionalist views and it’s your book, so you should do whatever you want with it and makes you happy.

[RonClinton]

I don't follow him closely but I don't think he travels much these days.

On a side note/comment. Do you think it's odd to get a signed book double signed? I'm thinking of taking my LP of Gone South to the event along with an ARC of Gone South and a handful of general PBs* of his.

*I have a 1st 1st PBs of Stinger and The Nightboat to bring. Also bringing PBs of Swan Song and Boys Life.

For me, I vote “odd”…I wouldn’t get a book double-signed. I also wouldn’t get a signed/numbered inscribed to me, i.e. a form of double signing. To me, a signed/limited should stay stock, as it came from the publisher, as anything else changes its clean, original beauty and diminishes its perceived (by me) value. I’m not even a particular fan of remarques, though I can see their value to others. That said, you may not share my traditionalist views and it’s your book, so you should do whatever you want with it and makes you happy.