Random thoughts...

[jeffingoff]

Through my own stupidity, I was in a B&N a few weeks ago while Rachel Harrison was doing a reading and signing, and I missed it completely, despite my wife hearing her speak and telling me "You should go over there! She sounds right up your alley!" I guess she's local, so I'm hoping to catch her next time.

And Brian Keene has told me that he and Mary are hoping to get up here next year, so...there's hope for me yet, lol.

I never met the man in person, but Joe Hill did tell me to "Drink a tall glass of shut the fuck up!" over on the Shocklines board right around the time he was outed as Stephen King's kid, so...I'll always have that!

Hahahahaha no one can ever take that away from you! It's a great Joe Hill story! I hope you can make an event somewhere--because it's not just the author, it's the crowd they draw. Strand, Fracassi, McCammon--three insanely talented writers and everyone who turned out to see them was a stellar human. They get us because we are them.

[dannyboy121070]

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.

Through my own stupidity, I was in a B&N a few weeks ago while Rachel Harrison was doing a reading and signing, and I missed it completely, despite my wife hearing her speak and telling me "You should go over there! She sounds right up your alley!" I guess she's local, so I'm hoping to catch her next time.

And Brian Keene has told me that he and Mary are hoping to get up here next year, so...there's hope for me yet, lol.

I never met the man in person, but Joe Hill did tell me to "Drink a tall glass of shut the fuck up!" over on the Shocklines board right around the time he was outed as Stephen King's kid, so...I'll always have that!

[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.