Wednesday, February 2, 2011

buried in ice


Among the many good things I can think of when it comes to February is that spring begins next month.

Along with that, there are a couple of really cool events coming up toward the end of the month.

On Saturday, February 26, I will be speaking at and attending the SCIBA (Southern California Independent Booksellers Association) Children's Literacy Dinner at the Westin in Pasadena. This is one of my favorite book events, because it's really relaxed and comfortable, you get a lot of books, and there are some very cool authors present for speaking and signing.

You should go.

This year's event features Cecil Castellucci as emcee, and along with myself as one of the speakers, there will be authors Judy Blundell, Brandon Mull, and Dr. Cuthbert Soup.

Afterward, I will be signing copies of The Marbury Lens.

I'll be speaking about my upcoming novel, Stick, which will be published by Feiwel and Friends in fall 2011. I don't think there will be any ARCs available until next month, and I have no idea what the final cover design looks like, either.

But I will be showing the live-action trailer produced for the novel for the first time anywhere. After the event, the trailer will be viewable on a number of websites (I'll provide links here).

The following morning, I'll be heading out to Chino, California, for the Family Festival of Books. The event is located at Brinderson Hall in the Chino Fairgrounds. I'll be meeting readers and signing my books at 12:00 noon.

You should go there, too.

I hope to see lots of you at one or both of these February happenings.


8 comments:

Brian F. said...

If you ever make it to the Midwest (well, specifically Minnesota), the beverage of your choice is on me.

Andrew Smith said...

Thank you very much, Brian. Coincidentally enough, lately I have had my eyes on the bottle of Drano beneath the kitchen sink. And, just this morning, I had a brand-spanking new niece born in Minnesota.

Matthew Rush said...

Any chance you'll be at WFC in San Diego this fall? I can only afford to travel once a year for a writing conference.

Congratulations on becoming an uncle!

Andrew Smith said...

Matthew, Thank you. Yes, I am planning on attending World Fantasy Convention this October. Hope to see you there.

Jonathon Arntson said...

Oh man, I wish I could be at those events for many reasons! But alas, I am stuck in old rusty Michigan. Have a good February.

Andrew Smith said...

There is a possibility I may be in Chicago (one of my most favorite cities) in November this year, around the time when Stick comes out.

Brian James said...

Enjoy the events.

Spring doesn't come around these parts until May.

Shannon Whitney Messenger said...

I am planning to be there (SCIBA for sure, but hopefully Chino too) So barring any strange, "life happens" thing, you'll be stuck with me a LOT this month.

(insert evil laugh here)

!!! <--those are just because I can.