Update on room cleaning: Um.
As I've posted previously, the Bridge to Books people hosted a terrific event called YA in Bloom at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena on Saturday.
A note about Vroman's: It's a pretty amazing store. I've always wanted to sign books there, and this was the first time I got to do it.
I think on the Authors' Indie Bookstore Bucket List, Vroman's is right there with those other iconic bookstores (you know which ones I'm talking about) that I hope to one day check off my list. But, at least I got Vroman's done.
And it was, honestly, probably the most fun I've had at an in-store signing.
It was so fun that I decided to steal some pictures from the Bridge to Books folk and share them here on my blog (these photos are copyright Bridge to Books 2011... except the weird one).
Every author... well, probably every author... has been in a situation where they've gone to a signing event and there were, like, only two copies of his book there. Well, Vroman's had all my books there. It's really cool to go to an event where people are getting multiple titles signed. Trust me. It is... and it's especially gratifying to meet people who are fans of The Marbury Lens, so they pick up Ghost Medicine or In The Path Of Falling Objects, too.
So, I got to sign a lot of books. And I got to meet some very nice, enthusiastic readers, too.
And it was really fun to hang with the authors, too. At the signing table are: Jessica Brody, Katie Alender, me, Cindy Pon, Lisa Yee, and Nancy Holder. There were other authors present, too -- some of whom have debut novels coming out in the months ahead.
The swag bags they gave us had some kickass stuff in them, too. Among the goodies in the bag was a tattoo for Gretchen McNeil's debut, Possess, which comes out August 23. Who doesn't love a good demonic possession now and then? Anyway, Gretchen told me that if I put the tattoo on my right wrist (see below), it would protect against demons. I'm okay with that, but I was really hoping it would help clean my room.
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I too hate any form of housework. But I give you a 3-part suggestion:
1. Put on music you really love and get a big garbage bag.
2. Pick up all clothing, papers, detritus off the floor and put on a bed/table.
3. Throw away everything you won't miss; wash the clothes and store; shove all the rest into a drawer/closet/storage box.
With kind hopes,
Anne
I need a tattoo that protects me from stupid people.
Here's every group author event photo with Andrew: Lovely woman, lovely woman, lovely woman, bearded street person who may start ranting about the CIA at any moment, lovely woman, lovely woman.
I kid.
It's the hat, I think, that makes him look delusional/creepy, Michael.
Either that or the sneakers.
Ha! Not to pick on either of you guys, but I'm wearing the hat, to be quite honest, for two reasons:
1) It is a rugby hat for a championship team I used to coach, and I've been kind of celebrating that my book, Winger, which is about a kid who plays rugby, will be coming out from Simon & Schuster.
2) I haven't had a hair cut in a very long time. I am considering growing my hair long, so I look even more like a creepy rapist, and it's currently in that weird, part-grown out stage where it should be kept beneath a hat. You know how that is, right? (#notevenasmallishbaldspot)
I do know how that is, Drew. But mostly I give you shit because you live the life I wish I could.
Influencing young people, opening their eyes to the truth, telling the man to kiss your ass, and looking good while doing it? All while relaxing in comfortable gear, rocking pumas and adidas, with a full head of hair and a beard that actually connects to your mustache?
You've got it made.
Regular Show!
Love the tattoo.
Sorry about the housework/cleaning thing not working out, but I wanted to congratulate you on the new book deal. Looking forward to them and Stick.
I should probably elaborate on my comment. Your Adventure Time (great show!) tee made me think of Regular Show and the PBR flowing through my veins thought it would be a good idea to post that comment...
My husband is on a huge Adventure Time kick because of the t-shirt you wore to YA in Bloom. We have already spent several evenings sitting on the couch and laughing. Ah, culture!
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