Book Signings

The main theme of this blog is going to have to deal with writing, books and their authors. Sometimes maybe even movies.

As written in the last post- I would like to think of myself as a writer and presently the novel I am working on is in the editing process. I tried to submit the original script to a Lit agency and upon getting no response I came to realise that my story still needs some work. What was originally 600 pages and 90 (about) chapters has been now cut down into two volumes, their page count and chapter amount is changing as we speak.
For now that is all I will say about my work. Now it is time to talk about others.

I have been to (two) book signings in my life so far.
The first was for Rick Riordan- for the Percy Jackson Series. He was a really nice guy and the reception was amazing. Kids just loved him and his books. His fans were also very nice and I made a friend while waiting online. There he gave us all some advice about how to be a writer. It really doesn't take much at all. Just love the written and spoken word. Always read, and write down your thoughts. I thank him for his time and signature and congratulate him on his success. Best of luck in the future sir.

The next was this evening for Suzanne Collins- the Hunger Games series. I've just started the series and I'm enjoying the first book greatly. To be honest I had never heard of the series before and only happened to stumble on them by accident when I was looking for something new to read at market. I'm glad I did. None the less, the crowd was great (though I'm surprised at how young most of the readers were), everyone seemed so excited to meet her and she surprised us all when she read an excerpt from the first chapter of "Mockingjay". She looked so happy to see such a reception and grateful for it. My thoughts to Ms. Collins are thank you. I can't wait to read more and I hope your hand gets better. Congratulations and best of luck in the future.

I hope someday to have such great fortune in having that many people not only read my stories but to enjoy them. I would very much like to make people smile and feel excited to read.

Now those were two positive book signings. I bring you fair reader down to earth with how not all writers are fortunate. I went to a book store while I was still in university and saw there was a gentleman standing behind a desk with a pile of books. He was alone and looking very despondent. I later learned as I scoured the store for a good read that he was there for his own book signing. He had been there for three hours and not a single person had paid him any attention. If that was not bad enough, they stationed him right by the main entrance where he was passed by many and ignored by all.

I fear that is how I may be received, but I will try to be optimistic that someone out there will like my story just as much as I do.

Thank you and until next time - Keep reading!