[planning stages] October Non-Tour Update

[lagilman]

Okay, guys, having talked with some of the Nice Folk® at Capclave, and considered my schedule, and been abused talked to some of my long-suffering very patient supporters along the PA-VA route, it has been decided that I'll be heading thataway (Universe Willing) to celebrate the release of WEIGHT OF STONE (Book 2 of The Vineart War) in October.

I might, if there's a place calling my name, even make it down to the Carolinas, mainly 'cause I've never been there.

So if you're in that area? Sing out and suggest bookstores/wineries/bus stops where they might be willing to host an event!


[aside to the folk in Ohio who asked: I may or may not be out your way as well. Much depends on timing, endurance, and cash flow...]

Comments

[deza.livejournal.com]

I have no idea about signings, but I live on a Marine base next to the beach in NC. I'd be happy to host you for some beach time and Marine ogling.

[lagilman]

I am always good for some Marine ogling. :-)

[chaoticgoodnik.livejournal.com]

If you want to go the indie route, there's http://www.josephbeth.com/Landing.aspx. (I am thinking of the Pittsburgh location, but it appears that there are others potentially on the way.)

If you want to go chain, the Borders and BNs in the Pittsburgh area seem to be generally willing to host authors.

[lagilman]

I'm perfectly willing to do as I have in the past, and mix chains with indies. If anyone has a specific store they're fond of, in either category, sing out w/ their phone # and/or point person! [saves me half an hour digging it out]

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

JB is my friend. We go to the Cincinnati one about 2-3 times a month.

And for the record, Laura Anne, they do carry all of your Retrievers and F&F novels. (I don't know about your Romance works, but I don't go wandering in the Romance section.)

[mikaela-l.livejournal.com]

Well.. If nothing works this year, maybe you can consider Concarolinas in June 2011?

I have heard good things about it :)

[lagilman]

Hrmmm......

DC Metro Area in October

[(Anonymous)]

Excellent! We'll look forward to seeing you at CapClave. Perhaps find a decent bar nearby for a drink, this time with no guilt-monkey in evidence. I'm sure Vendetta (the cat-like yellow lab) would love the opportunity for more attention.

With regard to places - there is the "usual" Borders in VA at Baileys Crossroads, that regularly hosts authors.

But thinking out loud, Virginia has a LOT of wineries, and October IS Virginia Wine month, and there are usually several events taking place around that time. There might be some interesting opportunities for hosting.

I have to admit not having any ties to any winery or wine events but from perusing the web it does seem promising.

Best,
Day
www.DayinWashington.com

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

What's your status on WFC? Are you planning on going?

[lagilman]

I have a hotel room, but no membership yet. Right now October looks like this:

1st-10th: in France
11th: land, suffer jet lag and language confusion
12th-18th: prep for launch of WEIGHT OF STONE
19th: release date for WEIGHT OF STONE
19th-22nd: WEIGHT OF STONE support eats my life
22nd-24th: Capclave
24th->? supporting WEIGHT OF STONE eats more of my life

So by the time WFC rolls around, I may be too wiped out to actually be around people. I managed it (barely)last year, when we were launching FLESH AND FIRE, and I was sick for a week after. :-(

But I'm not saying no, yet.

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Well, one thing in your favor is that Ohio State isn't playing in Columbus that weekend, but rather up in Minnesota. (Not being an OSU fan, I had to actually search for that.)

That means that Columbus won't be inundated by tailgating fans from all over the state.

Carolinas

[(Anonymous)]

Not a wine person (although my cousin is and has done some work with the Carolina wineries, so I can find out without issues), but I know there are wineries throughout the state and am willing to play chauffeur for at least a day, if not more. Plus, you would have a place to stay in Raleigh, should you need it.

(And Con Carolinas is fun, in case you can't make the NC portion in October.)

There is a B&N less than a mile from my place, and a number of small independent stores (usually located next to a college campus).

Let me know if you are coming ... I will be happy to help make plans, etc.

Sherri

Re: Carolinas

[lagilman]

I may prevail upon you to talk with your cousin, if only to see if anyone down there might be interested in, y'know, sponsoring a Poor Author's Non-Tour.... (or at least offering up wine for a party, w/ full and related PR)

[smoemeth.livejournal.com]

A college buddy (horror writer) just did a signing at Two Sisters Bookery in Wilmington, NC and reported he had a great experience there. Wilmington is a really great town, too. They have a really cool art gallery/wine bar downtown that has good music on in the evenings.

[lagilman]

so noted, thanks!

[badgermirlacca.livejournal.com]

Have you kept the information I sent you, or do you need it again?

Also, http://www.virginiawine.org/

[lagilman]

That falls under the "it's around here somewhere" vague handwaving thing...


I am part-tempted to turn this all over to you and make you Official Tour Generator. But that thought also fills me with a slight and not unreasonable fear...

[badgermirlacca.livejournal.com]

Me? Who doesn't Do freeways?

Otoh, you know damn well there is nothing that can keep me from Making Suggestions....

[lagilman]

I was thinking more in terms of organizing than any actual driving.... you're good at telling people where to go. ;-D