I feel I should tell you that although she was there, and I did, in fact, use my mad camera skills to take cute pictures of her, B did NOT want any of them posted.
Why has she suddenly gotten so camera shy? I don't know.
I blame it on being 13.
Oh well... as someone who doesn't love her pic either, I try never to post anything that the subject of my pics doesn't want...
Bottom line:
B was here, but there are no pictures to document it on this blog. (Though I'm sure when she is older she will love that I have them)
............except this one- this is B holding a book:
(girlfriend needs to trim those nails!;) )
As a public service I would like to take this opportunity to leave a note to future authors who are planning on holding signings:
1)Make sure that the book store's time (6:00) and the time you put on your website (6:30) match.
2)Don't, then proceed to forget about said book signing until the very last second- and only then remember because your wife reminds you.
3)If you DO happen to forget until the last second- make sure your entrance is kinda funny. :)
I don't know who this kid is- he was just ALWAYS in my picture- maybe he though I was paparazzi or somethin? (I hope he's okay with his pic on the blog)
Last year I asked Peanut what he wanted most. To which he responded, "I want to get that Fablehaven guys signature."
Now, I ask you, what kind of aunt would I be if I didn't take him to a signing?
A horrible one- that's what kind!
One that deserved only the most awful happenings in her life!
Someone who should be shot, and left for dead!
Someone who does not deserve another new purse!
...okay, maybe THAT would be a little drastic, but I sure would of felt a bit of guilt.
But look at me-
I make dreams come true people!
Parker had a good time too- although he seemed more interested in a little golfing book and playing with a tennis ball in the isle then getting a signature.
...until we got to the table where he could get his new Candyshop Wars book signed.
That's right, buddy, you just TRY to contain your excitement.
Now I know that he looks like he's not having fun...but trust me- he is! :)
Because B likes his books so much, and loves going to writer's conferences (she's very talented you know), I have been able to see Brandon Mull more then once. I have to say that I am very impressed with his ability to work with kids. He is usually asked the very same question three or four times in a single session, and he answers each one like it's the first time he's been asked. He is also very good about making them feel like he has all the time in the world for a little personal Q and A when they are getting their books signed. Good on ya guy!:)
Bottom line:
If your kids like to read or write try to catch a Brandon Mull signing. He's very encouraging.
You can link to the page about the 5th book launch party here. It should be pretty good. Shanon Hale will be there also. (She wrong Goose Girl and Princess Academy among others).
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