Wow.  Just got off the phone with the B&N.  Main reason I dislike B&N: incredibly rude and uppity.  [/rant]

Anyway, they refuse to comment on whether you will be allowed to bring extra books in with you.  Also, they will not hold preorders in-store past release date.  I was going to see if I couldn't preorder a couple copies, and then pick them up on the 1st, but that's a no-go.  *grumble*

Umm, I'm a complete novice at the whole book signing shindig, but I didn't think they'd have a say on what else you can bring in to have signed.  As long as you have the requisite B&N book and receipt, anything beyond that is up to you and the author.

At least, that's my understanding...

That being said, I'm completely guessing, since I've never gone to a signing before, nor do I have any affiliation with B&N.

Ooh, ooh!

I know who would make a great Murphy!  She's got the "Tiny, but fierce!" thing down pat, although she might be a *bit* young for the role.  Bah, the makeup folks can do wonders...



EDIT: That is Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark in HBO's Game of Thrones

After discussing casting with my sister, she recommended David Tennant as Harry.  Even though I love him to death as the Doctor, I can't see him as Harry (notwithstanding the height difference).  

I've seen Amber Heard in something before, although I can't recall what it was.  I just saw a trailer yesterday for some horror movie that she's the lead in, which made me remember her.

Ooh, I'll definitely be there!  I'll try to get there early, too, to meet other forum members--I'll get off work at noon and will be coming from Alexandria.

Bummer about having to buy the book from B&N to get him to sign it.  Oh well, I *suppose* I can live with a Kindle copy and a physical copy...  

Hmm, possibly Amber Heard for Molly?

She's closer to the height from the books than Abbie Cornish, but not as solid...

Actually Selleck would be a good choice for Michael.

If Michael trades in his white Ford quad cab truck for a red Ferrari, I'm sold!

Now, if we can just get JB to move the series to Hawaii... 

Watch some of his more recent action movies, it might help.  He hasnt lost much from his roots as a boxer.  

I just don't see Adam Baldwin as either one.  He strikes me as too young for Morgan, whom i see as older, more weathered, and more angular around the face to compliment the beard.  For Michael I think he could work on pure physical build, but I have serious doubts on his ability to portray the humble righteousness of Michael, or the quiet kindness.  Not saying he can't, but I haven't seen him in any role even close.

Yeah, I was trying to stay away from picking actors and actresses based on both their physical characteristics and acting chops, as that would be a heck of a lot harder to cast all 36 folks from my limited knowledge of the acting folks I'm familar with.

I think the last thing I saw Neeson in was Phantom Menace, so I can't say anything about his more recent movies (besides being the voice of Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia movies).

I'll give you the point about Morgan.

From the physical standpoint, it was kinda frustrating for me to figure out these two--I know of several actors who I thought would have made a great Michael or Morgan at earlier points in their career, but are now either too old, not old enough, or have packed on a few too many pounds.

How about Tom Selleck for Michael or Morgan?  He's more weathered and older, although given the choice, I'd cast him as Michael instead (barring Neeson)