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Title: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Priscellie on February 01, 2010, 06:48:05 PM
4/7/2010, 8:00PM

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

www.bookstore.washington.edu
Reading and signing.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: knnn on February 01, 2010, 11:13:22 PM
4/7/2010, 8:00PM

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

www.bookstore.washington.edu
Reading and signing.

Ugh.

Now I have to reconsider quitting my job and moving to NYC....
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Priscellie on February 01, 2010, 11:59:54 PM
NYC?  That signing is in Washington.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: knnn on February 02, 2010, 04:12:22 PM
NYC?  That signing is in Washington.

Yeah.  I currently work for Microsoft, but have a serious job offer that would entail moving to NYC before April.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Baldy on February 07, 2010, 04:24:39 AM
I'll be there. I'm coming from Bellingham, which is a good 2 hours north.

Edit: I now realize that this is a signing, not a talk.....a talk would be nice.
Edit: Either I missed the word "reading" or youse guys are changing the notice....lol.

I'll get there earlier and gawk at all the city folk.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Priscellie on February 08, 2010, 01:19:16 AM
It's a talk as well as a signing.  :D
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Mental on February 08, 2010, 03:43:41 AM
Woot I can't wait. I wonder if my employer will notice when several of my known associates and myself contract a mysterious illness all on the same day. I hate those eye problems where you just can't see yourself coming in.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: hopsngrapes on February 25, 2010, 02:49:59 AM
I'll be there! I'm traveling all the way from Kirkland. I'll be making the pilgrimage over the 520 bridge during rush hour.  :-\

I'm curious to know if Jim Butcher allows video taping during his events. Does anyone know? It's just that some of my friends can't make it...so it would be nice to share with them.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Priscellie on February 25, 2010, 03:21:05 AM
I'll be there! I'm traveling all the way from Kirkland. I'll be making the pilgrimage over the 520 bridge during rush hour.  :-\

I'm curious to know if Jim Butcher allows video taping during his events. Does anyone know? It's just that some of my friends can't make it...so it would be nice to share with them.

Yeah, he's cool with video taping.  You can see a number of Jim's previous signings and con panels on YouTube.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Baldy on February 26, 2010, 05:45:50 PM
That video was cool. If I didn't crave a signed book, the videos would have satisfied my curiosity. He could always do what Terry Pratchett does and have a mail order business for signed books and art (hint, hint, hint): http://www.pjsmprints.com/books/index.html

I hope Mental was exaggerating about taking the whole day off. That would suck for us poor country folk.

Hey, at this reading/talk/signing, will Jim do an "Oprah" and place the keys to brand new Caddys under everyone's chairs? I'll take a white-on-white drop-top, if you please...:)
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: just another earthcrafter on March 02, 2010, 04:21:15 AM
to quote Dr. Cockaroch on Mosters v. Aliens. OMG. I am so stoked for this. I'll be coming up from Spanaway. I might ride if my wife does not want to come with me. I love the fact that I don't work graveyard anymore and can accually be out with the liveing at a normal time. Soo looking forward to this event. To bad he isn't coming to Emerald city Comic Con.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: TrkJac on March 10, 2010, 08:58:34 AM
Finding out about this totally made my week.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: HairyDresden on March 14, 2010, 08:27:16 AM
I am super excited!  I cannot wait! I am going to totally geek out while there!  lol
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: TrkJac on April 01, 2010, 04:24:21 AM
Info provided by the bookstore below.  It looks like the books are sold in the book store, but the signing it is hidden in their maze of a campus. 

Wednesday • April 7 • 8pm
Jim Butcher
Changes: A Novel of the Dresden Files (ROC)
Reading & Book Signing
UW Kane Hall, Room 210
Are you just wild about Harry? Sure you are. Who wouldn't be? (And if you answered "vampires," you answered correctly.) Changes is the twelfth book in the Dresden files, and it concerns a lost love, a long-held secret, and a child in danger. Tickets are free with the purchase of Changes from University Book Store. Additional tickets are $5. Books and tickets are available beginning April 6.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Shawna on April 02, 2010, 04:21:37 PM
Boy I so wish I could go but I have to work! My son is gonna be there so will have to see if he can tape for me! He will be coming from Port Angeles. His wife will have the book on her nook so he's gonna take some graphic novel to have  Mr. Butcher sign. That's OK right? ???
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Baldy on April 03, 2010, 02:08:26 AM
Info provided by the bookstore below.  It looks like the books are sold in the book store, but the signing it is hidden in their maze of a campus. 

Wednesday • April 7 • 8pm
Jim Butcher
Changes: A Novel of the Dresden Files (ROC)
Reading & Book Signing
UW Kane Hall, Room 210
Are you just wild about Harry? Sure you are. Who wouldn't be? (And if you answered "vampires," you answered correctly.) Changes is the twelfth book in the Dresden files, and it concerns a lost love, a long-held secret, and a child in danger. Tickets are free with the purchase of Changes from University Book Store. Additional tickets are $5. Books and tickets are available beginning April 6.

Oh, crap. I hate colleges. They're filled with students.

Here's directions to Kane Hall: http://www.css.washington.edu/KNE_Directions

You do know Kane is off of Red Square, named after the Red Court. Well, more like the Communist Red, but its all relatable in a redneck sorta way.

5 days and counting. No pressure here, Mr. Butcher... ;D
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: mythcantor on April 03, 2010, 02:12:20 AM
Jim wants to visit Tampa... it's relaxing and we have sun.  And hurricanes.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Baldy on April 03, 2010, 02:16:09 AM
Jim wants to visit Tampa... it's relaxing and we have sun.  And hurricanes.
Seattle has Red Squares and billionaires, so HA!
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: HairyDresden on April 08, 2010, 05:37:05 AM
Wow!  That was a fun time!  I really enjoyed the question and answer type thing.  I was worried that he was going to give away a bunch of stuff from the story.  :)  Thank goodness!
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Mental on April 08, 2010, 06:46:52 AM
Yes it was fun, very engaging and funny. The place was packed, if you have a chance to seem him in your area you should go.
my only wish was that people had actually had Changes read by then, oh wells, man I had so many questions for him about it.

******Spoiler Alert*********
he cut his hair! Didn't even recognize him until he was introduced, even though he was sitting right behind the guy introducing him.


Thanks Jim! hah I can't believe I froze when I got my book signed.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Baldy on April 08, 2010, 03:24:32 PM
I had to work (just as well--all those city types and students give me the creeps), but I got a signed copy from Tina-in-the-Midwest!

Thanks, Tina! Thanks, Mr. Butcher!
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: forwardmomentum on April 08, 2010, 04:36:52 PM
I want to thank Jim for a really enjoyable evening. The Q&A was a fascinating peek into the inner workings of the Dresdenverse.

I'd also like to thank Jim's hair clippings for saving us from a mugger in the underground parking garage immediately following the event... And to think, I thought he was JOKING about his hair going off to fight crime... ;)
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Bassfraser on April 08, 2010, 05:40:28 PM
 :-[
Lame! I'm a bad fan.  I didn't find out about this until the day AFTER.  So bummed about this.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Harry Connolly on April 08, 2010, 06:54:42 PM
Yes, it was a great Q&A session.  Jim is very good onstage.  Thanks for coming to town. 
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: knnn on April 08, 2010, 06:58:08 PM
Very sad I missed it.  Was flying in from NY and only landed at 8:30.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Scooby-fan on April 09, 2010, 06:26:26 PM

******Spoiler Alert*********
he cut his hair! Didn't even recognize him until he was introduced, even though he was sitting right behind the guy introducing him.



******Spoiler Alert*********
Not only did he cut his hair but he's probably wearing contact lenses instead of glasses.  I also didn't recognize him at first.  I got a nice picture of him in his classic Jim Butcher pose...now I've got to find out where the rules are for posting photos. 


Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Priscellie on April 09, 2010, 07:00:55 PM
******Spoiler Alert*********
Not only did he cut his hair but he's probably wearing contact lenses instead of glasses.  I also didn't recognize him at first.  I got a nice picture of him in his classic Jim Butcher pose...now I've got to find out where the rules are for posting photos. 

Posting photos is allowed!  Go for it.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Shecky on April 09, 2010, 07:33:15 PM
Yes, it was a great Q&A session.  Jim is very good onstage.  Thanks for coming to town. 

He's very personable, he loves to talk and he's all around a good fella.
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: hopsngrapes on April 10, 2010, 01:59:01 AM
I went to the booksigning on wednesday and loved it! Jim is hilarious! ;D Wow, I wish all booksignings were as entertaining. I mean, it's always nice during the Q&A to find out interesting tid bits about a story or misc information, but Jim's wit is very refreshing. I also liked how he never was grumpy about redundant or ambiguous questions. Thank you for coming to Seattle!
Title: Re: April 7: Changes signing in Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Post by: Scooby-fan on April 10, 2010, 07:14:56 AM
Okay, I think I've figured out how to post pictures now.   :-[  Here's one of the Seattle area fans waiting for Jim:

(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac267/Scooby-fan/IMG_0580-20100407-205505.jpg)

I agree, the Q&A was interesting, informative (good questions from the crowd!) and very entertaining because of Jim's quick wit.  The last signing in the University Bookstore was very crowded -standing room only.  And I overheard the organizers saying that they not only had to get a lecture hall, but they had to get an even larger room because of the number of attendees.  And of course I hope he comes back in the future!

I also posted one of the classic Jim Butcher pose in McAnally's Jim on Tour: Pics thread because I knew that it was okay to post pictures there plus I thought that most everyone would like to see that picture -not just the Seattle fans.


Scooby-fan