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Title: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Priscellie on October 03, 2012, 09:03:06 PM
SEATTLE - TACOMA, WA
Tuesday, November 27, 7:00 PM  PST

University Temple United Methodist Church
1415 NE 43rd St
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 634-3400
*Books sold by University Bookstore (http://www.bookstore.washington.edu)

EVENT GUIDELINES:
This is a ticketed event. Prime tickets are $30 and include a copy of Cold Days, to be picked up at the event. General admission tickets are $5. All tickets will be available through Brownpapertickets.com (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/292757) starting November 1st.

For more information, visit the website (http://www2.bookstore.washington.edu/_events/events_cal.taf?evmonth=11&evyear=2012&eventid=2012092108555300).
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on October 03, 2012, 11:46:49 PM
I am going! *happy dance* Who else is coming?
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Lanodantheon on October 04, 2012, 04:19:52 PM
I'm estatic that Jim is coming to Seattle....but I have class in Bellevue at that same time and I can't miss... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on October 04, 2012, 04:33:58 PM
Call in sick. ;) Seriously though, try to make it. It'll be fun!
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Silverfox on October 06, 2012, 04:32:53 AM
Right now, it looks like I'm going. :D Fingers crossed like they've never been crossed before that nothing changes. I am ridiculously excited, can't wait!
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on October 09, 2012, 09:44:56 PM
Awesome, Silverfox! Depending upon who else from the forum shows up to the signing, we can wear little nametags with our forum names. Just so we know who's who. :)

Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Kagehiru on October 18, 2012, 07:48:53 AM
I just moved to Seattle and they post about the signing!  I have never been to a book signing before so I'm not sure about etiquette.  Can we bring our own copy or are we expected to buy a copy from the book store?  I'm really looking forward meeting Jim and his fans but I want to make sure I put my best foot forward.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Shecky on October 18, 2012, 10:49:10 AM
It's always good manners to call the bookstore and ask. Some are very accommodating, some less. Still, the smart move is to buy a copy from the host; bring others you want signed (up to whatever limit is set by the host, although Jim has a history of being gracious about people getting back in line after having the official maximum signed, as that lets everyone have that first shot at getting the max signed while allowing the patient a chance at more), but definitely be willing to buy one on-site.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Kagehiru on October 18, 2012, 10:27:00 PM
Thanks for the advice, Shecky, I'll give them a call.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on October 18, 2012, 10:33:06 PM
The website says they expect you to buy a copy from the bookstore there. :) I'm going to give them a call and get a copy booked before I show up. That way they aren't sold out when I get there.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Priscellie on October 19, 2012, 12:06:43 AM
Further details:

EVENT GUIDELINES:
This is a ticketed event. Prime tickets are $30 and include a copy of Cold Days, to be picked up at the event. General admission tickets are $5. All tickets will be available through Brownpapertickets.com starting November 1st.

For more information, visit the website (http://www2.bookstore.washington.edu/_events/events_cal.taf?evmonth=11&evyear=2012&eventid=2012092108555300).
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on October 19, 2012, 12:09:30 AM
Thanks Priscellie! :)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: KrakenEater on October 21, 2012, 05:46:23 PM
I'm going to be here! It's about a five minute walk from my dorm  8). Probably have to skip class for it, but totally worth it.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on October 26, 2012, 08:15:35 PM
Awesome! :) We have 4 forumites going now. Will there be more? I hope so! :)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 07, 2012, 08:53:30 PM
*Thread bump* Anyone bought their tickets yet?
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Kagehiru on November 07, 2012, 09:50:16 PM
*Thread bump* Anyone bought their tickets yet?

Yup, ordered them Monday.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 07, 2012, 10:09:55 PM
I just bought mine today. I can't wait! :)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Silverfox on November 08, 2012, 07:21:28 AM
*Thread bump* Anyone bought their tickets yet?

Mine arrived today! I keep looking at the envelope while I'm sitting here and getting more and more excited. :D

I've never been to something like this before, and I have a question. I know it begins at seven, but will people be lining up or anything prior to that? If so, how much earlier might that be starting? I'm trying to plan things out time-wise as much as possible since it'll take me a while to get up there, heh.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: KrakenEater on November 08, 2012, 07:36:29 AM
*Thread bump* Anyone bought their tickets yet?
I'm going to buy mine as soon as I'm away from sketchy public wifi  ;).
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 08, 2012, 07:50:29 PM
Mine arrived today! I keep looking at the envelope while I'm sitting here and getting more and more excited. :D

I've never been to something like this before, and I have a question. I know it begins at seven, but will people be lining up or anything prior to that? If so, how much earlier might that be starting? I'm trying to plan things out time-wise as much as possible since it'll take me a while to get up there, heh.
Yay for tickets! To answer your question, it's a good idea to line up a while before the actual event. I've only been to two other signings (not for Jim though), and there was a full house about half an hour before the event. I showed up about an hour before, so I did get decent seats. With Jim, I expect it to be nuts, so I'd show up at least an hour before. Where are you coming from? I'm driving up from Vancouver, BC, so I'll probably get there well in advance.


I'm going to buy mine as soon as I'm away from sketchy public wifi  ;) .
Oh, haha, that's a good idea. :D
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Silverfox on November 08, 2012, 08:05:25 PM
Yay for tickets! To answer your question, it's a good idea to line up a while before the actual event. I've only been to two other signings (not for Jim though), and there was a full house about half an hour before the event. I showed up about an hour before, so I did get decent seats. With Jim, I expect it to be nuts, so I'd show up at least an hour before. Where are you coming from? I'm driving up from Vancouver, BC, so I'll probably get there well in advance.

Thanks, I figured it might be something like that. c: I'm coming from the Olympia area.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 08, 2012, 08:08:59 PM
Wow, you are driving much farther than I am!


Also, how does everyone feel about wearing nametags with our forum names on them? That way we know who's who.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: firelight on November 11, 2012, 02:34:52 AM
When I clicked on the green tickets button, it took me to the bookstore page, not a place to buy tickets. Did anyone else have this problem?

I won't know if I can go until about 5 days before, but I would like to know how to buy tickets in case I need to.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Kagehiru on November 11, 2012, 08:49:34 AM
Spot - I'm willing to do that

Firelight - Same problem here.  I ended up just going to www.brownpapertickets.com and looking up the event.  Worked like a charm, then.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Priscellie on November 11, 2012, 04:45:35 PM
Good idea, Kagehiru!  Here's that link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/292757
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 11, 2012, 08:32:29 PM
I see Priscellie and Kagehiru got to it before I could! But yes, Brownpapertickets is the way to go. I emailed them to ask a question about the event and they responded immediately. Great service. :)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Silverfox on November 12, 2012, 11:12:12 AM
Wow, you are driving much farther than I am!


Also, how does everyone feel about wearing nametags with our forum names on them? That way we know who's who.

It should take about an hour and a half, depending on traffic. A bit inconvenient, but doable. :) Fortunately, I don't have to do the driving; I've been introducing my mother to the Dresden Files, so I'm bringing her along and she's driving while I read to her on the way up. XD

Nice idea with the nametags, I'll see if I can remember to do that (though you're probably the only one who'd recognize my name, since I haven't posted anywhere but this topic yet, heh).
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 13, 2012, 08:06:12 PM
It should take about an hour and a half, depending on traffic. A bit inconvenient, but doable. :) Fortunately, I don't have to do the driving; I've been introducing my mother to the Dresden Files, so I'm bringing her along and she's driving while I read to her on the way up. XD

Nice idea with the nametags, I'll see if I can remember to do that (though you're probably the only one who'd recognize my name, since I haven't posted anywhere but this topic yet, heh).
Lucky you. :) I get to drive myself and the husband (assuming he wants to come with me). As far as the nametag goes, I'll wear one with my forum name.


And you need to fix the "I haven't posted anywhere but this topic yet" problem...go stop by one of the threads in the Bar or in any of the other parts of the forum. I promise you that none of the other forumites bite. ;D
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: restless.spirit on November 18, 2012, 11:58:54 PM
Just got my tickets for the event.  This will be my first book signing, so I am pretty stoked.  Will any of you Betas be there?  I would love to meet some of you even though I don't spend as much time here in the forums as I would like.  Balancing a day job with taking college classes is really messing with my goof off time.   ;D
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 19, 2012, 06:07:05 AM
Good for you, restless.spirit!

I don't think any betas are coming, but Jim is definitely coming :D Sorry couldn't resist!

Will be great to meet you guys. :)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: TragicSeraphim on November 22, 2012, 07:05:13 PM
Sorry I'm new here, just signed up today in order to get in on the signing discussion. I got my Tickets on the 11/1, and I'm driving from Portland to Bellingham to pick up my friend (Who got me into The Dresden Files) then driving all the way back to Seattle for the signing. I can't wait! I'm also semi happy to hear that I wont be the only signing virgin it seam there are several of us. I've been to concerts, Midnight premiers (how I met my Wife), Private screenings, and Readings (Thanx Powell's). I see that the Limit is 2 books per trip threw the line... I'm guessing that means I have to make 7 trips threw the line to get my books signed.
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Kagehiru on November 28, 2012, 06:17:05 AM
A lot of people turned out, it seems like it was a success!  I didn't notice anyone's name tag featuring their forum name, though I did see one girl who had, "An Authority Figure", written on it.  I hope everyone got their books signed!
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Silencer on November 29, 2012, 04:38:42 AM
Does anyone know if there's a video or transcript of the event anywhere?
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 29, 2012, 08:19:14 PM
A lot of people turned out, it seems like it was a success!  I didn't notice anyone's name tag featuring their forum name, though I did see one girl who had, "An Authority Figure", written on it.  I hope everyone got their books signed!
Watch out for a PM from me coming your way. :)

Does anyone know if there's a video or transcript of the event anywhere?
Priscellie posted a link on her Twitter. Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gn-qp4aOXc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gn-qp4aOXc)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Magnus on November 29, 2012, 11:21:48 PM
Oh was that Brandon Sanderson at the end of the video asking a question? :)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 30, 2012, 12:02:27 AM
Oh was that Brandon Sanderson at the end of the video asking a question? :)
No, someone asked which authors Jim can recommend to them. Brandon Sanderson was one of the straggler names. :)
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Magnus on November 30, 2012, 12:04:19 AM
No, someone asked which authors Jim can recommend to them. Brandon Sanderson was one of the straggler names. :)
aah
Title: Re: Signing in Seattle, WA on 11/27/12
Post by: Spot on November 30, 2012, 12:17:15 AM
:D