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Oct 19, 2025 01:01AM
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I've been to a book signing and 2 author talks.1. James Martin and got James Martin's Easy British Food signed.
2. Michael Ball who is a UK West End star, and has recently written 2 books in the Empire series and a memoir.
3. Bernard Cornwell who talked about his Sharpe books and other series. It was a fascinating talk. He's a favourite author of mine.
I have a habit of getting tongue-tied when I meet famous people!
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No, I havent been to anything like that.
I've been to see presentations by Alexander McCall Smith, Anthony Doerr, and Abraham Verghese. All were fantastic!
I've met the Italian poet and author Maria Grazia Calandrone, South African mystery writer Sally Andrew, and Candace Bushnell who wrote the column that inspired "Sex and the City".
I met Neil Gaiman when he came to Moscow back then, it was a wonderful experience. He is a skilled storyteller and knows how to handle an audience.From the foreign authors, I would love to meet either China Miéville or Kazuo Ishiguro
I met two writers at my local bookstore by chance, but didn‘t know either of them. The female writer was signing a historical romance, which I had signed for my mum as a birthday present. Don‘t know yet if she liked it.
I went to a Jenny Lawson book signing when she was touring for Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things and she was the sweetest, nicest, funniest person! There was a huge crowd and she stayed until almost midnight to make sure that everyone had a chance to get their book signed.
James Patterson and Orson Scott Card. Out of the two Orson Scott Card was my favorite!
Kate wrote: "I've been to a book signing and 2 author talks.1. James Martin and got James Martin's Easy British Food signed.
2. Michael Ball who is a UK West ..."
Me too ! Love it ♥️📚 . Thanks for sharing
Sonya wrote: "James Patterson and Orson Scott Card. Out of the two Orson Scott Card was my favorite!"A signed copy of a James Patterson book . So cool .
Vicki Willis wrote: "No, I havent been to anything like that."Put attending a book signing on your 101 things to do before you're 100 years old list .
You will never forget it . Especially if it's an author whose books you
enjoy reading that's speaking .
It's similar to attending a rock concert , but for bibliophiles .
Vanessa wrote: "Vicki Willis wrote: "No, I havent been to anything like that."Put attending a book signing on your 101 things to do before you're 100 years old list .
You will never forget it . Especially if it'..."
Love that. You sold me. I am definitely going to try to find something.
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James Martin's Easy British Food (other topics)Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things (other topics)
Women Who Run With the Wolves (other topics)
The House on Mango Street (other topics)
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James Martin (other topics)Michael Ball (other topics)
Jenny Lawson (other topics)
Sebastian Fitzek (other topics)
China Miéville (other topics)
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