Sentences with phrase «like at a book signing»

And they've tied this to live - streamed face - to - face meetings by video during the signing, so, just like at a book signing in a store, you meet the author — which after all, is most of the point of getting a book signed.

Not exact matches

We meet fans at book signing events, and they'll come up to Yo and say, «I want to be a YouTuber when I grow up,» and it's like, «OK, but doing what?

The word nanotainer should have been like a neon sign to all of us, a blinking light at an adult book store eliciting scrutiny and skepticism.

I had in my heart and tongue the Name of Allah when ever I had fears, troubles or depression of any kind but from Jan 05 1995 when had lost my father and second brother in a car accident, it was the time I really felt am alone at age of 33 to face all the challenges my father has left upon me to run and manage among other partners therefore had been investigating the Quran as to understanding every word of it rather than to memorize it, have been did a lot of reciting verses of prayers begging God to look upon me and give me strength... am sure through such difficult times if I had no faith in God I would have perished and lost every thing long ago... Another thing my heart always gave me signs and my mind gave me logic of what to believe although have read many books abroad in my youth of many beliefs out of curiosity but could not belief in other than that God is one and Muhammed is his last prophet in all belief of the Quran he brought upon me / us in all that it says... Should mention at times had experienced dreams seeing signs and warnings long in advance of things going to happen A year or more before losing my father in a car accident I had seen him in my dream good bye wearing white cloth and going to board a tourist ship all crew dressed in white uniform rolling a red carpet on front of him and when was on the top of the stairs weaver smiling good bye... seen in another dream how or wealth will be stolen and what I will hold... so many things like that..

But since I'm writing another book right now, my blogging has fallen off a bit at the moment but I am still writing a big newsy free e-newsletter to my subscribers every month on the 20th so if you'd like to sign up for Field Notes, just click here.

There is just nothing like a big bowl of warm oats on these cooler mornings as move into winter... Can't wait to give this spin a try... Best of luck at your book signing!

It was so strange to meet you - I've never been to a book signing before and though I'm a total stranger to you, I feel like I know you, at least in a way.

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We'd like to thank Cozi for supporting our presence at Mom 2.0 (which includes a book signing on Friday morning).

Gibson doesn't travel in the rarified air of a Hillary Clinton (her national book - signing at Oblong Books on Dec. 7 was sold out hours after it was announced last summer), but he works the lecture circuit, radio interviews and the like.

But then at some point I have to face the music: I have to do a book launch, have a book signing, meet my readers, introduce myself to bookstore managers, give radio interviews, appear on stage and give talks like the one I did to these students.

Many current female fantasy authors like Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan and Melissa Marr have blogs and other online presences that frequently have pictures of themselves taken at readings and book signings.

At first we weren't sure how the car would do on aggressive trails, like the ones rated 4/5 in 4x4 guide books, placarded with signs like «high - clearance 4x4 only,» «short wheel base obligatory.»

I was immediately entertained by the opening scene, which found Castle at a party celebrating the upcoming release of his new book, Sharpie at hand to sign the cleavage of his many fans (not like any launch party I've ever been to, but if ABC wants to glamorize publishing, I won't complain).

I actually don't expect to sell books at this signing, but do like handing out promo stuff.

Or if you're like me and couldn't make it to New York Comic Con where Obata did a signing, you can still win some autographed books to stare at and treasure.

With only one of the «Big 5» publishers currently signed on to both Scribd and Oyster, book availability seems like one area that libraries lead on, at least for now.

Most people who do it will not get rich, just like most authors signed up at Scholastic books aren't billionaires.

Remember, no matter what you might be thinking about how your book is going to sell (lines around the block at your local book superstore, waiting for you to sign their book), if you're like 99.9 % of the self - published titles out there, most of your books will either be sold directly by you or on the Internet.

This is an excellent book marketing strategy that you can expand on, leave a signed book or two at different places in town, like your salon or barber, your favorite coffee shop, etc..

• Order Forms — I like to use these at book signing or other marketing events.

If you leave a review on any of the 3 Peachville High Demons books, send me an email at sarracannon (at) gmail.com with your name and address, and I will mail you a signed Demons bookmark and a temporary demon tattoo, just like the one Harper wears in the books!

Two things I've never understood are a) why authors give away things like coverflats and bookmarks as prizes, and b) why publishers make authors pay for extra copies, yet give away scores of books at RWA writer conferences (am really, really baffled by the constant promotion and marketing of books to fellow authors when readers are ignored outside of the already tried and semi-failed book signings!).

It works like this: At a book signing, you snap a picture of yourself with the author using an iPad camera or another external camera.

- Customer Service, introducing people to new books and genres based on their taste and history at the store - Unique and engaging events - like celebrating the anniversary of the moon landing by watching the original broadcast and decorating the store - local author signings, local music and art, story hours, and a summer reading program for kids.

I believe it is a matter of value and as long as each store offers different things we value (like book signings at physical stores or free shipping) both will continue to stay in business.

Like Margaret Atwood's Longpen, it loses a lot of the personal connection that makes book signings popular — and at least with the Longpen there was a videoconferencing element so the reader could at least see the author «signing» the book.

I'm really hoping each of you will forward this on to at least three friends and have them sign up: of course, you can send it to more than three as I can't think of anyone who doesn't like to learn about free Kindle books!

«This is really cool format — I feel like I am in the same room as HP — best book signing ever,» posted one reader at the event wrap - up.

With such a beautiful cover, my preferred method for getting this book would be a signed hardcover at full price ($ 26.95) from some place like Mysterious Galaxy

I really liked your idea, Joanna, of putting a link at the end of the first book to sign up for the second book.

At Amazon.ca, the book also appeared with» Unknown Imprint» as the publisher, and the listing initially said something like, «Sign up if you want to be notified when this item becomes available.»

At first, I thought the reader might think the book took place in the past like most Westerns, so we brainstormed together some more modern elements like a road, power lines and street signs.

And if you want to meet other people who liked that book, you can sign here for my Civil War mailing list and news of the bi-monthly get - together at the coffee shop.»

Goodreads gives you two smart places to add images to burnish your author presence: your Author Profile where you can add pictures and videos of yourself doing authorly things like reading, engaging with book clubs, signing copies, raising your glass at a launch party, etc., and the actual book page where you can upload complementary product pictures as long as they aren't additional book covers.

Yesterday, I saw all my trad friends posting photos of themselves at ALA and I had a moment, I was like, I wan na poster, I wan na booth, I wan na be there signing books with millions of ready made fans — all milestones I wanted to achieve, before I self published that now (in this moment) feel millions of miles of impossibility away... and then I was like, why do I care?

Since Marriott and Ritz - Carlton points are interchangeable, you could also use the sign - up bonus for a two - night stay at a Tier 4 Ritz - Carlton property like the Ritz - Carlton Half Moon Bay, at a rate of 50,000 points per night when booked at the PointSavers level, versus paying north of $ 600 per night.

I talked about my previous dog book, Little Boy Blue, and about how at a lot of those talks and signings, I'd be standing there with my 2 - year - old dog Blue, and people would tell me they couldn't read books like mine because they were always too sad.

So if you don't mind waiting for the signed copies until, like, the week after Christmas, send an email to books [at] rolfpotts [dot] com to get ordering details.

Later in the season I'm often overwhelmed by all the flash, but at this early stage this small gesture adds a bit of inspiration.Surrounded by so many of my favorite things, I can begin to concentrate on the wishes I'd like to send and the news I'd like to share.A few classic vintage books is a barely noticeable hint to do more than just sign our names.