robcraine Out of mind, be back... sometime
(9/13/03 5:44 pm) Reply
Re: re sherlock holmes
Grr.... I dunno, you practically live in the same country as a bloke and he doesn't sign your book... shouldn't be allowed... americans getting signed books... mutter... at least I know who dies in TWoLP.... that'll show 'em....
rob, who goes to jasperfforde.com for an interim fix of the nextian universe
Commandress of the City Watch
(9/13/03 7:25 pm) Reply
Re: re sherlock holmes
Hmph! See if I feel sorry for you now! Dangling evil hints like deaths in the next book should be punished with extreme suffering...If it isn't enough that you get the books eight months earlier than we do...
I'll just go admire my signed books now, I think, and perhaps contemplate getting the next one signed when he comes on tour again *wanders off happily*
Mrs Grim
"I was the Cheshire Cat...but they moved the county boundaries, so technically speaking I'm now the 'Unitary Authority of Warrington Cat', but it doesn't have the same ring to it." --Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde
robcraine Out of mind, be back... sometime
(9/14/03 8:30 am) Reply
Re: re sherlock holmes
Good. You do that. I'll just have to go and contemplate my signed Pratchetts with their _decent covers_
...grumble... what thanks do I get for introducing someone to an author.... they go and rub signed copies of them in your face.... at least I don't live in America...
Commandress of the City Watch
(9/14/03 7:39 pm) Reply
Re: re sherlock holmes
*looks innocent* How was I to know you hadn't gotten your books signed as well? And, hey, it was a bit of work for us to get to where he was appearing as it was! It's a rather amusing story--when you look back on it, that is. Terry Pratchett IS touring the US quite soon, though I am not sure where...*crosses fingers* If ONLY...
Well, of course you don't want to live in America! I should think something was wrong with you if you did. Hmmm...I don't think that I am very patriotic. I want to live abroad after college anyway so good-bye U.S. of loud, bossy and uncultured A.! You never know--we might turn up in England one day. I know I would kill to go there...so would SPF, I think. But unlike her mother, mine thinks it is a wonderful idea to leave the country after college ^_^
Anyway, I was going to say something mean to you, but now I am completely off the subject. But, hey, you know, the covers aren't...well...they're...I mean...okay, fine! *goes off sadly to wish on a star for WoLP*
Mrs Grim
"I was the Cheshire Cat...but they moved the county boundaries, so technically speaking I'm now the 'Unitary Authority of Warrington Cat', but it doesn't have the same ring to it." --Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde
Patrician with faithful Luggage
(9/14/03 8:20 pm) Reply
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"A bit of work?" *snort* That's an understatement... it is one heck of a story though... *grins*
I am considering England for study abroad, mainly because my school doesn't offer a trip to Italy, and Australia would be way most expensive.... Hehe, I would seriously love to go back to England though and have more time there (minus the structyred school group... )
"People have believed for hundreds of years that newts in a well mean that the water's fresh and drinkable, and in all that time never asked themselves whether the newts got out to go to the lavatory."
~Terry Pratchett's Reaper Man
robcraine Out of mind, be back... sometime
(9/15/03 3:34 pm) Reply
Re: re sherlock holmes
[quote]Terry Pratchett IS touring the US quite soon, though I am not sure where...*crosses fingers* If ONLY...[/quote]
Your wish is my command...
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MR USA tour
apparently details aren't confirmed.... but they always say that
Tuesday, September 30th
6:30 PM : Discussing Good Omens
Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, D.C
Tickets are $15 if you're not a member of the Washington Post Book Club
Tel: (301) 384-5000
Wednesday, October 1st
7:30 PM : Reading & Signing
Borders
612 East Liberty Street,
Ann Arbor,
MI 48104
Saturday, October 4th
Tattered Cover
Denver
Colorado
Thursday, October 9th
8:00 PM : Reading & Signing
Mysterious Galaxy Books
7051 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard Suite 302,
San Diego,
CA 92111
Tel: 858-268-4747
Saturday, October 11th
7:30 PM : Reading & Signing
Barnes & Noble
3600 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose,
CA 95117
Tel: 408-984-3495
Tuesday, October 14th
7:00 PM : Talk & Signing
Barnes & Noble
33 E. 17th St.,
New York,
NY 10003
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I'm not big on american geography... I certainly don't know the way to San Jose... so I'm not sure if that's anywhere near you.
Commandress of the City Watch
(9/15/03 7:27 pm) Reply
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Well, damn.
I am too angry to react...
Well, SPF, how are we going to get to California? Or perhaps about New York? Ann Arbor is only two hours away from me, but do you see a vehicle around? Yeah. Great.
*sniffs*
Mrs Grim
"I was the Cheshire Cat...but they moved the county boundaries, so technically speaking I'm now the 'Unitary Authority of Warrington Cat', but it doesn't have the same ring to it." --Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde
"People have believed for hundreds of years that newts in a well mean that the water's fresh and drinkable, and in all that time never asked themselves whether the newts got out to go to the lavatory."
~Terry Pratchett's Reaper Man
Commandress of the City Watch
(9/16/03 6:51 am) Reply
Re: re sherlock holmes
Yeah. You'd have a better chance flying to England. Or you should send one to rob in England...oh wait, he wouldn't get it signed for you!
Mrs Grim
"I was the Cheshire Cat...but they moved the county boundaries, so technically speaking I'm now the 'Unitary Authority of Warrington Cat', but it doesn't have the same ring to it." --Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde
robcraine Out of mind, be back... sometime
(9/19/03 4:06 pm) Reply
Re: re sherlock holmes
OKay, confirmed times dates and places are below, I'm not sure if anythings changed. Also details of the UK tour... incase you do decide to get a plane ticket.
Less than a fortnight now til Monstrous Regiment is out- yay.
I'm sure its been mentioned before, but I'm not in England, English or ffiliated with the UK in anyway. I'm Manx (from the Isle of Man)... a totally different country that isn't even part of the European Union. Terry has /never/ done a signing tour in my country... so consider yourselves lucky
Rob
US Tour:
September 30, 2003, 6:30 PM EST
WASHINGTON D.C.
Washington Post Book Club/Conversation with Michael Dirda
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St. NW
October 1, 2003, 7:30 PM EST
ANN ARBOR
Border’s #1
612 E. Liberty
October 3, 2003, 7:00 PM PST
SEATTLE
University Bookstore
At Kane Hall, University of Washington
October 4, 2003, 7:30 PM MST
DENVER
Tattered Cover
1628 16th Street
October 5, 2003, 7:30 PM PST
PORTLAND, OR
Powell’s City of Books
1005 W. Burnside St.
October 7, 2003, 7:00 PM PST
LOS ANGELES
Vroman’s
695 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
October 9, 2003, 8:00 PM PST
SAN DIEGO
Mysterious Galaxy
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
October 10, 2003, 7:30 PM PST
SAN FRANCISCO
Cody’s Books
2454 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA
October 11, 2003, 12:00 PM PST
SANTA CRUZ
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Ave.
October 11, 2003, 7:30 PM PST
SAN JOSE
Barnes & Noble
3600 Stevens Creek Blvd.
October 13, 2003, 7:00 PM CST
AUSTIN, TX
Bookpeople
603 N. Lamar
October 14, 2003, 7:00 PM EST
NEW YORK CITY
Barnes & Noble Union Square
33 E. 17th St.
UK Tour:
Saturday 18 October
12 noon: Ottakars, Festival Place, Basingstoke
I know TP came to South Africa a few years ago. One of the local theatres was putting on one of the plays. Wonder if he'll come again.
Monstrous Regiment coming out soon. Heh heh heh.
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