Real Life Intrudes – an Apology

Sep 18, 2007 | Uncategorized

Dear patrons of Bloomsbury Books, Ashland, OR, I’m sorry, I won’t be there Friday night. In a case of a rude intrusion of real life stupidity on the world of book promotion, my wife’s wallet was stolen at a gas station in Flint, Michigan this last...

Signings and signing

Sep 11, 2007 | Family

One week from today – that is, Tuesday the 18th – I’ll be reading and signing here in Chicago at the DePaul University Barnes & Noble. Then, three days later, I’ll be in Ashland, Oregon, reading and signing at Bloomsbury Books. For more...

Signings

Sep 1, 2007 | Uncategorized

I tend to forget that if I update an item somewhere else, it isn’t automatically updated here as well. I’ve been quite dilligent about keeping my Booktour page up to snuff, but I haven’t listed the new signings here. Time to remedy that: Tuesday,...

Borders – Still Glowing

Jul 26, 2007 | Uncategorized

I must take a moment to thank everyone who turned out to hear me at Borders in Ann Arbor last night. The best gauge I had was talking to the staff afterwards. The guy running the signing said, and I quote, "This was the best signing we’ve ever had."...

Nomad, and Borders

Jul 25, 2007 | Uncategorized

Had a blast at Nomad last night – mostly because of the place itself. Nomad Bookhouse is one of the coolest places I’ve been in a long time. Jackson, Michigan – you don’t know how lucky you are. Tonight is the signing at Borders in downtown Ann...