Geek Tour 2K4 Stop Number 3: Mysterious Galaxy

Stop number three on Geek Tour 2K4 is coming up tomorrow, at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego. I’ll be reading from and signing copies of Just A Geek and Dancing Barefoot starting at 1:30 PM.
Maryelizabeth from MG brought me to ComicCon when I was doing Dancing Barefoot with Monolith Press last year, and helped me understand a lot of the realities of the publishing world. Her support and encouragement is a huge part of this chapter in my life, and I’m really looking forward to the reading. I sort of feel like I’ve made it into AA ball, and I’m going back to the field where I finally learned to make my curve break. It’s going to be awesome!

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  3. Hi Wil,
    I read Dancing Barefoot and I thought it was great. I can’t wait to get Just A Geek.
    I do have one question for you. I am a big U2 fan and I was wondering on what album does U2 cover Pattie Smith’s Dancing Barefoot? I guess it could be a movie soundtrack.
    Listening to the song Dancing Barefoot while reading your book would totally add to the experience of reading the story.
    Later,
    Chris

  4. hi wil,
    (longtime lurker here…) just echoing the question, and plea, for you to extend your tour to the east coast. dc!! i’m a huge fan and would love to have my book signed. best of luck to you!

  6. Woo hoo! Karen and I will be there with little Ben in tow. We’re really looking forward to it!
    theanonymousbrit: You need to buy a copy at MG to get it signed, but you might be able to attend the reading without it.

  7. As Chris said, you will have to buy a copy at MG to get in the autograph line (they told me) but anyone can attend the reading.

  9. Hmm. I’m a little disappointed w/ the whole idea of a “ticketed” signing, especially when the store’s charging full cover price for an author’s work. It also punishes those who already bought the book, tho I suppose it’s their right to do so. Doesn’t mean I can’t feel disappointed. I was just in there a half hour ago: it’s a pretty tiny store…I think there will be fans hanging out the windows for air!
    Best of luck to you tomorrow, Wil. I’m confident it’ll go really well. I’ll drive past and wave around 2pm or so, just to see the line out the door.

  10. Please include Canada on your book tour. “Just a Geek”‘s popularity is growing here. I can’t wait to get my copy.
    Best wishes.

  11. Ya know, I’ve had the hardest time finding a copy of Just a Geek. Borders in my area didn’t have it..though their computer claimed they did…Barnes and Noble didn’t have it. I guess I’ll buy it from Amazon.
    I did think Dancing Barefoot was rockin’…especially the “WILLIAM F**KIN SHATNER!” part….
    Bryan

  13. TO CHRIS:
    U2 covered “Dancing Barefoot” on an import CD single for “When Love Comes To Town” w/B.B. King and it later showed up on their 1st “Best Of” 1980-1990 collection. But only on the Limited Edition 2 CD version. Those that bought the single CD version of the “Best Of” missed out on a TON of great U2 b-sides, covers and originals. Scope it out!

  14. Boy I’m glad I was paying attention to my LJ friend’s page today. I’ll be there, went and picked up a copy of the book earlier today – and yeah, that store *IS* kinda small, isn’t it? o.O

  15. When are you going to bring the Geek tour to Minnesota? You could try and set up a book signing in the Mall of America, or something. I’d then have a chance to heckle you…..
    Err, I mean buy a book and get it signed

  16. My family and I are driving down from Orange County for this. Hope you have a great turnout. Not sure how awake I will be as I am working the graveyard shift tonight, but I know it will be worth the 4 hrs. sleep I get before I get on the road. Good Luck tomorrow.
    Also, had one of the embarassing moments you discussed several days ago. We were in the Jack in the Box drive thru line and I read the poster about “… this is your last chance to get dessert,… unless you want to drive around again”
    I found this amusing so I read it to the kids in the car. They couldn’t figure out why this was funny and my 10 yr. old son was rolling his eyes, and scrunching way down in his seat. A mile down the road they were still asking why I thought it would be funny to drive around again. Someday they will understand.

  17. It would be so cool to have you here in the High Desert. There are 10 or 12 of us who read up here and I know Judy (ScragglyJane) would love to actually meet you. She’s the one that turned me on to you. She speaks of you and your wife all the time.

  19. My family and I will be driving down from Orange County, too, for the signing. Didn’t know that there will be a reading, too. Bonus!!
    I’ve been saving my JAGinity all summer for this event. I was also surpised by the “ticketed event” deal, but I suppose the trade off for paying full retail price at MG over Amazon’s discount is to be allowed to have a minute or two of exclusive “Wil time”.
    As far as camping out over night goes, when I ordered my books over the phone a few weeks ago, I was told I was #’s 8 & 9. Wouldn’t this numbering system imply a preorganized line? Or would there be separate lines for the reading and the signing? Too late to call MG tonight.
    Oh, well. Que sera, sera. See y’all manana!

  21. Any chance that your book tour will take you to the Midwest — say, Minneapolis? How about a book signing at the Mall of America as suggested by another commenter? I’d love to attend a reading — but I’d probably be too shy to have you autograph my copy of JAK. 🙂
    I’m happy that good things keep coming your way! Sending more MOJO.
    How is your friend Kris doing? What ever happened to that kitty of yours that was so sick a while back?

  22. Have a great time, Wil. You’ll knock ’em dead.
    I’ve got a copy of Dancing Barefoot and Just a Geek now, from my local Chapters in Barrie, Canada. They’re brilliant. I know you’ve already heard this, but I want you to hear it from me: you’re a truly great writer.
    /Sigerson

  23. at 4am this morning, i finished JAG in one sitting. it made me laugh and made me cry on more than occasion, but most importantly to me, it made me appreciate someone that i have never met who shares the same struggles as my best friend.
    matt’s an incredibly talented singer and actor, fresh out of school, who wants to make it in musical theater. unfortunately, he’s not what you would call, to borrow a term from wil, “edgy.” he looks like the “every man” and happens to be a robust 6’7. one almost never sees either of those on stage these days, especially not together.
    thanks for giving me a little insight into your psyche, wil. it was a fantastic read. i look forward to more of your work. and guess who’s getting his own copy of your book.

  24. You have nothing to worry about, Wil. After seeing you at Borders I know you’ll do great!
    I STRONGLY advised every person in that part of California to drive whatever distance is necessary be at the reading!

  25. You have nothing to worry about, Wil. After seeing you at Borders I know you’ll do great!
    I STRONGLY advised every person in that part of California to drive whatever distance is necessary be at the reading!

  26. The Mysterious Galaxy reading was fabulous and I loved finally hearing you in person, Wil. The total dorking out I experienced while talking to you in the signing line can only be blamed on the fact that I shouldn’t talk to celebrities. Ever. What I should have said to you was, you are inspiring, I love your website and admire your writing. Thanks for being there.

  27. You have nothing to worry about, Wil. After seeing you at Borders I know you’ll do great!
    I STRONGLY advised every person in that part of California to drive whatever distance is necessary be at the reading!

  28. You have nothing to worry about, Wil. After seeing you at Borders I know you’ll do great!
    I STRONGLY advised every person in that part of California to drive whatever distance is necessary be at the reading!

  29. You have nothing to worry about, Wil. After seeing you at Borders I know you’ll do great!
    I STRONGLY advised every person in that part of California to drive whatever distance is necessary be at the reading!

  30. First post, just discovered the site. Also, I just finished “Just A Geek” and posted a review on Barnes and Noble.com (will be visible once they approve it).
    Two words: East Coast.
    More words: Orlando, Florida.
    Also: When?
    Plus: Thanks for a great read! (I’m not one to squander exclamation points, but you earned it).

  33. Wil,
    Enjoyed the reading. Enjoyed even more just meeting with you afterwards. You will be glad to know that my 14 year old stepson thinks your funny and cool. He even wants to read the book after I finish with it.
    Sure wished we could have downed that Guiness and cursed the traffic together.
    Regards,
    Dennis

  35. And here you were nervous about the potential success/failure of JAG. Looks like JAG is a rousing hit, as is the man that wrote it.
    Good job, Wil! And good luck with the Geek Tour! Now, can we PLEASE get an East Coast stop somewhere near PA? *drops to knees and begs O’Reilly to set it up*

  42. Love the site, I am a long time fan. Hope you don’t mind, but I am promoting your site to everyone that reads my site. If possible I would like to get a .jpg of that WWdN pic to put on my site (geocities won’t load .bpm’s). Enjoy life, and everything in it, because noone gets out alive.

  44. A big Thanks to edwoodca. I just got the limited edition Best of U2 1980 to 1990 with the cover of Patti Smith’s Dancing Barefoot.

  46. Maryelizabeth and MG rock. =) Wish I could’ve made it to the reading/signing (parents in town, not their scene). I imagine it was a pretty cool perspective for you, thinking about how far your writing career has progressed since the last time you were there. Hope the rest of the signings go well (and involve less traffic).

  47. I’ve been to other signings where I’ve been asked to buy the book, and there seem to be some sound business reasons for it. The bookstore needs to report their sales of the book, not just how many people attended, to places like publishers and bestseller lists, etc. And they have costs associated with hosting author events. Plus, you know, it just seems like good manners. You wouldn’t plan a dinner at McDonald’s and show up with a bag from Jack In the Box, right?
    Had a very nice time at the signing, Wil, and it was worth the weight.

  48. Do you have any plans to do an appearance/appearance-and-signing in the Seattle area at any point in the foreseeable future? I wanted to get down to Portland, but couldn’t, since I’m in the grips of packing for a move. And I’m lazy. And I didn’t feel like driving. Look, we would have had to ride in my Camaro or my friend’s Toyota. I know, I know. We totally would have taken the Camaro. So how about Seattle?

  49. To sapphowillow:
    I might, however, buy McDonald’s food at a nearby place that was 40% cheaper, and then go to another higher-priced McDonald’s that had something cool I wanted to see.
    Mysterious Galaxy seemed to acknowledge that their full book price was kinda ridiculous in this day and age, and thus tied it to being able to get Wil’s sig. Totally understandable, I guess, but disappointing nonetheless.

  50. Wil,
    I’ve enjoyed reading your blog over the last year; so much so that in honor of both of our 32nd birthdays (mine is about two weeks after yours) that I went out a bought JAG!
    Thanks for keeping your blog and giving us a chance to get to know a part of you!

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