Just A Geek signing in San Francisco
Good news, everyone!
When the press release went out about MacWorld, a lot of WWdN readers asked if there would be a reading or signing for people who were unable to afford admission to the conference.
Well, it turns out that we have a mole at Borders in Union Square. She made an introduction for me, and I am super excited to announce that I’ve been invited to their store for a reading and signing when I’m in town!
It looks like the Borders website hasn’t been updated yet, but I’m scheduled for Friday January 14th at 7pm.
Oh! I just got a Really Big Idea™, that could be a whole bunch of Supercool: I have a short list of stories from Just A Geek that I choose from when I perform at bookstores. Based on comments and e-mail, I know there are a lot of WWdN readers in NorCal. How about, instead of me choosing what to read, I let you guys pick what you’d like to hear? If you’re planning to come out on the 14th, say so in the comments, and leave a brief description, or chapter number, or page number, or whatever, and the majority will rule.
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If only there was some way to get Wil to visit us here in New Zealand :\
It’s a pretty hefty trip sadly, so somehow I doubt that it will be happening any time soon.
Curses, foiled again! I’m the director of guest relations for an anime convention in New Jersey, and I would personally break my budget to fly you out here for a signing/reading and help you get some signings/readings scheduled in New York. I can totally see you “playing” the Borders in Union Square, the one where I got my copy of Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett signed. I’d even request the audition story where you run into Sean Astin and then flip out (mentally) at the casting directors and other hangers-on who don’t seem to care that you’re there to do an audition. The reason why I love that one is that it’s full of so many emotions and I want to hear your voice go through everyone.
But alas, it’s an anime convention and we recently heard from our attendees that though they do appreciate shows like Teen Titans and other anime-like shows on Cartoon Network, they’d rather have anime-related voice actors, artists and directors come to the show. The nerve of them! (Just kidding, random people who might be coming to Anime Next.)
Argh. When will I ever get to have a beer with you?
I hate living in Amish Country. I never get to see wil.
O’Reilly! Get him on a nationwide book tour!
oh man……. it would be the one friday night a month that i have a standing commitment. poop!
have fun, wil! i’ll be there in spirit.
I can’t be in SF for the reading, but I will make a suggestion for one of the passages to read: the one about trading your lame Death Star for the cool Landspeeder. When you read that at the Dallas Comic Con, I thought it was one of the best of the (admittedly few) readings of yours that I have seen.
Oh yeah, I think it sucks that O’Reilly is not going to be actively promoting your books. I’m sorry that they haven’t taken off like you, and O’Reilly, and the rest of us hoped they would. But just you watch, sometime someone is going to give JAG or DB a glowing review that hits the mainstream media, and sales will get a boost. But even if they don’t make the New York Times bestseller list, you should be very proud of JAG and of DB. The book selling business is undoubtedly just as tough as show business, and the fact that you have done as well as you have with your first two published books is one hell of an accomplishment, if you ask me.
When will you be in NY? Wanna do some improv while you’re here?
Wil,
Someone on here named Alicia mentioned Sean Astin’s book There and Back again, an Actor’s tale. I have read that book and it is wonderful.
If you(or anyone else) hasn’t read it, go read it! After reading both you and Sean’s book you both have alot in common with each other both personal and career wise.
I also got meet Sean when he did his book signing here in Chicago, he is such a sweet guy 🙂
I think you two should do a project together, I dunno produce a movie, write a screen play, I dunno something because well that would just be very cool 🙂
Is there any chance that you may be coming to the east anytime, Wil? Like, let’s say … Lexington, Kentucky? Or, anywhere nearby would be nice, too … I haven’t checked the shelves at my local bookstores for either Dancing Barefoot or Just a Geek, but I’ll do it this weekend! (If not this very afternoon!)
Whatever you do, please don’t read the story about your great-aunt’s house. I hate to stand in autograph lines while I’m all verklempt.
Can’t wait to see you in SF! Bring rain gear- it’s hella wet up here right now.
A little off the posted topic but great article in the Weekend Calendar section of the LA Times today. No offense but does everyone still really ask for Star Trek stuff?
Thanks for the writing.
The Alternatives
“Trek” wasn’t his final frontier
Great Article in the Los Angeles Times Calendar Weekend section with picture.
You Rock, Wil Wheaton!
I have not got your book yet, but I marked my calendar, and love having signed books. I look forward to meeting you. I think it is so nice that you BLOG and share your thoughts with everyone.
Hi Wil,
When your book first came out, I posted a review on my library-tech blog, Librarian In Black. You can see the review at: http://librarianinblack.typepad.com/librarianinblack/2004/07/review_of_just_.html. Anyway, I will definitely be there at the book signing, and would love it if you would read some bits from chapter seven and chapter ten. You’re awesome, librarians love you, and I look forward to meeting you in person!
I’m so glad you are finally making a trip to SF! Since I’ll be working during your appearance at the MacWorld conference, I’m even happier that you’ll be doing a book signing after I get off from work!
Regarding suggestions on readings, I read your book a long time ago, so I’m gonna have to get back to you on that one. Sorry. Looking forward to seeing you!
Wil*
I actually started to read your blog because someone gave me Just A Geek and I loved it!
Thanks for coming to SF. I’ll see you there!
Hey Wil!
Sorry, I’ll have to miss you in San Fran. A bit too far from home for me. Would you ever consider coming to Missouri, though? We hardly ever get any good actors/authors to come here…
Anybody have access to the L.A. Times for Thursday? In the Calendar section, there’s a really cool article about Wil and his book. The unfortunate thing is that online you have to be a paid member. I’M not even a member for that section. But if you can get your hands on the Thursday newspaper, it’s there. GREAT article!!!
Scott T
Anybody have access to the L.A. Times for Thursday? In the Calendar section, there’s a really cool article about Wil and his book. The unfortunate thing is that online you have to be a paid member. I’M not even a member for that section. But if you can get your hands on the Thursday newspaper, it’s there. GREAT article!!!
Scott T
Anybody have access to the L.A. Times for Thursday? In the Calendar section, there’s a really cool article about Wil and his book. The unfortunate thing is that online you have to be a paid member. I’M not even a member for that section. But if you can get your hands on the Thursday newspaper, it’s there. GREAT article!!!
Scott T
Anybody have access to the L.A. Times for Thursday? In the Calendar section, there’s a really cool article about Wil and his book. The unfortunate thing is that online you have to be a paid member. I’M not even a member for that section. But if you can get your hands on the Thursday newspaper, it’s there. GREAT article!!!
Scott T
Anybody have access to the L.A. Times for Thursday? In the Calendar section, there’s a really cool article about Wil and his book. The unfortunate thing is that online you have to be a paid member. I’M not even a member for that section. But if you can get your hands on the Thursday newspaper, it’s there. GREAT article!!!
Scott T
Oh dammit. My husband is travelling that week and there’s no way my kids will let me drag them to SF on a Friday night (I live about 10 miles south). I could get a babysitter, but there are logistical problems involved with that. Such are the realities of us busy parents. Have a nice time up here in SF, Wil! Hope it’s not too cold and rainy for ya! 🙂
You should come to Ohio to read somewhere in a few years (I say a few years, because by then I can drive, lol!).
If you came to Maine then I would show up, but I can’t show up on the 14th. I am too far away and can’t afford it. I am sorry, but good luck with the readings.
I’m looking into it. Still no sign of you on the Borders web site.
I have to either convince my family that I’m not needed that night or bring them with. We’ll see.
Your books on my list either way.
Wil,
The Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) loves you (even if it is friggin’ cold as a freezer). Come visit us and we’ll show you our Minnesota nice!
Hey Wil!
The thing about being English is that we have this annoying tendancy to live in England:( However, long distance relationships do have their upsides; my girlfriend lives quite close to SF and hopefully she will be dropping by on my behalf!:)
Yay for my gorgeous girl!:):)
(ironically enough I finally recieved both your books in the mail today, so I havn’t read them yet).
Hey, you can bring your kids to Borders! The event space happens to be right next to the children’s department. The kiddies can sit and read Lemony Snicket and Shel Silverstein while you enjoy Wil.
FYI: The Borders in Union Square has half of a little pillar in front dedicated to you!!! I guess they have a guest coming in the day before you for a signing as well, so the front window is dedicated to him.
The inner geek in me just wanted to inform you…
I can’t afford your book, I can hardly afford the gas from San Jose to San Francisco, but I want to meet the guy who inspired me as a kid. Might you happen to have some photos to be signed available? I couldn’t find any to buy online from Paramount.
I’m going to resort to printing some TNG ones out from the net for you to sign (unless you’re only signing your book…)
Anthony
(and my little bro Andrew)
Went to the Borders URL in the blog and did not see this on the schedule. Driving over from the Sacramento area and wanted to make sure that it’s still on. Bringing a friend in a wheelchair. Anyone from SF have any advice on ease of getting in and out of Union Square via BART from Dublin with a wheelchair? Hopefully the store has copies of Dancing Barefoot available. Still laughing about the Live Aid story.
I just called the borders and they said they are still having it (Jan 14. 7pm) in case people are wondering. They haven’t bothered to put anything on their site and their phone system’s event calendar seems old (or extremely into the future), so don’t go off of that. See yah there Wil!
I can’t wait!
Can you read the one about the kid in the pie eating contest who throws up on everyone?
Will,
I hope it your event was a success! I’m a ways away to have even attempted such a trip, seeing as how I must travel to PR tomorrow. Good thing is your book Just A Geek arrived just in time, and it will be travel with me this weekend. It would have been great to have you sign it… maybe some other time.
Much success and best wishes to you and yours.