tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post7259245654714591331..comments2023-10-08T20:49:42.822-07:00Comments on Fear of the Dark: Observations at Book SigningsJon Sprunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18087486378680251640noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post-32325236619763476052010-11-17T13:24:47.003-08:002010-11-17T13:24:47.003-08:00"Death, Assassins, Morbid Humor..."
Cer..."Death, Assassins, Morbid Humor..."<br /><br />Certainly enough to grab my friends and I were we walking through a book store. If someone were to initiate a conversation when they were at a signing, I'm sure I'd be friendly enough. But I fear the writers of chick-lit as an alien race...<br /><br />I have a mental image of following J.M. Martin's caffeine-bringing friendliness and ending up destroying a whole stand of books.<br /><br />*shudder*Eliciushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842001567207641454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post-45644500250254973912010-11-04T16:36:34.199-07:002010-11-04T16:36:34.199-07:00I look forward to it, Justin. ;)I look forward to it, Justin. ;)Jon Sprunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18087486378680251640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post-61038907457059396882010-11-03T10:05:47.786-07:002010-11-03T10:05:47.786-07:00J.M. Martin is striving to earn a character, model...J.M. Martin is striving to earn a character, modeled after him in the next book. Okay, I've had my share of far too much caffeine. that always equals unwarranted sarcasm. <br /><br />Now, if I was an author (currently: an aspiring one), I would envision myself standing on a table and shouting details about my plot. I'd probably doing it in a detached manner and deliver all the interesting plot points. Imagine the crowd after I shouted "Death, Assassins, Morbid Humor.. and for the girls, a bisexual assassin." I would not divulge any information about the theology or philosophy in the book. Because the latter stuff will actually make them awaken from their caffeine withdrawal stupors.<br /><br />More than likely, I would probably study people in the same manner. Bookstores promote strange conversation. I once overheard some guy talking about feet fetishes. Thanks to that anonymous man, there's talk about bizarre fetishes in some cafe in my story. And if anyone actually talked to me, I would probably tell them about some band of sparkly assassin vampires that are not in my story.<br /><br />By the way, if I meet you just be forewarned that I am going to suggest you "run for the hills." Because my conversations might frighten you if you're not accustomed to them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11767924119613122471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post-56447418380123801492010-10-27T06:36:37.852-07:002010-10-27T06:36:37.852-07:00You, sir, are a class act.You, sir, are a class act.Jon Sprunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18087486378680251640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post-36729041097365904852010-10-26T20:20:58.310-07:002010-10-26T20:20:58.310-07:00Jon, I would not only stop and talk to you based o...Jon, I would not only stop and talk to you based on the eye-catching cover (my brain would immediately signal "fantasy writer!"), but I'd even bring you a venti iced caramel latte with whipped cream, my friend.J.M. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416037780360838598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post-69860862828045645692010-10-26T15:47:34.876-07:002010-10-26T15:47:34.876-07:00I don't have any appearances lined up yet, but...I don't have any appearances lined up yet, but I'm hoping to do a couple local signings (central Pennsylvania) in November. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />For signings farther afield, you good people will need to contact my publisher and urge them to send me on a junket. I'd love to do it, but with my day-job situation on shaky ground I can't afford to do much more on my own.Jon Sprunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18087486378680251640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6407732416371535218.post-28822509279611665862010-10-26T11:19:22.750-07:002010-10-26T11:19:22.750-07:00I'll be sure to get a gaggle of friends to sto...I'll be sure to get a gaggle of friends to stop by your table and jump in excitement! Although, I'll probably be enthusiastic enough alone...hahaha I really enjoy talking with authors, to see what tips and off hand experience they have. Publishing a book is a life-long dream of mine, so I keep reading, keep writing, and keep listening to my fave authors. :)<br /><br />(Actually - do you have a listing somewhere stating where you're going to be for book signings?)abaeranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304358449207737252noreply@blogger.com