Photos and feedback from book tour events

[not_nadine]

Thanks for the pictures.

(If you click by them real fast, it looks like SK is dancing)

 

[do1you9love?]

Thanks for the pictures.

(If you click by them real fast, it looks like SK is dancing)

And you know that I went back and did just that! Yep, he's got the moves!

 

[Moderator]

Within a few seconds a big Face Book thing comes up and all but blocks the screen. I clicked on Not Now but it doesn't get much smaller. How can I see the images without that thing in the way?

Thank you.

No idea, it doesn't do that when I click Not Now. That screen totally goes away for me. Same question--are you doing this on your phone? Jordan said FB might not work as well on those.

 

[Arcadevere]

Thanks for the pictures.

(If you click by them real fast, it looks like SK is dancing)

Okay i did it and i just laughed so hard. HAHAHAH

 

[Spideyman]

Had a wonderful experience tonight in Sewickley! Stephen was charming and funny and had the crowd in stitches! He told an entire short story none of us had ever heard before (as yet unpublished) and told some great anecdotes about his times in Pittsburgh while shooting Creepshow, and also did an extensive Q&A!

Best of all, both my brother and I got signed copies of "End of Watch"! How lucky is that!

Thank you for sharing your special night with us. So glad you both have signed books!

 

[Machine's Way]

So last night in PA was great. Ran so much better than the previous night in NJ. It really was like night and day. The town itself is very beautiful and has such a nice small town feel to it. Parking was free on campus and I got a spot like 20 feet from the front door. Everything from entry to ticketing, seating and time event started was handled very professionally. You could really tell that there was a deep appreciation from the penguin book shop staff for Mr. Kings appearance. The staff was readily available, helping everyone and even making rounds when everyone was seated to ask if they were happy and everything was ok. The owner kept the intro brief but very sincere. There was a small slide show before the introduction put together by the staff showing the dedication of the fans that spent the night to get tickets (myself being one of them) and then the event started.
The venue was very intimate and I have to think even though I was up front that every seat in the house was a good seat. Stephen seemed way more comfortable during this event than the previous. He told some of the same stories as the night before and also some new ones, particularly focusing on the times he had in Pittsburgh and with Romero and filming of Creepshow. I really enjoyed that a lot as I am a huge fan of Romero and Creepshow. I think probably the biggest treat of this night, was he didn't read from the new book but choose to show us all a painting on his ipad and read what he said was a short story that he has never shared or read before with us that the painting inspired!! So if I understood right, this was a unpublished never before read story that we all got to experience that night read by Stephen himself!! Now that's pretty damn cool if you ask me!!
The event was flawless and I am so glad I choose to also attend this one as well as it was very rewarding. And on the way out, getting the books I had two tickets so I got two books and as I opened them both, what do I see but Mr. King's John Hancock TWICE!!! You can imagine I was thrilled. Made the five hour drive home that much easier.

So Two days, 16 hours of driving, two events, four tickets, three signed books, and memories that will last forever, and I didn't miss a day of work!! I even impressed myself!!

I hope everyone else who has the chance to see him on this tour has as good as an experience as I did.

I am going to post a few photos below of each event and my books.

Anyone else that went to the events I would like to hear your take on it all.

 

[Machine's Way]

Well for some reason its not letting me upload a file or photo. I will try later I suppose.

 

[Spideyman]

So last night in PA was great. Ran so much better than the previous night in NJ. It really was like night and day. The town itself is very beautiful and has such a nice small town feel to it. Parking was free on campus and I got a spot like 20 feet from the front door. Everything from entry to ticketing, seating and time event started was handled very professionally. You could really tell that there was a deep appreciation from the penguin book shop staff for Mr. Kings appearance. The staff was readily available, helping everyone and even making rounds when everyone was seated to ask if they were happy and everything was ok. The owner kept the intro brief but very sincere. There was a small slide show before the introduction put together by the staff showing the dedication of the fans that spent the night to get tickets (myself being one of them) and then the event started.
The venue was very intimate and I have to think even though I was up front that every seat in the house was a good seat. Stephen seemed way more comfortable during this event than the previous. He told some of the same stories as the night before and also some new ones, particularly focusing on the times he had in Pittsburgh and with Romero and filming of Creepshow. I really enjoyed that a lot as I am a huge fan of Romero and Creepshow. I think probably the biggest treat of this night, was he didn't read from the new book but choose to show us all a painting on his ipad and read what he said was a short story that he has never shared or read before with us that the painting inspired!! So if I understood right, this was a unpublished never before read story that we all got to experience that night read by Stephen himself!! Now that's pretty damn cool if you ask me!!
The event was flawless and I am so glad I choose to also attend this one as well as it was very rewarding. And on the way out, getting the books I had two tickets so I got two books and as I opened them both, what do I see but Mr. King's John Hancock TWICE!!! You can imagine I was thrilled. Made the five hour drive home that much easier.

So Two days, 16 hours of driving, two events, four tickets, three signed books, and memories that will last forever, and I didn't miss a day of work!! I even impressed myself!!

I hope everyone else who has the chance to see him on this tour has as good as an experience as I did.

I am going to post a few photos below of each event and my books.

Anyone else that went to the events I would like to hear your take on it all.

Thank you-- this is how those who can not attend get to be part of the event. It sounded awesome. I am so glad you had a good time. Guess each venue is totally different. This one appeared to do an excellent job. Yes to the signed books!!

 

[Machine's Way]

I also learned that "Tommyknockers" and "Dreamcatcher" are his least favorite books he has written. He drew the line at saying he regretted them, but it seemed to be a thin line.

 

[kingricefan]

So last night in PA was great. Ran so much better than the previous night in NJ. It really was like night and day. The town itself is very beautiful and has such a nice small town feel to it. Parking was free on campus and I got a spot like 20 feet from the front door. Everything from entry to ticketing, seating and time event started was handled very professionally. You could really tell that there was a deep appreciation from the penguin book shop staff for Mr. Kings appearance. The staff was readily available, helping everyone and even making rounds when everyone was seated to ask if they were happy and everything was ok. The owner kept the intro brief but very sincere. There was a small slide show before the introduction put together by the staff showing the dedication of the fans that spent the night to get tickets (myself being one of them) and then the event started.
The venue was very intimate and I have to think even though I was up front that every seat in the house was a good seat. Stephen seemed way more comfortable during this event than the previous. He told some of the same stories as the night before and also some new ones, particularly focusing on the times he had in Pittsburgh and with Romero and filming of Creepshow. I really enjoyed that a lot as I am a huge fan of Romero and Creepshow. I think probably the biggest treat of this night, was he didn't read from the new book but choose to show us all a painting on his ipad and read what he said was a short story that he has never shared or read before with us that the painting inspired!! So if I understood right, this was a unpublished never before read story that we all got to experience that night read by Stephen himself!! Now that's pretty damn cool if you ask me!!
The event was flawless and I am so glad I choose to also attend this one as well as it was very rewarding. And on the way out, getting the books I had two tickets so I got two books and as I opened them both, what do I see but Mr. King's John Hancock TWICE!!! You can imagine I was thrilled. Made the five hour drive home that much easier.

So Two days, 16 hours of driving, two events, four tickets, three signed books, and memories that will last forever, and I didn't miss a day of work!! I even impressed myself!!

I hope everyone else who has the chance to see him on this tour has as good as an experience as I did.

I am going to post a few photos below of each event and my books.

Anyone else that went to the events I would like to hear your take on it all.

But what designer was he wearing??????

 

[fushingfeef]

Periscope video from last night's Sewickley appearance:
Maria Sciullo on Periscope: "Stephen King q&a"

 

[Doc Creed]

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My friends' seat turned out to be so close! They allowed photographs and didn't tell people to turn off their flashes.You would think people would know better right? Wrong!
Mr. Kings hair was looking rather spiffy! And they had an organ player who cranked out some Star Wars and Horror Movie themed music.That guy was also pretty great! (And then him and his organ.....sunk down through the floor!)

P.S. I will never ever ever drive in New Jersey.Ever! My friend did great though.I'm not going to comment on driving through Massachusettes.

Thanks for sharing the great pics! (Yeah, I don't want to drive in New Jersey again, either. They have these turn around spots called jug handles. Confusing and ill-conceived.) Lol

 

[notebookgirl]

Had a great time and finally met the famous GNTLNT and his lovely wife!

 

[notebookgirl]

So I had an awesome time last night and finally had time to absorb a little about the Dayton show. It was cool seeing fellow message board member (see below photo). Stephen King was funny and told stories that related to Ohio, along with an interesting story about tire change and Bruce Springsteen. During the Q&A, my question as read (although he had already really answered it while talking!)
I guess the only silly thing at the event is that I was sitting next to someone who keep commenting every time Stephen King said something, not too quietly either! It wasn't too distracting, but enough, however, not enough to spoil my time. I was just happy to be there. I got a bonus of a signed book!

 

[cat in a bag]

So I had an awesome time last night and finally had time to absorb a little about the Dayton show. It was cool seeing fellow message board member (see below photo). Stephen King was funny and told stories that related to Ohio, along with an interesting story about tire change and Bruce Springsteen. During the Q&A, my question as read (although he had already really answered it while talking!)
I guess the only silly thing at the event is that I was sitting next to someone who keep commenting every time Stephen King said something, not too quietly either! It wasn't too distracting, but enough, however, not enough to spoil my time. I was just happy to be there. I got a bonus of a signed book!

That is a great picture of you and Scott!

Glad you had a good time!!

 

[Spideyman]

So I had an awesome time last night and finally had time to absorb a little about the Dayton show. It was cool seeing fellow message board member (see below photo). Stephen King was funny and told stories that related to Ohio, along with an interesting story about tire change and Bruce Springsteen. During the Q&A, my question as read (although he had already really answered it while talking!)
I guess the only silly thing at the event is that I was sitting next to someone who keep commenting every time Stephen King said something, not too quietly either! It wasn't too distracting, but enough, however, not enough to spoil my time. I was just happy to be there. I got a bonus of a signed book!

Sounds like you had a fun experience. Thank you for sharing. Signed book and meeting Scott too- wow!! Ka in play.

 

[notebookgirl]

Sounds like you had a fun experience. Thank you for sharing. Signed book and meeting Scott too- wow!! Ka in play.

What's even more crazy, Scott was in my row! How weird is that! I should have brought cookies!!

 

[DiO'Bolic]

What's even more crazy, Scott was in my row! How weird is that! I should have brought cookies!!

Wow, a signed book and meeting the GNT. Looks like you got your keepsake and meet-ith, too.

 

[Rockabilly]

For anyone attending tonight in Charleston, WV, I just read this on the Taylor Books FB page.......


Taylor Books

Attention all Stephen King attendees! Please allow plenty of time ahead of tonight's event at the Clay Center. The Kanawha Boulevard will be closed due to Live on Levee and the Biker Bash. Also, there has been a water main burst near the event making it so several streets are closed.

 

[Moderator]

Periscope video from last night's Sewickley appearance:
Maria Sciullo on Periscope: "Stephen King q&a"

They sneaked that one in without permission.