Robert Rick McCammon

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AchtungBaby

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Just got home from the signing! Had a great time with Dad. McCammon was going to read from his upcoming novel but told us he couldn’t decide on an excerpt to read from. :biggrin2: So he and the crowd (about 10-12 people; it was raining) had sort of a bull session for about an hour or so and he took questions. He is always very interesting to listen to. Afterward he signed books and took pics. I got 8 of my books signed and preordered the upcoming release. He commented on my tattered HC edition of Stinger — “Look at that,” he said. “That’s a throwback.” :)

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GNTLGNT

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Just got home from the signing! Had a great time with Dad. McCammon was going to read from his upcoming novel but told us he couldn’t decide on an excerpt to read from. :biggrin2: So he and the crowd (about 10-12 people; it was raining) had sort of a bull session for about an hour or so and he took questions. He is always very interesting to listen to. Afterward he signed books and took pics. I got 8 of my books signed and preordered the upcoming release. He commented on my tattered HC edition of Stinger — “Look at that,” he said. “That’s a throwback.” :)

....outstanding!!!...what an intimate and wonderful setting....
 

danie

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Just got home from the signing! Had a great time with Dad. McCammon was going to read from his upcoming novel but told us he couldn’t decide on an excerpt to read from. :biggrin2: So he and the crowd (about 10-12 people; it was raining) had sort of a bull session for about an hour or so and he took questions. He is always very interesting to listen to. Afterward he signed books and took pics. I got 8 of my books signed and preordered the upcoming release. He commented on my tattered HC edition of Stinger — “Look at that,” he said. “That’s a throwback.” :)

How fun! You are so cute!
 

Doc Creed

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Just got home from the signing! Had a great time with Dad. McCammon was going to read from his upcoming novel but told us he couldn’t decide on an excerpt to read from. :biggrin2: So he and the crowd (about 10-12 people; it was raining) had sort of a bull session for about an hour or so and he took questions. He is always very interesting to listen to. Afterward he signed books and took pics. I got 8 of my books signed and preordered the upcoming release. He commented on my tattered HC edition of Stinger — “Look at that,” he said. “That’s a throwback.” :)

Did you get to ask him a question? A dozen people can be a nice number... I've been to some signings where the smaller turnout allowed the author to let down their guard and, like you said, it created a more personal vibe.
 

AchtungBaby

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Did you get to ask him a question? A dozen people can be a nice number... I've been to some signings where the smaller turnout allowed the author to let down their guard and, like you said, it created a more personal vibe.
Didn’t ask a question as I was enjoying listening to others’ questions and his responses, but I did speak up when someone said Mystery Walk was her favorite, and that she felt it’s underrated — I said it was my first, and it’s my favorite too. He seemed pleasantly surprised at that. Haha :)

I did speak with him when he signed my books. Told him I just finished Gone South and was very impressed by the character development in that one. We talked for a few minutes about that, Boy’s Life, and Mine.
 

Christine62

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I haven't read this author but now I met. I found this anonymous review on the Barnes and Noble website.

"I grew up a huge fan of Stephen King and once saw that he had favorably reviewed a Robert R. McCammon work. I read all of his early books and enjoyed thim immensely. However, after I read this book I decided it was my absolute favorite book of all time. I have given it as a gift numerous times and I cannot wait until my son is old enough to read it!"
 

Grant87

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Just got home from the signing! Had a great time with Dad. McCammon was going to read from his upcoming novel but told us he couldn’t decide on an excerpt to read from. :biggrin2: So he and the crowd (about 10-12 people; it was raining) had sort of a bull session for about an hour or so and he took questions. He is always very interesting to listen to. Afterward he signed books and took pics. I got 8 of my books signed and preordered the upcoming release. He commented on my tattered HC edition of Stinger — “Look at that,” he said. “That’s a throwback.” :)

Very cool!
 

RichardX

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Just got home from the signing! Had a great time with Dad. McCammon was going to read from his upcoming novel but told us he couldn’t decide on an excerpt to read from. :biggrin2: So he and the crowd (about 10-12 people; it was raining) had sort of a bull session for about an hour or so and he took questions. He is always very interesting to listen to. Afterward he signed books and took pics. I got 8 of my books signed and preordered the upcoming release. He commented on my tattered HC edition of Stinger — “Look at that,” he said. “That’s a throwback.” :)


It's too bad there were not more folks there. In my opinion, McCammon is closest to King in terms of quality and quantity of his work. Some great books that have been underappreciated until recently. He seems to be catching on in the book collecting market which is a good sign. It seems a bit odd that they would hold this event a couple months before the new book is released.