Tuesday, 11 June 2013

A Book Signing Near You


My third Dark Shadows novel, WOLF MOON RISING, will be released August 20.

My publicist at TOR is putting together a small book tour crossing the country, and she wants to know where I would like to go. Any ideas?

If you want me to visit your town, I need a book store to contact and a guarantee that at least 25 people will show up. This is my chance to meet Dark Shadows fans who have never been able to come to the festivals. Or to see old friends!

The launch will be in Los Angeles on the day the book comes out, August 20, at the Barnes & Noble at The Grove. The following day, the 21st, I go to San Diego, to Mysterious Galaxy, and then to San Francisco on Friday, August 23, to Borderlands in the Mission District. I'll be in Portland (Tigard) at B&N on Sunday, August 25.

I'll go to Memphis, my home town, and maybe to Orlando.  Hopefully, I'll end up in New York City sometime in September.

If there is a Dark Shadows Fan Club that feels like organizing a signing in their area, please let me know! Your local Barnes & Noble would probably do it if they thought there would be a nice crowd.

Thanks!
Posted by at

46 comments:

  1. patrickm11 June 2013 at 08:30

    Our Central Florida Dark Shadows Fan Club would love to have you down for a book signing here in Orlando Florida. We helped organize a signing for David Selby a few years ago here and would gladly do the same for you. His was held at a Barnes and Noble and we have 3 to choose from. Here is contact number for the closest bookstore : 407-894-6024. I can be contacted by e-mail thru our club website: pat@cfdsfanclub.com. Thank you for your consideration and reaching out to us fans. Patrick McCann.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lara Parker11 June 2013 at 09:09

    Dear Patrick, That sounds like a great idea! I'd love to come to Orlando. Florida is one of my favorite places in the world. I'll be in touch! And thank you so much!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. LdyAnne12 June 2013 at 10:12

      Lara,
      another member of Orlando's Central Florida Dark Shadows Fan Club here, which recently celebrated our 20th anniversary. Pat forgot to mention that when David Selby did his book signing it was sanding room only, We had 80 people attend the recitation from his book “My Mother’s Autumn. there is a photo from that event on our website.
      http://www.cfdsfanclub.com/
      I do hope you can come.
      Beth Hyde-Hood, CFDSFC Social Media Manager

      Delete
    2. Lara Parker17 June 2013 at 16:57

      Yes! I want to come! I emailed Patrick. Thank you so much!

      Delete
  3. da tabbies o trout towne11 June 2013 at 10:26

    Looking forward to the release of your new book Lara !

    While I don't have a suggestion for a book store signing, perhaps you could mention to your publicist

    ...the Bahama's... ( vacation )

    and see if she "picks up" on the idea. All the best on your tour !

    Laura

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lara Parker11 June 2013 at 13:35

    Or the Caribbean! (Too bad the budget is so small)

    ReplyDelete
  5. David Perry Ouzts16 June 2013 at 21:29

    I will absolutely spread the word in Memphis about your Memphis place and date. Will you be at one of the Barnes & Noble stores, or will you be at our wonderful independent bookstore, The Booksellers at Laurelwood in East Memphis? (formerly David-Kidd Booksellers) All best, David Ouzts

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker17 June 2013 at 17:01

      Dear David, I came to David-Kidd for each of the first two books. So naturally I will be coming there for WOOLF MOON RISING if you will have me. I think my publicist is setting something up as we speak! Thanks for offering your support. See you soon!

      Delete
  6. Darryl Houston Smith17 June 2013 at 00:00

    Hi Lara,

    You might want to consider coming to Dragon*Con in Atlanta. Dragon*Con is popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy. It has been held in Atlanta for over 25 years and is the 6th largest annual convention held in Atlanta. My wife and I will be attending this coming Aug 30–Sept 2, 2013.

    If we can help in anyway free feel to ask. Regards, Darryl and Jan darryl@prohockeyweekly.com Here is the link http://www.dragoncon.org/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker17 June 2013 at 17:03

      This sounds like a good idea. I would love to come to Atlanta! I'll see what I can do!

      Delete
    2. GALADHREN7122 June 2013 at 14:58

      That would be so nice! I go to Dragon*Con every year, and it would be fabulous to meet 'Angelique' this year too!!!

      Delete
    3. Lara Parker13 July 2013 at 22:50

      Dear Darryl,

      We're in! Kathryn Leigh Scott (Josette) and I are coming to Dragon-Con. See you there I Hope!

      Lara

      Delete
  7. Mugiwara82717 June 2013 at 13:32

    It would be great if you came to this store:

    Books-A-Million #427
    717-545-5492
    5125 Jonestown Rd.
    Harrisburg, PA 17112

    Its not far outside of Hershey. You could come visit the town that smells like Chocolate.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker17 June 2013 at 17:02

      Thanks for the suggestion. Do you think fans would show up? I love chocolate!

      Delete
  8. Unknown18 June 2013 at 05:17

    Hello Lara,
    It would be awesome if you could come to Arkansas. I will would take a half day off from school to attend if you could possibly come. I would love if you could attend.
    11500 Financial Ctr Pkwy
    Little Rock, AR 72211
    501-954-7646
    Please consider and Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 16:07

      I also live near, my mom and I would probably come. Books A Million in North Little Rock also has had several book signings I think.

      Delete
    2. Anonymous21 June 2013 at 16:11

      Hi Miranda, My mom and I would probably go. She lives in North Little Rock. Books A Million is near (501) 771-7581 and has hosted several book signings. Would love to see you Lara. Already preordered the kindle book almost a year ago :)

      Delete
  9. Mugiwara82718 June 2013 at 14:02

    I would think so. It is in a very busy shopping area and is one of the few bookstores left in the Harrisburg area. I could ask the local comic book store where I buy the monthly Dark Shadows comic to put up a notice if you can commit to a date and time.

    Thank You for considering this location.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Lara Parker20 June 2013 at 07:37

    Thanks so much. I'll tell my publicist. How many fans do you think would come?

    ReplyDelete
  11. Unknown20 June 2013 at 14:27

    I am not completely sure how many fans would come, but my mom and I will definitely try our hardest to be there. It would be lovely to meet you and buy your new book, which I have been anxiously waiting for. Thank you for considering Arkansas. :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Unknown20 June 2013 at 19:42

    There's a Barnes and Noble down here in Spanish Fort, AL! Also a Books-A-Million in Gulf Shores, AL. I also work for a local comic/scifi/horror/anime/gaming convention called Mobicon. If you are interested in coming down here, my email address is bzywizy@yahoo.com. Dark Shadows has always been a part of my life, and Angélique has always been my favorite character, so I would be tickled pink to meet you and get your autograph! I'm eagerly awaiting Wolf Moon Rising. Long live Dark Shadows!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker13 July 2013 at 22:52

      Dear Shylar,

      it looks like I may be coming to Mobile sometime later in the year. Thanks for your offer.

      Lara

      Delete
  13. Lara Parker20 June 2013 at 21:30

    Thanks, Skylar, I'll be in touch!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Unknown21 June 2013 at 10:35

      I can't wait to hear from you! Mobicon is every third weekend of May and it would be wonderful to have you as our media guest if you're interested.

      Delete
  14. brookeperrin21 June 2013 at 14:57

    Can't wait to see you in NYC!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker13 July 2013 at 22:56

      I'll be at the Barnes & Noble on the Upper East Side 150 E 86 St at 7:00 pm on September 9! See you then!

      Delete
    2. brookeperrin15 July 2013 at 09:35

      Can't wait!!!

      Delete
  15. arkanthis22 June 2013 at 09:05

    I'm in the Orlando area and would definitely attend. I look forward to more details :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Joe Smith22 June 2013 at 12:34

    Can you make an appearance in Pittsburgh if possible?

    ReplyDelete
  17. Unknown22 June 2013 at 13:22

    Louisville, Kentucky!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Roisin Donahue23 June 2013 at 12:12

    I'm very excited about the book. I'm afraid I have no suggestions, I live in such an isolated area. But if you were to end up in Boston or anywhere in New England, I would so try to get there. <3

    ReplyDelete
  19. Unknown23 June 2013 at 16:41

    Dear Lara,

    I am in the West Palm Beach, FL area. If you would be willing to come this far south or maybe the Ft. Lauderdale area, I would love to set up a signing or 2 for you. I have been with SoapFest in Marco Island, FL since 2004. I usually work security and transportation. I have also sent this blurb to Pat the woman who runs SoapFest. Additionally, i have a friend who is a librarian in Ft. Lauderdale whose branch might be interested in setting something up.

    Best,
    Shari Boragine
    shari@armed-educated.com
    561-809-9627

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker25 June 2013 at 08:30

      Thanks, Shari, for your suggestion,

      I've sent your email on to my publicist and I'll be in touch. I did a play in Ft. Lauderdale a long time ago.
      .

      Delete
    2. Anonymous13 July 2013 at 21:07

      Dear Lara,
      I also would love for you to consider visiting South Florida, Ft. Lauderdale. I met you in Coronado, my first DS Festival but hopefully not my last, and thank you so much for the picture (although I did not get a picture with you as my brother did) and books. I know of about 20 people that were jealous of me meeting you there who would certainly attend the book signing and love to meet you. Thank you, Betty Griner

      Delete
  20. Lara Parker23 June 2013 at 20:33

    Thanks so much, Shari, I think I am coming to Florida, possibly Orlando. I'll see how it works out.

    ReplyDelete
  21. ModestMommaMusings24 June 2013 at 16:27

    Dear Ms. Parker,
    Hello! I am so glad to hear that you are considering a signing in the Orlando area. A few years back, we went to David Selby's book signing at the Barnes & Noble in the Dr. Phillips area, and he had a very large, welcoming crowd. Here is a link to the store for you to pass along to your publicist: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2120 Dr. Phillips is right outside of Orlando, and there are lots of lovely stores and restaurants in the area, and the store is only 5 minutes away from the I-4 interstate. I hope that you'll be able to come, but still, I wish you much success with your new book (can't wait to read it).
    Best Regards,
    Jennifer Lacey

    ReplyDelete
  22. Melissa26 June 2013 at 15:29

    There's a great bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona (http://poisonedpen.com/). I'd love to be able to see you.

    Melissa

    ReplyDelete
  23. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 17:05

    How about Diesel in Malibu?

    ReplyDelete
  24. Todd Lyon13 July 2013 at 16:20

    I'd like to personally invite you to the biggest Barnes & Noble in Dallas, Texas. The phone number is 214-739-1124 they book a lot of authors. They said they will have your new book and carry the other two. I am a long time Dark Shadows fan who would love to meet you, buy all your books and hopefully get posters, pictures, ect... signed by my favorite witch who I watched on Tv and movies as a boy. I have been in touch with Jim Pierson about getting you and Kathryn Leigh Scott booked at Texas Frightmare Weekend in May of 2014. I spoke with the promoter at last years VIP party and he is interested. Dark Shadows comes up a lot on the Texas Frightmare Weekend forum and I would post you coming to Dallas to ensure more than 25 people would come. I could also post it on the Dallas Comic Cons, Texas Autograph, and other horror sites. I could easily round up people I know personally from the conventions. You would make one grown man feel like a starry eyed little boy.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker13 July 2013 at 22:59

      Dear Todd,

      Sounds interesting. I'll try to make it. Texas! Wow!

      Lara

      Delete
  25. Anne Vacca Smith, Ph.D15 July 2013 at 17:40

    Is there any chance you will get to Rochester, NY? You are awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  26. imuknutz17 July 2013 at 06:11

    OOOO..... NORFOLK VA.... BARNES & NOBLE....MAC~ARTHER MALL..... WOULD LUVVVV TO SEE/MEET YOU:)

    BEST WISHES FOR UR BOOK TOUR:)

    ReplyDelete
  27. imuknutz17 July 2013 at 06:15

    OOOO ur looking great! so nice to see you after so many years:).....Lura? where are you frm?.....Is this ur 1st book?...looking forward to reading it! Best wishes Peggy

    ReplyDelete
  28. Unknown17 July 2013 at 12:13

    Dear Lara,

    It would be great if you'd come to the Barnes & Noble in Joliet, Ill. (2621 Plainfield Rd.). Their # is 815-254-2253. Joliet has a population of 147,745 (as of 2011), so I don't think you'd have any worries about at least 25 people showing up.

    What was it like working with Adam West (& the rest of the cast) when you & he guested on "Alice" back in 1976? Here is a short YouTube clip from that episode: http://youtu.be/-wKVLHSdnRU

    Respectfully yours,
    Brian

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Lara Parker18 July 2013 at 10:27

      Sadly, I don't remember much about doing Alice.

      I'll try to come to Joliet. Thanks for the suggestion!

      Delete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)