So Many Precious Books, So Little Time: Author Readings and Signings- Arm Chair BEA

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Author Readings and Signings- Arm Chair BEA

I attended 3 events at the Vancouver International Readers and Writers Festival last October and never posed about it. I thought the Arm Chair BEA would be a good time for me to finally do it.

Canadian Author, Michael Crummy did a reading and talked about his newest book Galore. I have read both of his previous books and was really excited to meet him.

It's hard to read from this photo, but he signed the book, "A story from the rock for you. Best MC." His whole signature is on top.

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see Margaret Atwood, of course. She read from her latest book, The Year of the Flood.

Actually, she did an entire performance, complete with performers who acted and sang out parts of the book. It was quite a fun evening.

Here you can see me gushing while she signed my copy of her book. I'm sure I made a complete fool of myself.

She signed it, "Best Wishes, Margaret Atwood."

I also attended 'An Intimate Evening with John Irving'. He did a reading and discussed his latest book, Last Night on Twisted River. He really has a great sense of humor, who knew? We weren't allowed to take pictures and he wasn't able to stay to do a signing but I really did enjoy him.

Posted by Teddy Rose at 10:57 PM

Labels: Writers Festivals

10 comments:

Sounds like you had a great time there! Any plans to go again this year?

Julie P said... May 28, 2010 at 8:43 AM

Wow, I am so jealous that you got to meet Margaret Atwood and have her sign a book for you! Sounds like it was an awesome event.

Kathleen said... May 28, 2010 at 11:07 AM

Julie, the festival happens every year in October. I usually attend at least a couple of events every year.

Kathleen, it was awesome!

Teddy Rose said... May 28, 2010 at 3:44 PM

I'm not at BEA either. :(

Love this post! I'm so jealous that you got to meet Margaret Atwood.

Anonymous said... May 28, 2010 at 11:15 PM

Jessica, it was very exciting for me.

Teddy Rose said... May 29, 2010 at 8:37 PM

Wow, that's amazing to meet Margaret Atwood. I'm sure you did not make a fool of yourself. I'd love to know more about that performance! Thanks for stopping by my blog and I look forward to 'getting to know you' through the blogosphere :-)

Melissa Sarno said... May 30, 2010 at 8:41 AM

Melissa, I hope not. I was pretty gushy. LOL! I look forward to getting to know you as well.

Teddy Rose said... May 30, 2010 at 4:21 PM

I would love to see Margaret Atwood!!! Lucky you!!

Tif Sweeney said... May 30, 2010 at 7:43 PM

Oh that would be so fun! I love the pic of you and Margaret.

Chrisbookarama said... June 2, 2010 at 11:37 AM

Tif, it was very exciting!

Chris, thanks!

Teddy Rose said... June 2, 2010 at 10:14 PM