Aussie Readers discussion

That's awesome A.C.!!

Brenda wrote: "That's awesome A.C.!!"

Thanks. :) I'd never been to anything like that before and it was a little strange, but getting to talk to two of my favourite authors made it an incredible experience. They're both very approachable, by the way. :)

And it feels so wonderful to find they are "normal", just like you, doesn't it!

A.C. wrote: "Many years ago I was lucky to get the autograph of Robin Hobb while she was here in Melbourne. Then just recently I went to Supanova Expo and met both Tad Williams and Hugh Howey. I am now the prou..."

So jealous! I am a great fan of Robin's work!

I had the pleasure of seeing Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the Athenaeum theatre last night. He's truly lovely man and compelling to listen to.

I’ve managed to get all my books signed and he drew a pair of Angel wings on my copy of The Angel's Game :)

here's a list of the other books he signed for me.




The event was recorded so hopefully it should be up soon on the Wheelers site. As soon as it is, I’ll link it here for anyone that is interested.

I loved the Angel's game. He is truely a brilliant writer.

Mish wrote: "I had the pleasure of seeing Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the Athenaeum theatre last night. He's truly lovely man and compelling to listen to.

I’ve managed to get all my books signed and he drew a pair o..."

Did you get him to sign every book you owned?

Mish wrote: "I had the pleasure of seeing Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the Athenaeum theatre last night. He's truly lovely man and compelling to listen to.

I’ve managed to get all my books signed and he drew a pair o..."

Wow, how awesome Mish! I had forgotten it was last night...what a wonderful experience for you:)

Sharon wrote: "I loved the Angel's game. He is truely a brilliant writer."

He's one of the best Sharon. He was saying the Angel's Game was written while he was staying in Barcelona and it's the only book in the series that will give you a true sense of what the city of Barcelona is really like.

Michael wrote: "Mish wrote: "I had the pleasure of seeing Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the Athenaeum theatre last night. He's truly lovely man and compelling to listen to.

I’ve managed to get all my books signed and he ..."

Yes every single one I own LOL! I was the only person in line with a stack of his books in my hand :D

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I had the pleasure of seeing Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the Athenaeum theatre last night. He's truly lovely man and compelling to listen to.

I’ve managed to get all my books signed and he ..."

Amazing Brenda. One of the best nights in my reading experiences.

I took photo of him too :D I'll need to get Gary to download it on my computer & then I show you

Mish wrote: "Michael wrote: "Mish wrote: "I had the pleasure of seeing Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the Athenaeum theatre last night. He's truly lovely man and compelling to listen to.

I’ve managed to get all my book..."

That's pretty awesome...he would have been happy to sign for you:)

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "I had the pleasure of seeing Carlos Ruiz Zafón at the Athenaeum theatre last night. He's truly lovely man and compelling to listen to.

I’ve managed to get all my books..."

Great, would love to see it:)

I've got a signed copy of Stephen Orr's Time's Long Ruin from when he did an event at my library, signed copies of all three Rx - A Tale of Electronegativity "episodes" because I backed the Kickstarter. Signed copy of The Hit because I'm a sucker and bought it on Bookdepository because it was hardback and limited edition. Ditto for Railsea.

Awesome Tamara! I have met Helene too, she is a wonderful lady, and very natural. You sound like you had a great night. When is/was your birthday? We don't have you down on our list;) Happy birthday for "then":)

OK thanks:) Have a great day then! You'll have to get Shattered Sky as well..it's between Wings of Fear and Burning Lies. It's a loosely based trilogy:)

Tamara wrote: "Brenda, it's June 15.
I will add it to the list :)"

I've just added your birthday...you share it with Karen:)

I went to Literati 2013 last month - hosted by Gold Coast Libraries.

I brought many books from home to be signed -and spent way too much buying new books but got a heap of books signed by Keri Arthur (Full Moon Rising Darkness Unmasked), Helene Young (Burning Lies Half Moon Bay), Paula Westen (Shadows), Anna Campbell (Claiming the Courtesan Tempt the Devil Captive of Sin) and Lisa Walker (Sex Lies and Bonsai Liar Bird)

I love library events - And this one had 14 different Aussie authors in different sessions talking about all sorts of things. IT was great.

Sounds fantastic Kate! Some wonderful books there:) I also love library events, they are so much fun, and so personal.

Have fun tomorrow Michael!

My copy of Eragon is signed by Christopher Paolini

I also have a signed copy of Abhorsen by Garth Nix

I love the writer's festivals! Attended the Perth festival last week, but only managed to get to a couple of sessions. Just great sitting around and listening to people who love books and stories as much as I do.

Went to my local librarys annual 2nd hand book sale on the weekend (where they sell books donated by the public throughout the year) & picked up The Spider Goddess & The Skeleton Key by Tara Moss, for a couple of dollars each & got them home & realised they are both signed :)

Zoey wrote: "Went to my local librarys annual 2nd hand book sale on the weekend (where they sell books donated by the public throughout the year) & picked up The Spider Goddess & [book:The Skele..."

Awesome Zoey!

Zoey wrote: "Went to my local librarys annual 2nd hand book sale on the weekend (where they sell books donated by the public throughout the year) & picked up The Spider Goddess & [book:The Skele..."

Good catch :)

I have Beautiful Maliceby Rebecca Jamessigned, and signed copies of Dead, Actually and Almost Deadby Kaz Delaney.

I also have a signed copy of Glitter Roseby Marianne de Pierres, though I bought it that way I didn't get to met her.

And I also have signed copied of How to Keep a Boy from Kissing Youand How to Convince a Boy to Kiss Youby Tara Eglingtonwhich I won through giveaways.

That's all the books I have signed, though I wished I had more, I think it's really cool to have signed copies.

Michael wrote: "As menchined earlier got my copy of Burial Rites signed by Hannah today at the writers festival. :D

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Well done - congratulations :)

Michael wrote: "As menchined earlier got my copy of Burial Rites signed by Hannah today at the writers festival. :D

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Jealous....

Michael wrote: "Thanks guys. I should of got my picture taken with her, maybe next time. Will be seeing Christos Tsiolkas and Cory Taylor taylor today so more autographed book a com..."

How exciting Michael! You chose a perfect time for your holidays, didn't you?? :)

I love Kate Morton and some of my school students gave me a personally autographed copy of “The Secret Keeper” last year as a farewell present. Best teacher gift ever.

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton - what a brilliant gift Fi! I can imagine you being very excited:)

I notice you are a new member, so welcome to the group! If you'd like to introduce yourself here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... it'll give you a chance to meet the others, and for them to say hi:)

Brenda wrote: "The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton - what a brilliant gift Fi! I can imagine you being very excited:)

I notice you are a new member, so welcome to the group! If you'd..."

Hi Brenda, thanks for the link and the welcome. :) Yes, I was very excited. It's not often that my students leave me speechless.

Haha! Just as well! lol

About a zillion years ago (in the 80s) I waited in
line at Heater's Bookshop in Kensington Park,
Adelaide to get Sue Townsend's autograph on the
copies of my Adrian Mole books. They were huge
successes back in the day, really incisive comic
writing. I was surprised, the other day on "Eggheads"
when her name appeared as one of the
answer options that a couple of the "eggheads" didn't know her. Well they have been having a bad run, having lost the last 4 challenges!!

Ray Martin. I attended his book launch dinner and was thrilled to have my book signed by Ray. Not sure how well known he is out of Australia though. The book is called simply Ray and is his autobiography.

Michael wrote: "Thanks guys. I should of got my picture taken with her, maybe next time. Will be seeing Christos Tsiolkas and Cory Taylor taylor today so more autographed book a com..."

How did you go Michael? Did you end up meeting Christos Tsiolkas? What did you think?

Rita wrote: "Ray Martin. I attended his book launch dinner and was thrilled to have my book signed by Ray. Not sure how well known he is out of Australia though. The book is called simply Ray and is his auto..."

Ray: Stories of My Life by Ray Martin is the book I have Rita:) Is this the same as yours?

I got 2 books signed by Thomas Keneally at the recent Adelaide Writers Week, Schindler's List and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. I'm growing my collection of signed books slowly. :)

Jackmeister wrote: "I got 2 books signed by Thomas Keneally at the recent Adelaide Writers Week, Schindler's List and The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith. I'm growing my collection of signed boo..."

That's awesome Jackmeister. He's one author I would love to meet. I've enjoyed a few of his books but Schindler's List is one of my favourites.

Michael wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Michael wrote: "Thanks guys. I should of got my picture taken with her, maybe next time. Will be seeing Christos Tsiolkas and Cory Taylor taylor today..."

That's awesome Michael. I did miss it. He's a lovely guy isn't he? Did you think so?

Brenda wrote: "Rita wrote: "Ray Martin. I attended his book launch dinner and was thrilled to have my book signed by Ray. Not sure how well known he is out of Australia though. The book is called simply Ray an..."

Yes Brenda, it is.

Michael wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Michael wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Michael wrote: "Thanks guys. I should of got my picture taken with her, maybe next time. Will be seeing Christos Tsiolkas and [author:Co..."

Yes he's definitely very humble and willing to spend the time chatting to his fans. He was the same the day he came into Dymocks. Very glad it was such a positive experience for you Michael. Actually by the looks of it the whole festival was a success for you. :)

Brenda wrote: "I have The Autobiography of the Woman the Gestapo Called the White Mouse, Nancy Wake which was published in 1986, and I met this lovely, wonderful amazing lady, and ..."

That's so great Brenda, I'm so glad you got to meet her! I have a copy of a letter a friend received from her, as one of my girls did a speech about her. She's amazing, although I've not read about her yet..

She passed away 7th August 2011 Suzanne...a few days short of her 99th birthday. An amazing and inspirational woman..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Wake

Breath signed by Tim Winton
Schindler's List signed by Thomas Keneally
Uglies & Peeps signed by Scott Westerfeld

I have a few, mostly comic book authors, one I chatted with so long the whole line behind me was starting to glare... worth it.

Probably my most valued one is a Terry Pratchet signed copy of
Not his best known but my favourite of his in so many ways.

I have signed copy of John Barrowman's first autobiography. I didn't meet him or anything- unfortunately! :( I just bought it that way. :D

I have a signed hardcover copy of Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton...I also have a couple of books signed by Charlaine Harris...I would really like to get Raymond E. Feist to sign some of my books I have been reading his amazing stories since I was 11.

Well done Michael :)

You sure are :)