How Much Is That Author in the Window?

Best-selling children's author Bart King will
be writing his next book in the front window of A Children's Place bookstore
(4807 NE Fremont, Portland, OR) from October 3-7.




Passersby will see King writing his new YA novel,
No Vampires. No Zombies. One Demon.
Additionally, they may be treated to rare glimpses of the writer chatting,
snacking, and goofing off.




King is engaging in this impressive act as a
lead-in to Wordstock, Portland's premier literary event. (Wordstock's main
events are October 8-9 at the Oregon Convention Center.) But he also has more selfish motives.




"There
are too many distractions when I write at home," the author said. "The bird
chirps; good grief, the chirps! It's maddening. But by sequestering myself away
from all human contact in this bookstore window, I'll finally get some work
done."




King's laptop will be projected onto a large
screen, so his progress will be visible to all. "I'll be open to suggestions as
I write," the author said. "I'm especially willing to listen to any film offers."




But wait—King is best known for his humorous
nonfiction. Why is he writing his first novel in a shop window? "True, this
project is outside of my usual comfort zone," King replied. "So I'm writing
this book in my DIScomfort zone. Ha! Do you see what I did there?"




This event will be quite a thrill for visitors
interested in seeing a writer in his natural habitat. Particularly grateful
onlookers may choose to take advantage of the author's Tip Jar.






The Oregonian

— A CHILDREN'S PLACE has been the premier children's bookstore in the Pacific
Northwest for over thirty years. While it has hosted events with authors like
Rick Riordan, Suzanne Collins, and Brian Jacques, nothing can match the
excitement the staff is feeling for this happening. (503) 284-8294




— BART KING writes funny books for younger readers and immature adults. His most
recent is Cute! A Guide to All Things
Adorable. Bart has over a half-million books in print,




B. King's Writing Schedule



Mon.,
Oct. 3: 3-6 PM       Tues.,
Oct, 4: 2-5 PM          Wed.,
Oct. 5: 3-6 PM

                Thur.,
Oct. 6th: 2-5 PM         Fri., Oct. 7th: 1:30-4:30 PM