Do you own any autographs by authors?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow Tess, Lauren Kate's book Fallen...bet you were excited!
Sarah Mlynowski...don't ever lose that!! :)

[[deleted user]]

No worries Brenda & thanks, Celia's book is here but out of stock....http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/2-000...

And here is Terry's wonderful book..http://www.lulu.com/shop/terry-piggot...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

David wrote: "No worries Brenda & thanks, Celia's book is here but out of stock.... http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/2-000...

And here is Terry's wonderful book..http://ww..."

*It was Mish, David;)*

But I added these two to the GR database for you:)

2,000 Feral Pigs: My Part in Their Downfall by Peter Heise-Pavlov

Around The Campfire by Terry Piggott

[[deleted user]]

My apologies Mish, thank you...(-:

[Maria Magdalena]

Kimberley Sun, Di Morrissey
I have a signed (dedicated) copy, birthday present by my ex - who obviously did not know my taste in authors. Anyone interested, let me know - I'll send you the book for free. Lol.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Maria Magdalena wrote: "Kimberley Sun
I have a signed (dedicated) copy, birthday present by my ex - who obviously did not know my taste in authors. Anyone interested, let me know - I'll send you the book for free. Lol."

That's a shame Maria...I usually enjoy Di Morrissey's books. Especially as she's an Aussie author:)

[Tango]

My loving hubby just came back from the Crime and Justice festival in Melbourne with a signed Phrynne Fisher novel. He said Kerry Greenwood was lovely and he also chatted to Ian Rankin. I'm going next time!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh how exciting Tango!!!

[Jessica]

I have a signed copy of Out Of The Blue by Joanna Fincham. My cousin got it for me. He and Joanna are good friends:)

[Mish]

Out of the Blue by Joanna Fincham Wonderful Jessica :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's exciting Jessica:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Has anyone got any of their books signed by authors lately? Or in the last 12 months or so?

I have:
Wings of Fear, Shattered Sky and Burning Lies signed by Helene Young
Beyond Fear and Scared Yet? signed by Jaye Ford
Dark Country and Dead Heat signed by Bronwyn Parry
Stella Makes Good signed by Lisa Heidke
The Boy Who Fell To Earth signed by Kathy Lette
Celtic Blood signed by James John Loftus
No Remorse signed by Ian Walkley
Where Have You Been? and Why She Loves Him signed by Wendy James

Probably some more, but the thing is, prior to the beginning of last year, I didn't have any autographed books!

[Mish]

I won The Beast Within recently signed by one of our AR members Melissa Crowe.

Thankyou Melissa :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I'm always sad that we can't have our kindle copies signed!

[Sandra ~aka vamp gal~]

I recently got 5 Gena Showalter book plates... She was giving them away on FB... It was an early Christmas present for me... :)

[Mish]

Sandra ~aka vamp gal~ wrote: "I recently got 5 Gena Showalter book plates... She was giving them away on FB... It was an early Christmas present for me... :)"

Oh well done there Sandra :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sandra ~aka vamp gal~ wrote: "I recently got 5 Gena Showalter book plates... She was giving them away on FB... It was an early Christmas present for me... :)"

Wow that's great!

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "I'm always sad that we can't have our kindle copies signed!"

Yeah I know. But if an Author is coming out & I've only got the book as an ebook, I think I'd buy the physical copy. I do like having books signed.

[Sandra ~aka vamp gal~]

Thanks... It was the best Christmas present :)

I'm a paperback girl... The only books I have on kindle are ones you cannot get in paper!

[Elaine]

I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and was very priviledged to meet her and have my book signed. Needless to say it's still one of my prized possessions. Also have a signed copy of Marian Keyes book as well. She is hilarious although I have sadly outgrown her books. This just made me realise that it's been a very long time since I've been to any author signings. How sad!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm always sad that we can't have our kindle copies signed!"

Yeah I know. But if an Author is coming out & I've only got the book as an ebook, I think I'd buy the physical copy. I d..."

Agreed Mish....especially if it was a favourite author:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sandra ~aka vamp gal~ wrote: "Thanks... It was the best Christmas present :)

I'm a paperback girl... The only books I have on kindle are ones you cannot get in paper!"

My favourites are all paper, and most of my kindle are new authors, free books so I'm trying someone new. Plus like you say, ones that are a special ebook release only.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and was very priviledged to meet her and have my book signed. Needless to say ..."

Even having grown out of the author, with the book signed, it's still very special. Something to always keep...both of your signings are fantastic Elaine! You would have been thrilled..

[Mish]

Sandra ~aka vamp gal~ wrote: "Thanks... It was the best Christmas present :)

I'm a paperback girl... The only books I have on kindle are ones you cannot get in paper!"

I prefer physical books too Sandra but I buy them at such a rapid race that I’ve got nowhere to store them now. I really had to buy a Reader to solve my dilemma.

I will continue to buy physical books but I’d probably be selective in what I buy

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and was very priviledged to meet her and have my book signed. N..."

Oh, absolutely Brenda and yes they were both enjoyable and memorable experiences.Both authors were very warm and welcoming and actually had something to say to everyone that had their book signed. I was in awe!!!

[Sandra ~aka vamp gal~]

Mish wrote: I prefer physical books too..."

I've only been reading for about six years now... My bookshelf is full... But I'm just going to go buy another one... I just don't like reading on an electronic screen :) I also have plenty of room for more bookshelves... Thankfully

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and was very priviledged to meet her and have my..."

I know what you mean:) It's an honour to meet them, isn't it:)

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and was very priviledged to meet ..."

Exactly...yes!!! I know you understand.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and was very privi..."

I was actually a little embarrassed at myself...like a teenager at a rock concert...the first author I met!!! lol

[Elaine]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and..."

Oh, that's funny Brenda. But I can totally relate!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bron..."

:)

[Mish]

Sandra ~aka vamp gal~ wrote: "Mish wrote: I prefer physical books too..."

I've only been reading for about six years now... My bookshelf is full... But I'm just going to go buy another one... I just don't like reading on an el..."

You're so lucky Sandra. I've run out completely :(

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I haven't had any recent signings but quite a few years ago I went to a reading of Paullina Simons The Bronze Horseman and..."

Yes I can relate to that too. Maggie Stiefvater was the first author I met. I was so excited I'd almost gave her a bear hug Lol. I stopped myself at the last moment.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mish wrote: "Yes I can relate to that too. Maggie Stiefvater was the first author I met. I was so excited I'd almost gave her a bear hug Lol. I stopped myself at the last moment. ..."

Hahaha!!! LOL I wish I could have seen that Mish;)

[Jackmeister]

I've only recently started to collect signed books, I have 2 Michael Connelly signed books, The Black Box and The Drop, Creole Belle-James Lee Burke, Vengeance which is a collection of short stories edited by Lee Child which a lot of the contributors have signed and I've attended 2 Matthew Reilly signings and have 5 of his books signed, he is very obliging, some people bought lots of books and he signed all of them.

[Mish]

Jackmeister wrote: "I've only recently started to collect signed books, I have 2 Michael Connelly signed books, The Black Box and The Drop, Creole Belle-James Lee Burke, Vengeance which is a collection of short storie..."

Wow you've got a wonderful collection there :)

[Mish]

Brenda wrote: "Mish wrote: "Yes I can relate to that too. Maggie Stiefvater was the first author I met. I was so excited I'd almost gave her a bear hug Lol. I stopped myself at the last moment. ..."

Hahaha!!! LO..."

LOL :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jackmeister wrote: "I've only recently started to collect signed books, I have 2 Michael Connelly signed books, The Black Box and The Drop, Creole Belle-James Lee Burke, Vengeance which is a collection of short storie..."

Wow you certainly have a wonderful collection! I'm jealous about Michael Connelly O_O!! And I agree about Matthew Reilly - I went to a signing at the end of 2011, and he signed his new release for me:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Well done Michael:) Did you meet any other authors, or sit in on any talks?

[Amanda]

Sadly, No. My son had a copy of Brisingr signed and I had a copy of one of Morris Gleitzman's books signed when he was in 'that'' phase (apparently, no great prize, because you can buy signed copies online). I think I'd rather 'chat' with an author of interest, but I'm not sure who I'd pick (so many interesting people to choose from!).

[Shell]

I have a signed copy of

[Shell]

oh and Jodi Picoult signed my copies of and

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Nice Michelle!!

[Neil]

Robert G Barrett

[Catherine]

Yeah, from Robin Hobb.

[Leonie]

Met John Flanagan at the NSW Writers Centre Speculative Fiction Festival, and brought an autograph home for our son yesterday. Such a nice and interesting man! And very entertaining on a panel :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tamara wrote: "I met Kate Forsyth last week, and she signed my copies of and

She is such a nice lady, and spent quite a lot of time talking t..."

How wonderful Tamara! That would have been delightful:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Graeme Base's books are amazing Rochelle. My kids used to love them, and now their kids love them too:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashleigh wrote: "My latest author autograph is from Duncan Lay. I met him today at Dymocks at Erina Fair and he signed Wounded Guardian for me! He was so nice and loved the chat we had about his books and writing. ..."

Duncan Lay ... The Wounded Guardian

[A.C.]

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 proud owner of autographed copies of 'The Dirty Streets of Heaven' and 'Shift'. :D