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I be Storm Leader

Jason
Saturday
9:36 pm

tgs_us_book_cover01Not too long ago Dragonmount and Tor Books ran a contest to choose these little things called Storm Leaders. And what these Storm Leaders are supposed to do is to lend their help to some local book signings by author Brandon Sanderson for the release of The Gathering Storm.

And what do you know? They go ahead and accept a lowly man named Jason from GeekSix to help out with the signings. And in the process get to meet Sanderson, get my book signed (like that wasn’t going to happen anyways), and give out lots of free schwag from Tor to the other fans who are waiting in line to see Sanderson.

As you may know, Sanderson was selected to finish out epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. The first 11 books of the series were written by Robert Jordan who passed away two years ago. There was supposed to be one final book at the time of Jordan’s death but as Sanderson finished it, it turned into three books.

 

If this was to be one book, that was going to be a beast to turn the pages.

If this was to be one book, that was going to be a beast to turn the pages.

The Gathering Storm is set to be released on October 27. And to this point, fans who cannot wait can get through at least the first two chapters if they want.

So my turn at being a Storm Leader? November 2, 6:30 pm. Sam Weller’s Bookstore in beautiful downtown Salt Lake City. It should be fun to reconnect with a fandom I have been away from for some time.

Reader Comments

Oh wow… That is so awesome, you’ better come back from that just DRIPPING with news.

#1 
Written By Nick Burns on October 11th, 2009 @ 7:14 am

Man, I’m just going to miss being in SLC for this.

#2 
Written By Christy on October 12th, 2009 @ 11:28 am

There are still some release party goodness for you!

Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA
Sunday, Nov. 15th: 2:00 PM
7051 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 268-4747
This is a numbered event. Priority numbers for the signing line are available with purchase of The Gathering Storm from Mysterious Galaxy. Contact staff for details. If you are planning to attend the event, please do not place on-line orders as all; such orders are processed for shipment or held for customers after the event.

Vroman’s Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, Nov. 17th: 7:00 PM
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 449-5320
Line tickets or some form of numbers to organize signing line may be used.

Bay Book Company, Half Moon Bay, CA
Harriet to attend
Friday, Nov. 20th: 7:00 PM
80 North Cabrillo Hwy, Suite F
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-3488

NEW:Clayton Books
Saturday, Nov. 21st: 11:00 AM
5433 D Clayton Road
Clayton, CA 94517
(925) 673-3325
http://www.claytonbookshop.com/
Signing Only

Barnes & Noble, San Jose, CA
Harriet to attend
Saturday, Nov. 21st: 2:00 PM
2200 Eastridge Loop
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-9470

#3 
Written By Jason on October 12th, 2009 @ 2:20 pm

Hey Jason, if you recognize me at Sam Wellers, hook me up with free stuff!!!!

#4 
Written By Charlotte on October 13th, 2009 @ 2:36 pm

I so was not gonna attempt this, given the kind of line I just know will be there. But maybe if I have an in with a Storm Leader…. >;)

But seriously, the very thought is daunting.

#5 
Written By Amber on October 13th, 2009 @ 2:53 pm

Free stuff is a given.

#6 
Written By Jason on October 13th, 2009 @ 4:37 pm

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