This isn’t exactly one of our Storm Leader reports that we’ve been posting throughout the U.S. book tour for THE GATHERING STORM. At each tour location, Dragonmount and Tor Books recruited a select group of volunteer fans to help run the event, hand out promotional materials, and represent us to the fans. In return, they were given the opportunity to meet with Brandon Sanderson and (if present for their event) Robert Jordan’s wife Harriet. Sometimes, things got out of hand. We will have a full report with photos and possibly video for Brandon and Jason’s epic Magic battle later on. An explanation of what is going on can be found here, here and here. Prior Storm Leader reports can be found here.
News Flash: Apparently feeling a need to bring some excitement to our otherwise placid pre-signing dinner in Half Moon Bay last night, Jason Denzel suddenly smashed his water glass against the table we all shared and brandished it as a weapon, all too close to both Brandon Sanderson and Harriet McDougal. Ever-heroic Brandon shielded serene and amused Harriet with his own body. Vigilant and brave Storm Leaders scribbled notes furiously. Jason and Brandon agreed to settle their dispute later in the evening at The Ritz Carleton over a potentially dangerous game of Magic. You see, myth becomes legend. . . .
The Eye of the World
The Great Hunt
The Dragon Reborn
The Shadow Rising
The Fires of Heaven
Lord of Chaos
A Crown of Swords
The Path of Daggers
Winter's Heart
Crossroads of Twilight
Knife of Dreams
The Gathering Storm
Towers of Midnight
New Spring
Other Books
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February 15th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Bin schon seit langem leiser leser deines blogs und finde deine artikel wirklich gut.In den letzten Wochen ist mir allerdings aufgefallen, dass dein Seitenlayout im chrome browser total zerschossen ist… Ich kann den blog nur mit dem IE lesen. Wäre toll wenn du an dem Problem arbeiten könntest
February 15th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Bin schon seit längerem leiser leser deines blogs und finde deine artikel sehr gut.In den letzten Wochen ist mir allerdings aufgefallen, dass dein Seitenlayout im chrome browser total zerschossen ist… Ich kann den blog nur mit dem IE lesen. Wäre toll wenn du an dem Problem arbeiten könntest
November 25th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Seriously he is, Brandon’s entire writing process seems very modern. I love it, just started his own books and oh my god is Mistborn amazing!
November 25th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Mike, I think Harriet meant the twisting of the balloons, but I learned that she is a lovely lady with a definite mischievous glint in her eye. So she could have meant anything. Brandon seemed eager to get the balloon animal securely in his possession for his son, who will probably completely destroy it. We heard that the tyke is very destructive (like my firstborn, I can relate). Anyway, what a fun thing that was! Thanks again, Mike!
And is not Brandon S. the most open and accessible author ever? We all really enjoyed all of the VIPs at HMB.
November 24th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I made the balloon there in the picture. I hope they, and every body else, liked it. She told me later that she likes men with a twisted sence of humor. Do you think that was a reference to what the wolves in the book call the trollocks? hm…. oh well. Me and my wife thought Brandon and harriet were awesome people and we hope to come during the next book signing. Maybe Ill make Mat Cauthon for that one.
November 24th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
You did? Oh wow! I am so saving that to my computer if it gets posted!
And I seriously was not expecting that card… I actually was rather confused, I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to take it or not. lol
I can’t even describe how much I loved being there, I saw Robert Jordan at a signing when I was thirteen but I was too shy to even look at his face. Now I never will be able to, but participating at this event makes me feel like I can make up for my silliness of years past a little. Thank you Storm Leaders for helping out so much!
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
O.K., I wrote the silliness above, but that was just a teaser, darlins! Our awesome storm-child Kyle has the full lowdown of a truly star-studded-if-claustrophobic event. Not only did we enjoy the wonderful Harriet and Brandon, we got to be silly with Matt Hatch of Theoryland and the aforementioned Jason, a fun and hard-working dude. (I was rooting for you to win the big game, Jason!) I was way too busy to have meaningful conversations with Jennifer and some others, but I remember Sierra, Steve/Steve’s mom and Johnna.
My captions didn’t make it under the photos above, but that’s a balloon trolloc someone made in Brandon’s hands. And Johnna got one of only four or five of the new RAFO cards! Our Michael snapped a great photo of it and if it doesn’t get posted, I’ll send it to you somehow. I tried to earn one later, but FAILED!
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
I love how there were so many dragonmount people there! Though, I wish anyone else from my ajah was able to go, but alas no one lives near me. I’m in the top picture, well, my back is anyway. It was really nice talking with you guys at the signing!
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Ive never been to a book signing before, thats me and my Mom in the bottom picture, we both have read all of the books, and are halfway done with TGS. We had an outstanding time and thoroughly enjoyed meeting Brandon and Harriet! absolutely loved both of their talks and the book reading too! The question and answers answered all of my questions…ok now, back to my book!!