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Published: October 15, 2008

It is coming….

Ever since I posted up the pictures of the nunchucks someone sent me, I’ve been getting e-mail asking all sorts of questions from who want to get their books signed. Some people want to know if I’ll sign them as gifts to other people, other people want to buy copies of the college survival guide, other folks are worried that the thing they’re sending along won’t be cool enough.

I just wanted to mention that I’m planning something. Something that will involve signed books, among other things.

So if you’re thinking of sending in your book to get it signed, you might want to wait for a little bit. Very soon there will be a opportunities for people to get signed copies of all sorts of things. I just need a little more time to work out the details.

If you’ve already sent in your book, that’s fine. I’ll still sign it.

But otherwise, wait for a little bit, and stay tuned….

pat

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Published: January 29, 2008

What Should I do #5: Cloverfield.

I was hoping to make an announcement about something cool tonight, but I got caught up working on a project and I don’t have the energy to do it justice right now. Tomorrow for sure…

However, It’s been a little while since I’ve answered the perennial question, “What should I do until your next book comes out?” Luckily, a friend dragged me to see Cloverfield on Saturday, and a good time was had by all.

Am I saying you should rush out and see it? No. But I will say the following…

1. I very much enjoyed it.

2. I suspect that people will either love the movie, or hate it. I don’t think many folks will be in the middle.

3. I expect that people who like my book will have a greater chance of liking Cloverfield than the general population.

Why?

Hmmm… That’s hard to say….

You remember those SAT questions they used to give? Like this?

Apple is to Pie, as Nathan Fillian is to _____

A) More different pie.
B) Duck.
C) Firefly.
D) All of the Above.

I don’t do reviews because I detest spoilers. (Speaking of which, feel free to give your own opinions of the movie in the comments below, but I’m declaring it a strict spoiler free zone. Prosecutors will be violated.)

But while I don’t review, I can give you an impression of the movie using this SAT format.

The Wheel of Time is to the Name of the Wind, as King Kong is to Cloverfield.

Not entirely accurate, but I think it gives a general feel for the flavor of the movie.

Maybe it’s the sleep deprivation talking, but these word puzzles are kinda fun. Now I can see why they constantly gave us those tests. Here’s one you can finish on your own.

Kvothe is to Harry Potter, as _____ is to _____.

Oh yeah. This seems like a really funny idea right now, but I know as soon as I open my eyes tomorrow I’m going to cringe in anticipation of what’ll be waiting for me in the comments…

Night all,

pat

Also posted in recommendations, what should I do?
|posted by Pat 52 Comments
Published: January 22, 2008

My Readers Are the Best Readers Ever….

… and I will engage in manly fisticuffs with anyone who says otherwise.

When I posted up last Thursday’s blog, I was nervous about what sort of reaction there would be. While news of the book’s delay was hardly secret, I was still worried that people would be pissed.

Anyway, whatever my best hopes were, y’all exceeded them. After reading your kind comments and messages, I’m filled with warm, tingly feelings that I usually reserve for fluffy kittens and Alyson Hannigan.

If you haven’t already, I recommend taking a peek at the comments. A lot of them cracked me up, especially the ones making a case for a Pat Rothfuss action figure.

My love for you is such that were I able, I would give all of you backrubs and cake, no lie.

However, as that is problematical, I will settle for writing you the best goddamn book possible. Seriously. It’s going to be so good the ALA will have to put a label on it warning people of the dangerous levels of awesome contained therin. It’s going to be so good that you will read it and then die.

Well… I might want to scale it back a little from that. But still, when it comes out it would probably be safest to read it with one eye closed, just to be safe.

That’s all for now, but make sure to stop back tomorrow for more news…. In fact, you might want to stay tuned for the rest of the week, I’ll be making more posts than as is my usual.
I’ve got a lot of other announcements to catch up on (happy ones this time) and stories to tell from the convention I just got back from.

Later all,

pat

Also posted in blogging, book two, fan coolness, love
|posted by Pat 39 Comments
Published: January 15, 2008

On the coolness of Librarians

So I just found out The Name of the Wind won a new award….

YALSA announces 2008 Alex Awards

PHILADELPHIA – The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest growing division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected 10 adult books that will appeal to teen readers to receive the 2008 Alex Awards.

I can see the headlines now: “Patrick Rothfuss appeals to teens.” My friends are going to have a field day with this…

Seriously though, I’m terribly flattered. When the American Library Association likes your book, you know you must be doing something right. Librarians kick ass, and the more of them you get together in one place, the more powerful they become. Like Voltron.

This will also help me feel more comfortable answering a question that I’ve been getting asked on and off for the last several months. Namely, “Is your book for kids?”

Up until now, the only answer I’ve had for this has sounded extremely dodgy. I say, “Well, it kinda depends on what you mean by “kids,” and it kinda depends on what you mean by ‘for.’”

Do you see what I’m getting at? I read the Lord of the Rings when I was 11 or so. I don’t know if it was *for* me, but I certainly enjoyed it….

Up until now, when someone asked me this question try to pin down the specific age of the kid they’re asking about. Sixteen? Sure. Fourteen? Yeah, probably. Twelve? Hmmm…. I’m not sure…

I even know some families that have read my book to their kids who were 5-6 years old. Apparently, the young-uns dug it. I wouldn’t have anticipated that in a hundred years. Those kids must have some kick-ass vocabulary….

Now, however, I don’t have to feel strange about answering this question. The professionals have weighed in on the subject. Huzzah.

For more information, and to see the other Alex award winners, you can check out the press release HERE.

That’s all for today. I’ve been putting together the announcement-type newspost I’ve hinted at a couple times, but it won’t be ready until tomorrow. I’ve got AFK busyness all today….

Forshadowingly yours,

pat

Also posted in Rothfuss appeals to teens, Warm Fuzzy, awards, librarians, nancy pearl
|posted by Pat 24 Comments
Published: December 6, 2007

Of things to come…

There are a few things I’ve been meaning to write about here in the blog for some time now.

Some are just little stories that I’ve been meaning to tell for a while. I have a bad habit of making a post that mentions that I’m going to a con, then when I get back I make a post saying something along the lines of: “Whoo! What a trip! I’ll give you all the details later.” But then I get busy and never seem to get around to it.

For example. My last signing was at a library in a little town where I went to high school, just outside of Madison. We got a surprisingly good turnout (about 30-40 people) and I stayed for about three hours, reading, chatting, and signing books.

Anyway, when I stopped to ask for questions, a little boy of about four or so raised his hand. I called on him, and he tells me that he likes the draccus. His parents had read him the book. Everyone smiles to themselves, and I tell him that I liked the draccus too. (In retrospect, I wish I would have asked him *why* he liked the draccus.)

I answer a few more questions, read another section, and the little boy raises his hand again. This time he tells me the secret to selling a lot of books. “You just write one,” he explained, making a gesture as if holding a pencil. “Then they make COPIES of it. Then they sell the COPIES.”

He was pretty proud of his idea, and, honestly, it was a pretty good one, so I guess he had every right to be proud.

Over the next month or so, I’ll try to get you the rest of these stories before they evaporate out of my flaky brain.

I also have a few… announcements to make. Some of them you’re going to probably be excited about, and some of them you’re probably not. Either way, both types will take some detailed writing up, and I just don’t have the time, energy, or mental wherewithal to do right now. It’s getting light outside and I should really be getting to sleep.

In closing, let me pass along a delightful time-waster: FREERICE.

I tend to average around 42 or 43, but I made it as high as 46 once. I was pretty proud of that.

Later everyone,

pat

Also posted in hodgelany
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