This year, World Fantasy Con is is England. Brighton, to be specific.
That means for the first time in more than four years, I’m heading over the big water.
And since I’m going to be over in England, it seems a little silly for me not to do a couple events.
And if I’m going to do a couple stops in England, it would be impolite for me not to swing by Spain for at least a couple days. Because I have a *lot* of readers there, and I had to cancel my tour plans there a couple years ago.
I’d love to hit other places too, Germany, the Netherlands, Ghent, Sweden…. But I just can’t. I need to get back to my little boy.
Here are the cities where I’m doing events: Brighton, Oxford, London, Barcelona, Madrid. (Details below.)
But that’s not all.
A while back, the fabulous Paul and Storm told me they were cruising through the Midwest, and asked if I’d like to join them for a couple shows.
I couldn’t say no, so I’m going to be hitting Chicago and Minneapolis with them.
And in between those stops, we’re going to do a different, special event here in my hometown of Stevens Point.
Details for those shows are down below too.
- Brighton
Before World Fantasy con gets going, though, I’ve got an event at the local Waterstones.
Thursday, October 31
7:30 pm
Reading, Q&A, and Signing
Waterstones, 71-74 North Street
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1ZA
Facebook Event
There’s somewhat limited seating at this event, so they’re requesting that you call and reserve a place in advance. The phone number is: 012732 06017
The convention is sold out, but if you’re already attending, my events are:
Friday, November 1
3:30-4 – Reading – Hall 8B
7-10 – Mass Signing – Oxford Suite
Saturday, November 2
10-11am – Best of all Possible Worlds – Cambridge
- Oxford
After the con, I’m heading over to Oxford University, who have kindly asked me to come speak, do an event we’ve lovingly called “An Evening with Pat Rothfuss,” and run it all as a fundraiser for Worldbuilders. (Note: I made a special point of using the Oxford comma in that sentence.)
Attending is free, but they will be happy to take a donation at the door.
Monday, November 4
7:00 pm
Reading, signing, and Q&A.
Harris Manchester College, Old Dining Room
Mansfield Road, OX1 3TD
Oxford
Facebook Event
They’ve asked people to RSVP, just so they can get a headcount and be properly prepared for the event. If you’re planning on coming, it would be a good idea for you to e-mail them at president@oxfordworldbuild
- London
Next stop is London, where I’m doing a joint signing event with Scott Lynch. I’ve recently been rereading the Gentleman Bastard books, so this is going to be a real treat to hang out with Scott and sign some books for y’all. Afterward they’ve set aside a bit of space for people to talk and do some informal Q&A at The Phoenix, a restaurant nearby, so keep that in mind as well.
November 5, 2013
6:00 pm
Forbidden Planet
179 Shaftesbury Avenue
London WC2H 8JR
Q&A to follow at The Phoenix
Facebook Event
(I have no idea what this says.)
- Barcelona
In Spain, I’ll be making a few different stops. I’ll have two events in Barcelona, with the first being a full reading, q&a, and signing. I’m going to go far, *far* outside my comfort zone, and try to read The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle in Spanish.
November 6, 2013
7:00 pm
Reading, Q&A, and Signing
Conference Hall of Random House Mondadori
Travessera de Gracia, 47-49. 08021 Barcelona
Facebook Event
The second two events I’ll just be signing books, not reading.
November 7, 2013
5:00 – 7:00pm
Signing
La Casa del Llibre
Passeig de Gràcia, 62
Barcelona
Facebook event
- Madrid
November 8, 2013
7:30 pm
Signing
Forum Fnac Callao
Preciados, 28. 28013 Madrid
Facebook Event
- Chicago
Then I return home and immediately join Paul & Storm on the Midwestern leg of their tour. The first stop is in Chicago, where I will read from my work, answer questions, and tell stories. Paul and Storm will sing about nuns, chicken nuggets, video games, and do incredibly long song about pirates. This show is ages 21 and over, so if you’re old enough, you should consider coming.
- Stevens Point
The other two events I’m doing with Paul and Storm are straight-up performances. We’re on stage, you’re in seats.
This event is different. It’s more like a tiny, geeky harvest festival.
Paul and Storm will be playing music, and I will be doing some reading. But that will just be a piece of the evening.
There will video games and sing-alongs. There will be coffee and beer (and root beer) on tap. There will be guinness-chocolate cupcakes, chocolate chili cookies, and caramel brownies. There will be brats, tamales and walking tacos.
There will be a bouncy castle. I have insisted. Weather permitting, it will be there.
Proceeds from ticket and food sales will go to the non-profit organization Farmshed. There are a limited number of tickets available.
You can head over here to get more information and reserve your tickets.
- St. Paul
The final leg on the tour is going to be somewhere that, despite it being an easy afternoon drive away from where I live, I haven’t been in years – The Twin Cities. This show is for ages 18 and up, since it’s at a bar, but it’ll still be a kickass time.
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Whew. That’s making me tired just looking at it. But it’s going to be fun. You just wait.
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I can not wait to see you in London Pat. This is honestly a dream come true. Do we have to RSVP or but tickets for the London event?
Oh, and where is the signing?
The info is up in the blog. That’s the whole *point* of the blog. To give you access to the info….
Yeah, I didn’t notice that for some reason… Are you sure it was there before? Because, I mean, what’s more likely, me missing something in your blog, or you forgetting to write it?
sarcasm
So the pub you linked to has no idea who you are. The actual venue seems to be the phoenix artists club around the corner.
Pat! You’re coming to London! ON MY BIRTHDAY!
Don’t worry, I don’t expect a present.
-Nathanadon
That *is* your present. We timed it to land on your birthday….
Wow am I excited for November 12th. Quick question on the tickets. I selected two tickets (I think) and paid my donation (although I didn’t realize the donation was total and not per ticket, so I’ll definitely use that as an excuse to buy extra drinks that night), but the email receipt doesn’t mention the number of tickets anywhere.
Is there any way I can verify that I got two tickets? Otherwise I’ll have a very angry girlfriend.
Don’t worry, we will have a guest list at the door with the correct number of tickets purchased – your girlfriend has no cause to be angry :)
Thanks Amanda!
Is there any way I can double check that I bought two now?
FYI, the spanish picture says:
Have some tapas in Barcelona. Go to the beach. Buy a leather coat for Sarah.
You deserve it.
I second that. It’s being quite a warm autumn around here, so the beach might definitely be an option, even if it’s only to get the beach-tapas combo badge. Also, “pa amb tomàquet”. Remember those words :)
That is so cruel. I travel to Madrid on November 9th just to miss you by a single day :-(. Ever a chance to meet you in Germany?
I’ll be there eventually. I wish I could have made it this trip, but it would be too much time to spend away from my boy….
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is the joke that your name is Bilbo? Or are you just happy to see me?
Is there anything one can do to entice you? Seriously! Free lodging, great pasta, etc? You name it.
Since used your books as present so often, i have a large community to draw on to make things happen ;-).
I´m just happy…
my name is bilbo because i love bilbo.
i would help too to entice you to germany!
just say something!
I finish from a conference in London at 6:30pm. Is there a chance that you can sign my copy at The phoenix if I don’t manage to get to Forbidden Planet? :) I need to get proof of meeting you!
OMG! Just read you are going to Spain it makes me crie..
because I can’t go.
My favourite author goes to Spain, and it’s going to read the princess and mr. whiffle in spainsh??????
How? Someone translating, I suppose.
But not all is suicide-worth. There will be a streaming, and I will saw you :)
You will love Spain (I’m kidding, it’s freakin’ boring, but still)
At a signing will you just sign one book or can I bring both NOTW and WMF to sign?
I’ll absolutely sign two books.
Awesome!
I’m having trouble getting tickets for the St. Paul visit. Help!
I am sure you will have a wonderful time with Scott in England. I have a very important tip. Under NO circumstances allow Scott to tell a shaggy dog story. He is very good at them and that was 20 minutes of my life I will never get back. Truly pointless and appalling.
Have a wonderful time (as I am sure you will).
Cass Marshall
Boulder CO
Thanks for the warning….
I love shaggy dog stories, the Purple Wombat is my favourite.
Oh no!! Now that I’m not in Barcelona you’re going there… I see I’ll have to chase you around the globe apparently…
I have a question. In the facebook event for November 7, 2013 in Barcelona is 17-19:00
but in the post is 7:00 – 8:30pm. Which is the correct one?
Also, I want you to know that this is the first time I am seriously considering skipping a class just to be able to go to the reading in Barcelona. I’m known for going to University even when I feel like I’m dying·
Go!! I won’t be able to go… go for me!
Oh shoot – it’s 17-19:00 – thanks!
Have loads of fun in England and Spain! Hopefully you’ll get to come to Germany soon, you have a lot of fans here, too. Until then, I shall spread the love even further!
I’m backpacking through Europe at the moment and it just so happens that I’ll be in Barcelona when you are! I wish I had brought one of my books… I hope you are prepared to sign a kobo. Multiple times.
Nashville, TN had its first ever Comic contains year and I heard it was successful. I think you should make plans to come to next years. Your books shot to the very top of my favorite list and will stay there. They inspired me to pick up my own writing again. Pat, you’re the only author I have ever had the desire to meet. It would honestly make my year!
Damn autocorrect. Comic con not contains
Because ANY world tour would not be complete without Steven’s Point. ^_^
Paris misses you already…
You’re not going to expect us all to show up in gowns with mortarboards in hand for Oxford are you? I’d hate you to be disappointed that we don’t always dress like that.
Also, you clash with Robin Hobb (as in with incredible precision). It’s a horrible choice.
Please please come to Edinburgh!!! Please, It would be such an honor to meet you, Mr Rothfuss.
I am a big fan of your books, and i have always wanted to meet you and ask you to sign one of my coppies of your books (got both latinamerican spanish printing, and UK printing)!
It is so exciting just knowing that you will be closer to us, your fans from Scotland.
Tenris76
Thank you for coming to Stevens Point! I’m wondering, do you know if we’ll be able to arrive a bit late? I have a class that runs until 6:30 that day and need to know if I should get an excuse to leave early.
would you think about comming to Portugal ? It would be awesome to have you here someday! \(^o^)/
Fate is most unfriendly… My favourite and second favourite authors, at the same time, in the same place, just an hour’s flight away (London). And I’m unable to attend. Someone film and reenact the event later, please? =)
(Also, Pat, should you ever come to Sweden, make sure to bring Scott Lynch with you – kidnap him if needs be.)
I think Pat should bring Scott Lynch to all events!
…
And now I really want a Locke, Jean and Kvothe story.
well, i think you should visit all countries in europe – pleeeeeeeeeeease, come to germany :) – and we would be happy…
That Stevens Point event sounds so cool! If it was on a weekend, I would seriously consider road-tripping from NYC to check it out. Have fun and safe travels!
I have to see if I can get vacation time on short notice. If so, I’ll see you in Oxford and London :)
I’m not one given to bragging, ordinarily, but I’ve got tickets to the WorldCon in Brighton and tickets to the waterstones event (on Halloween). Freaking awesome!!!! Sorry… But in my defence I could have applied for tickets in London and Oxford, but showed considerable restraint, and didn’t. England is such a small place…
You know where’s nice? Menominee, MI. Particularly the last two weeks of June in 2014. ::coughs::
Just realised that you’ll be in London on firework night, getting around the city
that night could be tricky.
Have to check with the other half and see if I can justify the expense of a London outing, I wont hold my breath :(
Ok, so the vacation time has been (unofficially) approved, I’ve booked a flight and accommodation – London here I come!
See you in Oxford and London next week :)
Okay, just to be clear. I just donated 20 bucks for one ticket at the Stevens Point event. The receipt they sent me says that I paid those 20 bucks for Pat, Paul & Storm Save the World! but makes no direct mention of a ticket. That should still get me in right?
Still gets you in. We’ll have a list with names and number of tickets purchased at the door, so you’ll be all set :)
Thanks.
One more question (that I really should have asked before paying). I just reread the post, and it said that the Chicago show is for ages 21 and up, while the St Paul is for 18 and up.
Does the Stevens Point gathering fall under either of those categories? I’m 19, so I can go if it’s 18+, but beer was mentioned…
Why don’t you ever come to [insert obscure town here]?
Echoing Namdorg, but more selfishly:
Why don’t you follow me around everywhere like a happy shadow?
I mean, it’s totally okay that you’re not going to Ireland or Scotland, because I’m in neither anymore. And of course you need to see Oot.
So, I’m inviting you both out for shabu-shabu in Tokyo! (Proviso: As long as I have forewarning enough to get my copies of the books shipped over here.)
Hey, you’re a great guy, and have a lovely time in the little of Europe you’ll get to see. Please come back as and when parenting duties wane. I’ll attempt to be (or arrange being) on the right continent then.
So, the London event is tomorrow… hm… can I actually bring my Kindle for you to sign? I read both books on in after all… hm. Maybe I should buy an actual physical copy beforehand! :D
I am SO. HAPPY. I read this blog entry. I was actually here considering finding a way to Steven’s Point and then OH MY GOD you are coming to Saint Paul. I will see you there!!
I am so excited.
So excited.
Leah
Pat thank you very much for your visit. Yesterday I enjoyed very much with your humor sense, your stories, your patience… Yes, we need good characters, we need you¡
Hope you enjoyed Barcelona with Sr. FU… ;)
Important and timely question! I’ll be in attendance tonight in Chicago and wanted to see if there would be any spoilers in the reading. I’m trying to recruit a friend to attend as well, but she’s only halfway through the Name of the Wind and is afraid to learn too much!
Please let me know!