My First Book Signing At Book Expo America 2009 [Video]

May 31st, 2009 at 11:09 am by --KALEB NATION--

Book Expo America 2009 was a BLAST! It is quite an amazing thing to go into an airplane-hangar-sized conference hall, and be surrounded by others from your own world of writing and publishing. I met countless authors and got a stack of books (including an advance copy of Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, a signed copy of the Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, and loads more).

My book signing for The Farfield Curse started at 11:00 AM, and there was already a short line formed. Once the time hit, people began to come from everywhere, and the signing didn’t really stop! There were so many people, we actually ran out of books, so that by the time the signing was over I simply couldn’t sign any more because there were none left to hand out. Hopefully this is a good sign for how it will do in stores :D

I was interviewed for Borders Media by the one and only Pel from the Twilight Lexicon. It was a bit odd since it was my first film interview, and I had never been in a studio set up like it. There were five cameras, all set up at different angles, and they wired me up with a microphone and had lighting hanging all around. I also had to get film makeup put on — a first for me, and a bit itchy (it had to be explained to me that you actually have to wash it off afterward, ha ha). After BEA we headed over to Books Of Wonder, where I saw Tiger Beat play. Tiger Beat is a rock band entirely made of YA authors, with my editor Daniel Ehrenhaft on lead guitar and Libba Bray doing vocals. YES they were very good.

Even more exciting was the nearly-half-page article about me, TwilightGuy.com and my Twitter/Youtube stuff in Publishers Weekly. As with the opening of pre-orders and the signing of Brandon Dorman, publishers generally tell their authors nothing until after we’ve read about it in the papers: I learned via the article that Bran Hambric will have front-of-store placement at Borders bookstore and a 75,000 copy first printing! There are no extra zeroes in that number. It was easily 4 times what I was expecting!

Here are some photos from the event (special thanks to my friend Becka for taking them!)

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  • Nice pics and video. You are looking great in both of them. You must be having a great time. And one more thing Congratulation
    Good Day
  • Mich(elle) C.
    I noticed that there weren't many children there. - school; ugh -. You were probably at the exact place where I auditioned. They host everything there! NYC is okay for me .. everyone likes it! I wish I could have made it. I completely forgot. I didn't pre-order the book but I am buying it! Book eXpo of America is a really great opportunity. Get to see Kaleb Nation and get a signed ACR .. for free! I love Neil! I'm reading his book ... well, my class is.
  • You must come to ALA. That is NOT an option. You must...
  • JJ
    Congrats!!! I cannot wait for your book to come out :D
    Super jealous at the people that got ARCs for "Bran Hambric" and not to mention "Catching Fire!" "The Hungar Games" was a great book!
  • Amy Jo Brownfield
    Hey Kaleb,

    I just felt the need to finally write you a letter today. I follow your updates on both your personal blog and twilightguy and well, I'm not even sure where to begin. I am 18 years old, and a freelance portrait photographer, but recently I have been opening up new possible opportunity's for career choices. I am interested in becoming a writer. I have had a story for years, I just never took the time to write it down. I am also interested in becoming a public speaker. You have been an outrageous influence to me for my life goals and have shown that nothing is impossible. I am so excited for Bran Hambric and cannot wait to discover your writing techniques and get to unveil the mysterious story of the boy named Bran. Thank you so much for everything you do and for your love for your fans. That over everything else really shines through. Unlike many on the internet, the love you hold for your fans is directly obvious. So once again thank you so much and never think for even a second that what you're doing isn't making a difference.

    Sincerely,
    Amy Jo Brownfield
  • Kellie
    You have really good sentence structure and grammar, especially for an 18 year old, you should write! :)
  • Janae
    I can't wait to buy the book in stores! I am so excited!
  • Wren
    AHH! I'm so jealous and wish I could've come. I pre-ordered the book but won't get to hold it for months!! Or read it, for that matter. And it won't be signed.
    *sighs*
    Thank-you for explaining everything and showing us these videos. Most authors just say "yeah, the book's published," whereas you go into detail with all the things you have to do. Even that interview...I thought it was interesting to learn that there were five cameras. And that you've never done that before. And I liked you telling us there would be 75 thousand first printing books and WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW! (Percy Jackson 4 only had 100 thousand, for example!)
    I think, in honor of your accomplishments, I'll send you a few more exclamation points.
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and !!a !!!!!few !!more !!!!!!!! just!!!! to !!!!!!!!!!!c!e!l!e!b!r!a!t!e!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Stacy
    That's incredible, Kaleb! Congratulations! I wish I could have gone, it must have been amazing. Can't wait til September!
  • Avea
    Looks like you had a great time! I have to admit I was starting to go a little crazy without any new posts! :) So excited for you though, it must be a really cool adventure. Looking forward to the book coming out in September.
  • Kayla
    Yay! I'm so glad that your dream is finally coming true! :D

    p.s. I personally think that that first printing isn't going to be enough... :D
  • lil'
    EEK! You got an advanced copy of Suzanne Collin's sequel? lucky! haha I finished reading the Hunger Games not too long ago, and it was amazing! =)

    Huge congratulations to you Kaleb! I can't wait until your book comes out in stores, I read the first four chapters and I wanna know what happens!
  • Samie
    that is awsome! looks so fun!! im sure it feels even more real now that u have signed books for ppl!
  • You should scan the PW article so we can read it.
  • Felicia
    You've gone so far Kaleb, congratulations :]
  • Leticia Bessel
    Oh wow! I'm so happy for you Kaleb :D the photos are awesome, as is the video. I will undoubtedly be buying a copy of Bran Hambric (and will probably read it non-stop until i finish, lol). I can see you're an amazing writer just by reading your blog. Can't wait to read your book! ^^
  • You look so stylish signing the books. Congrats! Must have been awesome.
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