It can help you connect with potential readers as well as give you a good relationship with the various stores. Business fairs are locally run by chambers of commerce, and depending on what your book is about, they may be interested in having you there. London, united kingdom book signing events eventbrite. David sheldon and joan mccall exhibit and sign books.
How to set up a book signing as an independent self. Ann meyers drysdale selling late husbands awards over. Looking back at the coverage of her shortlived nba career, its striking how little. This is a great guide to help you understand both how to set up in store book signings, and why you should put forth the effort to set up book signings and author events at book stores. When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. She then went on to become the first woman to be signed to a fouryear athletic scholarship at ucla, the first fourtime kodak all american, male or female, and the overall number one. Ann meyers drysdale selling late husbands awards over objections. View don drysdales page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. Meyers was the first high school player to make the united states national team and the first woman to receive a full athletic scholarship to ucla. Shop for electronics, computers, furniture, outdoor living, appliances, jewelry and more. Sunday will feature a book signing with ann meyers drysdale and closing ceremonies.
You let some girl beat you the story of ann meyers drysdale by. Connect with drysdale auto books at oconnell terrace, bowen hills, qld. Many bookstores list this information on their websites. Libraries are always looking for authors to talk to interested patrons. From ann meyers drysdale to brittney griner, woman basketball.
We will be handing out world book day books in exchange for your world book day vouchers. The american homebrewers association has worked on behalf of the homebrewing community since 1978 and celebrates a membership of more than 46,000 homebrewers and beer enthusiasts. Fifteen things you should know about ann meyers drysdale including. May 15, 2012 after her athletic career ann meyers drysdale went on to do color commentary on all the national stations. Watch this space for details of upcoming events from the wellread people of dymocks. March 26, 1955 is a retired american basketball player and sportscaster. She was the first woman at ucla to be signed to a fouryear athletic scholarship for college. How ann meyers drysdale played like a girl and won forbes. A standout 59, blondhaired, blueeyed point guard, meyers drysdale was the first player to be part of the u. Book signings are an unmitigated pleasure except when youre the author of the book that no one has turned up to have signed tue 31 jul 2012 04. Jun 02, 2015 that was not my purpose, said meyers now ann meyers drysdale, 60, in a 1992 interview given to wrtv6. How to approach a bookstore to set up a book signing. She was a standout player in high school, college, the olympic games, international tournaments, and the professional levels. Save the silence book launch with susan allott to your collection.
Drysdale auto books oconnell terrace, bowen hills, qld. Apr 05, 2016 over family objections, don drysdales widow selling memorabilia of dodger great who played for van nuys high share this. Get it by tuesday, sep 24 only 19 left in stock more on the way. I had been playing the game of basketball all my life and i. Ann meyers career escalated womens basketball to a new level. Vp of the phoenix suns nba and phoenix mercury wnba. We are thrilled to welcome internationally bestselling crime writer peter may here at hatchards this evening on the publication of his brand new novel a silent death.
Actually, most book signings are not in bookstores. Ann meyers drysdale has just written a book called you let some girl beat you. Ann meyers drysdale led the way for women in sports. There were over 300 authors, 100 exhibitors and 25,000 guests. Her father, bob meyers, was a guard at marquette university and went on to play professionally in milwaukee. While there are several books out about babe, surprisingly there has never been any book written or. Arra have organised a number of special author events that were very successful. You let some girl beat you the story of ann meyers drysdale. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Apr 08, 20 and in 1979, ann meyers who now goes by ann meyers drysdale had a threeday tryout with the indiana pacers. Aug 01, 20 check out the calendar of book signings at hotspots like book soup on sunset boulevard in west hollywood and barnes and noble at the grove in hollywood. Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season full name. After her athletic career ann meyers drysdale went on to do color commentary on all the national stations. Book signings an evening with peter may in conversation with jake kerridge.
She is the modern day version of babe didrikson zaharias. Find great deals on ebay for don drysdale autographed. The book signing is a really important part of the visit. I blogged about the reasons here, if youd like to read in depth. Friday, january 31st through saturday, february 1st the hollywood show will be taking place at the marriott burbank airport hotel at 2500 north. View neil drysdales profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Share the silence book launch with susan allott with your friends. Whsmith are thrilled to be at various football clubs across the country from february 29th to march 14th. Ann meyers drysdale talks to the press on the red carpet before the start of the 3rd annual bruce arians family foundation golf classic at the westin kierland resort and spa, sunday, march. Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Ann meyers reflects on making nba history 40 years ago. Offering them the option of taking a signed book home with them afterwards can help to turn that connection into.
From ann meyers drysdale to brittney griner, woman. Book signings and author talks in light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events. I had been playing the game of basketball all my life and i was raised that way. Here is what she had to say on writing you let some girl beat you. Ann meyers drysdale, the hall of fame basketball player who was married to the hall of fame pitcher, is putting the items up for auction starting wednesday. First of all, you need to find out if a bookstore you are interested in actually hosts book signings. Enjoy low warehouse prices on namebrands products delivered to your door. Her highoctane approach translated into wins and awards and she finished her stellar career at ucla owning.
Ann meyers drysdale is the only woman to ever sign a free agent contract with an nba team. With bookventure, you can get featured in a professionally organized book signing event. The huntington beach resident was a fouryear allamerican. That was not my purpose, said meyers now ann meyers drysdale, 60, in a 1992 interview given to wrtv6. Besides, as she wrote in her book, what matters is not that i was the first. She was a journalist for many years, writing, among other things, the longestrunning byline column in the yorkshire evening post, which she later made into a. Athletes give their all at special olympics orange county register. Jul 31, 2012 book signings are an unmitigated pleasure except when youre the author of the book that no one has turned up to have signed tue 31 jul 2012 04.
Save childrens story time and book signing with pamela foland to your collection. Jun 06, 2012 ann meyers drysdale was born in san diego on march 26, 1955. Curtis 50 cent jackson will be receiving a star on the hollywood walk of fame at 6250 hollywood boulevard. For details of book signings and other events that are relevant to romance readers in australia, please go to the events calendar on our blog.
On the perks and pitfalls of signing books books the. Meyers drysdale was the first player to be part of the u. She will sign books preceding the phoenix mercury game against the seattle storm, and again at halftime in section 119120 on the main concourse. Book signings are a great way to promote and sell your book. Ann meyers drysdale makes historyagain phoenix suns. Local author b a paris will be in store from12pm signing copies of her latest. Check out the calendar of book signings at hotspots like book soup on sunset boulevard in west hollywood and barnes and noble at the grove in hollywood. She was a member of the first us womens basketball team to go to the olympics, and she was one of the first women to be inducted into the national nba hall of fame. Dymocks stores host a range of author events throughout the year including booksignings, launches, inconversations, exclusive vip events, readings, and childrens events and activities. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease all i did was walk in with a copy of my book, asked to speak with a manager, and we set up the signing on the spot. Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Her father played basketball at marquette as he and her mother were very. Dymocks stores host a range of author events throughout the year including book signings, launches, inconversations, exclusive vip events, readings, and childrens events and activities. Ann meyers drysdale first started playing basketball at four years old, completely unaware of where that would lead her. Apr 05, 2016 ann meyers drysdale talks to the press on the red carpet before the start of the 3rd annual bruce arians family foundation golf classic at the westin kierland resort and spa, sunday, march. The festival is the largest book event in the country and was attended this year by 127,000 people. Time magazine recently called her one of the ten greatest female athletes of all time. Neil drysdale assistant news editor press and journal. Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies or similar technologies to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customized experience.
Ann drysdale she was born near manchester, raised in london, married in birmingham, ran a smallholding, brought up three children on the north york moors, and now lives in south wales. Glasgow comic con, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020, is a highly popular annual event which focuses on showcasing sequential art, and will once again host a wide range of established and. Book signings the book signing is a really important part of the visit. Well, in case ann doesnt make it, washington post columnist dave kindred wrote in 1979 of ann meyers, the first woman to sign an nba contract, the pacers say shell stay with the team. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. March 26, 1955 is an american former basketball player and sportscaster. National team while still in high school, the first woman at ucla to be signed to a fouryear athletic scholarship for. While her contract didnt lead to a roster spot on the. You let some girl beat you the story of ann meyers. Phoenix mercury and suns vice president ann meyers drysdale will host a pre game and halftime book signing of her autobiography you let. Come and meet david alric who will be signing copies of his four books for children the promised one, the valley of the ancients, african pursuit and goals for gold.