Friday, October 16, 2009

Not Neccessarily a Book Tour - October Updates

OCTOBER 2009

10/28/2009 - Rain's Birthday!

10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

tentative schedule...please check your program books for final schedule.

Thursday 9:00 PM With Me, Poetry Has Not Been a Purpose, but a Passion.

With works like "The Bells," "The Raven," and "Annabel Lee" Poe applied his dark romantic sensibilities to the art of "beauty in words." Today, according to former SFPA president (and Nebula nominee) Mike Allan "science fiction poetry, fantastic poetry, speculative poetry, whatever you wish to call it, forms the core of a lively, thriving scene that coexists with genre fiction in many venues." Join us for readings by poets active in the vibrant speculative poetry genre, and bring your "dark romantic," fantastical, horrifying or science fiction poetry to read. Gwynne Garfinkle

Friday 11:00 AM - Poetry of the Fantastic

Imaginative poetry from antiquity through modern times. The participants will discuss some of the notable authors and works as well as reading short selections. Rain Graves, David Lunde, Michael Allen Shea, Donald Sydney-Fryer, Stephen M. Wilson

8:30pm - Mass Autograph Signing

JUNE 2010

(location & date TBA)
Bram Stoker Awards Weekend.

06/12-07/3, 2010 - BLACK-OUT DATES - NO BOOKINGS AVAILABLE IN USA (Possible dates in EUROPE - inquire via email with your request.)

SEPTEMBER 2010

9/16/2009-9/19/2009 - Mill Valley, CA. Hostess of the Haunted Mansion Writer's Retreat.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Not Neccessarily A Book Tour - Septemeber Updates

SEPTEMBER 2009 - KILLER CON SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!

9/14/2009 - San Francisco, CA. "Seven Minutes in Heaven," Hosted by VettedWord at SHINE Nightclub, 965 Mission St (Btwn 5th & 6th Ave) Room 514.

9/17-20, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV. KillerCon!
FRIDAY: Reading, 8:30pm

SATURDAY: 2:00PM: Eros and Thanatos: Erotic Horror vs. Paranormal Romance vs. Pornography. What's the difference? Moderator Sèphera Girón. Panelists Angela James, Rain Graves, Meghan Knierim, Heather Graham, Lori Perkins

5:00-7:00PM Mass Signing

7:00PM Male or Female? The game show that challenges the audience to guess the gender of the author of a passage of classic or current horror. Can you tell the difference? Moderator Matt Schwartz. Panelists Allen K, Maurice Broaddus, Rain Graves, L.L. Soares

8:00PM Seven Deadly Sins of Writing Erotic Fiction: Moderator: Gabrielle Faust. Panelists: Sèphera Girón, Rain Graves, Hal Bodner, L.A. Banks, Jeannie Eddy

9:00PM Open Mic Poetry Reading hosted by Rain Graves

SUNDAY: 11:00AM Seven Deadly Sins of Plot Development: Why storytelling is more than just having a good plot. Moderator Rain Graves. Panelists: Joe Lansdale, Lisa Mannetti, Edward Lee, F. Paul Wilson, Rhodi Hawk, Brian Keene


OCTOBER 2009

10/28/2009 - Rain's Birthday!

10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

JUNE 2010

(location & date TBA)
Bram Stoker Awards Weekend.

06/12-07/3, 2010 - BLACK-OUT DATES - NO BOOKINGS AVAILABLE IN USA (Possible dates in EUROPE - inquire via email with your request.)

SEPTEMBER 2010

9/16/2009-9/19/2009 - Mill Valley, CA. Hostess of the Haunted Mansion Writer's Retreat.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Not Neccessarily A Book Tour - August/September Updates

AUGUST 2009
**working with Daniele Serra on new project**

SEPTEMBER 2009
9/14/2009 - San Francisco, CA. TBA (details being confirmed).

9/17-20, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV. KillerCon!

OCTOBER 2009

10/28/2009 - Rain's Birthday!

10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

JUNE 2010

(location & date TBA)
Bram Stoker Awards Weekend.

06/12-07/3, 2010 - BLACK-OUT DATES - NO BOOKINGS AVAILABLE IN USA (Possible dates in EUROPE - inquire via email with your request.)

SEPTEMBER 2010

9/16/2009-6/19/2009 - Mill Valley, CA. Hostess of the Haunted Mansion Writer's Retreat.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Not Neccessarily A Book Tour - July Updates

JULY 2009
7/13/09 Confirmed! - San Francisco, CA. Special Signing and Gallery showing for DEADLAND & BARFODDER cover artist Daniele Serra - at Space Gallery . (all the way from Italy!) See his Incubus and Succubus set...Art prints and canvas + books for sale!

July 16-19, 2009 Ft. Worth, TX - Contact JT via email to arrange.

SEPTEMBER 2009
9/17-20, 2009 - Las Vegas, NV. KillerCon!

OCTOBER 2009

10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

JUNE 2010

(location & date TBA)
Bram Stoker Awards Weekend.

SEPTEMBER 2010

9/16/2009-6/19/2009 - Mill Valley, CA. Hostess of the Haunted Mansion Writer's Retreat.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Not Neccessarily A Book Tour Updates - June

End of MAY-JUNE 2009

5/31/09 - San Francisco, CA - The Vetted Word Poetry Slam - Featured Poet. Hosted monthly at Nob Hill Grille. $7 cover includes free delicious appetizers. To sign up for the open-mic, contact Ogla Rosales.

JUNE 2009

6/7/2009, Radio Show/Podcast -- 6pm PDT/9pm EST (90 minutes duration). The Funky Werepig, described as "a blog talk radio show that spotlights horror in a most humorous fashion." Hosted by Greg Hall of Choate Road.

6/11/2009, Burbank, CA - Signing - 7pm at Dark Delicacies.
Mass-signing in conjunction with the HWA's Annual Bram Stoker Awards

6/12-14, 2009 at the 2009 Bram Stoker Awards Weekend, Burbank, CA.

JULY 2009
7/12/09 Confirmed! - San Francisco, CA. Special Reading/Signing and Gallery showing for
DEADLAND & BARFODDER cover artist Daniele Serra - at Space Gallery . (all the way from Italy!) Art prints and canvas + books for sale!

July 16-19, 2009 Ft. Worth, TX - Contact JT via email to arrange.

OCTOBER 2009

10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

JUNE 2010

(location & date TBA)
Bram Stoker Awards Weekend.

SEPTEMBER 2010

9/16/2009-6/19/2009 - Mill Valley, CA. Hostess of the Haunted Mansion Writer's Retreat.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Not Necessarily A Book Tour - New Dates Added for May

MAY 2009

4/30/2009-5/3/2009. World Horror Convention 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is CANCELLED for Rain, due to a conflict in travel. Scott G. Browne will host the Annual Gross Out Contest in her place, with blessings.

5/18/2009, San Francisco - the "It's Never Too Late" Official (and late) Book Release Party at The Bigfoot Lodge in San Francisco. Lauren is making us a special BARFODDER inspired drink called The Poe. What is the Poe? Why, it's black, of course (and primarily comprised of Vodka). Happy Hour - 4pm-8pm. Books available; 21 and over only.

5/31/09 - San Francisco, CA - The Vetted Word Poetry Slam - Featured Poet. Hosted monthly at Nob Hill Grille. $7 cover includes free delicious appetizers. To sign up for the open-mic, contact Ogla Rosales.

JUNE 2009

6/7/2009, Radio Show/Podcast -- 6pm PDT/9pm EST (90 minutes duration). The Funky Werepig, described as "a blog talk radio show that spotlights horror in a most humorous fashion." Hosted by Greg Hall of Choate Road.

6/11/2009, Burbank, CA - Signing - 7pm at Dark Delicacies.
Mass-signing in conjunction with the HWA's Annual Bram Stoker Awards

6/12-14, 2009 at the 2009 Bram Stoker Awards Weekend, Burbank, CA.

JULY 2009
7/13/09 (tentative) - San Francisco, CA. Special Reading and Gallery showing for
DEADLAND with BARFODDER cover artist Daniele Serra - at Space Gallery . (all the way from Italy!)

July 16-19, 2009 Ft. Worth, TX - **available** Contact JT via email to arrange.

OCTOBER 2009

10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

JUNE 2010

(location & date TBA)
Bram Stoker Awards Weekend.

SEPTEMBER 2010

9/16/2009-6/19/2009 - Mill Valley, CA. Hostess of the Haunted Mansion Writer's Retreat.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Not Necessarily A Book Tour Updates - New Dates Added

*Event Planners, Please note: If you are hoping to book for a date not yet listed in the Bay Area (including Napa and Santa Cruz), and it's coming up fast - please email Rain directly or leave word on 877-DRK-POEM option 4. Dates outside of Northern California are available without added travel costs, as listed with appropriate contact info.

APRIL 2009 - National Poetry Month!

4/12/2009, San Francisco, CA - Poetry Slam! Hosted by The Vetted Word - as a friend of (and fan of)the venue, Nob Hill Grille I snuck in under the radar and signed up for the open mic. 5 minute reading. To sign up, contact Ogla.

4/21/2009 – Poetry Workshop Host for Elyseum: A Paradise for Heroes and Writers in San Francisco (Not in Harbin…). Contact Scott G. Browne or Russell Gonzaga for more info.

4/30/2009-5/3/2009. World Horror Convention 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is CANCELLED for Rain, due to a conflict in travel. Scott G. Browne will host the Annual Gross Out Contest in her place, with blessings.

MAY 2009
TBA - the "It's Never Too Late" official (and late) Book Release Party at The Bigfoot Lodge in San Francisco. Lauren is making us a special BARFODDER inspired drink called The Poe. What is the Poe? Why, it's black, of course (and primarily comprised of Vodka).

JUNE 2009

6/7/2009, Radio Show/Podcast -- 6pm PDT/9pm EST (90 minutes duration). The Funky Werepig, described as "a blog talk radio show that spotlights horror in a most humorous fashion." Hosted by Greg Hall of Choate Road.

6/11/2009, Burbank, CA - Signing - 7pm at Dark Delicacies.
Mass-signing in conjunction with the HWA's Annual Bram Stoker Awards

6/12-14, 2009 at the 2009 Bram Stoker Awards Weekend, Burbank, CA.

JULY 2009
TBD early July 2009 - Special Reading and Gallery showing for
DEADLAND with BARFODDER cover artist Daniele Serra - at Space Gallery in SF. (all the way from Italy!)

July 16-19, 2009 Ft. Worth, TX - **available** Contact JT via email to arrange.

OCTOBER 2009
10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Not Necessarily A Book Tour Updates

MARCH 2009
3/6/2009, 2:30pm PDT/6:30pm EST– Special Guest on the radio show, The Stir – hosted by Chanin, Rebecca, and Carrie. WCSS 1490 AM in Amsterdam, NY.

3/19/2009 - Santa Cruz, CA - Very special set of readings at Bonny Doon Vineyard for their Albarinos and Oysters release party, 5-7pm. Santa Cruz's own 'Bill The Oyster Guy' will be shucking. Eat, drink, listen. Bonny Doon's Cellar Door, 328 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz. 831-425-3625. $10 club members/$15 non-club members. Tix sold at the door.

APRIL 2009
4/21/2009 – Poetry Workshop Host for Elyseum: A Paradise for Heroes and Writers in San Francisco (Not in Harbin…). Contact Scott G. Browne or Russell Gonzaga for more info.

4/30/2009-5/3/2009. World Horror Convention 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is CANCELLED for me, due to a conflict in travel. Scott G. Browne will host the Annual Gross Out Contest in my place, with blessings.

MAY 2009
TBA - the "It's Never Too Late" official (and late) Book Release Party at The Bigfoot Lodge in San Francisco. Lauren is making us a special BARFODDER inspired drink called The Poe. What is the Poe? Why, it's black, of course (and primarily comprised of Vodka).

JUNE 2009
6/11/2009, Signing - 7pm at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA.
Mass-signing in conjunction with the HWA's Annual Bram Stoker Awards

6/12-14, 2009 at the 2009 Bram Stoker Awards Weekend, Burbank, CA.

***Potential dates in Hawaii***

JULY 2009
TBD early July 2009 - Special Reading and Gallery showing for
DEADLAND with BARFODDER cover artist Daniele Serra - at Space Gallery in SF. (all the way from Italy!)

***Potential dates in Fort Worth, Texas***

OCTOBER 2009
10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Dates To Save - Not Exactly a Book Tour...

FEBRUARY 2009
2/21/09 - Reading and Signing at Borderlands Books in San Francisco.

2/28/09 in San Francisco - 7:30pm - The Make-Out Room John Shirley presents LitPunk- a punk rock alternative to LitQuake.
Performances from: John Shirley, Charlie Anders from Other Magazine, Photographer Charles Gatewood, Blag Dahlia of the Dwarves, Rain Graves + others. 415-647-2888.

MARCH 2009
3/6/2009, 2:30pm PDT/6:30pm EST– Special Guest on the radio show, The Stir – hosted by Chanin, Rebecca, and Carrie. WCSS 1490 AM in Amsterdam, NY.

3/19/2009 - TBA - Very Special Performance at a Winery in Santa Cruz, CA

APRIL 2009
4/21/2009 – Poetry Workshop Host for Elyseum: A Paradise for Heroes and Writers in San Francisco (Not in Harbin…). Contact Scott G. Browne or Russell Gonzaga for more info.

4/30/2009-5/3/2009. World Horror Convention 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is CANCELLED for me, due to a conflict in travel. Scott G. Browne will host the Annual Gross Out Contest in my place, with blessings.

MAY 2009
***Potential dates in Hawaii***

JUNE 2009
6/11/2009, Signing - 7pm at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA.
Mass-signing in conjunction with the HWA's Annual Bram Stoker Awards

6/12-14, 2009 at the 2009 Bram Stoker Awards Weekend, Burbank, CA.

***Potential dates in Hawaii***

JULY 2009
TBD early July 2009 - Special Reading and Gallery showing for
DEADLAND with BARFODDER cover artist Daniele Serra - at Space Gallery in SF. (all the way from Italy!)

***Potential dates in Fort Worth, Texas***

OCTOBER 2009
10/29/09 - 11/1/09, World Fantasy Convention in San Jose, CA.