Urgh. I trawled through all those posts last night. Nasty. Though the advert did annoy me, when I saw it - for those not on afp, it's the one for Frosted and Coco Shreddies that has the slogan "Too tasty for geeks". (Geeks like chocolate, surely??)



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thank goodness you changed the spellings, otherwise I'd be all 'ett'n up'

Is there anyone going to the Swindon Festival of Literature who would be interested in writing a blurb about it for Whatever Next? We would love to have a story, (length of your choosing) and some pics.

Anyone interested, please let us know ASAP! Thanks!

I'm getting excited now! only 24 hours to go!

I'm in row B 9-12 (no I'm not that big, I'm dragging the family along! - not forgetting Corsham the dodo, (very close to Pickwick))

Twila, I'll give the writing a go, having to do lots of minutes at work this would be heaven, but the nervious tic might emerge.

excellent!! Thanks Gill!

Andrea, where does your sig come from? It's nice...



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2 hours and counting................

have I got everything?

Dodo
tickets
pen and paper
camera
family
book to be signed only TEA because I lent LIAGB and they forgot to bring it back *!*^^~~##
Map of Swindon in case I get lost
car

Im back!

what a lovely man Jasper is, I won't say too much as I've promised a bit for Twila for the newsletter.

I met Swindonian, hello Naomi.

It was the funniest evening I've spent in a long while

Come back again next year Jasper

that seems to be the general concensus of all who have met the man in person...he's a lovely chap! Glad you had fun, Gill and Naomi. Excellent!

And Gill...."News at Eleven!" LOL Can't wait for your report!

Hullo everyone and especially Gill. I was really pleased to meet you and your family tonight (and of course Corsham).

It was such an enjoyable evening; the best talk I've been to at the Swindon Festival by a loooong way - even including Terry Pratchett last year.

Last week I bought a brand new book from an internet bookshop for the enormous sum of £8.56 plus postage. I was a bit worried when it arrived as on the bottom of the front cover are the words 'Uncorrected bound proof - not for resale'.

Of course this didn't stop me reading it and enjoying it very much, and as result of seeing Jasper tonight it is now inscribed 'For Naomi - 1st public signing of TN3! Jasper'.

Oh, I didn't mention - as if you hadn't already guessed - it's WOLP, and it is so good!



Naomi

OKAY!! Which bookshop was this purchased from!?!?! SPILL!!!! LOL

I wonder if they have any more copies!! SHEESH!

Great for you, though, Naomi. I think it's absolutely WONDERFUL such a great surprise fell into your hands. Ever so lucky! :)

Super glad you enjoyed yourself so thoroughly!

The bookshop is pickabook.com . They had 4 in stock when I ordered mine last week, but they were out of stock the following day.

Naomi



Naomi

bummer...oh well...I'll get one eventually! Thanks though!

With all the excitement of last night I forgot to say that as I had 3 books signed I got 3 postcards; Interview with the Cat (I asked for that one of course), Pete & Dave’s Dodo Emporium, and Rare FeMole Thursday Next Edition.

Naomi



Naomi

Yep, I got those too...I love the Cat one and especially the Femole one! COOL!

Glad you had a great time - and looking forward to reading all about it!

Just to say that my hubby and I had a great time last night too. We travelled over 100 miles to attend and didn't get home till 12.30am but it was well worth it. I am v. jealous of the proof copy of TN3,what a wonderful thing to own! Lucky you!

Oh my goodness! Yet *another* "Sarah/Sara" type person!! Is that now 3 or 4? I know 3 for sure!

Welcome though! Glad you got to meet "The Jasper". He's cool, isn't he!?!

Hi Sara!

I drove 200 miles to see Jasper during his US tour (since that was as close to me as he got), and got home around 1am. I also felt it was well worth the trip.



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Hi again,

Yes, I still think the jouney was worth it, even though I've been tired all day today, lol.
Thanks for the welcome.

Sara