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I've just heard that there could be a Max Barry book tour in late January 2004.

All subject to change, but proposed cities: Boston, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Iowa City, Madison, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.

:)

Chicargo? Sweet.

Iowa City? Who lives there? Anyone?......(crickets chirping).....How about Kansas City?...Or Max could just stay home and work on N.S.2 or maybe even write a new book...(hint hint).

Wow none of them near me.

*wonders why Boston is the only one on the East Coast.*

*wonders why Boston is the only one on the East Coast.*

For the same reason Wisconsin rated two stops?

Maybe Max is a big fan of cheese...

It's pretty much dictated by how much interest there seems to be from people and bookstores in each place. And it's the publisher's decision, in the end, because they pay for it.

New York & LA might be skipped because they were covered on the last tour (January 2003).

All this is still very tentative, by the way.

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*wonders why Boston is the only one on the East Coast.*

For the same reason Wisconsin rated two stops?

Maybe Max is a big fan of cheese...

True, but the most populated and the 5th-most populated cities in the USA (New York & Philadelphia) are both on the East Coast. Hopefully, he'll visit one of these. (I live near them.)

Yeah, you and me both. FYI, RedSoviet and I live ni the same town. If we live nearest to Phili and New York City take a wild geuss what state we live in. I'll give you a hint. It starts with the letter N and ends in we Jersey. lol, I love to do that.

Boston!

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]I've just heard that there could be a Max Barry book tour in late January 2004.

All subject to change, but proposed cities: Boston, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Iowa City, Madison, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.

:)

....there seems to an iron curtain around where I live in Amish Country USA! How's about coming to Philly -- or better yet, Lancaster! :wink:

From what people are saying, the northeast US seems to be a popular place.

Austin as in Austin ,Texas?

There are also a number of people in England.

]I've just heard that there could be a Max Barry book tour in late January 2004.

All subject to change, but proposed cities: Boston, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Iowa City, Madison, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.

:)

Will he do a world tour...or at least a European tour...or at least a British tour?

Portland as in Oregon? *smiles maniacally*

Or Maine? *smile drops"

Maine's just a figment of your imagination. Nobody actually lives there.

Will he do a world tour...or at least a European tour...or at least a British tour?
There is a chance of London in late September, but I don't know for sure. It costs a lot of money to fly an author around the world to promote a book, so publishers don't usually do it unless it's for a bestseller.

]Will he do a world tour...or at least a European tour...or at least a British tour?
There is a chance of London in late September, but I don't know for sure. It costs a lot of money to fly an author around the world to promote a book, so publishers don't usually do it unless it's for a bestseller. :(

Well I will pray!

I reckon he should come visit Ireland. Although his book hasn't been released here, so it might pose some problems if he is looking to sign copies...

A visit to London would be great, I'm recommending Jennifer Government to friends, so I'm doing my bit to spread the word.
My local Waterstones had a whole bookshelf dedicated to Jennifer Government in the shop window, so I should imagine it must be doing well.

Who is his agent? Hack from Chapter 1? Come to the Southeast! Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Birmingham, Charlotte, Savannah, Knoxville, Baton Rouge!!!!

Maxy baby!

Cincinnati Ohio would love to see Mr Barry!

Cincinnati Ohio would love to see Mr Barry!

Yes, yes it would! :lol:

Cincinnati Ohio would love to see Mr Barry!

Yes, yes it would! :lol:

I persuaded all my friends to read Jennifer Government. I'm sure Max Barry would be a hit here in Cincinnati.

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

Sweet, San Francisco is on the list. Northern California represent! 8)

Who is his agent? Hack from Chapter 1? Come to the Southeast! Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Birmingham, Charlotte, Savannah, Knoxville, Baton Rouge!!!!

Maxy baby!

Hey!
You're not the REAL Nowa Warszawa! :evil:

When is he supposed to be in Austin?

Who is his agent? Hack from Chapter 1? Come to the Southeast! Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Birmingham, Charlotte, Savannah, Knoxville, Baton Rouge!!!!

Maxy baby!

Atlanta, perhaps, but I doubt the others.

Iowa City? Who lives there? Anyone?......(crickets chirping).....How about Kansas City?...Or Max could just stay home and work on N.S.2 or maybe even write a new book...(hint hint).

Plenty of people live in Iowa City. ( :D ) It is home to one of thes best literature universities in the US! U of I. Iowa City is one of Iowa's largest cities, even though I don't know if anyone plays NS there, but lots of Jennifer Government Readers. (I am surprised that nobody seems to notice innocent little Iowa, scratch the innocent part!) :) (BTW-Iowa City I'm pretty sure has 60,00ish.) Why do so few people know where Iowa is???) 8) Also, instead of Iowa City, why not visit Ames. Maybe during the Iowa Games, special olympics, nation special olympics soon, or some other time. But he should visit Ames! He just should. :wink:

]I've just heard that there could be a Max Barry book tour in late January 2004.

All subject to change, but proposed cities: Boston, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Iowa City, Madison, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.

:)

Nothing near me. :evil:

Barnes & Noble of Miami would be very pleased to welcome Mr. Barry.

Gunfire would be kept to a minimum.

Cincinnati Ohio would love to see Mr Barry!

Yes, yes it would! :lol:

I persuaded all my friends to read Jennifer Government. I'm sure Max Barry would be a hit here in Cincinnati.

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

Yeah! It's been over a year since our last race-riot! Come to Cincinnati (but just to be safe, stay with me across the river, in Northern Kentucky :P)

Yo [violet] can you add Moscow, ID to that list? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

Cincinnati Ohio would love to see Mr Barry!

Yes, yes it would! :lol:

I persuaded all my friends to read Jennifer Government. I'm sure Max Barry would be a hit here in Cincinnati.

:wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink:

Yeah! It's been over a year since our last race-riot! Come to Cincinnati (but just to be safe, stay with me across the river, in Northern Kentucky :P)

that would be a great advertising campaign for the city - "we havent had any race riots for like TWO years dude"

that would be a great advertising campaign for the city - "we havent had any race riots for like TWO years dude"

But, wait...there is still a boycott of Cincinnati. :lol:

Oh well, I'll drive to Columbus or even, yuck, Cleveland. :)

Thanx to Max(x) for including San Francisco! :D :lol: :D :lol: :D :lol:
Just be sure to inform us all of the specifics, maybe an ad on the ns site, or something. Yeah, i dunno if Max(x) reads these posts, but o well. It's worth a shot.

that would be a great advertising campaign for the city - "we havent had any race riots for like TWO years dude"

But, wait...there is still a boycott of Cincinnati. :lol:

Oh well, I'll drive to Columbus or even, yuck, Cleveland. :)

I dont think the Boycott committee would mind an author coming along to advertise his book. :D

*bump*

Any updates on this, [violet]?

*bump*

Any updates on this, [violet]?

Yeah, is there still no chance of a Europe tour (or at least just a UK tour)?

Ah man...He's not coming to Providence, Rhode Island...He'll be missing out on the taste of Clam Chowda and fresh Lobsta!

It's not definite yet, but it's looking like this:

February 2004
Mon 2nd - Boston, MA
Tue 3rd - Ann Arbor, MI
Wed 4th - Chicago, IL
Thu 5th - Madison, WI
Fri 6th - Milwaukee, WI

Mon 9th - Iowa City, IA
Tue 10th - Austin, TX
Wed 11th - Mountain View, CA
Thu 12th - Portland, OR
Fri 13th - Seattle, WA

Hopefully we'll have dates nailed down in the next couple of weeks.

Yeah, is there still no chance of a Europe tour (or at least just a UK tour)?
The British publisher isn't keen on the idea of a tour, unfortunately -- apparently it's not done there unless the author is very well-known.

<gasp>... you mean, max barry's coming to ann arbor? in... february... bugger! if it was about 2 weeks earlier i could make it, but i'll be near cleveland in february... bugger!

Man, I'd have to travel 300+ miles! *pouts*

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]Yeah, is there still no chance of a Europe tour (or at least just a UK tour)?
The British publisher isn't keen on the idea of a tour, unfortunately -- apparently it's not done there unless the author is very well-known.

Damn.
I suppose they can't really have Max sitting in an empty book shop :?

] San Francisco

WOOO!

]

Mon 9th - Iowa City, IA


YEAHHH! Finally I'll be able to get my books signed. Even if it is a 2 hour drive away.

]Yeah, is there still no chance of a Europe tour (or at least just a UK tour)?
The British publisher isn't keen on the idea of a tour, unfortunately -- apparently it's not done there unless the author is very well-known.

Oh, but his very well known to British NS players! :wink:

I don't think I'll be able to make it. :-(

Sure you can't hit NYS? Albany? NYC?

I don't think I'll be able to make it. :-(

Sure you can't hit NYS? Albany? NYC?

Can't you manage Boston? It's not that far away is it?

Boston is a drive of several hours from NYC... from Albany it'd be a day-long affair just getting there, if I recall the geography of the region correctly.

And it is several hours from me to Albany.

No Salt Lake City?

There isn't even a non Western Coast city on that list... That really sucks.

There are midwestern cities, but nothing on the eastern seaboard.

Correction I meant non Western Coast Western city on the list. There are a good 15 states that have to travel Uber distance to get to you and unfortunately I am not able to...:(
If its not possible to come to Denver or Salt Lake City or something (even phoenix) I don't think I could make it...

Edit: Forgot about Las Vegas that would also work.

If it makes you feel better, the first tour basically hit the coasts, and ignored the midwest...

If it makes you feel better, the first tour basically hit the coasts, and ignored the midwest...

And it ignores the UK! :( :x

CE Sweden is'nt mentiond either, maby i should be insulted after forking out money on the book :(

CE Sweden is'nt mentiond either, maby i should be insulted after forking out money on the book :(

Yeah, me too! Nowhere in Europe is mentionned. That i no way to look after your fans! :wink:

Ya know CE maby he should hijack the plane :twisted: , that will get his attention :D

Ya know CE maby he should hijack the plane :twisted: , that will get his attention :D

Yeah!

*prepares plans for hijacking*

:twisted:

And then we'll keep him in europe :D , so he can't visit US. That'll teach them 8)

And then we'll keep him in europe :D , so he can't visit US. That'll teach them 8)

Damn Americans! Think that they can see him and we can't! :wink:

I think more Americans bought his book. Get more of your countrymen to buy the book and he will probably go and visit your country too.
:P

I think more Americans bought his book. Get more of your countrymen to buy the book and he will probably go and visit your country too.
:P

This has nothing to do with buying, we demand a visit from Mr Barry :lol:

I think more Americans bought his book. Get more of your countrymen to buy the book and he will probably go and visit your country too.
:P

This has nothing to do with buying, we demand a visit from Mr Barry :lol:

Yeah, we supported him too! We paid his wages!

I'm sure you'll get your chance, he should do a massive world tour and hit a bunch of Cities in the US (like Seattle, Portland, San Fransisco, L.A., Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, and some east coast cities, then hit the UK, then go around in Europe so we all get a chance to meet him. I for one would love a chance to meet him.

I too would love for a chance to meet Max Barry.

That'd be cool. AND IF ANYONE KEEPS MAX OUT OF AMERICA I WILL ASSEMBLE THE WORLD'S GREATEST STRIKE TEAM TO INVADE HIS HOLDING POSITION AND SAVE HIM! Or at least hold protest signs outside the building. Or have a food fight. Or get a petition for america to invade and kill and save Max. That'll teach ya!

Yeah, I would love to meet Max - the man who inented my favourite website. :D

Yeah, I would love to meet Max - the man who inented my favourite website. :D

:lol: what a suprise it would be if Max turns out to be an 85 year old lady

]I've just heard that there could be a Max Barry book tour in late January 2004.

All subject to change, but proposed cities: Boston, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Iowa City, Madison, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.

:)I LIVE IN PORTLAND!!! HOME OF NIKE!! YAY! I AM SOOO THERE

]I've just heard that there could be a Max Barry book tour in late January 2004.

All subject to change, but proposed cities: Boston, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Iowa City, Madison, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.

:)I LIVE IN PORTLAND!!! HOME OF NIKE!! YAY! I AM SOOO THERE

*with contempt*

Lucky you....

I'm sure Max could at least visit London. I mean after all, North London is the limit of civilisation. Go any further and you end up in.... :shock: THE NORTH :shock: :cry: :cry: :cry: :shock:

:wink:

I'm sure Max could at least visit London. I mean after all, North London is the limit of civilisation. Go any further and you end up in.... :shock: THE NORTH :shock: :cry: :cry: :cry: :shock:

:wink:

Yeah, and I expect that there would be quite a few people who would turn up to see him.

Wow none of them near me.

Me neither.

Wow none of them near me.

Me neither.

And as you've probably guessed, there are none near me either.

Wow none of them near me.

Me neither.

And as you've probably guessed, there are none near me either.

Or me for that matter :(

Wow none of them near me.

Me neither.

And as you've probably guessed, there are none near me either.

Or me for that matter :(

BWA HA HA! :gloat:

*Checks reciept*
Yep, it says it right here

1 x Jennifer Government (ISBN 0-349-11598-2) - £9.99
1 x Book Signing with Max Barry - £499.00
Sub-Total - £518.99
Multi-buy Savings - £499.00
Total - £9.99

BWA HA HA! :gloat:

:evil: :x

BWA HA HA! :gloat:

I'll remember that gloating laugh :x

/me contemplates hurting those who are gloating... severly

Great to see there are so many people interested in turning up! :D

I wonder how much of these bookstore appearances will be devoted to talking about the book and how much to NationStates. ;)

This book tour is being organised by Vintage, the US paperback publisher. Basically, it's up to the publisher in any country as to whether they want to send an author around on a tour or not. Vintage have decided they think it will be worthwhile, so there's a nice long tour. Now we just have to pack out bookstores so the various publishers are inspired to do more of them!

]Great to see there are so many people interested in turning up! :D

I wonder how much of these bookstore appearances will be devoted to talking about the book and how much to NationStates. ;)

Lol, probably all about NS (and trying to get him to make our nations moderators!)

]Great to see there are so many people interested in turning up! :D

I wonder how much of these bookstore appearances will be devoted to talking about the book and how much to NationStates. ;)

This book tour is being organised by Vintage, the US paperback publisher. Basically, it's up to the publisher in any country as to whether they want to send an author around on a tour or not. Vintage have decided they think it will be worthwhile, so there's a nice long tour. Now we just have to pack out bookstores so the various publishers are inspired to do more of them!

Hmmm... I suppose it would be a pretty good marketing opportunity for Max. 'Buy a copy of Jennifer Government and you can meet the creator of NationStates!'

PS Max, I'll give you LOTS of monopoly money if you come to the UK!!! :D :D

<---- engages massive attractor ray bring Max Barry to Philly

What, this is an OOC forum? Phooey.

]I've just heard that there could be a Max Barry book tour in late January 2004.

All subject to change, but proposed cities: Boston, Austin, Detroit, Chicago, Iowa City, Madison, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle.

:)
Why none on Southern border??? Like Houston?

Why none on Southern border??? Like Houston?

At least you live in the same country as all the tours. I live in a different continent to the nearest one.

Max WILL come to London.

I have a plan... 8)

Max WILL come to London.

I have a plan... 8)

What's that?

*eagerly waits*

Well, it involves Steve Irwin and a kangaroo...

Well, it involves Steve Irwin and a kangaroo...

Okay..... :?

Well, I noticed Portland is on his list... perhaps he intends to apologize to the REAL Nike CEOs lol or maybe he should hold his book signing at the book store across the street ^_^

When is this tour going to take place?

When is this tour going to take place?next month, I think

Near Boston :D :) :lol: :!: (does a victory dance).

I wonder if we could convince the mods to tag allong...

Damn...
Thats too soon, I won't be able to scrounge enough money to go all the way to Seattle (the closest city to my location) by then.
I still think there should be a Las Vegas or Salt Lake City stop.

Kiiya... I could make it to the San Francisco one... maybe... frag it, that's a long drive from here x_x

I still think there should be a Las Vegas or Salt Lake City stop.

Yes, I'm surprised that they haven't done one/aren't going to do one in Las vegas, but then London was left out so.... :wink:

Europe wasn't even in it, so I think London is left out of a comparison between it and los vegas. I think it should visit every state.

Europe wasn't even in it, so I think London is left out of a comparison between it and los vegas. I think it should visit every state.

To visit every state would mean Max would have to be in the US for a couple of months at least...

To visit every state would mean Max would have to be in the US for a couple of months at least...

He'll probably be doing that anyway.

I live in Milwaukee YAY! :D

And Wisconsin isnt just known for Cheese ya know Lol Also for its meats and beer :lol:

Secret link not announced anywhere else yet:

http://www.maxbarry.com/jennifergovernment/usatour2004.html

;)

]Secret link not announced anywhere else yet:

http://www.maxbarry.com/jennifergovernment/usatour2004.html

;)

It's the dates!

But still no Europe. :evil: :wink:

]Secret link not announced anywhere else yet:

http://www.maxbarry.com/jennifergovernment/usatour2004.html

;)

It's the dates!

But still no Europe. :evil: :wink:

More importantly: Still no London :evil:

More importantly: Still no London :evil:

Yes...nasty Max. :evil: :wink: :lol:

I keep telling you guys: it's the publisher who chooses if/when/where there's a book tour!

Feel free to write to Tim Holman, Editor, Orbit/Abacus, Time Warner Books, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London WC2E 7EN. ;)

]I keep telling you guys: it's the publisher who chooses if/when/where there's a book tour!

Feel free to write to Tim Holman, Editor, Orbit/Abacus, Time Warner Books, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London WC2E 7EN. ;)

Don't worry, I shall. :D

]I keep telling you guys: it's the publisher who chooses if/when/where there's a book tour!

Feel free to write to Tim Holman, Editor, Orbit/Abacus, Time Warner Books, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London WC2E 7EN. ;)

Done. 8)

]I keep telling you guys: it's the publisher who chooses if/when/where there's a book tour!

Feel free to write to Tim Holman, Editor, Orbit/Abacus, Time Warner Books, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London WC2E 7EN. ;)

Done. 8)

Hehe, we will get Max over here!

Where in London do you live, CE?
Perhaps Max could come to England on a holiday, and just do one of the big bookshops in London.

All these places have colleges, maybe that's the target audience.

I might be able to justify Boston if I take my wife there for an extended weekend. *begins scheming and plotting*

No Los Angeles? What! Common

Where in London do you live, CE?
Perhaps Max could come to England on a holiday, and just do one of the big bookshops in London.

I live in Thorton Heath, Croydon.

Where in London do you live, CE?
Perhaps Max could come to England on a holiday, and just do one of the big bookshops in London.

I live in Thorton Heath, Croydon.

Aaah cool, I live in Sutton. :D

Perhaps we should get Max to go to the Waterstones in Wimbledon 8)

Aaah cool, I live in Sutton. :D

Perhaps we should get Max to go to the Waterstones in Wimbledon 8)

No, Central London....I like going there. :D

And none for Texas? Well I say, this is most upsetting!

It would be great to shake Max Barry's hand and tell him my secret identitie(s) and see if he's heard of me. Oh, I would just faint.

Jennifer Government was a good book too. Which I bought. And still have all to myself.

YES!!! IOWA FINALLY GETS THE RESPECT IT DESERVES!!! Weh ave more than corn you know. And we have plenty of corn.

YES!!! IOWA FINALLY GETS THE RESPECT IT DESERVES!!! Weh ave more than corn you know. And we have plenty of corn.
Hmm....corn....also spelt Korn! :wink:

Portland, Oregon baby and at one of my favorite bookstores to boot. I already have it on the calander.

Portland, Oregon baby and at one of my favorite bookstores to boot. I already have it on the calander.

Lucky you! :evil:

DP

Wow, I just stumbled upon this thread.

Nyborg, quite a few NationStates players live in Iowa City, because I'm one of them and also have a big mouth. ;) Now, a lot of my friends and family play NS.

I was completely shocked to see that we were included on the list, and would be very interested in finding out when Max will be coming through here. I assume he'd be visiting Prarie Lights?

Heck, if you're going to be around for a day or two, I'll take you and your crew out to a good show. Iowa City has an incredible local music/liberal arts scene. I'll be watching this thread for details.

Monday 9th February 2004

PRAIRIE LIGHTS
15 S. Dubuque
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-337-2681

8pm


You lucky @&*£$ :evil:

Thanks, Myrth. You could always travel here to meet him yourself. lol

So, I'm happy to try and get my book signed, but what about my nation? How do I get Pope Hope inscribed with a signature? :wink:

Wow, I just stumbled upon this thread.

Nyborg, quite a few NationStates players live in Iowa City, because I'm one of them and also have a big mouth. ;) Now, a lot of my friends and family play NS.

I was completely shocked to see that we were included on the list, and would be very interested in finding out when Max will be coming through here. I assume he'd be visiting Prarie Lights?

Heck, if you're going to be around for a day or two, I'll take you and your crew out to a good show. Iowa City has an incredible local music/liberal arts scene. I'll be watching this thread for details.


No need to defend Iowa, or Iowa City for that matter, I apoligize for dissing Iowa City. It's just that there are loads of cities with populations greater than all of Iowa combined that have been left out. Being from one of those left out cities, I was just a bit bummed. But congratulations to you Pope Hope, and Iowans everywhere, for finally getting some recognition. :wink: Oh... and thanks for the corn and pork chops. BTW, I would have voted for Bill Bradley. Big Ups to Iowa.

Iowa State sucks! KU rocks! Go Jayhawks! WOOT! :P

lol...thanks Nyborg. Max should certainly try a tenderloin while he's here. Also, you'd probably be surprised to hear that Iowa City draws a lot of good writers and musical acts...because many have started here. Most famous of all, I suppose, is Kurt Vonnegut.

The writer's workshop at the University of Iowa is world reknowned, extremely competetive for admission, and draws people from all over to Iowa City. It's one of the main reasons I chose Iowa myself.

Also, I agree that Iowa State sucks, because I'm a Hawkeye. Ames holds no candle to Iowa City. :wink:

Max Barry is so getting smited for not visiting the Philly area.

Pope Hope: Got any plans for the Iowa Caucuses on Monday?

Again, you're all welcome to come visit me here...;)

For the record, I'm an Independent...and also under the impression that liberal Iowa City will actually be having a coup to get Kucinich in office. We were heavy supporters of Nader, so it makes sense. 8)

Max Barry is so getting smited for not visiting the Philly area.

You can join us Europeans in the long line.

See you there, Pope!

Yes, see you there Pope. Nazi Egypt and I will be sure to enjoy spreading the greatness of Ames around!

Yes, see you there Pope. Nazi Egypt and I will be sure to enjoy spreading the greatness of Ames around!

Who is Ames?

"You can join us Europeans in the long line."

You've gotten even by sending Eddie Izzard to the States and making sure he only visists NYC, Philly, and LA.

Eddie, we love ya man, but there's more over here than those places.

Well the day has come. Dun dun dun. :P

Glad to hear other NSers will be here in Iowa City tonight! Maybe we should all sport nametags bearing our nation names? lol

Well the day has come. Dun dun dun. :P

Glad to hear other NSers will be here in Iowa City tonight! Maybe we should all sport nametags bearing our nation names? lol

I'm so envious!

You're so lucky that you live in America and get to meet Max. Well, ask him lots of questions and don't leave until you get an answer to all of them! :lol:

Can't... wait.. until.... friday...

Man, I'm so excited.

dammit, stupid weather. I would have gone had there not been so many accidents on the road due to "inclement weather". Did any other Austinites go?

Well the day has come. Dun dun dun. :P

Glad to hear other NSers will be here in Iowa City tonight! Maybe we should all sport nametags bearing our nation names? lol
I'm glad to report that a small group of us represented at Iowa City. (Even though some of us had to drive 5 hours to do so).

Was quiet fun. You should all go.

Yes, I got to meet Berserker in person as well! :)

Max' reading of JG was quite humorous, and he answered all questions like a true pro. Afterwards all seven of us had a very fun time, and it was easily like we were just a bunch of RL friends hanging out for a few hours after work.

The interview was broadcasted on the internet as well as live radio. Therefore, thanks to Karma, many of the mIRC regulars were able to hear the whole presentation as it happened.

Thanks again for coming here, Max, and you're all welcome to stop by again any time.

All of you who are geographically able should definitely go support our friend and fearless leader as he tours the US. ;)

Max' reading of JG was quite humorous, and he answered all questions like a true pro. Afterwards all seven of us had a very fun time, and it was easily like we were just a bunch of RL friends hanging out for a few hours after work.

Wow!

What questions did you ask him?

Well, Max Barry's probably already left Portland for Seattle already. To my dissapointment, there wasn't a Hong Kong style gunfight at Powell's between Max and Nike Special Operatives.

Just saw the NS News page. lol :) We are rather motley. Motley, with MIND BULLETS.


;)

Just saw the NS News page. lol :) We are rather motley. Motley, with MIND BULLETS.


;)

Who are you?

And who are the two mods?

I'm the blonde girl on the left. Can't say who the Mods are, although people are guessing in Moderation. ;)

I'm the blonde girl on the left.

Ah, so that's wo you are.

Actually, I guess if you're looking straight on at the picture, I was on the right...but since there's only one blonde girl in the picture, I suppose you got the idea. lol

Actually, I guess if you're looking straight on at the picture, I was on the right...but since there's only one blonde girl in the picture, I suppose you got the idea. lol

Yes I do. And you're younger than I thought you would be.

In case anyone is interested, Prairie Lights and a radio station in Iowa City have uploaded Max' reading/interview to a website. Interesting listen. ;)

http://wsui.uiowa.edu/prairie_lights.htm

Feb 9

Young Australian novelist Max Barry reads from his darkly satirical and cautionary tale of the corporate world called Jennifer Government. In Barry's world, we all adopt the surname of the employer we work for; the NRA and the police are almost interchangeable; high profile advertisers use murder as a marketing ploy to boost sales. Max Barry is also the author of the highly praised book, Syrup. He also created the popular free on-line game called "NationStates."

Max Barry is just a wonderful man, overall! :D