The Ultimate SLC Comic Con Stalker Strategy Thread

[Seonid he/him]

Alright folks, the SLC Comic Con starts the day after tomorrow. Brandon is going to be there for all 3 days, doing book signings and panels on each day (2 book signings on Saturday!!)

 

His schedule is posted here.

 

Note the 3:00 event:

 

Celebrating Fantasy Literature: The Worlds of Brandon Sanderson
From Elantris to Mistborn to completing the Wheel of Time series to The Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson sits at the nexus of modern fantasy literature. Join him for a discussion of his work, his worlds, and his plans for the future of both. Source - brandonsanderson.com; link above.

 

 

So we need to get Sharders to the following signing events to record and distribute them to THE WHOLE INTERNETS!!!! Or at least the folks who care, namely, us.

 

Thursday, September 4:

4:00–5:45 p.m. - Book signing

Sharders: Rubix and fRR

 

6:00-8:00 p.m. - Book signing

Sharders: Rubix and fRR

 

 

Friday, September 5:

12:45–1:45 p.m. - Book signing

Sharders: Rubix and fRR

 

3:00–4:45 p.m. - Book signing

Sharders: Rubix and fRR

 

6:00-7:00 p.m. - Book signing

Sharders: Rubix and fRR

 

 

Saturday, September 5:

12:30–2:30 p.m. - Book signing

Sharders: Rubix and fRR (full) and Seonid (partial)

 

3:00-4:00 - Brandon discusses his worlds, his work, and his plans for the future of both.

Sharders:  Rubix and fRR and Seonid

 

4:00-7:00 p.m. - Book signing

Sharders: Rubix and fRR

 

 

 

So here's how this works. You volunteer for a time slot, and I will write you down on the List^TM above. Ideally, we should have at least two folks there recording at each session, but I realize that that might not be possible. I'll be going (probably...I'm feeling a little sick right now, so if I get better I'll be there) on Saturday, but I won't get there until after 12:30, maybe 1:00 or 1:30. We'll see how that goes.

 

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead! Volunteer! Step up now for your chance to be immortalized as an Assistant Librarium for the Compendium of all Cosmere Knowledge (see the third post and on in this thread)

Edited September 2, 2014 by Rubix
Wrote myself on the list. ;)

[WeiryWriter he/him]

Just an FYI but this might interest you.  Suffice it to say, if everything goes to plan, all the signings and panels will be covered.

[Windrunner he/him]

Rubix and firstRainbowRose should also be there. I'm not sure what their plan is though.

[Seonid he/him]

Just an FYI but this might interest you.  Suffice it to say, if everything goes to plan, all the signings and panels will be covered.

 

Darnit. I missed that thread. It only mentions Saturday, though. Do we have folks for the earlier days?

[WeiryWriter he/him]

Darnit. I missed that thread. It only mentions Saturday, though. Do we have folks for the earlier days?

 

They will be there the whole time.

[Seonid he/him]

Well that works then.

 

Thanks for letting me know.

[Rubix he/him]

Yup, we'll be there all three days, recorder in hand, prepared for the stalking. 

[Robot Aztec]

taht is great :) cwould you 4 ask if in shadows for silence the Shadwos think awakaners are MAGICALLY DESLICIOUs from all their breath?

[firstRainbowRose she/her]

Robot, that sentence makes no sense whatsoever. I would be happy to ask a question for you, but can you please re-word it to be more clear?

[Ashiok]

Will there be a chance for you guys to ask questions? Cos I know I have a few.

[Dellexe he/him]

Robot, that sentence makes no sense whatsoever. I would be happy to ask a question for you, but can you please re-word it to be more clear?

 

I think he wants to know if the Shades on Threnody would find Awakeners "magically delicious" because of all their Breath.

[masaru]

I'm still interested in these. Might be RAFO (especially #1) but he may throw us a bone on them.

 

1. Can Nazh world hop or does he travel between worlds by other means?

2. Is Nazh seen in Shadows for Silence?

3. When in the Cosmere timeline do Shadows for Silence and White Sand take place?

[WeiryWriter he/him]

3. When in the Cosmere timeline do Shadows for Silence?

 

We already know this, it is middle-cosmere/pre-Stormlight

[Gamma Fiend he/him]

I'm still interested in these. Might be RAFO (especially #1) but he may throw us a bone on them.

 

1. Can Nazh world hop or does he travel between worlds by other means?

2. Is Nazh seen in Shadows for Silence?

 

I'll second these questions if you're taking requests! And I'll also see if you can sneak in a question asking about the Ratio of Stormlight to Breath. (Even though I expect it will be RAFO'd)

[Ashiok]

And for the Dark/Light Mists too!

 

Also, can Nightblood bond with a spren?

[Dellexe he/him]

Also, can Nightblood bond with a spren?

 

2) Could an awakened sentient object (e.g Nightblood ) bond a spren? A: technically but the specific circumstances you would need Would need are so bizarre, in practice no.

http://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/14339-qs-and-as-from-the-london-signing/?hl=%2Bnightblood+%2Bbond+%2Bspren

 

My question, if anyone is taking any, is "What is Nightblood's sheathe made out of?"

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No. I'm definitely not obsessed about this.

[Ashiok]

Also, we should convince him to join us for a game of Sanderson Elimination. Or make the themes for one.

[Dellexe he/him]

HERO OF AGES SEMI SPOILERS

Also: "In Hero of Ages, when Vin decides to not meet Hoid, what would he have talked about had she talked to him?"

[Seonid he/him]

Just a quick question, does anyone know if Brandon is charging for signatures at the Comic Con? I ask because several of the guests have (quite expensive) signature prices and I couldn't see any listed for Brandon.

 

Second, is he ok with me bringing a book for him to sign, or do I have to buy one there?

[Windrunner he/him]

I haven't heard about either of those things, but I can't see a world where Brandon would charge for his signature. When I met him, I brought upwards of ten books, and he signed them all without a second thought. And he'll sign books that you bring although if he's at a bookstore, he often requests that you buy something from any author to support the bookstore. Since you're at a con, I think you're in the clear.

[Seonid he/him]

Thanks!

[Rubix he/him]

Can confirm: no charge.

[theravenchilde she/her]

I'll be there all day on Saturday as well! I have a small pile of questions from Tumblr folk I will attempt to ask him, but I literally don't have anything left for him to sign!

[Steel he/him]

Can somebody please try to record the Lord of the Rings discussion? I am a superfan of LotR (as well as the Cosmere, of course), but unfortunately I can't be there. Thanks!

 

2:00–2:50 p.m., Room 255B
Is Epic Fantasy Still Relevant to the Genre?
Most of modern Epic Fantasy literature’s roots can be traced back to JRR Tolkien and the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. With the rising popularity of other fantasy subgenres, namely Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Dark Fantasy, Alternate Reality (Historical Fantasy), Romantic (Paranormal) Fantasy, Magical Realism, where does Epic Fantasy fit into the mix? Has the recent popularity of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, along with George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones TV series oversaturated the genre, or is it now more popular than ever? Our panel of authors weigh in.
Michelle Witte, Brandon Sanderson, Brian McClellan, Megan Hutchins, Paul Genesse, Valerie Gardner

Edited September 6, 2014 by Steel

[Guest]

I'll be there all day on Saturday as well! I have a small pile of questions from Tumblr folk I will attempt to ask him, but I literally don't have anything left for him to sign!

 

What are the questions you plan on asking? Can we know?