The ‘Traditional’ Book Signing Revolutionized:
New York Times Bestselling Authors Julia Quinn and Elizabeth Boyle
Featured in Streaming Online Book & Author Event
Friday, June 3, 2011; 7:00pm PST/ 10pm EST;
Live from Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (Beaverton, OR)
New York Times bestselling authors Julia Quinn and Elizabeth Boyle headline a much-anticipated virtual book signing, powered by Vivo, taking place at 7:00pm PST on Friday June, 3, 2011. Veteran romance writers Quinn and Boyle will discuss their latest releases JUST LIKE HEAVEN and LORD LANGLEY IS BACK IN TOWN (respectively). Both authors with answer questions and sign copies for virtual event attendees, as well as those who attend live from Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton, OR. Information regarding the streaming event can be found online at www.avonromancelive.com.
“This is the seventh live-streaming event brought to fans by Avon Books,” says Senior Publicity Director Pam Jaffee. “Our recent ‘online signing’ from Turn the Page Bookstore in Boonsboro MD featured authors such as Nora Roberts and Jeaniene Frost, and was enjoyed by more than 1500 romance fans around the world via Livestream. Attendees travelled (virtually) from as far as Germany, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Ireland, Nigeria and Tunisia!”
What is an “untraditional” event in this day and age? These new streaming signings marry bricks-and-mortar with online; driving a dedicated digital fanbase to support stores at local independent booksellers.
“We’re eager to have Julia back,” says Regional Marketing and Publicity Manager of Powell’s Books Michal Drannen. “That she’s joined by Elizabeth Boyle, and that the evening will be streamed live makes the event doubly exciting. Fans of romance, this is one event you won’t want to miss!”
Readers can contact the skilled staff at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (503 228 4651) to order personalized copies of the participating authors’ newest titles. Newly released books from both authors include JUST LIKE HEAVEN by Julia Quinn and LORD LANGLEY IS BACK IN TOWN by Elizabeth Boyle.
More information is available online at www.livestream.com/romance and http://www.powells.com/biblio/2-9780061491900-42
WHEN:
Friday June, 3, 2011
7:00pm PST/ 10:00pm EST
WHERE:
Virtual event at www.avonromancelive.com
Live Book Signing at Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, 97005)
NOTE: Readers can log onto the Powell’s website to pre-order signed and personalized books.
http://www.powells.com/biblio/2-9780061491900-42
Today, I’m giving away an advance copy of Julia Quinn’s JUST LIKE HEAVEN. Comment to enter to win.
Live-Streaming Signings…what an awesome idea. Now those of us geographically challenged so to speak can attend our favorite authors’ book signings! Congratulations on the upmcoming releases!
Just like heaven sounds like a great book. I can’t wait for it to come out.
I love Julia Quinn. When I first read her I bought all her backlist cause she was just so good. No the on;y bad thing is that I have to wait until she releases a new book. Can’t wait for Just Like Heaven.
such a cool idea 🙂 get to “see” authors might never get to otherwise
Powells is just awesome! Love the whole virtual book signing thing…
I love the concept of a virtual book signing!
Looking forward to both books. The virtual signing is wonderful way for fans to interact without actually having to go anywhere.
Great idea for a signing
The book sounds really great.
Virtual book signing. Wow. Soon we’ll NEVER have to leave the house. I love Julia Quinn and can’t wait to read “Just Like Heaven.”
What a wonderful idea — streamlined signing. Great way to meet authors!
I love Julia Quinn’s books and would love to win Just Like Heaven. Lord Langley is Back In Town by Eliizabeth Boyle sounds awesome too, but I have never read any of her books before. No time like the present!
I’ve been looking forward to the Smith-Smythe girls forever! I can’t wait to read Just Like Heaven…
A very interesting event indeed, I’ve never even heard of such a thing…
Can’t wait for those two books to be released. So many great releases in May! 😀
I’m looking forward to reading this. It has a very nice cover.
cool!
I love it when authors hold online events! That means I can actually attend them. 😀 Thanks for the chance to win!
Really cool idea. I have never been to a books signing. I will have to keep this in mind and go to it. Sounds like a great thing.
Julia Quinn’s book sounds great. Love the cover. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Sigh.) I love Julia Quinn’s books. Thanks for sponsoring today’s giveaway.
That’s actually a pretty cool idea! I can’t wait to read Just Like Heaven – I’ve been looking for a good historical to get lost in. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I’ve always really enjoyed her books and I’ve heard good things about this one!
Julia Quinn’s new book sounds great, just like everything I have read by her.
The live streaming book signing is an awesome idea! Very cool indeed. I read the blurb for Just Like Heaven. It sounds like a charming story.
I can’t wait for this book!! 🙂
I like the virtual book signing idea. Looking forward to “Just Like Heaven.”
Sounds fun! I will have to check it out. I am a big fan of both of these authors!
What a great idea!
At last we see one of the Smythe-Smith girls as a heroine. I am really waiting for this book.
Ver cool 🙂
That is ‘very’ LOL 😉
I will definitely be checking this out. I was a late bloomer when it came to Julia Quinn but she is quickly becoming one of my favs. I am in love with her Bridgerton series and I can’t wait to read this book.
Just Like Heaven is on my Amazon Wishlist. I’m very excited to read it.
Would love to read the book selected for giveaway today. Always enjoy dropping by to meet new authors I’ve not read yet.
Julia is my FAVORITE!!!
This online event/book signing sounds interesting and fun 🙂 !
Thanks for another great giveaway!
Oh, I can’t wait to read Just Like Heaven. I always love a Julia Quinn story, and I’m looking forward to this one.
I’d love to read this so please enter me.
What a great idea! Too bad I found their postage to be too high. Kind of sad or I would order a book or two.
Looking forward to Quinn’s new series, and maybe we”ll get to revisit some Bridgertons, too.
I love Julia Quinn’s books and can’t wait for the new one to be out! Great cover!
I love Julia’s voice so much. So enjoyable.
I love the cover of this book. Understated and intriguing. I am looking forward to reading this book.
Anxiously awaiting the release date!
Oh wow that is such a great idea! Why not use the technology if it’s there….
Their new books sound awesome.
Love the cover! It would definitely make me stop and pick the book up to learn more.
I’m looking forward to this book as I understand it features one of the poor Smythe girls who was forced to play in those awful musicales featured in the Bridgerton series. I taught beginning piano for years and I always felt the most sorry for those children who had NO musical aptitude at all but their parents still insisted they suffer through the lessons!
I am definitely looking forward to Julia Quinn’s new book.
love Julia Quinn. Please enter me to win!