Patrick rothfuss schedule and appearances eventful. Ive spent weeks figuring things out, and now i have all sorts of answers for you. He won the 2007 quill award for his debut novel, the name of the wind, and its sequels went on to top the new york times best seller list. Half moon cay, santo domingo, and grand turk book a cabin here facebook event. May 24, 2009 patrick rothfuss, writer of the glorious, amazing, best book i read in years, the name of the wind was in london last thursday signing his books at forbidden planet.
He is best known for his ongoing trilogy the kingkiller chronicle, which won him several awards, including the 2007 quill award for his debut novel, the name of the wind. Patrick rothfuss is the author of the epic fantasy trilogy, the kingkiller chronicle. Ultimately, buying a book at the hosting store is just good manners. One thing many booksellers have in common is a weariness of answering questions about the publication date of the third book in patrick rothfuss kingkiller trilogy. Signed copies of the wise mans fear patrick rothfuss. Rothfuss launched the first salvo by signing a copy of wise mans fear with perhaps more majestic than way of kings. So, when pat announced on his blog that he was coming back to lexington on his book tour this year, of course i had to go. Nov 01, 2017 20 patrick rothfuss quotes from kingkiller chronicles and more nikki vanry nov 1, 2017 patrick rothfuss is author of the kingkiller chronicles fantasy series, which includes the name of the wind, the wise mans fear, and the novella the slow regard of silent things.
Patrick rothfuss has a masters degree in creative writing and currently is an assistant professor of english at the university of wisconsinstevens point. The caribbean march 6 14, 2020 joco cruise 2020 sailing from fort lauderdale to. Since this event is in on my home turf, were expecting a good turnout. Last year, when pat visited the uk for the world fantasy convention we asked him to tell us a little bit about the final book in the kingkiller chronicles. Patrick rothfuss is a giant amongst fantasy novelists. Shawn is also selling signed hardcover copies of the name of the wind and copies of prints of the original cover art for the name of the wind.
Do you have any plans to do a book signingreading in insert name of. All of these events can also be found on my facebook events page. The real reason rothfuss kingkiller 3 is not here yet. And rewriting a seemingly finished product is a god damn. Theres updated info for these events in this blog so be sure to check it out so today feb 21st the slow regard of silent things hits the shelves in germany. He has been very busy with writing, a charity project all proceeds going to heifer international, preparing for a signing tour, and caring for his family. Last year, my cousin, joe, and i traveled to lexington, kentucky to attend a reading and signing event with patrick rothfuss. Over the years, ive done readings, conference panels, facilitated group discussion, and run writing workshops. In the midst of all this, he found a little time to let me impose on his schedule just to. Author patrick rothfuss bio and signed books vj books. My first book, the name of the wind, made it onto the new york times best seller list, and is being translated into 26 languages. Patrick rothfuss s most popular book is the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle.
Uwsp alumnus patrick rothfuss second book tops new. Patrick rothfuss, writer of the glorious, amazing, best book i read in years, the name of the wind was in london last thursday signing his books at forbidden planet. But if i do a signing and sell, say, 20 books, odds are the bookstore wont be inviting me back in the future. See all books authored by patrick rothfuss, including the name of the wind, and the wise mans fear, and more on. Wherein pat answers questions about the upcoming tour, and tells people where. During his formative years, he read extensively and wrote terrible short stories and poetry to teach.
Unfortunately i could not attend the event damn it. The kingkiller chronicles patrick rothfuss book signing redheads kiss how to get tours adventure this or that questions. Patrick rothfuss book signing madrid 8 nov 20 queue. Not only did i miss having fun and getting to meet fellow uk bloggers who were. Harry potter fans craving a new mindblowing series should look no further than the name of the windthe first book in a trilogy about an orphan boy who becomes a legend. And yes, the books will be first edition copies of the wise mans fear.
It was fun and exciting and i got to get my book signed. His latest book, the slow regard of silent things, is a novella set in the same world. Queue formed at patrick rothfuss book signing at fnac from callao. Brandon sanderson and patrick rothfuss duel through book signatures. I was reminded of an old patrick rothfuss interiview when i saw his recent kickstarter that. The main reason im doing this tour is to sign books. Patrick rothfuss does not have any upcoming events. Book tour part ii faq and other ways to get a signed book. Pat started professional writing when he completed his graduate school where he studied a masters of arts in english literature. A book from patrick rothfuss is never late, nor is it early, it arrives precisely when it means to.
Its sequel, the wise mans fear, topped the new york times best seller list. Book tag ed sheeran patrick rothfuss find authors like patrick rothfuss from the worlds largest community of readers. This is going to be my first booksigning and i dont know the etiquette. Picking up the tale of kvothe kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic. Wherein pat answers questions about the upcoming tour, and tells people. But there are likely some major holes in the book that rothfuss needs to rewrite. It has been nearly six years and the final book still has no expected release date. I want to buy a kingkiller tshirt to wear to your signing, but i cant find the link to. He contributed to the pointer, the campus paper, and produced a widely circulated parody warning about the goodtimes virus. He doesnt want to give a close deadline that can be. Gollancz is delighted to share a very special teaser from patrick rothfuss. Brandon sanderson and patrick rothfuss duel through book. Patrick rothfuss books list of books by author patrick rothfuss. Patrick rothfuss was born in madison, wisconsin, and received his b.
Half moon cay, santo domingo, and grand turk book a cabin here. Though changelings are traditionally infants left in cradles, an enterprising goblin replaced the actual patrick rothfuss with the person who is currently masquerading as actually working on book three. Rothfuss launched the first salvo by signing a copy of wise mans fear. It is a weariness shared by others connected to the book as well. Rothfuss leads a busy life, especially so over the last few months as his blog will attest. The story is narrated from the third person, but mostly consists of kvothe narrating his life to a scribe in the first person. The wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. During his formative years, he read extensively and wrote terrible short stories and poetry to teach himself what not to do. Full of secrets and mysteries, the slow regard of silent things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world. Convention adventures the kingkiller chronicles, patrick. Mar 11, 2011 patrick rothfuss on tour for the wise mans fear. My intention at each event is to sign books until there are no more books to sign. Patrick rothfuss was born in madison, wisconsin to awesome parents who encouraged him to read and create through reading to him, gentle boosts of selfesteem, and deprivation of cable television.
We asked for a little teaser about what might await kvothe and bast. A slight update on book 3 from vancouver book signing. This interview first appeared on s the geeks guide to the galaxy podcast, which is hosted by david barr kirtley. Patrick rothfuss provides kingkiller chronicle book 3 update. Uwsp alumnus patrick rothfuss second book tops new york. Stevens point author patrick rothfuss interacts with a customer saturday at his book signing at bookfinders in stevens point. I went to a book signing for the wise mans fear, at borderlands in san francisco and this question came up. I started reading this series in 2018, so i feel really bad for the people leaving comments in 20 about how its probably right around the corner. Convention adventures the kingkiller chronicles, patrick rothfuss, book signing, redheads. Posts about patrick rothfuss written by bookdreamer. Hello there, my name is patrick rothfuss, im a fantasy author from central wisconsin. The wise mans fear by patrick rothfuss signed first.
The kingkiller chronicle is a fantasy series by patrick rothfuss, which recounts the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician. After abandoning his chosen field of chemical engineering, pat became an itinerant student, wandering through clinical psychology, philosophy, medieval history, theater, and sociology. Full of music, magic, love, and loss, patrick rothfusss vivid and engaging debut fantasy knocked our socks off. Rothfuss has a rare condition, chronoglacialis, in which the sufferer experiences life at onesixth the speed of normal time. The penultimate book of the kingkiller chronicle trilogy was released in march 2011. Especially because rothfuss is a bit of an anomaly. Visit farflung realms in these recs from the fantasy writer whose magicsteeped new novella is the slow regard of silent things. And if you think the front cover looks nice, you should see the back. State humanities group brings listening tour to san diego. The authoritative answer for this from patrick rothfuss himself was, and i quote, one hundred years. So tonight i was at the vancouver book signing and got to ask patrick a single question when i went up to get my books signed. I was just mentioning that there are a lot of people in the area who missed the reading and book signing. Theyre putting a lot of work into the event, and buying a book is the best way to show that you appreciate that. Your questions made me think about the tour in ways i wouldnt have considered otherwise.
Patrick james rothfuss born june 6, 1973 is an american writer of epic fantasy. If the first book is any indication, these will probably be worth some serious money some day. Not too long ago i was in the hague visiting my favorite bookstore, the american book centre, where i noticed a huge pile of books that looked kind of. German book, german tour and austria patrick rothfuss. List all metro areas or reasonably small states or countries where you want to hear about all events where brandon will be appearing. Charisma is a huge part of being a popular author, and brandon has loads of it. Amanda hoerter said she is a fan on the verge of being a stalker to stevens point international bestselling author patrick rothfuss, 00, stevens point. Patrick rothfuss had the good fortune to be born in wisconsin in 1973, where the long winters and lack of cable television encouraged a love of reading and writing.
Last year if you keep up to date with his worldbuilders charity. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a nearferal orphan in a crimeridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to. Patrick rothfuss signed books mikes collectable books. Ive been signing a lot of them for the tinkers packs, lately. View patrick rothfuss, wise mans fear, book tour in a larger map. Since this event is in on my home turf, were expecting a. The first two books, the name of the wind and the wisemans fear, are out now.
Patrick rothfuss gollancz bringing you news from our. Brandon sanderson was at murder by the book in houston, texas as part of his oathbringer tour i learned a few things. Just a reminder that patrick rothfuss said his trilogy is. Kicking off the second week of my signing tour, ill be doing an event in in my hometown, madison, wi. Find and submit author and celebrity book signings, book tours, book festivals, book salesfairs, book clubs, book conventions, book discussions, book festivals, book launchreleases, book series and literary workshops. Patrick rothfuss has 60 books on goodreads with 2310995 ratings. In this book, patrick rothfuss brings us into the world of one of the kingkiller chronicles most enigmatic characters. Do you have any plans to do a book signingreading in insert name of town. The wise mans fear signing tour patrick rothfuss blog.
Philadelphia, pa december 6 8, 2019 pax unplugged pennsylvania convention center get tickets here facebook event. General and unambiguous is better than specific, and avoid smaller cities with the same name as larger ones. Books by patrick rothfuss author of the name of the wind. Feb 15, 20 brandon sanderson and patrick rothfuss duel through book signatures.