tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post112212861422939603..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Day #7JA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1122171763090359032005-07-23T21:22:00.000-05:002005-07-23T21:22:00.000-05:00You silly Midwesterner, Joe...trying to fly around...You silly Midwesterner, Joe...trying to fly around California. Now you know why we are all wedded to our cars.<BR/><BR/>I've been an East Coaster for 3 years now, but I doubt I'll ever make that shift in mindset.David J. Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659378437791125292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1122161277828762982005-07-23T18:27:00.000-05:002005-07-23T18:27:00.000-05:00Since 9/11, it makes no sense to fly anywhere with...Since 9/11, it makes no sense to fly anywhere within five or six hours of L.A. Between parking, security, the flight, baggage claim, getting the rental car... well, it's faster, more convenient, and a lot more restful to drive. In fact, the LA Times this year did an experiment... two reporters raced to see who could get to the St. Francis Hotel in Union Sqaure for drinks first. They both left L.A. at the same time...one flew, one drove. They got there within five minutes of each other. And the one who drove was much more relaxed.<BR/><BR/>I go to SF and Las Vegas several times a year and I almost never fly.<BR/><BR/>On a different note, I'm curious --how many books do you think you've signed, hardcover and paperback, in your driveby signings. Do you really think it's worth the time and effort to sign, say, 3 hardcovers and five paperbacks at a B&N? Up until now, I've been like you, hitting as many stores in as many places as I can, but I've begun to wonder if it makes a difference and whether there are better uses of my time and promotional dollars.Lee Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442268370192897461noreply@blogger.com