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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information displayed here is accurate, always check with the venue before attending especially during the coronavirus pandemic, more advice. Once you have scheduled a book signing at a local book store or other venue, the real work begins. We offer our fans more than just a great selection of memorabilia and merchandise. Many bookstores list this information on their websites. Get your favorite books signed by the authors who wrote them at locations around the valley. Too often, at regular book signings, i meet readers who have traveled six or eight hours to see me, and im unable to spend more than a few short minutes chatting with them as i sign books. Bourbon country is banding together to help the rogers families during this time of tragedy.
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