The 2016 gonzofest hopes to top off the 1996 event with national bands, literary readings and competitions, familiar vips and the introduction of the gonzotoday freak show a big top tent that will house a bookstore, gallery, literary readings, four book signings, including signings by juan thompson and d. Thompson has recently been released and grandson, will thompson. Actually, most book signings are not in bookstores. Thompson at the winnipeg art gallery susan thompson book launch intro by gayle carson. Apr, 2016 the event features live panels, literary readings, book signings, and live bands. Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Mar 03, 2017 juan thompson is on his way to becoming one of the most infamous journalists in america. When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. This years special guests include thompsons son, juan thompson whose new book stories i tell myself. Juan thompson, a disgraced former reporter for the intercept, was slammed with a fiveyear prison sentence wednesday for phoning in bomb threats at jewish community centers in a. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. But depending on the market, genre, and attitude of the writer, an author can make anywhere from five to 100 sales at a signing.
Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Jan 12, 2016 it took juan thompson nine years to write his book. Thompson meets with a wealthy sheltered southern california couple who are in the process of publishing thompsonos first finely printed limited edition signed book of short stories. Louis, made some of the threats using his own name and others implicating a former girlfriend as part of an effort to intimidate her, the authorities said in a. Juan thompson talked about his book stories i tell myself. Hidden house coffee in san juan capistrano, ca, will be hosting a book signing for brenda perlins home wrecker on august 18, 2012 1. Did a book reading signing this past saturday in aspen with journalist and very longtime friend of hunters, loren jenkins, at the gonzo gallery. Dec 20, 2017 juan thompson, a disgraced former reporter for the intercept, was slammed with a fiveyear prison sentence wednesday for phoning in bomb threats at jewish community centers in a twisted revenge plo. Everybody who does hunter thompson related work comes to denver. The leo weekly, louisville, set up the event in an itinerary. Book signing is the affixing of a signature to the title page or flyleaf of a book by its author. Juan thompson is going to deliver the keynote speech.
Exreporter charged with making bomb threats against jewish. Disgraced exjournalist juan thompson was sentenced this morning in new york city to five years in federal prison for calling in bomb threats to jewish. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. The event features live panels, literary readings, book signings, and live bands. Excitement for juan thompsons stories i tell myself a journey of love and forgiveness. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Disgraced former journalist juan thompson pleads guilty to. Former journalist juan thompson was sentenced today to 60 months in jail after pleading guilty to cyberstalking and making fake bomb threats against jewish community centers and other organizations in january and february of 2017 thompson made the threats in the name of his exgirlfriend francesca rossi, a new york city social worker.
As with any promotional idea, youll get out what you put in. Chicago 1968, hst and violence against journalists. Juan thompson sentenced to 5 years for cyber stalking. Thompson at the university womens club of winnipeg spring luncheon. The american homebrewers association has worked on behalf of the homebrewing community since 1978 and celebrates a membership of more than 46,000 homebrewers and beer enthusiasts. Book signings book publishers, publishing companies. The second best result is juan d thompson age 50s in baltimore, md in the central baltimore neighborhood. Exreporter charged with making bomb threats against. Thompson, smart hillbilly, boy of the south, born and bred in louisville, kentucky, son of an insurance salesman and a stayathome mom, public schooleducated, jailed at seventeen on a bogus petty robbery charge, member of the u. Margaret harrell, ron whitehead and juan thompson 1. Juan thompson, his wife, jennifer and their son, will, will be in attendance. Among the people that have written about hunter and among these, the books by jann wenner and jay cowan are the best of the pile this book stands out. Modells sporting goods is a proud partner of crave the auto.
Business fairs are locally run by chambers of commerce, and depending on what your book is about, they may be interested in having you there. Theres a myth going around that book signings dont make money. Thompson, smart hillbilly, boy of the south, born and bred in louisville, kentucky, son of an insurance salesman and a stayathome. Over a few years, i went to many hunter related events. He was in denver doing a book tour and speaking engagement. Come and meet david alric who will be signing copies of his four books for children the promised one, the valley of the ancients, african pursuit and goals for gold. Air force airmen second class, copy boy for time, writer for the national observer, et cetera. Jan 17, 2014 upcoming chicago and new york city signings march 25, 20 2 comments for those of you who live in either chicago or new york city or who happen to be in those areas next week, i have two book signings coming up that i wanted to let you know about. Thompson, a former reporter at the intercept, was named in a criminal complaint released friday accusing. Join facebook to connect with juan thompson and others you may know. Libraries are always looking for authors to talk to interested patrons.
The younger thompson, now 52, discusses his life with the late master of gonzo journalism. Shop for electronics, computers, furniture, outdoor living, appliances, jewelry and more. Thompsons memoir is a careful yet harrowing account of a fatherandson relationship that grew very dark before it began to admit hints of light. Reporter gets 5 years in prison for threatening jewish centers. Thompson january 26, 2016 did a book reading signing this past saturday in aspen with journalist and very longtime friend of hunters, loren jenkins, at the gonzo gallery. Juan thompson attempts to humanize the crazy gonzo journalist without giving in to sentiment in his new book recounting his fathers. Get your favorite books signed by the authors who wrote them at locations around the valley. Juan thompson is a journalist with a focus on crime, punishment, the police state, and race. Thompson, remembers his childhood and formative years with his father. It will take place this saturday, april 16, 2016 at the great lawn starting at 1pm. Select this result to view juan d thompson s phone number, address, and more. Book signings are events, usually at a bookstore or library, where an author sits and signs books for a period.
Disgraced former journalist juan thompson pleads guilty to cyberstalking, antisemitic threats in revenge against ex juan thompson pleads guilty to cyber stalking and making hoax threats. Juan thompson, son of the late author and journalist hunter s. On colfax avenue 2526 east colfax avenue, denver, co 80206 3033227727 colfax avenue book store. Local author b a paris will be in store from12pm signing copies of her latest. Enjoy low warehouse prices on namebrands products delivered to your door. Juan thompson phone, address, background info whitepages. Book signings and author talks in light of the quicklyevolving public health situation around covid19, and following government guidance on public gatherings, it is with regret that we have made the decision to cancel or postpone all our events. How to set up a book signing as an independent self. Mar 03, 2017 juan thompson allegedly called in at least eight of more than 100 threats against jccs this year, in some cases using the name of his expartner.
Louis native was disgraced journalist posted by doyle murphy on fri, mar 3, 2017 at 9. He struggled to portray his father accurately, without giving in to sentiment. Mar 03, 2017 juan thompson, 31, busted for jcc bomb threats. Juan thompson allegedly called in at least eight of more than 100 threats against jccs this year, in some cases using the name of his expartner. While the names of the people and town have been fictionalized, the rest is the real story of thompson running amuck in his indulgences while at the same time. Who is juan thompson, the former intercept reporter accused. Among festival planners and thompson fans there is also some. Juan is related to cheryl d thompson and tracey lizette washington as well as 3 additional people. According to the fbi, thompson s actions were part of an.
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