My husband is too awesome. He came home with an RCA Portable DVD Player for me on Wednesday!
My series has a book trailer and I always thought it would be cool to have it playing during signings and appearances. We've taken the laptop a couple times (I call him "Lappy") but only when Craig can hover protectively over it at all times. We set it up on my display table for the fundraiser/release party the other night:
I guess that got my husband to thinking and he came home with a little portable DVD player that is all mine! ("Lappy" was to be ours, but I don't get to see him often.) Now I can play my book trailer on a little DVD player and add to my display table.
Too cool, because tonight is a speaking engagement at a library that totally rocks for author appearances. Boo-yah!
So what little unique things do you have on your display table? What would you like to get?
I'm all about the gadgets - that's cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Alex. Gadgets are cool. What are you going to name this new little guy/girl?
ReplyDeleteGadgets are the best, as long as they work. Sometimes I don't get along so well with gadgets. LOL.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you will have a very impressive display now. Cool.
I'm just happy this gadget is MINE!
ReplyDeleteAnd not sure what I'll name him yet, CC...
What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteUm...no, my display table usually just has books and bookmarks on it. :) I'm feeling a little bare now...
Elizabeth
What a great hubby! Awesome idea :)
ReplyDeleteYour display table already looks great - the DVD will be great.
Wow! Inspiring looking display table. Do you bring your own table? Just wondering how you know what sized table covering to bring. I did get a little netbook to display my trailer on. I think that's a great idea that will bring people over.
ReplyDeleteI'm also considering purchasing some stuffed sled dogs. With little harnesses on them. Still thinking about it.
Your husband is a definite keeper. I'm looking forward to hearing how the portable player works tonight!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Straight From Hel
Yes, the hubby is a keeper! I had no idea he was buying one, either.
ReplyDeleteI use whatever table they put out - and cringe when it's really tiny! Only once have I met a table I couldn't fill. Sorry, the mass of colors and stuff is just me!
Terry, get the sled dogs! I love that idea.
My table is bare. I have a pen to sign books and a Starbucks coffee. That's about it. Oh, and books to sell, of course.
ReplyDeleteI do have a tripod and poster very similar to the one in your picture. But I leave that just outside the door for passerbys to see.
You have quite a display. I'm inspired to expand my horizons.
Stephen Tremp
Expand, Stephen!
ReplyDeleteI was prompted from day one to have more than just books & bookmarks. So I always have candy, brochures, flyers, posters, etc. and around Christmas, it is decorated like a Christmas tree! Plus I wear an elf hat...
I need to write an animal books so I can incorporate a cute furry critter into the display...
That's one heckuvanimpressive display table! Sheesh - The Old Silly's gotta kick it up a notch - Spunkster is raising the bar!
ReplyDeleteMarvin D Wilson
Wow! So cool! And your display table looks beautiful. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a cool idea to play your book trailer at your book signings!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of your husband to get you that portable DVD player. What a sweetheart.
Jai
Your table looks great. Mine has just the usual author signing things…I need to get more creative.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! When I went to the SC Book Festival, the best table I saw had all kinds of gadgets on it just like this one. Interactive and tech-savvy - impressive!
ReplyDeleteGood for your speaking gigs, too, huh?
ReplyDeleteBest,
Carolyn
Thanks Marvin and Elana - yes, I've always gone for excess.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Jai, he is a sweetheart!
Thanks Jane and Miller!
And Carolyn, you got it!