That was not my purpose, said meyers now ann meyers drysdale, 60, in a 1992 interview given to wrtv6. The festival is the largest book event in the country and was attended this year by 127,000 people. Ann meyers drysdale, the hall of fame basketball player who was married to the hall of fame pitcher, is putting the items up for auction starting wednesday. How to approach a bookstore to set up a book signing. She was a standout player in high school, college, the olympic games, international tournaments, and the professional levels. View neil drysdales profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Find great deals on ebay for don drysdale autographed. I blogged about the reasons here, if youd like to read in depth. Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Ann meyers career escalated womens basketball to a new level. On the perks and pitfalls of signing books books the guardian.
Apr 05, 2016 over family objections, don drysdales widow selling memorabilia of dodger great who played for van nuys high share this. Her highoctane approach translated into wins and awards and she finished her stellar career at ucla owning. Actually, most book signings are not in bookstores. Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season full name. Her father played basketball at marquette as he and her mother were very. Ann meyers reflects on making nba history 40 years ago.
Ann meyers drysdale has just written a book called you let some girl beat you. Check out the calendar of book signings at hotspots like book soup on sunset boulevard in west hollywood and barnes and noble at the grove in hollywood. March 26, 1955 is a retired american basketball player and sportscaster. Watch this space for details of upcoming events from the wellread people of dymocks.
Whsmith are thrilled to be at various football clubs across the country from february 29th to march 14th. Dymocks stores host a range of author events throughout the year including booksignings, launches, inconversations, exclusive vip events, readings, and childrens events and activities. Vp of the phoenix suns nba and phoenix mercury wnba. Her father, bob meyers, was a guard at marquette university and went on to play professionally in milwaukee. Ann meyers drysdale talks to the press on the red carpet before the start of the 3rd annual bruce arians family foundation golf classic at the westin kierland resort and spa, sunday, march. Save childrens story time and book signing with pamela foland to your collection. 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.
Book signings an evening with peter may in conversation with jake kerridge. Jul 31, 2012 book signings are an unmitigated pleasure except when youre the author of the book that no one has turned up to have signed tue 31 jul 2012 04. She is the modern day version of babe didrikson zaharias. Book signings are a great way to promote and sell your book. The book signing is a really important part of the visit. First of all, you need to find out if a bookstore you are interested in actually hosts book signings. For details of book signings and other events that are relevant to romance readers in australia, please go to the events calendar on our blog. Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Apr 08, 20 and in 1979, ann meyers who now goes by ann meyers drysdale had a threeday tryout with the indiana pacers. How to set up a book signing as an independent self. Curtis 50 cent jackson will be receiving a star on the hollywood walk of fame at 6250 hollywood boulevard. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. From ann meyers drysdale to brittney griner, woman basketball.
Ann meyers drysdale selling late husbands awards over. She was a member of the first us womens basketball team to go to the olympics, and she was one of the first women to be inducted into the national nba hall of fame. Ann meyers drysdale makes historyagain phoenix suns. You let some girl beat you the story of ann meyers drysdale by. Fifteen things you should know about ann meyers drysdale including. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. 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. Here is what she had to say on writing you let some girl beat you. Book signings are an unmitigated pleasure except when youre the author of the book that no one has turned up to have signed tue 31 jul 2012 04. She then went on to become the first woman to be signed to a fouryear athletic scholarship at ucla, the first fourtime kodak all american, male or female, and the overall number one. Get it by tuesday, sep 24 only 19 left in stock more on the way. Eventbrite, and certain approved third parties, use functional, analytical and tracking cookies or similar technologies to understand your event preferences and provide you with a customized experience.
There were over 300 authors, 100 exhibitors and 25,000 guests. National team while still in high school, the first woman at ucla to be signed to a fouryear athletic scholarship for. Ann meyers drysdale first started playing basketball at four years old, completely unaware of where that would lead her. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. London, united kingdom book signing events eventbrite. Ann meyers drysdale selling late husbands awards over objections.
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. Neil drysdale assistant news editor press and journal. Ann meyers drysdale is the only woman to ever sign a free agent contract with an nba team. We will be handing out world book day books in exchange for your world book day vouchers. Looking back at the coverage of her shortlived nba career, its striking how little.
Connect with drysdale auto books at oconnell terrace, bowen hills, qld. You let some girl beat you the story of ann meyers drysdale. She was a journalist for many years, writing, among other things, the longestrunning byline column in the yorkshire evening post, which she later made into a. Dymocks stores host a range of author events throughout the year including book signings, launches, inconversations, exclusive vip events, readings, and childrens events and activities. Many bookstores list this information on their websites. Apr 05, 2016 ann meyers drysdale talks to the press on the red carpet before the start of the 3rd annual bruce arians family foundation golf classic at the westin kierland resort and spa, sunday, march. With bookventure, you can get featured in a professionally organized book signing event. It can help you connect with potential readers as well as give you a good relationship with the various stores. Glasgow comic con, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020, is a highly popular annual event which focuses on showcasing sequential art, and will once again host a wide range of established and. While there are several books out about babe, surprisingly there has never been any book written or.
David sheldon and joan mccall exhibit and sign books. You let some girl beat you the story of ann meyers. Local author b a paris will be in store from12pm signing copies of her latest. Besides, as she wrote in her book, what matters is not that i was the first. I had been playing the game of basketball all my life and i was raised that way. When i knew al was exhibited at a booth sponsored by book publicists of southern california. Save the silence book launch with susan allott to your collection. Friday, january 31st through saturday, february 1st the hollywood show will be taking place at the marriott burbank airport hotel at 2500 north. Shop for electronics, computers, furniture, outdoor living, appliances, jewelry and more.
Libraries are always looking for authors to talk to interested patrons. While her contract didnt lead to a roster spot on the. We are thrilled to welcome internationally bestselling crime writer peter may here at hatchards this evening on the publication of his brand new novel a silent death. From ann meyers drysdale to brittney griner, woman. Jun 02, 2015 that was not my purpose, said meyers now ann meyers drysdale, 60, in a 1992 interview given to wrtv6. Offering them the option of taking a signed book home with them afterwards can help to turn that connection into. This is a great guide to help you understand both how to set up in store book signings, and why you should put forth the effort to set up book signings and author events at book stores. Well, in case ann doesnt make it, washington post columnist dave kindred wrote in 1979 of ann meyers, the first woman to sign an nba contract, the pacers say shell stay with the team. One of the first women to be inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame, currently the vice president of the phoenix suns nba and the phoenix mercury wnba, ann meyers drysdale has been one of the greatest stars in the history of basketball. 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 all i did was walk in with a copy of my book, asked to speak with a manager, and we set up the signing on the spot.
May 15, 2012 after her athletic career ann meyers drysdale went on to do color commentary on all the national stations. Not only do you get the chance to interact with your audience but you also get to endorse your book to them personally. By closing this banner or by continuing to use eventbrite, you agree. Ann drysdale she was born near manchester, raised in london, married in birmingham, ran a smallholding, brought up three children on the north york moors, and now lives in south wales. The huntington beach resident was a fouryear allamerican. Athletes give their all at special olympics orange county register. Jun 06, 2012 ann meyers drysdale was born in san diego on march 26, 1955. Share the silence book launch with susan allott with your friends. And in 1979, ann meyers who now goes by ann meyers drysdale had a threeday tryout with the indiana pacers. Arra have organised a number of special author events that were very successful. Aug 01, 20 check out the calendar of book signings at hotspots like book soup on sunset boulevard in west hollywood and barnes and noble at the grove in hollywood. Phoenix mercury and suns vice president ann meyers drysdale will host a pre game and halftime book signing of her autobiography you let.
Drysdale auto books oconnell terrace, bowen hills, qld. After her athletic career ann meyers drysdale went on to do color commentary on all the national stations. A standout 59, blondhaired, blueeyed point guard, meyers drysdale was the first player to be part of the u. March 26, 1955 is an american former basketball player and sportscaster. She will sign books preceding the phoenix mercury game against the seattle storm, and again at halftime in section 119120 on the main concourse. Twelve stages featured panel discussions and special guests, readings and storytelling, live poetry, theatre and performance, writing workshops, independent bookstores and literary organizations. 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. She was the first woman at ucla to be signed to a fouryear athletic scholarship for college.
I had been playing the game of basketball all my life and i. Ann meyers drysdale led the way for women in sports. View don drysdales page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. Meyers was the first high school player to make the united states national team and the first woman to receive a full athletic scholarship to ucla. Book signings the book signing is a really important part of the visit. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. On the perks and pitfalls of signing books books the. Enjoy low warehouse prices on namebrands products delivered to your door. Meyers drysdale was the first player to be part of the u. Ann meyers drysdale was born in san diego on march 26, 1955. 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. How ann meyers drysdale played like a girl and won forbes. Time magazine recently called her one of the ten greatest female athletes of all time. Sunday will feature a book signing with ann meyers drysdale and closing ceremonies.
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