John Scalzi, Redshirts, and frosting

I found out late yesterday that my favorite author, John Scalzi, was signing books at Schuler's Books in Lansing, MI. last night. I didn't really have time to drive out to see him on such short notice but knowing just how geeked I am about science fiction she just said "go." I love my wife.

I started reading Scalzi after "Old Man's War" came out. I'm a big fan of Heinlein, and had heard the style of "Old Man's War" was much like his. Awesome series!

John Scalzi at Schuler's Books

Scalzi's latest book, "Redshirts", is a humorous parody of the tendency for red shirted Ensign's to die on  Star Trek away missions (e.g. Ensign Ricky.) I haven't had a chance to read it yet so a review will have to wait, but from what I've heard it's really funny.

Redshirts
They were expendable...
Until they started comparing notes.

It just so happened that I was fortunate enough to win a free copy of "Redshirts" from Julia Sherred's blog, "Geeky Pleasures." And, the book arrived in the mail the same day as the signing event. And, the event did not require you to purchase a copy of the book to get it signed! Doesn't get much better than that. 


John proceeded to read several selections from his writing and to answer several questions before signing books.


A recent post on John's blog, Whatever, included various statements concerning yummy cake frosting including "NO I AM NOT ADDICTED TO FROSTING I CAN STOP AT ANYTIME STOP LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT" (emphasis is John's, not mine.) He also asked us to please not bring any tasty frosting to the event. So, of course, I did. With sprinkles.

Cake Frosting Bliss

Yours in frosting!

Thank you Mr. Scalzi and Schuler's Books for a memorable event!