Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Palin book-signing visit to Roanoke still on
Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s book-signing event slated for Sunday in Roanoke has not been canceled by the publisher, despite online and local media reports to the contrary.
Deanna Lemburg, Barnes & Noble regional community relations manager, said the confusion arose because of a glitch in the store’s computer system. The store had rescheduled the event’s start time to 10 a.m. from noon and had to take down the original posting.
A Barnes & Noble Web site had announced Palin’s book signing for her new memoir, “Going Rogue: An American Life” canceled by the publisher on Tuesday night. The publisher, HarperCollins, had not changed its event announcement.
The inaccurate announcement was also reported on a Roanoke radio station and a television station Web site.
Those seeking to have their books signed on Sunday should bring in an original receipt for purchasing “Going Rogue” at a Barnes & Noble to receive a pass for the signing. Wristbands will be handed out at the store beginning at 6 a.m.
Deanna Lemburg, Barnes & Noble regional community relations manager, said the confusion arose because of a glitch in the store’s computer system. The store had rescheduled the event’s start time to 10 a.m. from noon and had to take down the original posting.
A Barnes & Noble Web site had announced Palin’s book signing for her new memoir, “Going Rogue: An American Life” canceled by the publisher on Tuesday night. The publisher, HarperCollins, had not changed its event announcement.
The inaccurate announcement was also reported on a Roanoke radio station and a television station Web site.
Those seeking to have their books signed on Sunday should bring in an original receipt for purchasing “Going Rogue” at a Barnes & Noble to receive a pass for the signing. Wristbands will be handed out at the store beginning at 6 a.m.
