No outside books will be signed and posed photographs will not be allowed. Unfortunately, this one doesnt come even close to the enjoyment level of that effort. Sep 20, 2016 nate jackson played six seasons in the national football league as a wide receiver and a tight end. Nate jackson, in a happier moment during the 2008 season. Nate jacksons career in political analysis began in arguments about reaganomics with his eighth grade american history teacher. 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. Rapper and actor heavy d, who played an influential role in shaping rap music in the late 80s and early 90s with a. Feb 03, 2012 nate jackson, in a happier moment during the 2008 season. 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.
After retirement, jackson began writing footballrelated commentary for the new york times and various online publications, frequently. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire nate jackson for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. The new york times bestselling author of slow getting up chronicles his descent into the madness of early retirement and fantasy football in slow getting uphailed by rolling stone as the best football memoir of all timenate jackson told his story face down on the field. I read nate jacksons first book, slow getting up, and really enjoyed it. We will be handing out world book day books in exchange for your world book day vouchers. Speaking at a marijuana business conference in denver on wednesday, former broncos tight end nate jackson said the nfl should allow marijuana use so. His memoir slow getting up was a new york times bestseller. Theres a myth going around that book signings dont make money. Shop for electronics, computers, furniture, outdoor living, appliances, jewelry and more. But depending on the market, genre, and attitude of the writer, an author can make anywhere from five to 100 sales at a signing. Matt jackson book signing mcnally robinson booksellers. A story of nfl survival from the bottom of the pile harper.
His writing has appeared in deadspin, slate, daily beast, buzzfeed, the wall street journal, and the new york times. Slow getting up a division iii wideout from tiny menlo college, nate jackson beat the odds and endured an endless pounding to last six seasons in the nfl. Book signings are events, usually at a bookstore or library, where an author sits and signs books for a period. 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. On the perks and pitfalls of signing books books the guardian. Jul 20, 2016 nate jackson played in the nfl for eight years, most notably with the broncos from 200308. Janet jackson is all smiles as she attends her true you. Nate jackson s slow getting up is an unvarnished and uncensored memoir of everyday life in the most popular sports league in americaand the most damaging to its playersthe national football league after playing college ball at a tiny division iii school, jackson, a receiver, signed as a free agent with the san francisco 49ers, before moving to the denver broncos. Internet surfers can then look up events by city, state, author, publisher, title and even by book store. That study of history and politics continued through school and work, and he finally landed at the patriot post in 2004. Nate jackson played six seasons in the national football league as a wide receiver and a tight end. Book signings are a great way to promote and sell your book. Nate jackson is a writer and actor, known for all def comedy 2017, wild n out 2005 and marvin road 2014.
Not only do you get the chance to interact with your audience but you also get to endorse your book to them personally. He was signed by the san francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in. With professional football scouts eyeing his every move, mason kade has to walk the line for the first time in his life. The new york times bestselling author of slow getting up chronicles his descent into the madness of early retirement and fantasy football in slow getting up hailed by rolling stone as the best football memoir of all time nate jackson told his story facedown on the field. Nov 26, 2014 matt jackson book signing wednesday nov 26 2014 11. The most prolific wide receiver to ever play for menlo college, jackson shattered every career receiving record in school history including. Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Local author b a paris will be in store from12pm signing copies of her latest. Nathan ross jackson born june 4, 1979 is a writer and former american football player. Tight end nate jackson played for denver broncos between 2003 and 2008 his new book explains how he hid of a series of horrific injuries with a painkilling injection before every game. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
Nate jackson played in the nfl for eight years, most notably with the broncos from 200308. As an author, he was outselling league of denial on in the football books category. Publishers weekly online has a site called authors on the highway where authors and publishers can post their book signings in any major city for the whole world to see. Players grunt, coaches yell, and pads and helmets crack, creating a frightening symphony of future earlyonset dementia. Rapper and actor heavy d, who played an influential role in shaping rap music in. City of industry, ca 91748 more information at gt sports marketing.
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. Nate jackson was born june 4, 1979 and is a writer and former american football tight end. Libraries are always looking for authors to talk to interested patrons. Derrick henry, bo jackson, darren waller, isaac bruce, marcus mariota, cal ripken jr. Nate jackson played parts of six seasons in the nfl, mostly with the denver broncos, before retiring in 2006. Photo by doug pensingergetty images on a thursday night in 2008, willie mcginest nearly decapitated me. We are excited to announce that the below summit session participants will be signing copies of their respective books. Book signing is the affixing of a signature to the title page or flyleaf of a book by its author. Nate jackson s career in political analysis began in arguments about reaganomics with his eighth grade american history teacher. Enjoy low warehouse prices on namebrands products delivered to your door. Nate jackson career stats with the denver broncos and rhein fire. After retirement, jackson began writing footballrelated commentary for the new york. Dec 19, 20 san jose nate jackson wasnt sure what to think. A story of nfl survival from the bottom of the pile, and its everything you want football memoirs to be but never are.
During his time in the league, jackson suffered numerous nicks, bruises and injuries, for which he. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. How to set up a book signing as an independent self. A story of nfl survival from the bottom of the pile. Actually, most book signings are not in bookstores. Matt jackson book signing wednesday nov 26 2014 11. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. 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. Former nfl player nate jackson wades into the brutality of.
Nate jackson 02, author, former nfl player youtube. Heres why former nfl player nate jackson is right when he. Undrafted out of menlo college in 2002, he spent most of his professional career with the denver broncos from 2003 to 2008 before injury problems ended his career in 2009. Exnfl players book a surprisingly popular dose of grim. I read nate jackson s first book, slow getting up, and really enjoyed it.
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. Whsmith are thrilled to be at various football clubs across the country from february 29th to march 14th. As with any promotional idea, youll get out what you put in. About half of this book is imaginary dialogues between jackson and the players on his fantasy team, or between jackson and his imaginary secretary. Samantha, mason, and logan are all together and united with one common enemy. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest.
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