RARE24EDINBURGH

Official # #RARE24Edinburgh

ITINERARY:

THIS HAS CHANGED

**PLEASE NOTE**

Different authors will sign each day; signing schedule will be released no later than 2 months from the eventTours:

Sunday 1 Septembter - Wednesday 4 September

5 September Thursday

5pm - 8pm Meet & Greet Brewhemia

6 September Friday

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm EE Line Up & Registration
• 2:30pm - 4:30pm Early Entry
• 3pm - 4:30pm General Admission Line Up & Registration
• 4:30pm - 9:30pm General Admission and EE

Author Dinner Breaks (this can change):

• Section 1 4:45pm - 5:30pm
• Section 2 5:30pm - 6:15pm
• Section 3 6:15pm - 7pm
• Section 4 7pm - 7:45pm
• Section 5 7:45pm - 8:30pm

7 September Saturday

• 8:30am - 9:30am EE Line Up & Registration
• 9:30am - 11:30am Early Entry
• 10am - 11:30am General Admission Line Up & Registration
• 9:30am - 11:30am Early Entry
• 11:30am - 4:30 General Admission and EE

Author & Weekend Volunteer Lunch Breaks (this could change):

• Section 1 11:45am - 12:30pm
• Section 2 12:30pm -1:15pm
• Section 3 1:15pm - 2pm
• Section 4 2pm - 2:45pm
• Section 5 2:45pm - 3:30pm

7:30pm - Midnight After Party

FAQs

Where is the event at?

RARE24 Edinburgh - Romance Author & Reader Events 2024 will take place at:Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EEDirections and transport information: https://www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/how-to-get-here/

Instead of one level and two rooms we have hired the entire venue. The signing will take place on multiple levels in multiple rooms. All are disabled friendly. There are lifts throughout along with escalator's

Is the venue (EICC) disable friendly?

Short answer, YES. Long answer: https://www.eicc.co.uk/visiting/disability-access/ The lower level of Brewhemia is

What is registration?

Registration is the process of getting your ticket scanned and receiving a wristband to be secured at the time received.

Tickets will be scanned for those attending the Meet & Greet and or when attendees line up to enter the signing venue.

Where Should I stay?

Currently Airbnb’s are undergoing new licensing requirements and will not receive decisions until after January 1, 2024. Hotels are high at the moment because of this.

Closest hotels to the venue are:

Hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket 3 star .32km 3 minute walk

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Simpson Edinburgh 4 Star .3km 5 minute walk

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa 5 star .48 km 5 minute walk

Fountain Court Apartments .48km 5 minute walk

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End 3 star .48km 5 minute walk

Premier Inn Central Lauriston Place 3 star .64km 9 minute walk

Hilton Double Tree 4 star .48km 5 minute walk

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket 3 star .48km 5 minute walk

Who must be ticketed?

Anyone entering the convention halls and/or Foyer must be ticketed. All spouses, caregivers, friends, parents. **due to occupancy restrictions CHILDREN UNDER 16 will not be permitted entry**

How many tickets can I buy per transaction?

Two (2)

What is the ticket link:

When tickets go live the link will be:

Do I need a PayPal Account to buy tickets?

No. PayPal is the payment processor only. You can use your cards.

How much are tickets?

Early Entry - After Party, 2 day signing, 2 extra hours each day £100+ Eventbrite/PayPal fees

General Admission - After party, two day signing £75+ Eventbrite /PayPal fees

2020 ( postponed to 2022) pricing with Eventbrite fees: EE £86.83, GA £59.88, Meet & Greet was a separate ticket £9)

Is the Meet & Greet ticket included with Early Entry tickets?

No. This has been changed. Meet & Greet ticket £9 + Eventbrite/PayPal fees - these need to be bought separately and are NO longer included with tickets due to occupancy limits.

Will tickets be charged in GBP?

No. Unfortunately due to Eventbrite and PayPal conversion fees we can no longer afford to offer in local currency. It’s either this or we increase ticket prices. Please account for fees to be slightly higher.

Where can I find other attendees?

Please join us in our Facebook RARE24Edinburgh Attendee Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rare24edinburgh

I can’t make the event can’t I just buy a Meet & Greet ticket for Thursday night?

No. Thursday meet & greet tickets are only for those who purchase a weekend signing ticket. If you do not have a signing ticket (general admission or Early Entry) the M&G ticket will be voided and refunded a month before the event.

I can only attend one day, will there be single day tickets available?

No, only weekend tickets will be available. Please do not pre order books if you are attending one day as you do not know who will be signing each day and there will not be a guarantee to pick up your pre orders.

NO EXCEPTIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS will be made.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Yes, 16 & 17 years of age must be with an adult. Attendees under 16 will not be permitted entry, no exceptions*

*Due to occupancy restrictions no children under 16 will be permitted in the events **

Do I need a paper ticket?

RARE is now able to scan tickets for entry, paper or electronic tickets are accepted!!If you do not have your paper ticket or can not check in electronically then identification is required. If you do not have a paper ticket, can not check in electronically, and your identification is not the same name as you purchased your ticket in, you will need to update the correct information on Eventbrite prior to the event.

Do I need to add personal information to all tickets being purchased?

Yes. The ticket holder's name, email address, and age should be on each ticket. If you let your name default to all tickets, then YOU will need to give the paper ticket to each individual or enter with them. The individual will have no recourse should something happen to you or they lose the paper ticket if their name isn't listed.

What is included in each tickets:

ALL signing tickets include entrance, pictures and autographs with ALL authors both days, entrance to the after party. The Meet & Greet will require an additional ticket. There is no separate cost for pictures or autographs (this is NOT a .con)

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Should you sell any tickets it will be your responsibility to transfer the ticket to the new owner by updating the name , age, and email address for each attendee. ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NO REFUNDS. If all tickets are in your name then YOU will need to give the paper ticket to each individual or enter with them. The individual will have no recourse should something happen to you or they lose the paper ticket if their name isn't listed.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, log into your Eventbrite account and update your information there.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No! If you do not you can present your bar code on your phonePlease bring one of the following with you to enter:Paper ticket , electronic ticket, or identifcation that matches the name on the purchased ticket.Identification is required for those who look under 16 or not with an adult or do not have your a paper ticket or a way to electornically check in and said identification must match the name on the ticket.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Tickets should match your identification so we can verify the age of each attendee and purchaser if ticket is lost or you are not able to check in electronically. For a smooth entry, try to make sure if possible that your name on your identification and your ticket match. HOWEVER since we are scanning tickets names do not have to match. Please keep in mind if your friend buys your ticket and her name is on it you have no recourse.

Is there a limit of how many items I can get signed by one author or in total at the event?

NO more than 2 non book items and no more than total 5 book plates per each author - strictly enforcedSome authors will have a limit of total number of items to be signed. This information will be posted as soon as possible and is subject to change at any time. Pre orders will be signed but not personalized beforehand. If the author is ticketed and or has a line ambassador then there will be a limit to ONE personalization. Some pre orders will have an option to just pick up the order and not meet with the author.DO NOT PRE ORDER IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING BOTH DAYS.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Feel free to bring as many books as you like, Kindle covers, IPad covers book plates, and or any items you would like signed by authors but remember no more than the limits above. No alcohol of any kind can be brought into the event. Snacks and non alcohol drinks can be brought into the event. There will be a bar /snack bar at all events.

Do I have to buy my own books?

Yes. Books will not be provided for free however we will have a freebie table for books sponsored by some authors. You are not guaranteed a free book but it will be one per person. If you would like a book signed, please bring that title with you. Some attending authors will have a pre order sheet some will not. Only Traditionally published books in the UK will be available through a book seller at the event.

**WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOUR BOOKS WITH YOU TO THE EVENT***

Avoid having a broken heart should your favorite author sell out of books or the book retailer didn't bring that title.

Will a bookseller (book store) be selling books at the event?

Yes however a book seller will only sell Traditional titles -meaning only titles distributed by a UK publisher. If the book you want is not traditionally published (the author is indie) then the book seller will not have the book. We will try and have a list of all available titles to be sold at the event, who is selling them (author or book store).

Will there be a shipping service at the event?

Yes, Book It & Send will be in attendance

Will there be food and or drink?

There will be a cash bar for drinks with alcohol and without along with a snack bar. Water stations will be throughout the event.

Is there a place for me to leave my jackets/jumper/sweater/luggage/carts?

No, not at this time

Is there a dress code for the event?

No. You will be on your feet all day and rooms tend to get warm, please dress comfortably, where comfortable shoes, and dress in layers.

How long should I stay in town for?

As long as you can. Tours, informal meet ups will start on Wednesday and last possibly through Sunday

Will the author list change?

Yes. The author list is subject to change at any time. Ticket sales are final regardless of cancellations. Authors take signings very serious and confirm after much thought. RARE re confirms with each author three times prior to being announced. Should they cancel it is due to a conflict in schedule, an illness, or emergency. Please be prepared for cancellations, they are inevitable especially for overseas signings. The cancel rate for international events run 20%-30%, please do not attend only for one or two authors.

What is the refund policy?

NO REFUNDS- all sales final regardless of reason

How can you help keep queues short or moving?

As a ticket holder you are entitled to bring as many books as you choose (within reason) unless an author has stipulated a limit. HOWEVER, to help yourself get to as many authors as possible and through queues faster, try and bring the first book of each series and or just the books you must have signed.

What are numbered wristbands/ticketed author?

10-15 authors each day will be “ticketed”.

In fact there is no ticket and each "ticketed" author will have a numbered wristband to be picked up.

These are authors we foresee as being extremely busy and may have a large amount of pre orders. Instead of waiting in line a Line Ambassador will hand you a numbered wristband. You will take the wristband and return anytime after the number on it has been called. This frees you up to visit other authors until your number is called. Each ticketed author will have his/her/their own wristband.

• One wristband per attendee. You can not pick up one for a friend, etc.
• Once you enter the line the number on your wristband will be crossed through. No re-entry.
• Wristbands are picked up at the authors line.

Strategize —> ticketed authors will be at tables throughout the venue. There are two levels and multiple areas.

• We will do the best we can to get as many attendees through the lines as possible
• Some of these ticketed authors will presign books unless asked not to. Personalizations will be done in front of you if you so choose
• The goal during Early Entry is to get all wristbands called before General Admission enters

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Team RARE at the following email address: [email protected]

What are my transport and or parking options at EICC?

From Edinburgh Airport by TaxiThere is an excellent taxi service from the airport to the city. You'll find official airport taxis at the taxi rank outside the terminal building (follow the signs within the airport). It costs approximately £15 to get a taxi from the airport to the city centre and the journey takes 20 minutes depending on the time of day.Travelling to Edinburgh by Car

The EICC is right in the centre of Edinburgh. The main entrance is 150 Morrison Street. For directions from your home or office visit www.multimap.com and input EH3 8EE for the destination postcode.

Parking near the EICC

There are many car parks in close walking distance to the EICC. Please access the following links for further details:

• National Car Parks (NCP) in central Edinburgh
• Sheraton Hotel Car Park located 150 meters from the EICC, with limited accessible parking spaces
• Semple Street Car Park located 300 meters from the EICC
• Spaces near EICC available via yourparkingspace.co.uk

Tripshare Edinburgh - Created to help you quickly and easily find someone who shares your specific journey. Visit the website for full information www.TripshareEdinburgh.com

Cycling There are bike racks next to the main entrance to chain up bikes. For nearby routes, take a look at Edinburgh's cycle paths, many of which run close to the EICC.

By Bus Edinburgh's main bus terminal is located at St Andrews Square. Bus connections stretch right across the UK. For details of these routes please visit: www.nationalexpress.com or www.citylink.co.uk.For information on local bus services throughout Edinburgh visit www.lothianbuses.com

By Train Edinburgh has two railway stations:

• Waverley Station, which is 1.3 miles from EICC, is the city's main railway station and has direct routes to many cities across the country, including over 25 daily departures from London.
• Haymarket Station, which is just 0.4 miles from EICC, is a stop for many commuter and some UK train routes. Please ensure that you check with your rail network provider to find out if your train will stop at Haymarket or Waverley.

For more information on the rail network within the UK, please visit East Coast, National Rail or Trainline; a one-stop shop for train and coach travel.

By Tram

Edinburgh Trams run between the Airport and York Place every 8-10 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 12-15 minutes on a Sunday. The closest tram stop to the EICC is at Haymarket Station. Please visit Edinburgh Trams website for more details.

Walk to EICC from Haymarket StationWhen exiting Haymarket Station head right (east), towards the pedestrian crossing. Walk straight up Morrison Street for a few minutes and you will find the EICC on the left hand side.SEStranFor further advice on alternative modes of transport www.sestran.gov.uk

From Edinburgh Airport by Bus

• The Airlink 100 operates a frequent bus service (every 10 minutes at peak times) between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, with designated stops en route. The service starts at 04.30 and runs until 00.22 at night, with the journey taking 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4.50 single and £7.50 return. Delegates are advised to disembark at Haymarket Railway Station and to follow signs for EICC on foot (5 minute walk). See city centre map for directions.
• The N22 bus also departs from outside the Airport entrance and runs every half an hour through the night until the Airlink service starts again. For more information about these services visit www.flybybus.com.

By Plane

• Edinburgh has one of the UK's fastest growing airports and new flights are always being added. At the EICC, we have the luxury of being located right in the heart of the city and within 10km (6 miles) of Edinburgh International Airport.
• For more information on which airlines and destinations connect to Edinburgh visit www.edinburghairport.com.

From Edinburgh Airport by Taxi

There is an excellent taxi service from the airport to the city. You'll find official airport taxis at the taxi rank outside the terminal building (follow the signs within the airport). It costs approximately £15 to get a taxi from the airport to the city centre and the journey takes 20 minutes depending on the time of day.

From Edinburgh Airport by Tram

• Edinburgh Trams run between the Airport and York Place, in central Edinburgh, every 8-10 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 12-15 minutes on a Sunday. The closest tram stop to the EICC is at Haymarket Station. The first tram from Edinburgh Airport departs at 06:15 and the last is 22:45. Please visit Edinburgh Trams website for further information.

From Edinburgh Airport by Bus

• The Airlink 100 operates a frequent bus service (every 10 minutes at peak times) between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, with designated stops en route. The service starts at 04.30 and runs until 00.22 at night, with the journey taking 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4.50 single and £7.50 return. Delegates are advised to disembark at Haymarket Railway Station and to follow signs for EICC on foot (5 minute walk). See city centre map for directions.
• The N22 bus also departs from outside the Airport entrance and runs every half an hour through the night until the Airlink service starts again. For more information about these services visit www.flybybus.com.

AUTHOR LINE UP AS OF OCTOBER 30, 2024 SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME

A. Zavarelli

A.E. Murphy / Xela Knight

A.J. Flowers

A.J. Merlin

A.K. Koonce

Abbi Glines

Aidy Award / A. Award / Amy Award

Alison Cochrun

Alley Ciz

Alyssa Cole

Amanda Richardson

Amber Kelly

Amber V. Nicole

Amelia Hutchins

Amo Jones

Amy Aislin

Amy Oliveira & Santana Knox

Ana Ashley

Andi Jaxon

Anna B. Doe

Annette Marie

Annie Dyer

Anyta Sunday

Ariella Zoelle

Ashlee Rose

Ava Ross

B. Celeste

B.J. Alpha

B.M. Clemton

Beatrix Hollow / Lux Oleander

Bec McMaster

Becca Jameson

Becca Steele

Belle Harper

Beth Prentice

Brit Benson

Brooke Montgomery/Brooke Cumberland

Brooke Summers / Stella Bella

C. Lymari

C.J. Cooke / Cate J. Cooke

C.R. Jane

C.W. Farnsworth

Caitlyn O'Leary

Cali Melle

Cara Clare & Maya Tate

Carina Adams

Carly Marie

Caroline Lee

Cassidy London

Catharina Maura

CE Ricci

Charissa Weaks

Charlene Namdhari

Charlie Cochet

Charlie Novak

Chloe C. Peñaranda

Chloe Walsh

Claire C. Riley

Claire Contreras

Clare Sager

Clarissa Wild

Claudia Burgoa

Colette Davison

Colette Rhodes

Cora Reilly

Corinne Michaels

Dahlia Rose / Kellie A. King

Daisy Allen

Dakota Willink

Dani René

Daniela Romero

Danielle L. Jensen

Debbie Cassidy

Deborah Wilde

Diana A. Hicks

Donna Alam

Drethi Anis

E. Davies

E.M. Lindsey

Echo Grayce/Beck Knight

Elena Lawson / E.J. Lawson

Elisa S. Amore

Elise Faber

Eliza Raine

Elizabeth Cole

Elizabeth Everett

Elizabeth Helen

Ella Maven

Elle Christensen / Fiona Davenport

Elle Keaton

Elle Nicoll

Ellie Masters / Jet Masters

Emilia Rose

Emily Mayer

Emily Rath

Emily Silver

Erica Ridley

Erin Bedford

Erin O’Kane

Eva Charles

Eve Dangerfield

Eve Newton / SE Traynor

Evelyn Flood

Evelyn Skye

Evie Mitchell

Faith Summers / Khardine Gray

Falon Ballard

Felicity Brandon / Elodie Crowe

Felicity Heaton

Fiona Cole

G. Bailey

G.N. Wright

Gabrielle Sands

Garrett Leigh

Gemma Weir

Genevieve Jack

Giana Darling

Gina Azzi

Ginna Moran

Grace McGinty

Grace Reilly

Gwyn McNamee

Hannah Cowan

Hannah Haze

Hannah McBride

Harloe Rae

Hattie Jacks

Heather G. Harris

Heather Long

Heather Renee

Heather Slade

Helen Harper

Helen Juliet / H.J. Welch

Helen Scott

Holly Bloom

Honey Phillips

I.A. Dice

Imani Erriu

Ivy Fox

J. Bree

J. Nell

J. Rose

J.A. Low

J.B. Heller

J.H. Croix

J.P. Sayle / Jayne Paton

J.R. Gray

J.R. Thorn

Jaime Lewis

Jamie Applegate Hunter

Jane Hinchey

Janie Crouch

Jax Calder

Jay Hogan

Jaye Pratt

Jeanette Rose & Alexis Rune

Jeanne St. James

Jenna Hartley

Jenna Wolfhart

Jenny Hickman / Jenny Fyfe

Jess Wisecup

Jessa Wilder

Jessica Ames

Jessica Florence

Jill Ramsower

Jill Sanders

Jillian Liota

Jo Watson

Jodi Ellen Malpas

Julia Sykes

Julia Whelan

Julie Trettel

Juliette Cross

K.A. Knight

K.C. Kean

K.C. Wells

K.G. Reuss

K.L. Shandwick / Kelly Shandwick

K.V. Rose

Kait Nolan

Karen Deen

Karen Tomlinson

Kat Mizera

Kate Bateman / K.C. Bateman

Kate Hawthorne

Kate Meader

Kathleen Kelly

Kathryn Moon

Katia Rose

Katie May

Kelley Armstrong

Kelly Jamieson

Ker Dukey/ Kerry Duke

Keri Arthur

Kerry Adrienne

Kia Carrington-Russell

Kim Loraine / K. Loraine

Kylie Kent

L.J. Andrews

L.K. Reid

L.K. Shaw

L.M. Halloran / Laura Hall

L.V. Lane

Lana Kole

Lana Pecherczyk

Lane Hayes

Lark Taylor

Laura Lee / Poppy Ireland

Laura Pavlov

Laurel Night / Sasha Pierce

Lauren Rowe

Laylah Roberts

Leah Brunner

Leia Stone

Lena Hendrix

Lesley Jones

Leta Blake

Lexi C. Foss / A.C. Kramer / S. Firecox

Lexie Winston

Lilian T. James

Lilith Vincent / Chloe Chastaine

Lily Gold

Lily Morton

Lily Wildhart

Lisa Helen Gray

Lisa Renee Jones / L.R. Jones

Liz Tomforde

Liza James

Lola King

Lola Rock

Lorelei James

Lori Matthews

Lucia Ashta

Lucy Smoke / Lucinda Dark

Lulu Moore

Luna Mason

Lynn Van Dorn / Virginia Kelly

Lyx Robinson

M. Guida

M. Sinclair

M.A. Wardell

M.F. Adele / T.L. Adele

M.J. Lawrie

M.K. Harkins

Mackenzy Fox

Macy Blake

Maddie Wade / L. Knight

Maggie Rawdon

Maria V. Snyder

Mariah Stone

Marie Mackay

Marie Mistry

Marissa Farrar

Marni Mann

Max Walker

May Dawson

May Sage / Emm Darcy / Alexi Blake

Maya Nicole

Mazey Eddings

Meagan Brandy

Meg Anne

Meg Reading

Melanie Karsak

Melinda Terranova

Melissa K. Roehrich

Melissa Ivers / Delaney Dare

Melissa Marr

Merry Farmer / M.M. Farmer

Michelle Madow

Mila Sin

Miranda Bridges / Morgan Bridges

Miranda Lyn

Monty Jay

Nadine Mutas

Naima Simone

Naomi Loud

Natasha Anders

Natasha Knight

Nikki Hall

Nora Phoenix

Olivia Dade

Olivia Hayle

Opal Reyne

Pamela O'Rourke

Patricia Briggs

Patricia D. Eddy

Penelope Black

Penelope Douglas

Pepper North

Persephone Steele

Peyton Banks / Ariel Marie

Piper Davenport & Jack Davenport

Piper Rayne / P. Rayne

Poppy J. Anderson

R.A. Smyth

R.G. Angel

R.J. Scott

Rachel Grant / R.S. Grant

Rachel Reid

Rebecca Yarros

Rebekah Weatherspoon

Reese Rivers

Regine Abel

Rhys Everly / Rhys Lawless

Ria Wilde

Robin D. Mahle & Elle Madison

Rory Miles

Rosa Lee

S.B.Alexander

S.J. Tilly

S.R. Jones / Skye Jones

Sadie Kincaid

Samantha Cole

Samantha R. Goode

Samantha Skye

Sara Cate

Scarlett Cole / S. Cole

Scarlett Snow

Sedona Ashe / Darci R. Acula

Shandi Boyes

Shannon Mayer

Sharon Woods

Sienna Cousins

Sinclair Kelly

Sloane Kennedy

Somme Sketcher

Sophia Soames

Sophie Davis

Stacey Brutger

Stacia Stark / Hope Hart

Stacy Travis

Stella Andrews

Steph Macca

Suanne Laqueur

Summer O'Toole

Susan Hayes

Susan Lee

Susannah Nix

Suzan Tisdale

Suzanne Wright

Suzanne Young

T.L. Smith

T.L. Swan

T.M. Cromer

T.S. Snow

Tamara Gill

Tana Stone

Tara Brown / Amy March

Tarah Dewitt

Tate James

Terri E. Laine

Thia Finn

Tessonja Odette

Thora Woods

Tillie Cole

Toni Anderson

Tracie Delaney

Tracie Podger

Tracy Lorraine

Tricia O'Malley

Trilina Pucci

Ursa Dax

V.H. Nicolson

Vawn Cassidy

Veronica Eden

Vi Carter

Victoria Aveline

Victoria Sue / Tori kellett

Virginia Heath

Wendy Vella / Lani Blake

Whitley Cox

Willow Dixon

Willow Thomas

Zoe Ashwood

Zoe Blake

Zoey Draven

Narrators

Amy Hall

Caleb Summers /Lance West

Charlotte Claremont

Elisabeth Lagelée / Luna Rey

James Joseph

Katherine Littrell /Bridie Lawrence

Marcio Catalano

Natalie Naudus / Victoria Mei

Rob Brinkman / Robert Hatchet*

Shiloh James

Stella Hunter

Stephanie Nemeth Parker

Victoria Connolly

Vivienne LaRue

Photographer

Wander Aguiar

Vendor's

Mystic Box

**TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SIGNING**

1. If your author is indie it may be a good idea to purchase the book from Amazon prior to the signing. Some indies will sell out and the will be limited to the # of books they can bring on the plane and/or ship. Some indies ask that when possible the attendee bring their books with them.

2. Have sticky notes on each book you want signed with how you want the author to sign and the spelling of your name. We will have some at each line.

3. Know where the authors are sitting and their dinner/lunch times -maps and a detailed itinerary will be handed out prior to the signing.

4. If you bring a photo book , have tabs for each author.

5. If the author has a pre order link USE IT as those books will sometimes be signed ahead of time and you will pick them up (links under featured section in the Facebook group)

6. If you see an author without a line on the way to another table...stop then otherwise you will be sorry you didn't

7. Wear comfy shoes & bring your patience-it will be a long day

8. Choose wisely-because I chose to wait in one line I missed out on another author-depending on how organized you are this could happen.

9. No matter how the event is handled there will be queues-we will have strategies in place to expedite them as well. Please do all you can to help out; being organized, patient, etc.

10. Don't do the math, you will drive yourself crazy

Make a plan. A back up plan. BE FLEXIBLE

Bring a snack and water, it's a long day (yes a snack bar will be open)

Bring a battery charger for your phone

Read as many attending authors as possible that way if there are cancellations you won't be as disappointed

Participate in the Facebook RARE24Edinburgh Attendee Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rare24edinburgh

As much as you may want to stick with a buddy, don't! Forge your own path so you don't miss any of your authors

Get a good nights sleep the night before and lots of water... it's like the Olympics

Make sure each person's email is on each ticket, this way you are informed of any and all major news/information and can plan your day accordingly

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom