Elizabeth is right regarding signatures. In fact, I can't think of any authors who do charge for a signature, but there might be a couple of exceptions (I rarely deal with the Walk of Fame celebrities, all things considered).
Please note that when buying books, the transactions are not in the panel and programming rooms. I know some authors have deals with various dealers in the Expo and Dealer's Halls, and I think that authors can sell their books during their assigned autographing sessions.
As for comping guest passes, it depends on if the author in question is approved by the guest committee. There are a lot of authors who try to come, and the guest committee has to make decisions on who would be the best draw as well as keeping things balanced. And applying early helps. Some guest authors get more than just a pass; however, these are comparatively rare. Again, these are decisions made by the guest committee.
The best (and to be frank, only) thing for an author to do is apply for guest status.
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Date: 2009-04-25 08:51 pm (UTC)Please note that when buying books, the transactions are not in the panel and programming rooms. I know some authors have deals with various dealers in the Expo and Dealer's Halls, and I think that authors can sell their books during their assigned autographing sessions.
As for comping guest passes, it depends on if the author in question is approved by the guest committee. There are a lot of authors who try to come, and the guest committee has to make decisions on who would be the best draw as well as keeping things balanced. And applying early helps. Some guest authors get more than just a pass; however, these are comparatively rare. Again, these are decisions made by the guest committee.
The best (and to be frank, only) thing for an author to do is apply for guest status.
Derek Tatum
Programming Director, Dark Fantasy - Horror, Urban Fantasy, Gothic