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because every author needs a special book signing pen!

January 4, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

special book signing pen

Look what I got for Christmas! Santa (John) was good to me.

Before Christmas, I looked for an interesting pen at the New York Public Libraryย gift shop.ย I wanted a special pen, one specificallyย to be used at book signings. Iย didn’t buy anything (although the shop was very cool). Andย can I just say, the New York Public Library is GORGEOUS. Built in 1911, it’sย a research library only. Books can be checked out theย branch library just across the street. And by street,ย I mean 5th Avenue.

I would love to go back and spend several days at this library. There’s much to see and do.

But for now, a few pics…

New York Public Library

I got off on a library tangent, soย back to my pen. It was designed by Michael Graves for ACME Studio. This little jewel is so perfect for me. Let me count the ways.

One. The color is my favorite. I love all shades of teal, turquoise, blue and green.

Two. My pen design has a name.ย Leaf. How perfect is that?

Three. It feels good in my hand. Know what I mean?

Four. It comes with a virtueโ€”a new printing trick. I believe this refers toย the way the leaf design is printed on the pen, but still, a pen with a virtue!

Five.ย Leaf is stunning. Every author should have a special pen. Am I right?

my new Acme pen - perfect for book signings!

What would Gracie Lee do?
She would practice her handwriting.

acme pen - because every author should have a stunning pen!

So.

When you receive your copy of The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee (soon!), this is the pen I will have used to sign it.

Leaf will also be traveling with me to book signingsย ???ย so you’ll get to meet him.

Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.

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Musical Pairing:
I Wanna Hold Your Hand, The Beatles

Filed Under: Reading & Books, Simple Pleasures, Writing Tagged With: book signing, Gracie Lee, Talya Tate Boerner novel, The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee, What Would Gracie Lee Do?, writing

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Comments

  1. Colene and Tom says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:16 am

    That’s something! John did good! I hope you have a backup for all of those books you will no doubt be signing.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 4, 2016 at 10:25 am

      He bought me lots of ink refills too!

      • Colene and Tom says

        January 4, 2016 at 10:26 am

        I should have known! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Dorothy says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Love it. The idea of signing your book must feel heady. Too cool.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 4, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Doesn’t feel real yet.

  3. Gary Henderson says

    January 4, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I also have an ACME Writing Instrument. I got the Blueprint design. Well, ‘got’ as in it was given to me as a gift. ๐Ÿ™‚ (You can see it here.)

    I know exactly what you mean about the ‘feel’ of it in your hand. Unfortunately, mine has come apart! I need to find someone who can fix it.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 4, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Gary, ACME has a refurbishing service. You should contact them.

      • Gary Henderson says

        January 4, 2016 at 7:33 pm

        Do they? Oooooh! Looking into that tonight. Thanks!

        • Talya Tate Boerner says

          January 5, 2016 at 6:34 am

          Yes!

  4. Barbara thompson says

    January 4, 2016 at 11:40 am

    The “feel” of a nice pen is as important as the “feel” of a beautiful porcelain coffee cup each morning.

  5. Martha Orlando says

    January 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    So excited for you in the release of your new book! I will definitely order it. Got to support fellow authors! ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://www.gladetrilogy.wix.com/theglade
    Best of luck with the signings and your special pen, Talya!

  6. Martha Orlando says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Just completed my preorder! Your book sounds amazing!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 4, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you!

  7. Barbara Tate says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Your pen is just beautiful. The color is perfect for you. “You’ll get to meet him”? I believe Leaf is a lady, not a “him”

  8. Margaret Elkins says

    January 5, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Hi Tayla, I just started following you during Christmas break. Are you having a book signing anywhere in Fayetteville?

  9. Sarah Shotts says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    I LOVE the NYC Library. (And that pen.)

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      February 13, 2016 at 7:13 am

      Me too. I’d like to spend an entire week there.


Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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