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Interview #164: COT Signing Report - Jonathan Gan

Summary

Entry #1

Jonathan Gan

I was about tenth in line, I arrived VERY early, and passed the time playing the RPG. During this time, the manager of the Waldenbooks came out and told us that Crossroads of Twilight had just become #1 on the best sellers list, to which we all applauded. Being so close to the front of the line, I did hear what was said about the next book (which I believe he says about every book :) ‘I can promise you, on my mothers grave, that the next book will definitely, absolutely, without a doubt, be released as soon as I finish writing it.’ To which, as was stated, met with much laughter. I did get to hear a few more questions asked, before I was shooed out of the store by a clerk (two by me):

Entry #2

Jonathan Gan

Can a Gateway be opened horizontally?

Robert Jordan

(paused for 3 or 4 seconds in thought) I don’t see why not.

Entry #3

Jonathan Gan

I know I will most likely get a RAFO, but will we ever learn more about Shara?

Robert Jordan

Yep, most definitely RAFO.

JONATHAN GAN

I thanked him, got my picture taken, and listened to a few more questions:

Entry #4

Question

Question: ‘What happens when balefire hits balefire?’

Robert Jordan

(with a chuckle)You don’t want to know!

QUESTION

What happens if you balefire yourself?

Robert Jordan

That would be a bit tricky, kind of like performing eye surgery upon yourself.

Entry #5

Jonathan Gan

That’s all I got before I was shooed. Hope this helps!!


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