Age of Legends, LLC to Hold an International Wake for Robert Jordan
On September 16th, 2007 best selling fantasy author Robert Jordan passed away. Jordan struggled for several years with cardiac amylodosis, a rare blood disease that affects eight out of one million people. He will be missed by millions of fans around the world.
In honor of his remarkable achievements and the significant impact he had on his fans, Age of Legends is sponsoring an International Wake. The wake will take place on or around Oct. 17th, 2007, which would have been his fifty ninth birthday.
This is an incredibly opportunity to meet Wheel of Time fans in your area and share your experiences reading the books and seeing Jordan at his many book signings and convention appearances. Our dedicated volunteers are working to rapidly assemble unique events around the globe.
The following wakes have been confirmed, with more to come. Some details are not confirmed yet, so check our website for updates.
Atlanta, GA USA
Location: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Mansell Crossings SC
7660 Northpoint Parkway Ste 200
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Time & Date: Oct. 13th, sometime in the afternoon or evening.
Coordinator: Jennifer Liang
For more information on the Atlanta Wake email Jennifer.liang@gmail.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.
Dallas, TX USA
Location: TBA
Time & Date: Oct. 20
Coordinator: Maggie Smith
For more information on the Dallas Wake email mendorah_sedai@yahoo.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.
London, UK
Location: Soho Pizzeria
18 Beak Street, Soho, London W1F 9RD
Time & Date: Oct. 13th 7 PM
Coordinator: Maria Mortensen
For more information on the London Wake email mortma@gmail.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.
Denver, CO USA
Location: Washington Park
Time & Date: Oct. 13th
Coordinator: Chip Edwards
For more information on the Denver Wake email sobrcelt@yahoo.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.
Washington DC, USA
Location: TBA
Time & Date: Oct. 20th
Coordinator: Susan
For more information on the DC Wake email adolla@brownajah.com or check out the appropriate thread on our forums.
Southern California
Location: TBA
Time & Date: TBA
Coordinator: TBA
For more information on the SoCal Wake check out the appropriate thread on our forums.
And more to come! Please check www.ageoflegends.net for updates.
Age of Legends mission is bringing fans of Robert Jordan together in person. Our events include Chattacon, the Wheel of Time track at Dragon*Con and JordanCon, the first Wheel of Time fan convention. For more information, please see our website, www.ageoflegends.net
September 23rd, 2007 at 8:28 PM
If I can help co-ordinate the wake in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, please let me know.
September 23rd, 2007 at 9:22 PM
Please do! Just start a thread with your date, time and location. I’m handling publicity.
September 24th, 2007 at 3:52 PM
If you have any news for a potential Wake in Montreal,Quebec,Canada please let me know, as I have a number
of people who would love to attend.
September 24th, 2007 at 5:09 PM
Few events ever make it out to Utah, but if this one can, that would be great. Thanks!
September 24th, 2007 at 6:23 PM
I am a huge fan of wheel of time. I will miss Jordon and his books that put thrill into my imagination and life.
September 24th, 2007 at 9:57 PM
There’s a great big Barnes&Noble in Idaho Falls, Idaho- tons of parking at the Grand Teton Mall where it’s located.
I’m certain they would be interested! Let me know if you want me to contact them- if so, I’ll need something official to
show them so as to help the event be co-ordinated. THANKS!
September 25th, 2007 at 4:42 PM
If anyone could start one in OKC, it would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to put a wake together myself, but if there is anyone at all interested, my wife and I are willing to do whatever we can to help.
September 25th, 2007 at 6:30 PM
I live in Las Vegas, and I know that most people tend to forget us out here. If I can be of help for a Vegas wake (and no, I’m not suggesting Gambling, though I’m sure Mat would have enjoyed that kind of entertainment) let me know, please!
September 26th, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Please please please someone in the Portland Oregon area get something together! We have many large Barnes & Noble stores that could accomodate this.
September 26th, 2007 at 8:32 PM
There are fans of WoT everywhere incluidng in Nebraska. I live in Lincoln, NE, and it would be great if this event could be organized here as well.
September 26th, 2007 at 10:00 PM
I’m interested in possibly helping to put together something here in Dubuque, IA… I know there are a few bookstores in town, and I may possibly be able to find one might be interested in something like this, but I’d like to take the proposal to them in a little more ‘official’ form, rather than just some oddball off the street strolling in and saying, “Hey, wanna hold a wake for Robert Jordan?” Is there any kind of flyer/press release/media kit/outline/whatever giving the general overview of what the general plan is, other than the posts I saw on Dragonmount and here? If not, I’ll just print the post on the Age of Legends page and take that in… but I thought maybe I ought to check and see what’s available.
September 27th, 2007 at 4:07 PM
I left a comment on dragonmount already, however any chance to organize something in Amsterdam at the American Book Store or Waterstone? May I be of some assistance? I am Italian and perhaps I can also try to contact somebody to organize something there, in Rome. Thank you, Valeria
September 28th, 2007 at 5:25 AM
How about in Scandinavia? Tons of fans here in Norway at least?
September 29th, 2007 at 12:20 AM
Hey, Diana DaiLyn – Have you set one up in IF yet? If not I’m going to try to arrange something in Boise.
Let me know – nonPerson81@hotmail.com
September 29th, 2007 at 3:44 PM
I’m up in the Bangor, Maine region. Anyone starting one in the general area? I know nothing of preparing a wake.
September 30th, 2007 at 5:50 PM
I live in Bear Lake ID, any chance on that Idaho Falls one?
October 1st, 2007 at 10:24 AM
I’m an employee at Barnes and Noble in Oklahoma City, and I’ve gotten permission to host a wake on Oct 16 in the store. How do I make this the official OKC leg? Kyle, and any others interested, my e-mail is jonbarr@gmail.com.
October 3rd, 2007 at 12:21 AM
I am in San Diego, CA and have read Jordan’s books for the last 8years. I still remember when Winter’s Heart was coming out, and how it received such enthusiasm from myself and a few friends. I would like to get in contact with whom ever is handling the Souther Cali. gathering and help out anyway I can. I am fairly resourceful. Thank you,
Jeremy Mitchell
October 8th, 2007 at 7:40 PM
If there is any interest in Jacksonville, Fl. we can have have a
“Remembering Robert Jordan” program at the Library if anyone is
interested, please let me know.
October 11th, 2007 at 6:16 PM
Does anyone know if there is one planned for Seattle, WA or the surrounding surrounding area?