I have to say... I have had a few emails saying basically, 'How can I get my ebook signed?' Hands up - I have no idea!

I'm with you on author events - listening to the writer talk is what I get out of them mostly. A signed book is nice but it always used to be a personal thing. What's changed in recent years is the way signed first editions in particular have become saleable items, sometimes for amazing prices. One of my very early efforts, a book so dreadful I don't even have a copy myself, went for $500 or more when I signed it a year or two ago.

But yes - I'm sure someone will come up with a gizmo that lets you 'sign' an ebook or other digital edition. Presumably remotely over the internet, which rather ruins the whole idea...

Ps - glad you liked the books