Dreaming It And Doing It — Geek & Glitter

Apr 10

Apr 10 Dreaming It And Doing It

*EDITED to include new dates and info regarding the book tour

From actress to geek fashion boss lady, Ashley Eckstein (founder of Her Universe) can now add published author to her long list of accomplishments. Her new book entitled "It's Your Universe" tells her story of growing up in the shadow of Disney World and finding her path to voicing Ahsoka Tano and creating Her Universe. This book is for all ages and will offer inspirational passages as well as Eckstein's own personal stories, accompanied by illustrations by artist Ashley Taylor. "It's Your Universe" will be available May 8th, and you can pre-order your copy here.

For anyone who's attending her book signing, there'll be a limited edition Ahsoka Tano pin given out. Amount is limited and rules and distribution will vary at different events so if you really want this pin, show up early.

As a fan of Her Universe, I'm beyond thrilled for Ashley. I'm so interested in her story about how she got started in voiceover acting and what it took to create Her Universe. She is the prime example of "Dreaming it and doing it". I will be picking up my own copy of the book as well as stopping by her signing.

Eckstein will soon embark on a book tour, traveling to various parts of the United States and Canada. Take a look at the schedule below or the full schedule here:

FLORIDA
Saturday, May 5th - Walt Disney World
Orlando FL, Disney Springs Marketplace Co-Op
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Joined by Ashley Taylor

Tuesday, May 8th - Barnes and Noble
2418 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Joined by Ashley Taylor

Sunday, May 27th - Disney's Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galactic Nights
Special Ticket Required

NEW YORK
Friday, May 4th - The Disney Store
Times Square NYC 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Joined by Ashley Taylor

Thursday, May 10th - Barnes and Noble
97 Warren St. Tribeca, NYC
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 2nd - Book Con Javits Center
NYC 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

CALIFORNIA
Wednesday, May 9th - Disney After Dark
Star Wars Nites at Disneyland
Special Ticket Required
Joined by Ashley Taylor

Wednesday, May 16th - Mysterious Galaxy Book Store
5943 Balboa Ave. Suite 100, San Diego, CA
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Joined by Ashley Taylor

Thursday, May 17th - Angel Stadium
2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA
Book signing during the game
7:07 PM PST Joined by David Eckstein

Friday, May 25th - Disneyland
Downtown Disney, WonderGround Gallery
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Joined by Ashley Taylor

Friday, June 15th - Hot Topic Store
Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Joined by Ashley Taylor

MISSOURI
Friday, May 11th - St. Louis County Library
9700 Musick Rd. St. Louis, MO
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Joined by David Eckstein

Monday, May 21st - Busch Stadium
700 Clark Ave. St. Louis, MO
This is a special ticketed event.
Game time 7:15 PM CST Joined by David Eckstein
Click here for more information.

MINNESOTA
Saturday, May 12th Barnes and Noble
2100 N. Snelling Ave. Roseville, MN
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST

Wednesday, May 30th - Hot Topic Store
Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Time TBD
Joined by Ashley Taylor

OREGON
Friday, May 18th - Barnes and Noble
12000 SE 82nd Ave. Portland, OR
7:00PM - 9:00 PM PST
Joined by Ashley Taylor

WASHINGTON
Saturday, May 19th - The Disney Store
Bellevue, WA
This is a special D23 event. Ticket required.
Click here for more information.

OHIO
Wednesday, May 23rd - Barnes and Noble
4005 Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH
7:00PM - 9:00PM EST

GEORGIA
Monday, June 11th - BoxLunch Store
Town Center at Cobb, Kennesaw, GA
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

TEXAS
Friday, June 8th - BoxLunch Store
Stonebriar Center, Frisco, TX
Time TBD

ILLINOIS
Thursday, May 31st - BoxLunch Store
Woodfield Mall, Chicago, IL
Time TBD
Joined by Ashley Taylor

ARIZONA
Wednesday, June 13th - Hot Topic Store
Arrowhead Town Center, Glendale, AZ
Time TBD

CANADA
Monday, June 4th - Hot Topic Store
Eaton Center, Toronto, ON Canada
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST