Radio Interviews Make Me Nervous

I should know at this stage in my career that getting a book off the ground means going out of my comfort zone and facing people who are expecting an exciting, all-inclusive answer to the hardest question in the world in under 30 seconds or less.

That's freaking hard to do.

Today, I had a radio interview with three other authors who are all members of Rave Reviews Book Club. I joined the club because it seemed to have some heft -- lots of members -- and they were supportive of each other. Today, after being a member for a couple of months, I got a little bit of the spotlight. And I was as about as tongue-tied as you can get!

I was prepared to talk about Loving Marie, but I ended up talking about The Mourning Parade. When they asked me about myself, all I talked about was where I lived, not about who I am, how much I've taught, where I want to be five years from now. Duh.

I felt stupid. And I'm sure the other people who were also interviewed felt like their heads were whirling like the girl from the Exorcist just as I did.

Boy, I'd better get some practice . . .

Shaking my head.

Peace,
Dawn