My Book Talk

Last Tuesday evening, I gave a talk about my writing journey to a WI group in my village. It went well, but I always look for ways to improve it. I need to make it more inclusive and engaging with the audience.

My son and daughter-in-law were able to come along to hear me speak. It was the first time, so it made it extra special. My son pointed out that I didn’t look up and engage with the audience enough. I tried to ensure I looked up, but it’s hard when you’re reading from a card.

In September next year, I am going to a paranormal festival to read aloud my ghost stories. To make it more interesting for the audience, I want to think of ways to make it more engaging so I’m going to wear one of my goth outfits, and create a painted backcloth. I have plenty of time to come up with other ideas.

Here I am talking about the writing of The Funeral Bird. My friend Joan was in the audience.
Joan and her husband, Dave were the inspiration for the main characters in the book.

I’m off now to sort out a short story for the last writing group of the year. Where has 2023 gone? It just raced past once again. One moment, I was planning what I wanted to achieve within the year, and now I am planning what I want to achieve in 2024. I don’t feel like I’ve moved any further forward. In fact, I feel as though I’ve come to a standstill.

Have a great week everyone.

Chat again soon.