My First Interview

I’m not sure what I was expecting when I rushed into Salem Communication’s offices for their Omaha-based radio stations, including 100.7 The Fish and KCRO 660 AM (Omaha’s Christian Talk). All I knew was that it was almost time for me to speak on the radio for the first time in my life, and I was nearly petrified.

Once I reached the office, I realized that there was no secretary at the desk; I almost panicked. Fortunately, there was a bell to ring, and she poked her head in as soon as I hit it. Within minutes, I found myself sitting in front of a microphone next to Dave Clark, the host of KCRO’s program, “Heartland Viewpoint.” It was just past 11:30 am, and Mr. Clark was finishing up the news when he introduced the story about my book, “The Bully Buster,” and turned to me. All of a sudden, I had to speak over the microphone and avoid sounding as nervous as I was.

Miraculously, I managed to thank him for letting me on to the program before Mr. Clark took over, to my relief. He asked me questions about the subject matter which my book dealt with: bullying. After a bit of back-and-forth, the show had a brief commercial break. During this time, Mr. Clark formally introduced himself and we talked about the book. Without the pressure of being on air, I was much less tense.

Once the show came back on air, Mr. Clark invited me to discuss the writing process, how I went about getting published, and any advice I might have for aspiring authors. I greatly enjoyed being able to talk about my passion, and after the interview ended, I thanked the gentlemen in the studio before heading out.

All in all, it was a fantastic first step into the world of radio. I sincerely hope I get a chance to do it again.