Talking Points for Interview

[Shari]

Hello, everyone! I just found out today I'm going to be interviewed about my book on our local television news station. They have asked me to send them 'talking points'. My brain has gone completely blank--mostly because I'm a little nervous, I think.

What are they asking for? They didn't make it sound like these were interview questions. Any thoughts? Things I should add?

[Charles]

It seems like they want to throw you some softball questions about the book to help with your promotion.

What do you want the world to know about your book?

What are the characters motivations?

Does it tie into your local culture and current events?

Why did you write this book?

Is there something controversial about it?

Of course they'll want to know the genre and the intended audience. They'll want to know a little about you possibly, and how that influenced the book.

Good luck. It sounds like a lot of pressure.

[Shari]

Thank you! You've given me a starting point. :)

[Riley, Viking Extraordinaire]

Anything and everything you would include on a press release, so including all the things Charles listed, but also where to find it to buy it. And a bio, can't forget a short bio.

[Lorine]

If I may. If you have a laptop with a camera, I think it will be a great exercise for you to practice with. I'm doing that now in prep for an interview that I will have in about a month or two because I have an extreme phobia of the camera! So everyday I just record like a minute snip-it to loosen the grip of fear that surrounds me...lol.

[Riley, Viking Extraordinaire]

awesome suggestion lorine

[Shari]

Yes, great suggestion Lorine! And thank you, Riley, I didn't think about a bio!

[Shari]

All right, I sent them off! You all were immensely helpful. :)

[Green]

That is fantastic! Congrats on the upcoming exposure!! Good luck to you!! I love Lorine's advice as well!

[Lorine]

Good luck Shari! Glad I can be of some use. I guess I do use my head for more than a hat rack....lol.

[Charles]

Let us know how it turns out or if we can watch it ourselves online. :D

[Shari]

You guys are so awesome! It's on the 23rd, and I will let you all know how it goes.

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