My First Public Speaking Engagement as an Author!

[Mysti]

This morning, I did a presentation at the local rotary club on how to write/publish a book. I was TERRIFIED I would run away screaming or hide under the table. However, I did a power point presentation and once I got rolling, I felt much better. I turned to the big screen too much, but otherwise, everyone was very interested. They said I had more questions at the end than any other speaker they've had in about 2 years :)

I'm starting to feel like a real author now! Just wanted to share. ~Mysti

[C.S. Splitter]

Ah, very cool! Did they contact you or did you contact them?

I do public speaking, usually small groups, on a regular basis for work. I still get nervous most times, but it DOES get easier.

Hopefully you'll also get some sales out of it :)

Splitter

[J.A.]

Nice! I did my first one a couple of weeks back too- scared the bejesus out of me but went okay.

Glad yours went well!
JAC

[Mysti]

Our real estate agent who sold us our house in November is a member and when I told her I had published a book, she asked if I could speak at their monthly meeting.

One of the officers contacted me after that and set me up.

[Mysti]

I'm a natural recluse, so it's not in my nature at all. I think it's good for me though. Being with other adults is nice too when you're a full time mom.

[Anagha Uppal]

I know how you feel. Congrats for the achievement! Very cool

[Belinda]

Congratulations Mysti! That's awesome. And I totally relate to being able to talk with adults. It's nice to have a grown up conversation once in a while. I am secretly counting down the days when my two boys go back to school!

[Mysti]

This commercial is dedicated to Belinda and all the other moms who are counting down the days (secretly or otherwise):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIIMb...

[Belinda]

Ha! Sorry it took me so long to reply, I had to pick myself up off the floor!

I think I feel exactly the way the dad does!

[Cambria]

Wow, Mysti that is fantastic!! I bet you did great and had fun. Now that the first one is behind you you will be a real pro next time!! ;)

[Dale]

Congrats to all you speakers! No book speaking engagements, but I do a LOT of talking for my job. Blech! I'm a natural recluse myself...always telling my boss I want to be a hermit when I grow up...but it gets easier the more you do it.

[Cambria]

I've never had to do a speaking engagement but I do talk A LOT on JournalJabber. LOL. but that isn't the same b/c i am on the phone.
If I ever have to do this I will email you all for tips!
Dale-- nothing wrong with being a hermit! LOL

[Cassie]

That is awesome, Mysti!

[Nora]

Mysti wrote: "This morning, I did a presentation at the local rotary club on how to write/publish a book. I was TERRIFIED I would run away screaming or hide under the table. However, I did a power point presenta..."

That is such great news! Many congrats on a wonderful day with your readers. :)

[Amy Eye]

WOO HOO, Mysti!! They all get easier from here!