My sister, Gay, is driving up from Roswell, GA for this reading. It is always special to have family in the audience when I read. Barry usually attended my readings and I was proud that he was there and he cared enough to come and support me.
The reading, Writers' Night Out, takes place monthly on the second Friday at 7:00 PM. I strive to do more than simply share my writing. A reading is a performance. I want to entertain the audience, not put them to sleep. I want them to enjoy my writing and my reading, but most of all I want them to enjoy the evening.
I will read a couple of poems and a personal essay, and I will talk about each one. A writer once said, "The patter is as important as the poetry."
I believe that is true. The person reading must make the audience feel a part of the event.
So wish me luck Friday evening in entertaining the audience that comes to hear Mary Mike and me read. If you live in the area, I hope you will come.
I am giving away a door prize and you might win.
Have fun.
ReplyDeleteYou will definitely be having a good time with your audience. Glad to hear your sister will be there. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun. I hope it went well.
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