Introducing Authors at CraftFest

[TerryRodgers]

Not exactly a success story, but I'm really excited about an opportunity I've just received. At ThrillerFest this year, I get to introduce several authors prior to them teaching a class. I have to write up something short and sweet. I'm sure there will be lots of drooling and stuttering. I hope it's John Sandford or Steve Berry or maybe even David Morrell, the creator of Rambo. Should I say something funny or just do the intro and sit down?

[Ultimate Cheapskate]

Congratulations Terry, that sounds like an exciting opportunity.

Just remember, the key to public speaking is to envision that you're naked, standing in front of a fully clothed audience (gee, maybe I have that backwards ... no wonder I never know what to do with my hands when I speak in front of a group Seriously, though, always remember the 5 B's: Be Brief, Brother, Be Brief. (But have fun with it, nonetheless.) Good luck -- I know you'll do great!

[TerryRodgers]

Thanks Jeff. Where you located in Maryland? I'm in Newark, Delaware.

[EccentricKim]

congratulations! I say go for the funny!

[rosebud]

Congrats Terry,

Are you normally a humorous or sarcastic sort of fellow? I would go for funny, if for no other reason than to calm myself down. If they don't laugh, point it out to them for a chuckle or two. Good luck. Hope I get my stuff together in time to witness your intro.

[rosebud]

Thanks Jeff. Where you located in Maryland? I'm in Newark, Delaware.

Jeff lives in my neck of the woods, good old Southern MD.