Speaking Engagments
Super Bowl Sunday I spoke to the Tulare Count Historical Society. Frankly, I didn't expect many to be there or that those who were there would stay for my talk. I was wrong. The room was packed and everyone stayed. I love speaking engagements. As long as I know what I'm talking about I'm off and running. Recently on one of the lists I follow, discussed what people like to see when an author gives a presentation. A couple are kind of funny. That the author didn't look at sound bored. (That one I can't imagine, but they were referring to someone on a tour who acted like they'd given the same speech over and over.) That they looked nice--had dressed for the occasion. (Example were given of authors who looked like they'd just gotten up, thrown on whatever clothes were lying around and forgot to comb their hair. I doubt if any female authors were guilty. I know I plan what I'm going to wear down to the jewelry. I'm old and there's nothing I ca...