{"id":3199,"date":"2023-03-13T15:36:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T19:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dremadeoraich.com\/?p=3199"},"modified":"2023-03-13T15:37:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T19:37:11","slug":"step-up-to-the-mic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dremadeoraich.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/13\/step-up-to-the-mic\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Up to the Mic"},"content":{"rendered":"

(or \u201cIs this thing on?\u201d)<\/p>\n

A few months ago, I set a date with WXGM Radio Station<\/a> in Gloucester, Virginia to do an interview with the morning \"\"host Neal Steele. Back then, the date for the interview seemed too far away to worry about, so I set it aside and focused on other things. I only thought about it again when it came time to send them my bio, my photo, my book\u2019s synopsis, and, of course, the book. (The mailing of the book is a story in itself; ask me about it in person sometime.)<\/p>\n

Yesterday, it hit me that the interview was nearly upon me. I was nervous for about 3 seconds until other essential tasks distracted me, and I forgot about it until this morning. B awoke me at 5:00 a.m. (not sure one cup of coffee was adequate to be awake that early) and, after preparations and about 10 seconds of anxiety, we set off into the dark morning.<\/p>\n

Traffic around our area can be nightmarish, at times, so we left early enough to ensure I arrived on time for the interview. This morning, at least the other cars kept up a steady pace. It was the rain and wet streets that made the trip a bit of a nail-biter. I\u2019m glad B drove!<\/p>\n

At the station, we were befriended by a beautiful grey cat (he looked so much like our boy Smudge!), who kept us company until my time arrived.<\/p>\n

Neal made me comfortable right away. His questions kept me thinking and responding so that I didn\u2019t have time to be nervous. A couple of the questions made me think about how best to answer them in the context of the story and its creation. He also gave me a chance to spotlight my editor and my cover designer, so I was happy for that opportunity.<\/p>\n

When we finished, Neal sent me a copy of the recording. Click below to hear the whole thing. (It\u2019s about 18 minutes long.) I listened once we got back home and was glad to hear I did okay. Next time, if there is one, maybe I won\u2019t be so stressed over it!<\/p>\n

Neal\u2019s been doing these author interviews for some time now, usually for members of the Chesapeake Bay Writers Group<\/a>. Thanks to Neal for being such a gracious host, to Xtra 99.1 FM for offering writers this opportunity, and to the Chesapeake Bay Writers for opening this door!<\/p>\n

Wanna hear it for yourself? Check it out below.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.dremadeoraich.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dremas-WXFM-interview.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

 <\/p>\n

Photo by Jonathan Farber<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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