tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post6361335962890148174..comments2024-01-27T20:54:06.726-08:00Comments on Once Written, Twice Shy: Coming Out of Her ShellRebecca J. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-19520552248949163382010-04-27T11:02:47.497-07:002010-04-27T11:02:47.497-07:00Anne Marie, I'd say you've definitely come...Anne Marie, I'd say you've definitely come out of your shell. (I'm still a the starting gate.) Your post was inspiring to this newbie. Thank you for your insight.Tess Thielerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026629329737596909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-73527270499620198522010-04-16T19:30:00.235-07:002010-04-16T19:30:00.235-07:00What a good post, AnneMarie. I imagine most of us ...What a good post, AnneMarie. I imagine most of us identify with at least parts of it. Great for you writing and presenting a workshop, though--that's blowing the sides off the box!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-76455251307644007252010-04-16T19:24:29.850-07:002010-04-16T19:24:29.850-07:00Becky,
Once again, thank you so much for having m...Becky,<br /><br />Once again, thank you so much for having me here today.<br /><br />Shy people, UNITE!!!<br /><br />Happy Writing!!!Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-42793288213105857802010-04-16T14:22:05.705-07:002010-04-16T14:22:05.705-07:00Hugs, Marie.
Shy people do need to unite!!!
I...Hugs, Marie.<br /><br />Shy people do need to unite!!!<br /><br />I'll tell you a little secret: I don't like those huge conferences. I prefer smaller ones. Much more my speed.<br /><br />RT is supposed to be really fun. Gather your courage and go, if you want to!!!Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-37907021584743798042010-04-16T14:18:49.362-07:002010-04-16T14:18:49.362-07:00Tiffany,
Yes, it gets a little easier, but I stil...Tiffany,<br /><br />Yes, it gets a little easier, but I still stress out about it.<br /><br />I served two years as president of our local RWA Chapter and had to preside over the meetings every month. Talk about stress!!!Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-26087256493633421612010-04-16T14:15:53.570-07:002010-04-16T14:15:53.570-07:00Thanks, Mary.
"What doesn't kill you, ...Thanks, Mary. <br /><br />"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!"<br /><br />Or so they say . . .Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-47951385320604139152010-04-16T14:14:41.356-07:002010-04-16T14:14:41.356-07:00Hey Monique!!!
Like I said: You gotta do, what y...Hey Monique!!!<br /><br />Like I said: You gotta do, what you gotta do!!!<br /><br />I sold 4 books today. Not bad.<br /><br />Funny story: A couple of weeks ago, I had a dental appointment for my cleaning. The hygienist asked about my writing and I told her my latest book had just received a 5 Star review. Then she said she wanted to buy 4 books (2 copies of each). Unfortunately, I didn't have any with me, so I went the next week to deliver the books. I took a couple extra and the receptionist bought one, too!!! <br /><br />How cool was that???Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-7948140045953569172010-04-16T14:09:38.845-07:002010-04-16T14:09:38.845-07:00Emma!!!
We missed your smiling face at the book s...Emma!!!<br /><br />We missed your smiling face at the book signing!!!Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-70107896245687566702010-04-16T14:08:52.672-07:002010-04-16T14:08:52.672-07:00Skhye,
Darn, if I didn't forget the stick. N...Skhye,<br /><br />Darn, if I didn't forget the stick. Not much action at the bookstore, but we had fun!!!Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-48203714018832907552010-04-16T10:17:35.027-07:002010-04-16T10:17:35.027-07:00Hi Anne Marie, Shy people unite. I had to type th...Hi Anne Marie, Shy people unite. I had to type that because I'm the same way. One-on-one or in a small crowd of people I know I'm fine, but at RWA conferences I'm a total wreck. I'm trying to get my nerve up for an RT now that I'm published - hard to do. The one time I had to do public speaking for my day job I almost fainted on the stage - thank goodness it was short and I could get off stage quickly.Marie Tuharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140971635915166589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-4664397611584334002010-04-16T09:16:48.480-07:002010-04-16T09:16:48.480-07:00Hey Anne Marie, I'm the same way! It's dif...Hey Anne Marie, I'm the same way! It's difficult for me to speak in front of crowds, but it does get better the more I do it. I wish you all the best!Tiffany Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548901024661931057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-62777978120307057252010-04-16T08:54:48.254-07:002010-04-16T08:54:48.254-07:00I so see myself in your hesitation to feel comfort...I so see myself in your hesitation to feel comfortable in crowds. I get it.<br />But, this experience will make you stronger!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-34825713592804778322010-04-16T08:23:35.723-07:002010-04-16T08:23:35.723-07:00Hi, Anne Marie & Rebecca!
Your interview was ...Hi, Anne Marie & Rebecca!<br /><br />Your interview was totally inspiring, Anne Marie. When I read it, I thought of the book by Susan Jeffers: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway.<br /><br />Hope you sell tons of books today.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MoniqueMonique DeVerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826281077474713823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-8489777220670908042010-04-16T07:29:56.755-07:002010-04-16T07:29:56.755-07:00Anne Marie--I sure appreciate you being here. We s...Anne Marie--I sure appreciate you being here. We shy writers must stick together, eh? Good luck at your signing. You, took, Skhye.<br /><br />Hi, Emma!Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-65240195428180873012010-04-16T07:17:07.682-07:002010-04-16T07:17:07.682-07:00Howdy, Anne Marie! You do an awesome job of coming...Howdy, Anne Marie! You do an awesome job of coming out of your shell at book signings! Good luck today!Emma Laihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00575747694031510440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-80493036179354822342010-04-16T06:41:22.632-07:002010-04-16T06:41:22.632-07:00AnneMarie, we are sooo alike. LOL. But I don't...AnneMarie, we are sooo alike. LOL. But I don't have a beehive in my backyard! My uncle's colony was in a glass box set in his guest-room window. We really got nervous sleeping in that room! :) <br /><br />I need to try harder and make myself teach writing classes... You can beat me with a stick today at our impromptu booksigning. See you there. <br /><br />And everyone follow my link over to my blog where my guest is speaking about Jack the Ripper and yesterday's blog post is about what element you are... ~SkhyeSkhyehttp://blog.skhyemoncrief.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-67534328907114590952010-04-16T05:22:20.230-07:002010-04-16T05:22:20.230-07:00Becky,
Thanks so much for having me here today. ...Becky,<br /><br />Thanks so much for having me here today. I'll be checking in throughout the day. <br /><br />I have a book signing this morning and I'll be back to tell you all about it. Another opportunity to step out of my comfort zone!!!Anne Marie Novarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994135269745111717noreply@blogger.com