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Nothing to fear but fear itself

2/15/2015

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I don't know about you but one of my greatest fears is public speaking. So back in November, when Bettendorf Library's Hedy Hustedde invited me to give a presentation on my latest novel, "The Waterkeeper's Daughter" as part of the 2015 Read Local program, I agreed but with great reservations. I thought long and hard then decided to invite Quad-Cities Waterkeeper, Art Norris, to share the spotlight. He could talk about his organization, the international Waterkeepers Alliance founded by Bobby Kennedy, Jr. and I would talk about and read from my novel.
     The months passed and the date of the presentation approached. To say I was terrified would be an understatement. What could I possibly say that would be of interest to anyone? That's when I decided to make use of my new computer's videotaping capabilities. First I just stared at myself and then realized if I didn't write a script, I would freeze when it came time to speak. So I wrote my thoughts on paper and began to practice...and practice...and practice to the point that I was reciting it in my sleep!
     The program, which was held Feb. 11th turned out far better than I anticipated. I had feared no one would come. After all it was the middle of the week and the temperatures were frigid to say the least. At six-thirty hardly anyone had arrived. Then around ten minutes to seven, the room began to fill up. Not only were people interested in what Art and I had to say, but they stuck around afterward asking questions of us both.
      I'm happy to report it was a great experience and the next time I'm offered an opportunity to speak in public, I'll know exactly what to do: get a partner - and practice until I wake up with the words ringing in my ears! 

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Author Joan Mauch and QC Waterkeeper Art Norris
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    LEON'S WALL was released June 30,2017. UNMASKING MISS JANE is the 2nd edition of THE MANGLED SPOON published in 2014. Her debut novel, HALIFAX, was originally published in  2013. Her fourth and fifth novels,  THE WATERKEEPER'S DAUGHTER and ESCAPE FROM AMBERGRIS CAYE were published in 2014 and 2016.  Excerpts of all five novels may be viewed under the "Home" tab. Check it out!

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