My library has offered to give me a window display space as part of my Montana Arts Council Montana Artrepreneur Program Certification requirement…in exchange for giving a talk about writing…eep!

So me, myself, and I will be giving a presentation and holding a discussion on writing at my local library next month…eep!

I’ve got my slide deck ready and my notes printed to make sure I don’t skip anything. I’ve got a handout ready to go and a note to remind myself to bring pens with me in case anyone actually shows up and wants to do the five-minute timed writing prompt. I’ve secured an awesome publication opportunity for the people who DO attend and want to write. I’ve ordered bookmarks to give away and I have my business cards. And I’ve started the process of putting it out there to my community online and on my website.

I figure this is all good training…right? For when my book comes out and I have to *gulp* go to an event. Or if I end up self-publishing and need to do all the things…eep!

I’m trying really hard to pretend I’m okay with all of this while my little introverted heart thumps in my throat and my stomach clenches and my Fitbit congratulates me on another great workout even though I haven’t done a thing.

It’ll be fine…I know it’ll be fine…and it’s a month away…it’s fine…I’m fine.

Anyhow, if you happen to be in Montana on October 25, 2023 and want to meet me, I’ll be at the Thompson Falls Public Library at 1:00pm sweating through my shirt. Come say hi! Check out the event on Facebook.