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Comment from nomi338
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Be upfront. Do not overshare. You can speak of issues you struggle to overcome or at least work around. Feel free to mention some of your important goals, but only if they are goals you have a reasonable hope of meeting. It does no good to mention goals you have no hope of ever achieving. While it is good to be humble, being over humble may make you appear false. Best of luck and by all means please let me know how it went.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
    Thank you for the advice and support.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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CONGRATULATIONS, Barbara. I believe that means your
book is poised to become a great success.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes with your publishing
endeavors. Yes, do keep us updated.
Thanks again, Jan

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
    Thank you for the support.
Comment from LJbutterfly
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Congratulations on being invited to a Meet the Author. This is exciting. I've been to such events as a spectator. It often sells your book if the audience has not already read it. The last one I went to was at my local library. I had read the book and was particularly interested in the author's writing
and story development process. The author talked about the research she did, how she came up with characters, and the feelings she hope her novel evoked in readers. I pray for your continued success.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
    This one is at the local library. Thank you for the advice and support.
Comment from eliz100
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This is an honor for you. It has never happened to me, so I have no advice. I am sending prayers and love your way. Good luck, and God bless! Have a blessed day.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Thank you for the prayers. I will need them.
Comment from lyenochka
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How exciting! Thank you for letting us know about this great honor and opportunity for you to meet your fans outside of Fanstory! Sending a prayer that you and your fans will be blessed!!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Thank you. I'm so nervous. I hope I don't blow it.
reply by lyenochka on 21-Mar-2023
    You won't blow it. Just imagine each person in the audience is someone from Fanstory who is your fan! 💖😊
Comment from Ulla
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Well, congratulations, Barbara. I'm just not sure what you mean by all this. Who,'s going to meat where and what is the event. I'm so happy for you that you've been elected. So where does that take place? Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    It is going to be at our public library. I have been asked to be a speaker and do Q&A about my published books and about writing.
reply by Ulla on 21-Mar-2023
    Aw,that's great. Now I understand. Xc
Comment from Jasmine Girl
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I'm so excited for you. Can you tell me more about this event? Is it an onsite one near your home or a virtual one? Either format, I think you definitely deserve it. Best wishes.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    It will be at our public library. Thank you for your excitement.
Comment from royowen
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I guess it means you are a keynote speaker Barbara, is that true? I suppose you can tell them about your adventures as an author and what underlies why you write, and the wondrous therapeutic value it is for you, good luck I will pray for you, what an opportunity, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    It's at the public library. I think they also will have other authors. I hope so. Maybe I won't go first so I can learn.
reply by royowen on 21-Mar-2023
    I?ve recited at a couple, read an excerpt from one of your books and then comment, you?ll be fine.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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Well, congratulations! That is exciting!! I'd like to know more though; for instance, who invited you? Are you speaking at a library, a book store, someone's home? Do you begin with a talk about your writing? Will there by a Q&A? It sounds exciting and it's a chance to promote yourself and your books. A great opportunity. Of course, I'd mention FanStory too:-)

Good luck - let us know how it goes and how it went down.

xx
Pam

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    I will mention FanStory. The library is putting it on. I will speak about my writing and have Q&A. I'm busy trying to get everything in order. I'm literally flittering from one thing to the next and my brain thinks of thing.
Comment from jessizero
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I am sending well-wishes and prayers to you! I don't really know much about the event, but I am very excited for you. Thank you for letting us know, and keep us informed about how it goes. :)

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 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023
    Thank you for the support. It helps.