Bookstore reading -- What to expect?

[dragonegg]

So it looks like the booklaunch party/reading/signing in my mall is really going to happen. I'm pretty excited about the whole thing

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[dragonegg]

Great idea! How long to read, though?
--Just got my books! *Biggest Grin* Thank you so much!!!!

[dragonegg]

So so pretty! I'll post a pic of me with them! Yeah, about 20 minutes seems long enough, I guess. Thanks again!

[alanajoli]

Yay! I'm glad it's going to happen!

I don't know how to pick an excerpt for reading, but I do recommend reading aloud on your own before you do it for an audience. I often read D&D texts aloud before reading them to my players to prevent me from stumbling. (I mean, when the villain is Abrinxenphyrinc--a name I did not make up, by the way--it's a nice plan to already have it said a few times *before* your players look at you funny...)

I'm sure that's not actually helpful advice, but take it for what it's worth! I'm so glad you're getting an event. :)

[dragonegg]

I read aloud to my kids a lot, so that's not my problem. I'm comfortable reading.

[quiller77]

It does get easier, yes. And I would pick something near the beginning, something that introduces characters and, if possible, a hint of tension.

How long? I'm trying to decide that myself.

[dragonegg]

Yeah, I agree. Let me know what you decide on length! When is yours? I'd love to come!

[quiller77]

My launch is Thursday, May 8th, in Grande Prairie (7 p.m. at the museum). A bit of a drive. When's yours?

[dragonegg]

I don't have a date yet. I probably won't be able to come to yours, because we have to go to Prince George on the 9th. :(