Tomorrow, if all works out, I will
be doing my second ever public reading. That is, if the weather cooperates for
me and my fellow readers. Unfortunately, two writers have already canceled on
us. I can’t blame them. After all, their trips would have them drive about five
hours here, relax for a bit, get a bite to eat, read their tales, go to their
hotel room, sleep, wake up and drive home another five hours in rain. So yeah,
no one can blame them.
In light of
the recent meteorological events, we have been preparing for this night since
February. By we, I mean myself, my buddy Mark, my co-worker Slim and all the
writers. We’ve been meeting in person, talking on phones, building websites,
writing stories, passing out flyers, practicing our readings of stories and
fighting over food, snacks, beverages and any and all basic details of the
logistics of the event.
Yet through
all of this, I’ve been practicing my story and helping another writer with
theirs. Which is cool since this is actually going to be her first reading and
she was and most likely still is, very nervous and that is to be expected.
After all, I remember how nervous I was last year and I can only imagine what
she must be going through. I hope she does as well as she has in practice.
As for the
other guys who are reading, I know they’ve had years of experience. They are
professional, well as professional as writers can be on a dismal, rainy October
evening.
No, my
biggest concern is with the attendance. I’m hoping for a good turnout. That the
weather won’t be a deterrent for visitors who’ve been looking forward to
attending. Yeah, to say that I’m nervous about attendance is like saying the
universe is big. I have no idea what is going to happen and I don’t like it.
People are
worried about weather, hurricanes and getting stranded. I don’t worry about
such trivial occurrences. I worry whether or not we can pull this event off and
if it is a success, can we do it again next year.
So where
does this all lead too? Simple, if you are in the greater Hampton roads area,
and you have nothing planned for October 3rd between 7 and 9 pm, get
yourself and loved ones to 420 High St. and support your local horror writers
who are starving for your attention.
Have a great week.
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