tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38849125.post2041807475822065999..comments2023-04-16T05:46:47.885-07:00Comments on Dorien Grey and Me: The Rose PeddlerDorien Greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02368404433503621343noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38849125.post-87557675738970121812011-10-14T07:47:47.770-07:002011-10-14T07:47:47.770-07:00I love traveling and doing signings, yet I'm s...I love traveling and doing signings, yet I'm scared to death when I get up in front of a group. It terrifies me, but the trick is to look like it doesn't. I'm also an extremely harsh critic of myself and set very high expectations. If I can't amuse an audience, especially since I write comedy, then how can I expect them to want to read my work?<br /><br />The signings have never been worth it financially, but they are worth their weight in gold in other ways.<br /><br />If I could spend 1/3 as much time writing as I do on promoting, I'd get a hell of a lot more done. Just the nature of the beast.Kristoffer Gairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862202554700556478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38849125.post-591863485026153762011-10-12T09:30:25.787-07:002011-10-12T09:30:25.787-07:00I've done many uncomfortable necessities...esp...I've done many uncomfortable necessities...especially for me, the introvert...to peddle my literary wares (my ONE book..lol), Roger. <br /><br />And I agree with you 100% I just feel there are limits that peddler should go.<br /><br />If I am in a restaurant and the rose peddler happens upon my table, I am in a public place and so is he. <br /><br />Now if that same peddler suddenly happens in my living room uninvited, in my private home, then he is...intruding.<br /><br />And, by they way, I LOVED your thoughts about the guy seeming cheap if he doesn't buy the rose for the date. You know, in my dating days, that never occurred to me when people came along to sell flowers or take photos...but you're right. The poor fellow WOULD sort of be a louse if he didn't shell out the money. LOL...<br /><br />As usual, I loved your post, and loved the title so much.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.com