tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post746215899618836775..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Happy April! by Claire CaldwellPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-51850556572490701772015-04-07T15:57:55.590-07:002015-04-07T15:57:55.590-07:00Claire,
As you know, I loved "Invasive Speci...Claire, <br />As you know, I loved "Invasive Species". You are so talented and I wish you incredible success with it. I, too, have been recommending it to friends. Your tips on public speaking were great fun and obviously, everyone here enjoyed them. Great luck to you with the next book of poetry. I'll be the first to order a copy!! Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-79626469921772798082015-04-03T16:12:30.494-07:002015-04-03T16:12:30.494-07:00Congratulations, Claire. Love all your tips. I don...Congratulations, Claire. Love all your tips. I don't like public speaking, but at a Romantic Times event once, right before I was to speak, a woman in the front row said, "You know, you have to sing and dance." That really broke the ice and I was fine after that. Humor really helps.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-20724151660507431772015-04-03T13:11:52.197-07:002015-04-03T13:11:52.197-07:00Great advise, Claire! Thanks for sharing. (My husb...Great advise, Claire! Thanks for sharing. (My husband sells a lot of books on planes for me! We carry bookmarks.)<br /><br />Also, congratulations on the well-deserved recognition you are getting for Invasive Species.<br /><br />Happy Easter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-50085935426763009332015-04-03T12:55:56.040-07:002015-04-03T12:55:56.040-07:00Huge congrats to you on Invasive Species, Claire! ...Huge congrats to you on Invasive Species, Claire! I've loved poetry since childhood and feel honored to have it on my shelf. You're incredibly talented and I've been recommending it to anyone I know who loves poetry too. <br /><br />And excellent tips on public speaking! I'm shy and it takes extra effort not to be the girl pretending to have mega important emails on my phone lol. Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34529258869662685072015-04-03T12:40:22.725-07:002015-04-03T12:40:22.725-07:00Agree, Marion! It also seems like it'd take wa...Agree, Marion! It also seems like it'd take way more concentration than I have to spare when I'm trying to perform. Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-6286159909931342322015-04-03T12:38:40.195-07:002015-04-03T12:38:40.195-07:00Thanks, Patricia! Definitely agree that laughing/s...Thanks, Patricia! Definitely agree that laughing/smiling makes a huge difference in terms of relaxation and confidence. Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-6438408834355062052015-04-03T12:37:57.816-07:002015-04-03T12:37:57.816-07:00Sorry to hear that, Roz! I can totally relate to t...Sorry to hear that, Roz! I can totally relate to the panicky feeling. Sometimes it helps me to think, "what's the worst that could happen?" Even if I disappoint someone in the audience or they don't particularly like my reading, they'll probably keep it to themselves. And I truly believe that if you feel good about the work you're presenting, that'll rub off on the Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-79762567839474542262015-04-03T12:34:10.884-07:002015-04-03T12:34:10.884-07:00Thanks for reading, Carol! No plans to head to the...Thanks for reading, Carol! No plans to head to the Pacific Northwest anytime soon, but who knows what might come up in the future. I'll be sure to spread the word if I do end up out there. :)Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-43614386753824065492015-04-03T12:33:12.964-07:002015-04-03T12:33:12.964-07:00Thanks, Melinda! Thanks, Melinda! Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-71129731545397165112015-04-03T12:32:55.326-07:002015-04-03T12:32:55.326-07:00I've always thought it was a little creepy, an...I've always thought it was a little creepy, and too close for comfort to those nightmares where you show up naked to an important event. ;)Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-28184994411103132642015-04-03T12:32:03.389-07:002015-04-03T12:32:03.389-07:00It's all about practice and repetition, isn...It's all about practice and repetition, isn't it? The more you do it, the less terrifying it becomes. Though I would've thought one of the benefits of homeschooling was NOT having to do much public speaking, lol :)Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-63300616895738031682015-04-03T12:30:27.512-07:002015-04-03T12:30:27.512-07:00Aw, thanks Amy! :)Aw, thanks Amy! :)Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-70148637593832323732015-04-03T12:30:11.947-07:002015-04-03T12:30:11.947-07:00I will definitely let you and Carol know if I'...I will definitely let you and Carol know if I'm ever in your area! I've never been to that part of the States and would love to visit, though I was recently on the West Coast of Canada and I'm not sure when I'll get out that way again. But you never know when opportunities will present themselves!<br /><br />I totally agree with you about being friendly and casual onstage--if Claire Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852237540103915015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-20865285994563707172015-04-03T12:05:22.832-07:002015-04-03T12:05:22.832-07:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts on public speakin...Thanks for sharing your thoughts on public speaking, Claire! As a homeschooler, there were a lot of requirements during my high school career to perform public speaking as part of the curriculum. Though I loathed it at first, it was so good for me - I have no fear of speaking in front of people now. Great thoughts here!Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83566774663177108472015-04-03T11:56:19.189-07:002015-04-03T11:56:19.189-07:00Great post, and add me to the list of ones who nev...Great post, and add me to the list of ones who never quite got how picturing people in the underwear was supposed to help.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-26158104912390912272015-04-03T11:39:29.977-07:002015-04-03T11:39:29.977-07:00Wow! I am so proud and impressed! Good for you for...Wow! I am so proud and impressed! Good for you for getting out there and conquering any fears you had. Your tips are great, of course I always listen to your advice - I know how good it is ;)<br />xoxo<br />Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-27033058603612706892015-04-03T09:00:17.127-07:002015-04-03T09:00:17.127-07:00Claire! If you come to the Pacific Northwest, I&#...Claire! If you come to the Pacific Northwest, I'm only an hour away from Carol and I want to meet her anyway! Congratulations on 'Invasive Species.' and your knowledge on how to deal with an audience. Generally, I don't have a shy bone in my body, but I do feel the pressure if I'm talking in front of a group who have paid to be there, hoping they'll at least get their Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-8127710470674403522015-04-03T08:24:36.232-07:002015-04-03T08:24:36.232-07:00The multi-talented Claire can now be on the market...The multi-talented Claire can now be on the marketing team. Great tips!Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80327202573243328322015-04-03T08:00:33.812-07:002015-04-03T08:00:33.812-07:00Claire, these are great tips! I especially like th...Claire, these are great tips! I especially like the social media ones--I've never thought of searching the hashtag before or at an event. Congratulations on the release of your book! I would love to come to a reading! Any chance you'll be making any appearances here in the Pacific Northwest? Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83126088897923113732015-04-03T07:56:32.749-07:002015-04-03T07:56:32.749-07:00Claire, thanks for the useful, helpful hints. I re...Claire, thanks for the useful, helpful hints. I really have a hard time getting up in front of an audience. I seem to be getting worse as time goes on. I never used to have the problem. But it's like my throat gets scratchy and I'm sure I'll pass out. I bought a book on conquering anxiety, and it really wasn't very helpful. I look out over the audience who have notepads out and I rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-10864305290453328122015-04-03T07:28:02.067-07:002015-04-03T07:28:02.067-07:00I don't think the audience in their underwear ...I don't think the audience in their underwear suggestion is supposed to make for confidence...maybe make the speaker laugh and if you laugh, hopefully you will relax. :-) <br />Great post, Claire. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-36931648481115079742015-04-03T06:54:01.806-07:002015-04-03T06:54:01.806-07:00A very amusing post. I particularly liked where yo...A very amusing post. I particularly liked where you eliminated picturing the audience in their underwear. I have never understood how that could make a speaker confident. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144857256396400731noreply@blogger.com