Holy moly. I actually videotaped myself reading from the opening of Scrap: Salvaging a Family.
Can’t stand seeing myself or hearing myself.
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I’m a little insecure about it, so feel free to “like” it on youtube ;).
It’s a little over 2 minutes long. Thanks for watching.
Luanne, I think this is wonderfully brave. Reading our own work aloud, especially something as personal as Scrap: Salvaging a Family, can feel very vulnerable. What I saw was not nervousness but courage and authenticity. Congratulations on taking that step and sharing your story in your own voice.
Oh thank you so much, Rebecca. It means a lot coming to you because you are so experienced on camera and in recording your voice!!!
I always take a big breath and then take the leap, Luanne. You just made my day with your reading!!!
Aw you are so sweet!
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Luanne, you did really well. So much braver than I could ever be. Very interesting content too. Good job!
Thank you so much, Anneli. It’s amazing how much work goes into just a little clip like this. At least concentrating on that gave me something to focus on other than my anxiety.
You’re way ahead of me. I wouldn’t know how to do that.
I couldn’t do it without a ring tripod that I got years ago for family pix. You put your phone in the middle of the ring which has a light if you need it. Then you position it to take pix. I don’t bother with the remote. I just cut from the beginning and the end to accommodate the moving between seat and camera.
I’m sure it takes a lot of practice to get it right. You did well!
I want to hear you read the whole book. Is this asking too much?
Hahaha, yes! I would love to do an audio book, but my mouth would be so dry that I don’t think I could do it.
You managed it well, with increasing momentum as you relaxed into it
Thanks so much, Derrick. I don’t know if I ever relaxed, but I think I know what you mean ;)!
I don’t know why, but I get Syliva Plath when you read. I thought it was wonderful.
Interesting. “Daddy. You do not do, you do not do any more, black shoe, in which I have lived like a foot.”
Brave of you to take the leap, Luanne. I hate seeing myself on camera, too. I agree with Derrick.
Well done!
Thank you so much, Merril. And thank you for telling me that about camera. I don’t think anybody who doesn’t feel that way could really understand. It feels like a horror. And maybe my voice even more so.
It was wonderful hearing your voice!
Hah, thank you so much, Kate! Can’t wait for your video . . . ;).
Well done, Luanne. This is very difficult for introverts! 😝
Yes, Jennifer. Exactly!
You did a great job with the reading! You chose the perfect passage to read, too, to prompt readers to check out the book.
Thanks so much, Liz! I know you are a pro at this stuff!
You’re welcome, Luanne!
Nicely done, Luanne!
Thank you, Joy! Whew!