Radio Show is a Go

November 15, 2009 was a red letter day for me. It was my first serious step towards creating my on-line radio show. You may remember that I spoke about an opportunity for me to have my own show a few month ago. However, that did not work out as planned. However, the idea and the dream did not die.

I decided that I would go ahead with the idea, but instead I would use www.blogtalkRadio.com instead. With BTR, I can do a show for free, and just get my feet web.  Check out my show at Around the Kitchen Table with Donna .  

So, yesterday I did my first show.  It was just a test run though, and I have since deleted it, but it gave me an idea of what I need to do in order to run a show.  It was a blast.  I had a few people phone in, and was able to figure out the process, as well as run music and manipulate the switchboard.

I already have a long list of ideas for future shows, topics that I think will be interesting.  I named it Around the Kitchen Table with Donna because I didn't want to be fenced in talk only about Happiness, but at the same time, it will be a great tool to promote my book.  I can talk about the book, how it came to be, how it has helped people,  read sections of it, and so forth.  I can build up an archive and material that I can rework to make audios and promos.

Blog Talk Radio has some additional features if I want to pay some money for them.  I may consider that for the future, but for right now, I am just going to use the free offer until I know what I am doing and see if it does help to get me exposure and experience.

The latest with my book is that I had sold a copy and donated a copy to the Ottawa Library.  Once it hit their shelfs, it became very popular.  It is now up to 39 people who have requested it, not included the 2 people that presently have it out.  As a result of the demand, the library has requested 6 more copies.  I love the fact that people are finding out about the book and requested to read it, but the library thinks it is now worth their while to get extra copies.  I am almost out of copies, and will  be soon ordering more, which I hope to place in other libraries as well.

In September, I was in Sorrento, BC.  I had the privilege of leading a workshop at a wonderful store called Beryl's Books and Beans.  The workshop was based on the book.  I recited from Dr. Suess, read a portion of the book, did a hands-on exercise and had an answer and question section.  I also had prizes and gifts.

It was a great success.  Many of the 10 people that attended bought a copy of the book, and one person who had purchased it earlier spoke to me to say she was enjoying it very much.  I had many possitive comments about the presentation, and one gentleman told me I had a very pleasing way about me.

I hope to go back someday, either to some Biography Workshop material or maybe Laughter Yoga.  Thank you so much for having Beryl.

So, to recap today's message:

• A great way to promote your book is to contact me to be a guest on my show  Around the Kitchen Table with Donna , or host your own show by going to Blog Talk Radio.
• Get you book into you local public libraries.
• Find book stores that will host a special event to feature you book.
• Have fun with you publishing and check out my services at Sassy Sunflower Books .