Connecting and Captivating with Author Readings with Gary Zenker -

Matty Dalrymple talks with Gary Zenker about CONNECTING AND CAPTIVATING WITH AUTHOR READINGS, including how readings help create a personal connection with readers, practical tips for preparing and delivering effective readings, finding or creating reading opportunities, and ensuring that your materials align with the theme, venue, and audience.
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By day, Gary Zenker is a marketing strategist; by night, he creates flash fiction tales that cross genre and focus on revealing facets of human nature. His stories have been selected for various print anthologies, including Chicken Soup for The Soul: Laughter, and online collections. He founded two writers’ groups in southeastern PA, and continues to lead one assisting writers to develop their skills and achieve their writing goals. He is also the creator of Writers Bloxx, a storytelling game.
Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she’s learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer’s Digest" magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.

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I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Gary! What's your favorite tip for preparing an engaging reading of your work?

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Community Colleges often are interested in author readings for their students. The most effective public reader of his own work was the late wonderful Brian Doyle

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That's a great suggestion--thank you!