So I did something kind of unusual today — I filmed a television spot for National Library Week (April 12-18). I’m going to be appearing at one of my regional libraries, the Bristol Public Library, at 7 p.m. April 13, and I was one of three authors the library recruited to do the spot.

It was nothing big, just a local cable access channel in my area. We went in, stood in front of the camera, went through a short script a couple of times, and tried not to flub it up too bad. Bada-bing, bada-boom, we were done. The whole thing took less than 30 minutes.

I think these things are always interesting, though — the different setups, different equipment, different ways people approach promotion. Since this was a local cable channel located in the community center, it was very bare bones. A guy with a camera and some equipment.

But it was still fun to do. And hey, it actually required me to try to do something with my hair and put on some makeup this morning. :bubbles:

I kind of dread seeing myself, though. I always think I sound completely hillbilly (hey, y’all!). And for some reason, I always seem to look angry on television — probably because I’m thinking too hard about not screwing up my lines. So don’t blame me if I look like this … :hulk:

Anyway, I hope you will all go out in April and support your local libraries. They really are great places to visit!