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You were fabulous! But I totally understand -- when I'm the subject of the interview versus the interviewee I am much more nervous.

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Absolutely! I love interviewing authors. But I'm not so comfortable in the hot seat. (hehe) You were a great interviewer, Val! So many good questions!

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More power to you, Karissa, for being able to write those spicy scenes! The interview was fun, and you didn't appear to have stage fright. Best wishes on Cliff Diver.

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Thanks Sherrill!

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Having seen some of your interviews I can attest that no one would ever know you have stage fright. I think you've climbed that mountain!

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After my interview with John today, nothing will embarass me! 🤪

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Haha! A breakthrough!

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Jul 12Liked by Tracey S. Phillips

When I had my podcast, My Favorite Detective Stories, I waited a hundred episodes to interview my favorite author, Joseph Wambaugh. I’m glad I did. I was still nervous but I only waved my fan-boy flag a little. Also one of my earlier guests paved the way for me to get an introduction to Joe. He was a gracious guest

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I had the same experience interviewing Robert Dugoni. I hope I put my guests at ease as well as he helped me to relax.

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Ryan Gosling- not Ryan Reynolds...

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