How Do I Master the Art of Radio Interviews?

As promised, this is an addendum to my blog of February 10, 2012, exploring the value of radio interviews. Have you decided that interviews should be in your repertoire of book (or any product/service) promotion?

The 18 tips below will help you provide a strong and entertaining interview to become a sought-after guest—and tips to decline an interview offer—yes, there are reasons to do so.

Great! You’ve been approached by a radio host or producer to interview with them—after you’ve high-fived yourself in the mirror …

Not All Radio Interviews are Worth the Effort

I’ve been fortunate to score some radio interviews with my new book’s release (about Rock & Roll Radio DJs of yesteryear). Imagine that—an author of a book about radio, on the radio! Will wonders never cease. (OK, I’ll pull my tongue out of my cheek now.)

If you’re wondering how I did that (no, not the tongue-thing, the radio interviews) I promise to discuss it in an upcoming post (hint/example: Steve Harrison’s RTIR).

But while the past several interviews are fresh, I want to address a couple of lessons learned. Hopefully, you will discover a few good tips and be spared the baptism by fire experiences. ...

An A-Musing Heartfelt Moment

Though Penchant for Penning as a service has been around for decades, and a formal website resides at its .com space, I've been slow to create a blog presence. Why? Time.

But timing is everything and the time is now to tell some stories and share some insights with other writers and authors who want some company. (I know, using "some" three times in a sentence is poor form.)

And it's appropriate too that this blog begins in the month of February. It's the Valentine month. Full of hearts and flowers ... and chocolate! ... the sustenance that feeds my muse. ...