I'm used to reading aloud. I've done a LOT of readings, including hour-long readings without once ever stumbling over my lines. Last night, possibly because I'd had a headache and gut issues all day, I stumbled three times during my reading, improvising and remixing my sentences as I went so it didn't sound awkward. And what do you know, it worked. The audience was literally leaning into my words.
The other authors did fantastic jobs. I want to buy all their books.
Afterwards, I bought Cherie Dimaline's "Hunting By Stars," and she signed it for me.
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