Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Blog Talk Radio Interview

Map of a Distorted Mind: Welcome Joseph McNulty

Radio Interview

So, I had the pleasure and honor of being a guest this past Saturday (01/22/2011) on an internet radio program 'The Afterthoughts News Hour with S. Denice Newton'. I was there to promote my debut poetry book Map of a Distorted Mind.
I have troubles sometimes when it comes to public speaking or the like. Prior to being a guest, I was listening to a few segments of her past shows and I was eased by the tender voice of the host, so I wasn't as worried. My only concern that questioned my mind was, "What is she going to ask me? What if I freeze in a voiceless manor?" I brushed all of those worries off. And I made the call when it was my slot. (I had a couple shots of whisky to calm my nerves)
And let me tell you, it was a breeze. The panic was completely removed and I spoke with confidence. First few minutes I was nervous but naturally, I shook it off. Prior to the show I had marked a few poems that I was going to recite incase I was given the "Mic". From out of the six or so, poems I marked to read, I then picked just one incase I was only able to read one...turned out that I was given the platform to read ALL of the marked poems. Certainly, not my entire book but I gave listeners a pretty good taste of what to expect out of reading my book and what kind of voice would be heard. A profound voice and most listeners that responded to me, said I sounded like a pro.
I don't think that the host knew what was to come out of my mouth until I read that first one...she became hooked, much like everybody else does. She knows the difference between "Junk" and "Good Poetry". MINE IS NOT JUNK. and she wants me to return sometime soon, which I will be more than happy to return anytime she wants me to.
I feel that this radio opportunity was a good kick start to my career and I will be curious to see what sort of sales generate from this radio show. I encourage everybody to listen to the show and get an idea of who Joseph R. McNulty is and the work that will stun the world. I will post a link to those who want to listen. I am forever grateful for Ms. Newton and the support she has given me.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/s-denice-newton/2011/01/23/map-of-a-distorted-mind-welcome-joseph-mcnulty?a=y

( I am gathering up more poetry for a second collection to be published soon. )