Book TV
Yes, there is such a thing.
I babysat for my sister yesterday and was able to watch some TV (don't have channels at home). When I saw Book TV I thought, boring. But when I was flipping through channels I just happened to see a book on the screen that I'd looked over at WalMart.
I wasn't sure whether this book was fiction or not when I looked at it in WalMart, but after listening to the end of the author's speech I realized it was a political book. I liked what she was saying about the government needing more ordinary people (like teachers, mothers, business owners) to be involved, so I stayed on the station.
Then an interview with an author in his home came on. Being the nosy type, I had to watch.
T R Reid might write nonfiction, but from what I can tell, a writer is a writer is a writer. He showed off where he works, his computer, a poster he had on his wall to inspire him to finish his book (been there!) and then he shared his amazing bookshelf-lined walls with the camera guy. This was like the writer's version of Cribs. Fascinating stuff.
So I was hooked last night into staying on the Book TV channel. I watched one more show, a speaking event by author Matt Gallagher. He's a soldier, my age, who started blogging about his experiences in Iraq. When he published a post that was too personal, the government shut his blog down. That got the attention of news media and before he knew it, literary agents and publishers were calling him up. (every writer's dream! lol) Anyway, I loved listening to him speak about his experiences. He was both nervous and casual, young and old.
Have you ever watched Book TV? Would you? What's the strangest station you've ever found yourself interested in?
I babysat for my sister yesterday and was able to watch some TV (don't have channels at home). When I saw Book TV I thought, boring. But when I was flipping through channels I just happened to see a book on the screen that I'd looked over at WalMart.
I wasn't sure whether this book was fiction or not when I looked at it in WalMart, but after listening to the end of the author's speech I realized it was a political book. I liked what she was saying about the government needing more ordinary people (like teachers, mothers, business owners) to be involved, so I stayed on the station.
Then an interview with an author in his home came on. Being the nosy type, I had to watch.
T R Reid might write nonfiction, but from what I can tell, a writer is a writer is a writer. He showed off where he works, his computer, a poster he had on his wall to inspire him to finish his book (been there!) and then he shared his amazing bookshelf-lined walls with the camera guy. This was like the writer's version of Cribs. Fascinating stuff.
So I was hooked last night into staying on the Book TV channel. I watched one more show, a speaking event by author Matt Gallagher. He's a soldier, my age, who started blogging about his experiences in Iraq. When he published a post that was too personal, the government shut his blog down. That got the attention of news media and before he knew it, literary agents and publishers were calling him up. (every writer's dream! lol) Anyway, I loved listening to him speak about his experiences. He was both nervous and casual, young and old.
Have you ever watched Book TV? Would you? What's the strangest station you've ever found yourself interested in?
Comments
sounds interesting. Thanks for mentioning it.
Sorry I missed you Wed night. :(
Linda, I was def. surprised by my interest. :-)
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I am thinking of getting his book somehow though. Also, apparently the post was about some crossfire his group got caught in. I think the post probably chronicled some of his shock and confusion. In his speaking, he said it wasn't the Big Brother type thing media made it out to be, so I'm not sure what he wrote.
Hope you're doing well. :-)
Danyelle, it was!
Strangest channel I watch, or have watched, is EWTN, which is a Catholic channel. Sometimes they would have really cool but cheesy little Bible cartoons. And sometimes it would be interesting to watch some of the Mass services they would have in various large churches. We still have that channel; it's part of the basic cable we have.
My husband and I are into watching Ice Road Truckers on the History channel. It's about truck drivers in Alaska...sort of a strange concept but very interesting! :-)
How was your busy time? The book signing, all the things that spread people thin? lol
okay, for the record...lol, I love Laura Ingrahm.
SHe's great! (FOX News Channel)
And the rest of the books look so interesting.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Karen
Karen, that show sounds strange enough to me. *grin*
Kelly, she seemed like a really practical person. I liked what I heard her say. All that busy stuff went well. :-) I'll be sharing more soon!
Faith, LOL! Actually, I watched it like at ten at night, once the kids were asleep. I'd be afraid to have cable because I know I'd get a lot less done. :-)
Terri, it was pretty cool. I mean, i didn't get to see his kitchen or bathrooms or anything, but who cares about that? I got to see his books and desk. *grin*
Jolene, lol, I guess you watched it too much. :-)
Dara, really? Only non-fiction? That's kind of disappointing. But cool you've heard of it. I didn't even know there's a catholic channel, though I guess I should've.
Erica, yeah, Cribs. Heehee.
Melissa, what I watched was interesting. I'm not sure though if it always is...
Oh Sarah, that's hilarious! My mom and stepdad used to watch some show about truckers getting their rigs made over. They loved it. :-)
Yes, I would totally watch that channel! As you know, I don't watch much TV either, but that could hold my attention in a pinch. Heh...
Great post!
Thanks for stopping by, Anita!
Erin, lol, my proposals are fine. My poor WIP is not. It's getting a bit dusty. :-) I hope you enjoy blogging. There's a great kinship with most bloggers. Very supportive. :-)
Cheers~
Nancy, hope you enjoy your writing!
Shannon, at my sister's it was on C-Span 2. :-)