The Amphibi-Network has asked me to be in a reality show about my life as the Land of Lily Pad's first author. I'm honored, on the one-flipper, and a bit skeptical on the other.
Reality TV has come under a lot of criticism recently with concerns that the"reality" shown in these shows might not be as "real" as they'd like you to believe. I've watched a few reality shows on human TV and they do seem a bit fake to me. The situations don't seem real and some of the diaglogue does, in fact, sound pretty scripted. All of this makes me wonder whether or not I should take part in this genre of TV programming. Do I wish I was a famous author with book signings and big-money contracts? Sure. I don't know of a writer who doesn't want at least a little fame and fortune...but my true reality is that I'm a struggling author, self-published, just trying to eek out a living while hoping to get kids interested in reading my books. To tell-the-truth, I don't really think that the public would have much interest in watching my day-to-day life unfold. Some days it's pretty unremarkable. Perhaps when my fantasy life becomes reality, then I'll consider doing real TV. Until then, I'm just a writer who loves what I do..whether or not I ever become famous. I believe that I am already successful because I get to start each Monday morning fresh, doing what makes me happy. And that's enough for me. Have a great week!
Reality TV has come under a lot of criticism recently with concerns that the"reality" shown in these shows might not be as "real" as they'd like you to believe. I've watched a few reality shows on human TV and they do seem a bit fake to me. The situations don't seem real and some of the diaglogue does, in fact, sound pretty scripted. All of this makes me wonder whether or not I should take part in this genre of TV programming. Do I wish I was a famous author with book signings and big-money contracts? Sure. I don't know of a writer who doesn't want at least a little fame and fortune...but my true reality is that I'm a struggling author, self-published, just trying to eek out a living while hoping to get kids interested in reading my books. To tell-the-truth, I don't really think that the public would have much interest in watching my day-to-day life unfold. Some days it's pretty unremarkable. Perhaps when my fantasy life becomes reality, then I'll consider doing real TV. Until then, I'm just a writer who loves what I do..whether or not I ever become famous. I believe that I am already successful because I get to start each Monday morning fresh, doing what makes me happy. And that's enough for me. Have a great week!
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