While Jane examined her reflection in the mirror, panic slapped her perfect, oval face. Her heart raced with the rush of adrenaline. She took the elevator to the lobby and walked across the street.
After checking through security, Jane stopped to take a deep breath before turning the doorknob and entering the vortex. Caught in a whirlwind of activity, ravenous wolves descended on her while stroking her ego and giving last minute instructions. The air was cool, yet heat rose from her body as her cold hands trembled.
After finding her mark, Jane gazed at the waiting crowd and said, “Live from New York, It’s Saturday Night!”
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Earlier this week I posted how blogging is like theater. I feel like Jane every time I press publish. To read “It’s Show Time,” click HERE.
Do you get nervous when you post?
What really makes you sweat?
Other Flash Fiction from the Friday Fictioneers
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
haha!! Wasn’t expecting that ending.. well done!
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Thanks Darlene! I wanted to tie in my theme and I can only imagine what it is like to go on stage for that show seen by millions!
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Brilliant twist, I love the ravenous wolves!
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Thanks Catherine! I can only dream of being “devoured” by them! 🙂
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Well done.. I had to keep reading to discover where she was and who those wolves are.. hopefully blogging doesn’t have wolves:) I panic when performing in orchestra.. and I lose my page..
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I am glad it all made sense in the end. Thanks Smidgen!
What instrument do you play?
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the cello…:)
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Very Cool!
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Oh brilliant Susie ,didnt see that coming…loved the twist 🙂
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Thanks Soma! I am glad you liked my twisted ending… 🙂
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😆 twisted it was
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Ooh… Another spine tingler. Fun stuff, Susie! I’ve definitely had my palms sweat a bit at the “publish now” point. A bit of giddy anxiousness can be a good thing, I think. It’s often a sign we’ve written something compelling. Unless we’re sweating due due to sloppy writing or lack or readiness. 😉
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There are all different reasons for being nervous. I am always nervous about finding typos after I blog which I did today! Oher instead of Other. Oh well! At least I found it right away…..
Thanks August!
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I used to sweat it now I just write and that is that. My son makes me sweat as he is always in trouble and I can sense it a zillion miles away..:)
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The sixth sense! We all have that as mothers….. Thanks for reading Linda!
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I played in rock & blues band for a good number of years. There was alway a certain amount of anxiety before a big show, but that’ what made it worth doing. Without the anxiety there was no adrenaline and the performance was flat. This is a well written piece. Thanks for the ride.
mine’s here http://russellgayer.blogspot.com/
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Thank you so much Russell!
I think you are right about adrenaline. I play tennis and if I am too relaxed, I get creamed! There is a point though where too much keeps me from playing my game. The trick is having the perfect amount.
Thanks for stopping by to read!
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Har! They should have you on as a guest host. You and Alec Baldwin, throwing out amusing zingers.
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That would be so awesome, but I would be a nervous wreck! Hahaha! Thanks Nelle!
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Excellent Susie! This makes me wish that Jane Fonda would host SNL.
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Thanks!
She would be awesome! I wonder if she has been asked…..
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Good question. No clue. My buddy Milton thinks she might be returning to Broadway in the not too distant future.
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Wow… That couldn’t be more perfect. I mean it! I was expecting a Virgin Sacrifice, or something.
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No virgins here! Hahaha! Thank you so much Ted! I am glad you liked the twist…
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I had to read twice to know that the wolves are not real ones. Well done. Mine is here: http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/friday-fictioneers-sinking-low/
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You never know with this group of Fictioneers! Thanks!
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Ha–love it!
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Thanks Kathryn! Have a great weekend!
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A good one, caught me out there, I wasn’t expecting that ending. Well done.
Mine: http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/pursuit-friday-fictioneers-may-2012/
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Thanks Sandra. I am glad I gotcha!
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This was so clever, and unexpected. Well done!
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Thanks so much Judee!
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Well done! I loved the ending – so unexpected! I’m sure it is very much like that for the folks that are doing any kind of show 🙂 http://theforgottenwife.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers-2/
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I would think they go through those nerves especially if guest hosting for the first time! Charles Barkley gets soooooo nervous. He is hard to watch!
Thanks so much!
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“LIVE FROM NEW YORK IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!” I just kept hearing that exaggerated in my head, swirling in circles. Love that ending. So unexpected and cheering in tone.
http://littlewonder2.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers-rainbows/
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I actually came up with the ending first and worked backwards which was the opposite for me, but with my theater theme, I thought it worked. Thanks! I will be over to read!
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Tag, you are it! Come over to my blog and play!
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That was a real switch at the end! A total surprise! How did you ever think of that?! PS – thanks for the tweet!
~Susan (www.susanwenzel.com)
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Thanks Susan! I am glad I surprised you!
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You’re so good.
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Thanks so much Gardenlilie! I so appreciate that!
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Very cool! Love that ending.
I definitely get that little thrill every time I hit ‘publish’ – and just hope I haven’t made too many typos (I try to proofread at least 5-6 times first, and sometimes have the hub take a look)!
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Thank you Jules.
I do the same thing, but I get into trouble when I add or edit at the last minute….Then I find the error after I post… DOH!
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The best use of 100 words I’ve read in a long time. For me hitting the publish button is like sending a idea out into the ether and hoping somebody will read it. If someone has a new idea that either reenforces a belief or gets them angry, I’m happy.
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That is so nice of you to say! I agree that I am motivated by the hope of making a connection with the reader.
Thanks Tom!
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Excellent as always.
I do get that feeling when I publish something. That rush of creating something and hoping others will respond in a positive way–nothing like it.
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Thanks Darla! That means a lot!
My hands get sweaty and my heart starts pounding. It is so silly and yet I think my biggest fear is no one will read it or I will have typo. Yikes! Anything but that!
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I know the feeling. I usually have loads of typos and will go back and edit it later. It wasn’t too long ago when I was posting and truly no one was reading it. I’d have zero comments and no likes but I kept at it because it’s just good to get it out there no matter what.
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Good for you and look where you are now!!! It is worth all of the work.
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Haha, I love the description of ravenous wolves to mean the clamouring press, make-up artists and agents, etc. Brilliant.
As for posting, I do get awful nervous when hitting the “publish” button. I’m naturally uncertain though. 🙂
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You got it Gary! That is exactly what I meant. Thank you so much!
I still get nervous after a year of blogging. I don’t think I will ever get over that feeling!
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had me completely fooled. is jane a specific actor, or just a random name?
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I am so glad! Jane is a random name that popped into my head yesterday. One of the readers mentioned it would be great if Jane Fonda hosted! I agree! Thanks Rich!
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The original meaning of the term “adrenaline rush” MUST have been derived from the term “publish button!”
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You are absolutely right! Hahaha! It makes me so nervous when I push that button. It should be red! Thanks for relating!
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