Book Trailers (tm) & Author Web Sites discussion

Laurel wrote: "Congratulations on a lovely website, Wendy. I like your book's cover too. It's very pretty.
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://authorsden.com/laurellamperd


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Thanks Laurel!:)
I noticed you have some lovely reviews on Amazon, but they're not on your website?

Nice website, Laurel. Lovely photo of you with all the books in the background.

If I do have 'lovely reviews' on Amazon, Wendy, I don't know where to look for them. You might be getting me mixed with someone else. Laurel

Thanks for looking at my website, Joan. Laurel

Laurel wrote: "If I do have 'lovely reviews' on Amazon, Wendy, I don't know where to look for them. You might be getting me mixed with someone else. Laurel

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Hi Laurel, unless there are two Laurel Lamperds who wrote exactly the same books, here is a link to one of your book reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3RQD1ML... ;) 5 stars!

Hi Everyone,

Wow, sorry it has been so long since I have posted. I am one of the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Regional Liaisons...can't believe how fast Nov. has flown by.

I look forward to catching up on everyone's website and new trailers.

Wishing you all a most wonderful holiday season :}
Dee Marie

Added a contest to my website, recipes and a fun puzzle. Be sure to drop by for a visit. http://www.kaylinmcfarren.com/entry.php

Kaylin :D

Hello everyone,

I'm relatively new to the world of writing, and certainly can use all the tips, tricks and feedback I can get!

My first novel, Strength of Will, was just released as an e-book last week, and my second, Shinobi, is in the final stages of presubmission editing (arggh).

I do, indeed, have a website up and running dedicated to my writing, both original fiction and fanfiction.
http://www.sesshabattousai.com

I'd love to hear what everyone thinks!

Thanks, it's good to be here,
Sessha

Hello! I’m the author of Soliloquy, a time-travel romance that will be released on January 15, 2010. In addition to preparing for Soliloquy’s release, I’m hard at work on a science fiction manuscript that also incorporates time-travel, although I’ve been studying worm holes for the new one. Never thought I’d be studying physics again!

I have a web site dedicated to my writing: www.janetfogg.com. Visiting blogs and writing my own are newer interests, with both devouring writing time, as does my current fascination with book trailers!

When I asked Matt (www.improbabilityproductions.com), a friend with graphics and film experience if he would create my trailer, he suggested doing two, a short teaser and then a full version (62 seconds versus 95 seconds). I launched the “Teaser Trailer” on October 31, 2009 and plan to launch the full version in a few weeks, as well as a third video – an Author Spotlight – another one of Matt’s ideas.

Since Matt did the heavy lifting as far as graphics, my biggest challenge was writing the text for the trailers and it took me quite some time to complete that particular task. For the Author Spotlight, Matt filmed my responses to a series of questions. I suspect that was good practice as I prepare for signings, and hopefully an article or two in our local papers!

My Teaser Trailer is at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoJicvdOOco

I read across most genres but my favorite would be science fiction, followed closely by fantasy. I’ve also developed a fascination with anything to do with World War II and have been focused on it the last few years.

Best regards!
Janet Fogg

Hi - >Jo waves from Saskatchewan, Canada<

I'm back...finally. Been busy doing physical booktours and just beginning the virtual booktour for my newest release (women's fiction), "Conquer All Obstacles".

Really hope to gather my 'ol buddies back and meet NEW readers and writers.

If you're searching for more on me or my novel:
http://vandermeulen.laurusbooks.com/

I'm the owner and marketeer for Premium Promotional Services where *You Write - We Promote* http://www.premiumpromotions.biz

To follow my personal adventure on *Journey to Publication* http://www.joconquerall.com

For FREE marketing tips for writers, help yourself at: http://www.joconquerobstacles.com

Blessings to ALL;

Jo

Hi again, Jo. Congratulations on your newest release.

Hey!

I'm Sherry Jones, author of The Jewel of Medina and, most recently, The Sword of Medina A Novel, both historical novels about the remarkable A'isha bint Abi Bakr, the Prophet Muhammad's favorite wife and the most famous and influential woman in Islam.

I have a very cool website with lots of goodies, created by smartauthorsites.com. Here's the link: www.authorsherryjones.com.

Because my publisher, Beaufort Books, is small, I'm doing much of the marketing and publicity myself while working on my next book. It's exhausting but lots of fun!

Next I plan to hire a publicist specializing in social media and internet marketing to produce a book trailer for me. I'm considering Book Candy Studios. If you've had experience with them, I'd love to hear about it.

Sherry

Hello Sherri,

I still need to introduce myself on this thread, but I wanted to write and recommend my PR agent Laura Solop. She specializes in social media PR and works with major houses and individual clients. If you visit www.juliefast.com you can see how she and my amazing webmaster set up a social media heavy site for any potential tv and radio spots. It also gets me speaking gigs.

Laura uses Twitter, Facebook, blogs, goodreads, and anything else that works. I have to admit I was a bit reticent at first as I am not a social media fan, but she helps me sell at least 50% of my total book sales.

Here is her information.

http://www.laurasolop.com/laura-solop/

She is especially savvy with newsletter marketing- we are running two campaigns with my mailing list in the next few weeks.

Hope this helps! Julie

Hello all,

I am E.J. Stevens the author of the haunting new release From the Shadows.

I am currently working on completing two new collections of dark poetry 'Gears, Steam & Absinthe Daydreams' and 'Shadows of Myth and Legend'. I will be guest blogging at Moonlight, Lace and Mayhem tomorrow and will be unveiling a poem 'The Winter Queen' from 'Shadow of Myth and Legend' so please stop by!

I have created my first book trailer for From the Shadows and it can be found on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdugB...

Please visit me at my blog www.FromTheShadows.info
xx,
E.J.

Hi! I'm Mark Terence Chapman, sci-fi author. My favorite genres are SF and fantasy, but I also like to read the occasional Stephen King, Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, or John Grisham thriller.

My first three novels ("The Mars Imperative", "The Tesserene Imperative", and "Sunrise Destiny") have been published. I have a fourth written but not yet published called "My Other Car is a Spaceship", and two others in the works.

"Sunrise Destiny" is a finalist in the 2010 EPIC Awards competition. (Winners to be announced in March 2010.)

My website is http://markterencechapman.com. There you'll find descriptions of my books and short stories, excerpts, book reviews, book trailers, awards, news, and more.

"Sunrise Destiny" and several short stories/anthologies are available from Amazon, Fictionwise.com and other booksellers. (There are direct links on my website.)

My blog is http://tesserene.blogspot.com and my Twitter ID is http://twitter.com/MarkTerenceChap

Keep reading!

Mark.

Great website, Mark, for a SciFi writer. Your books look great too. Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurellamperd

My children's book, Battle of Boodicuttup Creek, is now available for download at www.smashwords.com
Mitch, Shane and Leanna discover a hurt cormorant at the creek. They worry Charlie Buckle will dam the creek and destroy the cormorant's habitat. They try to enlist the townsfolk's help, but when that fails, they turn to Uncle Rolly and his magic bullroarer.
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurellamperd

Thanks, Laurel! I hope you find something worth reading there....

Mark.

Hello. My name is Tenaya Jayne. I'm the indie author of Blue Aspen. My book has only been available since September. A small buzz is beginning. I have a website-Tenayajayne.com. I have a book trailer on youtube, and now I have a blog. I watch book trailers and visit author websites. I am currently working on a few short stories, and outlining a sequel to Blue Aspen. Happy to be a member of the group. :)

Nice to meet you, Tenaya!

Kaylin

http://www.kaylinmcfarren.com
Stories that touch the soul...
FLAHERTY'S CROSSING
Champagne Books, February 2010

If anyone who is new to the group hasn't heard, I am accepting entries for my Spotlight on "New Authors" page on my website, http://trishsilver.com. I need to have your entries by December 31. Even if you are not one of the 5 authors selected for January, you are guaranteed a spot on the "Links to New Authors page". Please click on this link to find out more: http://www.whenirememberlove.com/new-... All genres are eligible, you must have a web site to enter.

Thanks,
Trish

Tenaya wrote: "Hello. My name is Tenaya Jayne. I'm the indie author of Blue Aspen. My book has only been available since September. A small buzz is beginning. I have a website-Tenayajayne.com. I have a book trail..."

Hi Tenaya,
Welcome and happy holidays! I'll have to check out the trailer.
Mike

Interesting website, Tanaya. I like your title - Blue Aspen. I hope your book does well.
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurellamperd

So far I've received three book reviews for "Sunrise Destiny", my EPIC Award-nominated third novel. It's a paranormal sci-fi detective story, with an unconventional love story woven in.

Here’s the latest review, just received over the weekend:

December 19, 2009
Dark Divas Reviews
Reviewer: Kathy
Rating: 5 Delightful Divas (their highest rating)
URL: http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2009/1...

I added Mark Terence Chapman to my auto-buy list; and that was just 80-some pages into the book. This is a very long ~ at 450 pages ~ story, but I never got bored, never lost focus and certainly never wanted to rush it to its conclusion. Sunrise Destiny started off in the vein of one of those old-time PI stories, but there were a few things that didn't quite fit… until I remembered that this is also a sci-fi story. I was much taken with the slight dichotomy and, as the story progressed, found myself more and more intrigued.

Sunrise Destiny can almost be split into at least two parts; at first I wasn't sure it would work, but Mr. Chapman is able to move seamlessly between the two worlds and make everything come together very well. Generally, I find most science fiction stories a little harder to adjust to; especially with regard to the speculative nature and otherworld aspects. With Sunrise Destiny, Mark Chapman's narrative was strong and wonderfully detailed, without overdoing it, and I found myself so involved in Donatello's adventures that I was easily able to enjoy the futuristic elements.

There's evil galore, a plot for world domination, aliens and a good old-fashioned adventure. This is also a romance; the hero, a PI, whose reputation flirts with notoriety and a heroine who is a prostitute and Sunrise's sometime lover. Two people, who on the surface, just don't seem to have what it takes. But they do, and in spades. I loved watching the progression of their long-time relationship from now-and-again to full-bodied romance. Very nicely done Mr. Chapman, very nice indeed.

I do feel that a warning should be given: There is some violence and a disturbing scene; while it's there it is by no means graphic. And it goes a very long way to adding impetus for actions taken later in the book. All in all Mark Terence Chapman's Sunrise Destiny was a wonderful surprise and a story that will definitely be a re-read.

And here are links to the first two reviews:

http://yougottareadreviews.blogspot.c...
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Book...

Mark.

Hello to All,

I went to a party the other night where I saw many of my writer and movie friends. We had an interesting conversation about the state of the industry. One friend of mine is close to getting a movie made- the script has been accepted and the funding is on its way. This is a huge accomplishment in this industry- it started as a YA novel that didn't sell- but when she turned it into a screenplay- it sold! They are such different genres. If you ever want to attend an amazing writing conference- the Willamette Writer's Conference here in Portland, Oregon is amazing. Those of us at the party talking about the industry all met through the conference. I'm interested to hear of others who are writing YA and screenplays.

Julie

Hey Julie,

Please send our congrats along to your friend. What an exciting time for her.

We have been shopping Sons of Avalon Merlin's Prophecy around to some studios in hopes of a film deal.

Although it was written for adults, it has won a awards in the YA category. Go figure :]

Wishing everyone a most wonderful New Year!

Dee Marie

Hi Mark,

Congrats on your review. May there be many more added in the upcoming year :]

A special welcome to everyone who just joined our group. May 2010 be the most prosperous year for all of our books :]

Dee Marie

Thanks, Dee!

We have been shopping Sons of Avalon Merlin's Prophecy around to some studios in hopes of a film deal.

Dee... wonderful news! I'm so proud, and pleased for you! Please keep me/us posted. Kathy

All the best with Sons of Avalon Merlin's Prophecy. King Arthur and the rest make great reading and viewing.
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurellamperd
http://www.smashwords.com/profile/vie...

Hi. A visual of my memoir is supposed to accompany this comment. I have taken a little different approach to developing my book's website (let me know if that's a good hook) and am looking for some input. I'm also going to be posting something in a more specific strand here, but thought I'd say hi. Al

Hi Everyone,

My book, Crossroads at Isca is now a download at www.smashwords.com/books/view/7131

Cheers
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurellamperd
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

Last Days Of Colbosh
Hello everyone

My name is C.L. Roberts I recently published my first book and have created my own video trailer and website. I'm constantly working on both and looking for feed back on what I should do to imporve upon it. I think this group is a wonderful place and I'm looking foreward to getting to know everyone.

Web site www.clroberts.com

The Japanese Grandmother, my book of short stories and poetry, is available for download at www.barnesandnoble.com
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurellamperd

You have made a good beginning with your website CL. You will probably keep adding to it as you go along. I have with mine.
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurellamperd

Laurel wrote: "You have made a good beginning with your website CL. You will probably keep adding to it as you go along. I have with mine.
Laurel
http://laurel6346.tripod.com
http://www.authorsden.com/laurella..."
Thank you for your kind comments. I can tell from your website you have put a lot of time and effort into your craft. I feel like such a newbie right now. Good luck with your books and I'll pass your website along to some of my friends that would be interested in your stories.

Hi everyone, I'm Stacy Juba and my web site is http://www.stacyjuba.com. My mystery/romantic suspense novel Twenty-Five Years Ago Today is now available. The book trailer is on You Tube at http://bit.ly/d1q71I and I'm in the process of researching other web sites to upload or link it to.

For twenty-five years, Diana Ferguson’s killer has gotten away with murder. When rookie obit writer and newsroom editorial assistant Kris Langley investigates the cold case of the artistic young cocktail waitress who was obsessed with Greek and Roman mythology, she must fight to stay off the obituary page herself.

My reality TV show mystery novel Sink or Swim is due out in December 2010 and I will be creating a trailer for that one also. I use onetruemedia.com to create trailers and I find it a fun and creative process.

Thank you for the opportunity to post!

Hi Stacy
This is the type of info that is helpful to so many people -- simple and cheap.
Thank you and good luck with your book.
I'm sure you'll do well.

Robert Mykle

Howdy! :) I am Maureen Miller, a romantic suspense author of three novels, Victory Cove, Widow's Tale and Rogue Wave.

If you like the "woman running along the cliffs in the dead of night with the ocean waves crashing below" type of romantic tale, that's generally what you'll find in my books.

Please stop by www.maureenamiller.com to get an idea of what you're in for with me. As well you'll find the trailer for VICTORY COVE on my site, or here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MABqYP...

I'll be happy to see you!

A warm welcome to all everyone new to the group.

I look forward to visiting your websites and watching your book trailers(tm)

Wishing you all a most wonderful holiday weekend.
Dee Marie

Hello Writers!

I'm Kimberly Cain. I'm an intuitive guide, broadcast talent/speaker, & performing artist. I just released my first novel a couple of weeks ago.

Heaven is about the nature of God as seen through the eyes of an exotic dancer. It comes with a music CD to continue the "feel" of the novel.


Website: www.HeavenTheNovel.com
Naked Prayers Blog: www.KimberlyCainBlog.com

Dee, I enjoyed seeing the Sons of Avalon site. It looks great!

Hi Kimberly,

Welcome to our group. Thank you so much for the kind words about the SOA site. Over the summer I have plans of a major site design. There just does not seem like there is ever enough time to get everything done.

Oh, and I also like your site, and LOVE your book's cover.

Dee Marie

Hi folks - I'm new to this group and just finished my first video book trailer(tm) thanks to some great direction from Alan over here on where to get sound and such.

It's wonderful to meet everyone.

Glad to be of service JE!

Hello ~


I am Marti Melville and have just published the first novel of the Deja vu series: "Midnight Omen Deja vu". This is a paranormal/historical fiction set in the 18th Century Caribbean (think pirates!). Currently I am working on the second book in the series, scheduled to be out in 2011.

Please feel free to browse my website:

Marti Melville

I spotlight authors throughout the summer and would love to include you!

I am working on creating a trailer for "Midnight Omen Deja vu" and am open to suggestions from the experts!

Best wishes!
Marti

My book, the Knack Fish & Seafood Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for All Seasons, is coming out early next month (Knack Books/Globe Pequot).

Right now I'm doing research for a nonfiction book about seafood and its impact on history and culture.

My frequently updated food and cooking website is at http://www.huggingthecoast.com. I started it in December 2007.

A book trailer is in progress.

--Doug

Hi! I'm Muriel Lede. I'm currently working on the sequel to my debut novel, The Sacrament of Conception:

http://www.eliphaspublishing.com/Muri...

which does have a book trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuN1si...

Enjoy!

Regards,
Muriel

Hi Everyone!


I'm Jason McIntyre and my full-length debut novel is called On The Gathering Storm .

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Hannah Garretty is snatched from her bohemian life on the island and vanishes into a forest lair where unspeakable things have happened…and will continue to happen. We catch visceral glimpses from before the abduction, when she last came face to face with her own mortality. But can Hannah find a scrap of light in the absolute darkness of her ordeal?



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The trailer for the book can be found here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYAaRz...

My author website is The Farthest Reaches:

http://www.thefarthestreaches.com

Below is a youtube link to a book trailer for The Rock Star's Homecoming, one of my three novels published by iUniverse. This one is a chicklit-style social satire about a small college campus that is stirred up by a rock band. I think the music soundtrack is particularly cool. If the band in my story could've played that well, maybe they wouldn't have broken up!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=z9aE4q8UeKY