Please drop by Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’? for a review of The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent.

And then visit Writers, Witches and Words… Oh, My! for a review of Camille Marchetta’s The River, By Moonlight.

Please visit –

She Reads Books for a review of The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Devourer of Books for a review of Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins

From The Cheap Seats for a review of The River, By Moonlight by Camille Marchetta

Something She Wrote for a review of The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Jenn Hollowell: Author and Mixed Media Artist for a review of The River, By Moonlight by Camille Marchetta

Vitesis for a review of Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins

Check out Jenn Hollowell: Working Writer for a review of Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins

and

Book Room Reviews for a review of The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Over the last year or so, I’ve noticed authors using a new medium for book promotion – book trailers (videos).  Book trailers are much like movie trailers, a tease to peak a reader’s interest.

I asked Stephanie Spann, a book video artist, why book trailers are an important marketing tool for authors.  The following is what she had to say:

“Book videos are a great way to exchange information with fans, both old and new.  Readers learn about your past and future works, while you discover key aspects to help target your audience more efficiently.  Whether you chose a conservative layout or hip music with bright colors, readers need to see four important items:  your name, your book cover and title, the date of publication and your website address.  While the first three may seem like a given, don’t forget the importance of your website.  From there they can join a mailing list, enter contests, and really become enmeshed in the environment you have created there.  YouTube has a great “Insight” feature when you post a video that allows you to discover your fans’ age, location, gender, and most importantly, how they linked to your book video.  While it needs to be informative, also remember to make it fun!  If your creative juices are drained after writing that novel, find an expert who can boil the plotline down into a few minutes and prepare readers to settle in for a great read!” 

Kathleen Kent has a book trailer to promote her debut novel, The Heretic’s Daughter.  Watch it!

I was browsing books at Amazon.com this morning and discovered that some of the listings allow you to read the first chapter.  Eureka!  This is a brilliant marketing tool!

The beginning of a book sets the tone and cadence, and reveals its voice.  If I were an author promoting a book, I would absolutely post the first chapter, at Amazon and on my website.  Hook those readers while their nibbling!

You can read excerpts of the three books on tour this month at the authors’ websites.

Kathleen Kent – The Heretic’s Daughter

Christine Blevins – Midwife of the Blue Ridge

Camille Marchetta – The River, By Moonlight

Please stop by -

Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’? for a review of The River, By Moonlight by Camille Marchetta.

Mama Needs A Book Contract for a review of Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins

Anything That Pays… A Freelance Writer’s Blog for a review of The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Please stop by –

Mom Is Just a Nickname for a review of Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins

Devourer of Books for a review of The Heretic’s Daughter by Kathleen Kent

The Bluestocking Society for a review of The River, By Moonlight by Camille Marchetta

Please stop by to read an excellent review of Ellen Meister’s The Smart One at She Is Too Fond Of Books!

Comments are now enabled at Author Talks!  Stop by and join the discussion.  Ellen Meister will be available Friday and Saturday to address your comments and questions about her book the Smart One.