We have finished the video trailer for my first novel Scared. People have asked how to help get the word out, so here are a few suggestions:
1. Watch the trailer and tell me what you think. You can watch a larger version
here on Vimeo.
2. Link the
Scaredthebook.com website. We are hosting a writing contest in Africa and giving away an all expenses paid education through University as 1st prize. You will be able to vote for the winner. All the details are on the site. You can also download two chapters on the site.
3. Embed the trailer on your sight for others to watch. Here's the code:
<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4151141&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4151141&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/4151141">Scared – A Novel on the Edge of the World</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/hopechest">Children's HopeChest</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.
If you prefer YouTube (the quality isn't quite as good) here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQl5BCPki3s
4.Pre-order the book at your local bookstore. This is very important for initial sales and publicity.
5. Start a book club around
Scared. I'm happy to answer questions and participate by phone.
Thank you, thank you for your help. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and all of you have been so great about being publicists. I really believe this book will be a great tool to help others understand about the most desperate needs in our world and will motivate them to get involved.
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