Comments on: Show it to me, baby!

By: Kiki

Kiki — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:38:44 +0000

The trailer for Madeline’s book is the first I’ve seen. I already have the book in the read pile – it neither encouraged nor discouraged me. I don’t think I’ll watch them, though. I have a pretty good imagination and coupled with good writers like you all, I’d rather conjure up the images in my head. Generally, I wait for my favorite authors and grab their next book without even reading the synopsis. But I’ll spend an hour in the bookstore picking up books and reading the back covers or inner liners.

Great idea, Karen, for a printable book list for each of you. I get to the bookstore and I can’t remember what I’m looking for. So a list would be quite handy.

E.R. So true. I’m liking this blog alot, feeling like the authors are becoming pals in a way. And on the note of having the author close by, I was at B&N on a Sunday last year and a local author was signing her second book. I think she was a little bored and she started chatting with me. I ended up buying her first book (Paper, Scissors, Death by Joanna Campbell Slan) and subsequently her second book. I probably wouldn’t have found her books otherwise.

By: Gilly

Gilly — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:09:43 +0000

I do watch the occasional book video but I loved this one because the hero is gorgeous!

By: Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:25:22 +0000

E.R., thank you so much! That inspires us, too, you know. I had a conversation with a reader once who said how much she liked best-friends-falling-in-love stories and it got me to thinking about how much *I* like those, too, but don’t see them often, so I wrote one — To Scotland With Love. It’s good to get feedback!

alyssa, I think the sexier ones are more fun to watch, too! I do wish there was one site you could go to in order to see ALL book trailers … that would be wonderful, wouldn’t it? Pretty cool!

By: alyssa

alyssa — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:59:28 +0000

i wish i could find book trailers ive seen about a dozen on authors web sites and wish to see more i love trailers they help you picture the actual characters in book better and they do entice me to by the book. i just want the overview but the sexier the better

By: E.R.

E.R. — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:12:34 +0000

What is most inspiring for me is chatting here with you guys. It helps me want to read more of the Goddesses’ works and some of the recommendations that people come up with. Book trailers are nice, but having the author nearby is more my thing.

At least, one of my things.

By: Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:15:34 +0000

Pesky, that is very true — for a new reader, nothing can exemplify the tone an author’s voice better than a trailer. It’s a quick way to show another reader what the author’s voice might be like.

Robin, they’re definitely not for everyone, so you’re not alone there. It’s funny how they seem to either work — and work well — for some people and not at all for others.

By: Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:12:10 +0000

Tanya, you are inspiring me to do my website updates – now! I never thought about it, but you’re right – MySpace was all the rage and now few people use it. I wonder how much these other items are fads, as you say. It does make you think!

Dianna, Karen Rose’s books are good for scaring the bejeebers out of you. I would NEVER recommend that you read them at night … not if you want to sleep! It’s interesting that the trailer gave you a ‘flavor’ for the book when you read it. But I can certainly understand that!

Madeline, I would say those views would definitely make the cost and effort worthwhile. I bet it directed some click-thrus to your website, too, which is always good.

By: Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:05:41 +0000

LisaH, I am SO with you on historical movies. Romance novels are the perfect structure for a movie — you have conflict, character arc, quests, action, romance — everything you need. Add Hugh Jackman and my oh my, I would SO go see that movie!

Michelle B, it’s almost magical how you can ’see’ the characters as you read a book, isn’t it? I looove that. And you’re right, it’s a very personal journey.

Kathleen O, there are definitely good trailers and bad ones. I was amazed at the variety I saw, though. I didn’t get a bit bored and I watched about thirty of them. Pretty good entertainment, all told!

By: Karen Hawkins

Karen Hawkins — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:58:23 +0000

TrishD, so an evocative book trailer can reinforce your decision to buy? That’s interesting. I’ve had that same experience, myself. I’m with you on the overview structure, too – it just seems to make sense.

eviqn, excerpts are the bomb, aren’t they? It’s hard to tell if personal websites will be the way to go or not. They DO let you put a lot of specific information there that you can’t put on a social networking site. It’s hard to tell what is better!

By: Robin/RBL

Robin/RBL — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:57:36 +0000

I don’t like the book trailers.

I’ve even watched a book trailer for a book that I had already read and loved, and I ended up hating the book trailer. I’ve only watched maybe 4, but have decided they aren’t for me at this time.