YA Book Trailers

I admit, I love trailers, whether for new movies or new books. My husband and I try to get to the theater early so we won't miss the previews. I love a trailer that properly sets the mood for a movie or a book.

Here's a trailer for one of my GCC mate's new book:



Like I said, the most important thing for me is that a trailer properly sets the mood. I'm busy working on a trailer for FOREIGN EXCHANGE. I love working on my own trailers to try and capture the mood I'm looking for. I'm curious, what is the most important thing for you when watching a trailer for a movie or book?

Book Trailer for Joelle Anthony's THE RIGHT AND THE REAL!

It's an exciting day! Not only is it Joelle Anthony's birthday, but today is the day that she's launching the book trailer for The Right and the Real! This looks like such an intense book, and I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy!



I love book trailers. They're such a quick and easy (and fun) way to find out quickly not only what the book is about, but also the tone of the book. Let me know what you think of this one, or stop by Joelle Anthony's site, as she's doing lots of celebrating and giving goodies away (Shouldn't she be getting gifts for her birthday?!)

Congrats, Joelle! Great trailer and I can't wait for the book!

Trailer Tuesday! DON'T BREATHE A WORD by Holly Cupala

First, check out this awesome new trailer for Holly Cupala's DON'T BREATHE A WORD. Next...don't go away, because Holly has a huge contest going on where you can win some fab prizes. Read on below to find out how!

PRIZES:

Five Grand Prizes:
Signed copies of Don’t Breathe a Word, Tell Me a Secret, the TMAS special edition audiobook, bookmarks, stickers, and other swag*

Ten Runner-Up Prizes:
Don’t Breathe a Word flyers, bookmarks, stickers, and a TMAS button*

Plus the first forty people who buy the book at this link between now and Valentine’s Day get DBAW bookmarks, stickers, and undying book love from me!*

*Must include mailing address with entry. (US + up to 20% international winners)

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Click here to go to the DBAW trailer link, then click the Share button to send to your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, MySpace, blog, or other social network. 5 pts each

2. Buy the book at this link for more chances to win (include in your entry below)!

3. Click here to enter with your links and/or purchase!

Monday at the Movies

First of all, thanks so much to everyone who has been weighing in on genre switching and pseudonyms! It's been very interesting to hear the quite varied thoughts. Some authors love the mystery of authors writing under pseudonyms, some feel it's insulting. Many of you don't care either way, but still have plenty of wise words about the subject!

I love these discussions!

If you haven't seen this post yet, drop by here and give your thoughts. There are still a few more days to enter to win BEFORE I FALL, DELIRIUM, and LOW RED MOON.

Many of you know I'm a member of The Tenners. For those who don't know, this is a group of about ninety authors who have their first YA or middle grade book coming out in 2010. We've banded together for (much-needed) emotional support and sharing of knowledge. As a September release, I'm so incredibly thankful to those who have gone before me and shared from their enormous vats of wisdom.

Because we are such a big group, though, we've decided to make several video book trailers highlighting some of our books, as I don't think even I could sit through one looonnnnggggg video featuring ninety new titles.

So I'm thrilled to share with you the brand spankin' new trailer including LOSING FAITH! These are many of the Tenner titles that will be released between July and December. Keep a pen and paper handy while you're watching - there are LOTS of great books in here!