Jan 202010
 

Okay, so this was supposed to go up yesterday, but I was working on my book review and didn’t get it up in time. Here is our Teaser Tuesday post for yesterday-

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!


Shanda’s Teaser:

“The way you’re acting. You seem like you’re in–”

Caitlyn reached over and planted her hand across Brittany’s mouth. “I’ll take my hand away if you promise not to say it.”

Brittany nodded so Caitlyn took her hand away. “Love.” Brittany shouted it and then ran toward the hospital doors.

Altared Plans by Rebecca Cornish Talley, page 96

Sheila’s Teaser:

” ‘Was it possible Monica’s death wasn’t related to anything else that had taken place that week? That the threats were red herrings and Monica was the random victim of a robber or a kid high on drugs? You’re stretching credibility ten feet past the breaking point. You just want to believe that there’s no threat to you-that Monica was the one harassing you and that now that she’s dead, you’re in no danger.’ ”

Methods of Madness by Stephanie Black, page94

Hillary’s Teaser:

You know, Mitch, now that I’m dying, I’ve become much more interesting to people.”

“You were always interesting”

“Ho.” Morrie smiled. “You’re kind.”

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Share your teaser with us in the comments!

Jan 152010
 


I have a
love/hate relationship with book trailers.

I think the concept is great and I’m all for it. By all means, sell me on why I should read your book. Just make sure that if your viewers are laughing, it’s because your book is a comedy.

I’ve seen a number of book trailers, most of which are mainly “okay.” I saw one that was so cheesy there were mice coming from my neighbors’ homes looking for dinner. Tonight I saw one that was just right.

I haven’t read the book yet, so I don’t even know if it’s my “thing” or not. I haven’t personally met the author, but Sheila has, and from what I know about Rebecca Talley from Sheila, I respect her. And I really like her trailer for Altared Plans.

I don’t know how the whole make-a-trailer-for-your-book process goes. Does the author have any say or is it all up to the publisher? In any case, if you’re going to consider a book trailer for your book, please, I BEG YOU, take care.

I don’t mind having a face assigned to the character for me rather than using my imagination. I prefer photos and words in a simple yet classy interaction moving across the screen, but live action scenes are okay, too, if they’re well directed. Beware with dialogue. Keep it brief. Show the interaction between characters, but please don’t try to recreate entire scenes.

I’d really like to read your book, but if all I can see is that campy re-enactment every time I encounter the cover of your book, I’ll never be able to seriously consider it.