Definitely cheeky. But will it make any difference in the end? Probably not.
So why not?
The original I'm promoting on YouTube for 10 days. See if it does anything. I'm not spending a lot of money as I've had past experiences with advertising but it's getting some views. Whether anyone interacts with my site or not, I doubt but we'll see.
I've put together a 30 second trailer for all of my books in the lead up to Christmas. Hopefully it garners some interest. Based on prior experiences, my expectations are low.
If you feel inclined, any sharing would be really great. At least a view and a like. It all helps. Thank you.
I was very keen for the release of my debut poetry collection Caged Without Walls in 2013 and made a few trailers, trying to get the right mix.
Here are a couple of early, very different trailers that have never been seen publicly until now. As it's the 10th Anniversary I thought I'd share them with you.
It's the 10th Anniversary of my debut poetry collection
Caged Without Walls
The title is an analysis of what it means to live with depression and anxiety.
Some of the content is about my own struggles but many of the others are based on many other experiences and observations. My poetry is accessible. They're like little stories.
It's not as depressing as it sounds and it's dirt cheap on my website now. $12.95 (selling it as a loss).
It was my second book, after Bottomless River, also published through Ginninderra Press. I had a book launch. It was all exciting at the time and I thought for sure it would lead to having my novels picked up by a major publisher. Sadly, it did not happen. It's more about actual connections. Emails get you nowhere. Still, the book exists and for that I'm grateful.
Great cover art by Joanna Gambotto (who is now a well known, celebrated artist).
With Christmas around the corner and this year's A Refugee's Rage, let's look back on previous book trailers, in order of release. All are available to purchase, here
It's available directly from the publisher here. (print only at this stage)
I will have copies in another week or so. You can still order through me, and get a bonus FREE PDF story, Revenge is a dish best served warm!
Book can be inscribed if you wish. Makes for a great present, to last a lifetime!
Both Stories are loosely based on true events. Except for the FREE PDF. That's definitely made up. 😅 Don't Miss it!
Please help me spread the word. I really do rely on you. I don't have the luxuries of a prominent publisher's publicity machine! But I guarantee you first class writing. And characters that are real.
(You can copy the Poster. It has a QR code that links to my site).