One week left - don’t miss it!
Rules for submitting a trailer to the contest:
You must be the author of the book
The book’s release date was 2009-2010
It is available on YouTube (so you can supply the html for posting here)
You have not won another trailer contest where you received compensation
One entry per author.
How to enter:
Leave a link to your trailer on YouTube in the comments section, along with the name of your book, your official author name, and the date of release
Contest open from today until December 31st
I will post a weekly update, including trailers submitted.
Voting will begin January 1 and end January 9.
Who votes? YOU guys do! But only one vote per person and please no voting for yourself!
Prizes:
3rd - The donation of my YA series to the public or high school library of your choice.
2nd - The donation of my series PLUS almost twenty other new book to the public library of your choice.
1st - The donation of my series PLUS a $25.00 Amazon gift card.
Some awesome entries so far, and couple with some massive view counts on YouTube:
1 - Gringa: A Contradictory Girlhood by Melissa Hart (October 2009)
2 - CassaStar by Alex J Cavanaugh (October 2010)
3 - River Passage by p.m.terrell (Fall 2009)
4 - Dead is Just a Rumor by Marlene Perez (August 2010)
5 - Dead Politician by Robin Spano (September 2010)
6 - A Note from an Old Acquaintance by Bill Walker (June 2009)
7 - 24 Hours London' Guide Book: Top Tips from London's Only Hour-by-Hour Guide By Marsha Moore (June 2009)
8 - Fire and Cross by Enid Wilson (December 2010)
9 - Dream Man by Nancy J. Parra (January 2010)
10 - Night Watch by Mary Montague Sikes
11 - Three Daves by Nicki Elson (February 2010)
12 - Freezer Burn by Gayle Carline (July 2009)
13 - Bella by Steve Piacente (August 2010)
14 - In Celebration of Elastic Waistbands by Christee Gabour Atwood (October 2010)
15 - Leaving Home, Going Home, Returning Home by Jason Alster (December 2009)
16 - The Seventh Blessing by Melissa Buell (December 2010)
17 - Santa's Village Gone Wild! by Christopher Dearman (November 2010)
18 - Game Boys by Rochelle H. Ragnarok (November 2010)
Monday, December 27, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
New Blog, Notes, and Merry Christmas to All!
Since my book series has now come to a close, I decided I no longer wanted to maintain a website for The Circle of Friends. However, since it still gets a lot of visitors every week, I opted to move it here to Blogger and have the domain point to the blog. (Posts will occur 1-4 times a month.) You can view it HERE. I spent the past few weeks setting it up and moving images, so please take a look and let me know what you think! I'm really happy with the new look.
Don’t forget my Book Trailer Contest!
And the Weekend Sillies will post as usual - Christmas style!
Merry Christmas!!!
Go listen to some Trans Siberian Orchestra!
Monday, December 20, 2010
The Prestige of Book Awards
There are thousands of book awards handed out every year and in most countries.
Award winning (or placing) books stand out, although that alone will not sell a book - the author and publisher must still promote the title.
If you or your publisher are interesting in entering a title, here’s a couple that are still accepting entries:
IPPY Awards
Deadlines: $85 per category Oct. 31, 2010 until Jan. 8, 2011, $95 per category Jan. 9 until March, 19, 2011
69 subject categories
The Eric Hoffer Award
Deadline: January 21st of each year
Nomination Fee $45, Many Categories, Individual Press Awards
IPBA Benjamin Franklin Awards
Deadline: December 31, 2010 - for titles published September 1 – December 31, 2010
IBPA member – $90 per title, per category, Non-IBPA member – $190 for first title, which includes one year’s membership in IBPA; $90 per title, per category for second and subsequent entries. 56 Categories
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Deadline: Books must be received by March 2, 2011
$75 for first category, $50 for second. 60 Categories
eLit Awards
Deadline: January 17, 2011
$80 per entry, 59 different e-Lit categories
For a listing of other book awards, visit Book Spot, Book Reporter, or Google the words “Book Awards.”
Always do your research before entering any contest!
And don't forget the Book Trailer Contest - see sidebar for link to enter!
Award winning (or placing) books stand out, although that alone will not sell a book - the author and publisher must still promote the title.
If you or your publisher are interesting in entering a title, here’s a couple that are still accepting entries:
IPPY Awards
Deadlines: $85 per category Oct. 31, 2010 until Jan. 8, 2011, $95 per category Jan. 9 until March, 19, 2011
69 subject categories
The Eric Hoffer Award
Deadline: January 21st of each year
Nomination Fee $45, Many Categories, Individual Press Awards
Deadline: December 31, 2010 - for titles published September 1 – December 31, 2010
IBPA member – $90 per title, per category, Non-IBPA member – $190 for first title, which includes one year’s membership in IBPA; $90 per title, per category for second and subsequent entries. 56 Categories
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Deadline: Books must be received by March 2, 2011
$75 for first category, $50 for second. 60 Categories
eLit Awards
Deadline: January 17, 2011
$80 per entry, 59 different e-Lit categories
For a listing of other book awards, visit Book Spot, Book Reporter, or Google the words “Book Awards.”
Always do your research before entering any contest!
And don't forget the Book Trailer Contest - see sidebar for link to enter!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Book Trailer Contest and Entries So Far
Are you an author with an amazing book trailer?
Does it put other trailers to shame?
Is it the best thing on earth since sliced bread?
For the first time ever, I am hosting a book trailer contest, open to any author with a book trailer. Whether you created it yourself, hired a professional, or your publisher created it, you may enter your trailer.
Rules for submitting a trailer to the contest:
You must be the author of the book
The book’s release date was 2009-2010
It is available on YouTube (so you can supply the html for posting here)
You have not won another trailer contest where you received compensation
One trailer per author
How to enter:
Leave a link to your trailer on YouTube in the comments section, along with the name of your book, your official author name, and the date of release
Contest open from today until December 31st
I will post a weekly update, including trailers submitted.
Voting will begin January 1 and end January 9.
Who votes? YOU guys do! But only one vote per person and please no voting for yourself!
Prizes:
3rd - The donation of my YA series to the public or high school library of your choice.
2nd - The donation of my series PLUS almost twenty other new book to the public library of your choice.
1st - The donation of my series PLUS a $25.00 Amazon gift card.
Entries so far:
1 - Gringa: A Contradictory Girlhood by Melissa Hart (October 2009)
2 - CassaStar by Alex J Cavanaugh (October 2010)
3 - River Passage by p.m.terrell (Fall 2009)
4 - Dead is Just a Rumor by Marlene Perez (August 2010)
5 - Dead Politician by Robin Spano (September 2010)
6 - A Note from an Old Acquaintance by Bill Walker (June 2009)
7 - 24 Hours London' Guide Book: Top Tips from London's Only Hour-by-Hour Guide By Marsha Moore (June 2009)
8 - Fire and Cross by Enid Wilson (December 2010)
9 - Dream Man by Nancy J. Parra (January 2010)
10 - Night Watch by Mary Montague Sikes (April 2010)
11 - Three Daves by Nicki Elson (February 2010)
12 - Freezer Burn by Gayle Carline (July 2009)
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