Tales from the Rushmore Kid

Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose - Book Trailer Number 3

This was a really fun trailer to do for my book, Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose. My friend, song writer/musican Jack Conrad, wrote a theme song for the book. My editor went wild and arranged to put it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a free download with the book.

From North to South - Book Trailer - René Colato Laínez -

.I have known René Colato Laínez for many years. I am impressed with his lyrical writing and his personal insight into the immigrant experience. I am also honored to have produced two of his book trailers. From North to South is the touching story of José missing his mamá after she has been deported. José visits her in Tijuana where she waits for her proper papers. René is donating a portion of his royalties to El Centro Madre Assumte, a safe house for immigrant women and children.

Sailing to Freedom - Book Trailer - Martha Bennett Stiles

Martha Bennett Stiles was the winner of a book trailer on the Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose Blog Tour Comment raffle. As it turns out, her new book, Sailing to Freedom, has just been released. I was delighted to produce a trailer for her.

Tina Nichols Coury - School Visit Promo

I have discovered that I love doing school visits. The kids and teachers really excite and inspire me. Recently I used my book trailer skills and created a school visit promo to advertise my visiting author services to schools:

The Gingerbread Cowboy - Book Trailer - Blog Tour - BOOK TRAILER SUMMER!

Janet Squire hired me to do a book trailer for the 5th anniversary of The Gingerbread Cowboy. This got me thinking and led me to write an article about backlist book promotion. Trailers give back list books an opportunity to be promoted to a whole new cyber community.

Crash into Me - YA Book trailer - BOOK TRAILER SUMMER!

One of the members of the class of 2009 turned me on to this fabulous YA novel, Crash into Me, by Albert Borris. This great YA is full of emotion and heart and I am pleased to have produced the book trailer.

The Worst Best Friend Book Trailer - BOOK TRAILER SUMMER!

One of the challenges all published authors face is how to keep promotion going on a book that has been out there for a few years. A new book trailer can add more ammunition to your cyber promotional arsenal. Here is a second trailer that I produced for Alexis O'Neill's The Worst Best Friend.

Noah Webster's Words - Book Trailer - BOOK TRAILER SUMMER!!

THIS BOOK WON THE GOLDEN KITE!

Jeri Chase Ferris asked me to produce a book trailer for her new picture book, Noah Webster's Words. I was delighted to create this promotional piece for her wonderful story about the creator of the dictionary, Noah Webster. The illustrations by Vincent X. Kursch are equally fun.

The Tooth Fairy Meets El Ratón Pérez - Book Trailer - BOOK TRAILER SUMMER!

I love this charming picture book. The Tooth Fairy Meets El Ratón Pérez tells the tale of the Tooth Fairy and her Latin competition, a mouse called El Ratón Pérez.  I was thrilled and inspired when my buddy René Colato Láinez hired me to produce the book trailer.

Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose - Book Trailer Number 2 - BOOK TRAILER SUMMER.

THIS IS BOOK TRAILER SUMMER. STAY TUNED FOR MANY TRAILERS THAT I HAVE PRODUCED OVER THE YEARS!

 

Here's one of my trailers for Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose.  The trick is to make each trailer different while keeping each engaging.

 

Darcy Pattison - Blogging Tip Of The Day

Darcy Pattison is a force in the children's literature industry.  Novelist, teacher and promotion Guru, Darcy is always on the cutting edge.  I grabbed her at a recent conference to ask her to give my readers a Blogging Tip Of The Day.

Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose - Book Trailer Number 1

While I waited for the publication of my first picture book, I learned how to do book trailers. So far, I have completed three for Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose. This is number one.

The Last Best Days of Summer- Blog Tour 2010

Today I am kicking off  The Last Best Days of Summer Blog Tour 2010 with the book trailer I produced.  Award winning author Valerie Hobbs spins the tale of twelve year old Lucy who just wants to belong in the new middle school in the fall.  Follow the Tour on Val's blog Writing for life.   Make a comment on the scheduled tour blogs and get a chance to win a tee shirt or an autograph copy of the book.

My Boyfriend's Dogs - YA novel - Dandi Daley Mackall

This book trailer has a special place in my heart. First, I love the book. Second, Dandi had already had a book trailer made for it and hated it. She was torn about purchasing another trailer. We spoke on the phone several times, and I assured her if she didn't like it she didn't have to buy it. Not only did she love it, it went around her house, Dutton, and my house too, which led to an offer to produce another trailer. Thanks, Dandi!

Ratfink - Book Trailer - Marcia Thornton Jones

I love the challenge of all different kinds of trailers. Ratfink is a charming middle grade novel.  It is fun to have the art to work with and make it sing with the videos.  I give you Ratfink book trailer.

Sydney Taylor Book Awards 2010 trailer

Here's an award trailer I did for the Sydney Taylor Book Awards. It was my first awards trailer and I hope not my last.

Tina Nichols Coury - Interview with Class of 2009

Today I am featured on the Kidlit blog the Class of 2009.  For the past few years, YA & Middle Grade authors who have released a book in the same year have banded together to form a group to do joint promotions. 

I produced a book trailer for one of the members of 2K9 and the group asked if I would do an interview for the class blog. http://community.livejournal.com/classof2k9

Children's Writer's and Illustrator Market 2010 - Book Trailer

I am honored to have an article in Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market 2010 on Blog Tours and Book Trailers.  Here is a book trailer I produced for the book.

Melvin Beederman Superhero Book Trailer

I have known author Greg Trine for many years. He's funny, kind and always game to play the role of sidekick at the SCBWI Costume party every year.  I adore his wildly successful Melvin Beederman Superhero Series.  Here is a trailer I produced for the series.

Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli - Book Trailer - Barbara Jean Hicks

One of my writing group partners, Barbara Jean Hicks, just wrote a fabulous picture book, "Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli."  We decided to let a few monsters review the book on this book trailer I produced.

Lucky Breaks - book trailer- Susan Patron

I am so honored to have collaborated with and produced a book trailer for Susan Patron.  Lucky Breaks is the sequel to the Newbery winning book The Higher Power of Lucky.  Enjoy!

Writing Picture Books - Book Trailer - Ann Whitford Paul

I first heard Ann Whitford Paul speak at an SCBWI National Conference in the early 90's. Over the years, I have attended many workshops where she has spoken and I have had the pleasure of getting to know her. Ann is funny, kind and knowledgeable. I was delighted to hear she had written a "How To" book on writing a picture book. I am pleased to have produced the book trailer for Writing Picture Books.

The Secret Life of Walter Kitty - Book Trailer

Here's a new book trailer I produced for "The Secret Life of Walter Kitty," written by Barbara Jean Hicks and illustrated by Dan Santat.

The New Covey Book Trailer Awards

For a third time I have been nominated for a New Covey Book Trailer Award.   This time for a financial book, The End of Prosperity. The New Covey is really a popularity contest; whichever trailer gets the most votes wins. If you'd like to vote for mine, click on the link, go to the black left hand column and vote for #5! You can also view the other nominated trailers here.

New Covey Book Trailer Awards

Two Kid Book Trailers that I produced have been nominated for the New Covey Book Trailer Awards for January--a picture book, "The Worst Best Friend," and a middle grade novel, "Like a Maccabee."  Check it out and vote at: http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com

The Necklace

A friend approached me about sharing a diamond necklace a few years ago.  I tried it on but passed on the invitation.  Boy am I sorry now.  The thirteen women of Jewelia took this piece of jewelry and turned it into a charitable organization that is active in the community and supports many worthy causes.  They also landed a book deal with Balantine/Random house. Each member wrote a chapter about the life changing experience of this necklace. This is a book trailer I produced.

The Worst Best Friend - Alexis O'Neill

My good buddy, author, Alexis O'Neill, has released her new picture book from Scholastic Press, The Worst Best Friend.  Alexis teamed up again with illustrator from Recess Queen, Laura Huliska-Beith to create a marvelous tale of friendship.  Here is the book trailer I produced for The Worst Best Friend.

Like a Maccabee - Book Trailer

One of my many jobs besides children's book author, is artist, illustrator, muralist, blogger and now producer of children's book trailers.  Here is one I produced for author Barbara Bietz's middle grade novel, "Like a Maccabee."