My Little Video

Not long ago, someone on one of my author loops sent around an example of her author video—a visual invitation from the author to her readers that described her latest book. She made it sound easy, so I decided to try it for my upcoming novel. After all, what did I have to lose? It cost me absolutely nothing.


It was also fun to create. I took a few minutes to think about the gist of Bees In The Butterfly Garden in terms of what I might do if I were creating a book trailer. I decided not to do that because of copyright problems with photographs and that sort of thing—this was to be an experiment only. A short visual aid to describe my book, created completely by me, the author. It’s also a way readers can “meet” me on a video.


I mentioned to my husband what I wanted to do, and as always he came up with the solution. Why not do a “flip the classroom” presentation? What’s that, you say? It’s a visual aid to teach the kids whatever concept you want them to learn.


That sounded exactly like what I was after. What was I trying to do but “teach” others what my book is about? So after seeing what a couple other teachers had done with the idea, I came up with some cards that briefly describe the story in Bees In The Butterfly Garden.


Granted I’m no artist—for instance, those little marks around my hero and heroine figures are supposed to be tears. 🙂 Aside from revealing that I can’t draw, I had so much fun with this little experience I decided to share it with you.


So . . . got a minute? That’s all it lasts . . .


Bees In The Butterfly Garden is due to start shipping sometime in June but can be pre-ordered now. I hope this fun little exercise stirred your interest in checking it out!