Book launches during a Pandemic certainly pose challenges. No one wants to put readers and bookstore staff and customers at risk by organizing face-to-face readings and talks. But there are other opportunities for readers to talk with authors whose work interests them.
We are all familiar with book trailers and reviews as means of getting information about books, but many readers are also interested in hearing the author read from and describe the creative journey that resulted in their books. With more book clubs meeting by Zoom and other conferencing systems these days, growing numbers of authors are happy to drop in to meetings for discussions and readings by Zoom, regardless of where the audience may be. Short video readings from my own latest book, The Great Brassmonkey Bay Jewel Robbery, both by me and by invited guest readers, have been posted as teasers on Youtube and shared on this eqine as well as on the author and character websites. I have also joined meetings and participated in interviews by Zoom, and while those are different experiences from face-to-face meetings, a big advantage is that I can go almost anywhere, almost any time. For more information about Zoom visits and readings, email jlm@judithlydiamercure.com for details.
The Great Brassmonkey Bay Jewel Robbery is now available from bookstores and online retail providers everywhere. In addition, the publisher, Brio Multimedia, is offering the book through regional booksellers to avoid exchange rate fluctuations and delivery costs and delays. Check http://www.judithlydiamercure.com for updates.
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