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Through a Glass Darkly

Content: 8

Presentation: 5

Total: 13

Review: This is a prime example of content that was good...but delivered in a manner that made it hard to digest. The words themselves gave a VERY clear picture of what the reader can expect the book to be about. For me, however, the way they were delivered didn't work. I found the typing text hard on the eyes and my brain just didn't seem to want to keep up with the screen. I can understand the creators decision to use that type of text introduction as it seems to tie in with the theme of the book very well. But for me it just made watching the trailer feel a little like work due to the concentration I had to put into it.

Eli: Warriors for the Light

Content: 8

Presentation: 8.5

Total: 16.5

Review: This was a trailer that while short (less than one minute) it gave just enough that I felt compelled to check out the blurb on the buy page. It sounds REALLY good :) This is, after all, what a trailer is designed to do. Inspire a would-be reader to check out the authors work at length :) It worked for me.

Dark Heat by Jan Springer

Content: 9

Presentation: 7.5

Total: 16.5

Review: While I liked the content that this trailer offered I had to watch it twice to be able to read everything. Some of the frames just moved a little fast for me to be able to capture and process all the verbage the first time. With that said, however, I felt that the trailer did a good job informing me, as a reader or paranormal romance, what I could expect when selecting this title to read :)

All's Fair in Love and Law by K.M. Daughters

Content: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Review: This is one of those trailers that gives you just enough to suck you in and make you fly through cyber space in search of your copy. If you dig mystery/thrillers then you totally need to watch this trailer. For me it sounded like the kind of story that I would love to see on the big screen with a huge bucket of buttery popcorn in my lap :)

Tender Mercies by Mary Manners

Content: 8.5

Presentation: 8.5

Total: 17

Review: Quick, to the point and left me with a clear view of this story. Aside from the fact that the music seemed a bit load at the start compaired to others that I have viewed today at the same volume, I thought that the trailer was done well and got the message across. :) Nice :)

Hearts Crossing Ranch, An inspirational series by Tanya Hanson

Content: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Review: NICE!!! I have to say that this is one of the best combined trailers that I have seem. It was very clear about what each book was about. There was no confusion. And the images and music? Wonderful :) **SNAPS**

Tyler's Woman by Jan Springer

Content: 8

Presentation: 7

Total: 15
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Review: This trailer gave lots of information no doubt. There are a few screens that I wish had held the words longer so I could have actually finished reading what was written there. The images are different angles of the cover and the music was a bit tribal/ futuristic feeling which fit good with genre of this book. Not bad just wish I had more time to read everything :)

Soliloquy by Janet Fogg

Content: 9.5

Presentation: 9.5

Total: 19

Review: This was a REALLY well made trailer. Another mini movie. The words combined with the video and the music created a top notch trailer that did a really did a great job drawing me in as a reader and made me want to go snatch this one up :)

Water by Nicki Greenwood

Content: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Review: Nice. I enjoyed the way the words were set up. Almost like you are creating a recipe. :) I got the idea of the book and enjoyed the trailer :) Well done images and good music made it an enjoyable trailer to watch and would lead me to check out this book further :)

Beyond the Code of Conduct by K M Daughters

Content: 6

Presentation: 8

Total: 14

Review: There were some aspects in the trailer that I didn't really get until I read the blurb. I didn't understand the cradle on the book cover but now I do. :) It is obvious that this book is a suspense and that there is a lot going on. While I found the trailer interesting, it didn't really make me want to snatch up a copy....until I read the blurb :) But with that being said I felt the presentation was done well. I just wish the content had given a little more :) But hey, trailers can only be so long :)

SILVER SERENADE by Nancy J. Cohen

Content: 8

Presentation: 7

Total: 15

Review: I got enough information from the content to make an informed decision about what the book is about. The presentation...There were a couple places where the words were a bit hard to read and the images seemed very fuzzy. This was a VERY fast paced trailer lasting only 39 seconds, but there was enough information paced in those seconds that I would like to check out this book.

Rose of the Adriatic by K.M. Daughters

Content: 8.5

Presentation: 9

Total: 17.5

Review: A charged trailer that really gave me a feeling of a spiritual book. I totally got an inspirational vibe, was given enough information that I would like to seek out more info about the title. This sounds like one that I would like to read. Not an overly long trailer at just over one minute. Images that seem to go along with the theme of the book. All in all it worked very well. :)

Earth by Nicki Greenwood

Content: 7

Presentation: 8

Total: 15

Review: I thought that the trailer was good....but I was a little confussed. One of the first frames says that Ms Greenwood is a paranormal author but I did not get any paranormal feel from the trailer. So I am left to wonder. Had I not had the genre question rolling around in my head I would have assumed that this was for a contemporary but after doing a little research I discovered that it DOES contain some paranormal aspects. I read the blurb on the publishers web site. Sounds like a good book, I am just saddened that I didn't get the same info from the trailer :) That aside, I did like the trailer, just wish it had been a little clearer.

Egyptian Heart by Kathryn Meyer Griffith

Content: 8

Presentation: 7.5

Total: 15.5

Review: Another direct and to the point trailer. While I had trouble at this reading the words because of the color against the images I have to say that I ws given enough info that I feel comfortable that I am aware of what the story is about :)

Victorian Scoundrel by Stephanie Bukhart

Content: 7

Presentation: 8

Total: 15

Review: I was left a little wanting by this super short trailer. I am all about a trailer being to the point and not dragging out with oodles of fluff, I wish this one had held a little more. As it is I will have to go to the publishers site to see read the blurb and see.

Absolution by P.L. Parker

Content: 8.5

Presentation: 8.5

Total: 17

Review: Pretty good trailer. Be aware before you watch that there are a few pretty graphic images within this paranormal trailer. Aside from that I felt that it did a good job in representing what the book is about and tempting readers to check it out :)

The Journey by Gianna Bruno

Content: 6

Presentation: 7

Total: 13

Review: To tell you the truth I am not sure what this book is about. A journey to be sure but that is about all I gathered. Three people on a journey. To be honest I got more from the blurb than I did the trailer. That being said I still thought that there were parts of the trailer that were nice.

Jezebel's Wish by AJ Nuest

Content: 9

Presentation: 7.5

Total: 16.5

Review: I liked this trailer but there were a couple things that bothered me. The font at times was hard to read and the last minute was credits. Now, don't get me wrong, I realize that there is a reason for credits but they took up half of the trailer. Aside from that, after I watched it a few times to catch all of the words, I thought that it was a good trailer but that it had a few areas that could have been improved upon.

Highland Arms by Cathie Dunn

Content: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Review: WOW. I felt like I was in a movie theater :) I thought this was a very nicely done trailer that gave just enough. Enough tease, enough suspense, and enough....well, everything. Very nice IMHO. Watching this trailer made me want to go to the publishers site and check out the book further :)

Sleeping With Skeletons by Doralynn Kennedy

Content: 8

Presentation: 7.5

Total: 15.5

Review: I thought that the verbage was direct and to the point leaving little question about what the book is about and the cover a good representation of a mystery. While I wasn't overly fond of the music or the fact that at times I hade to watch frames several times to read the words, most of the images seemed to go right along with the theme and fit rather well. Sounds like a seat gripping mystery :)

Muse It Up Offerings by Ginger Simpson

Content: 7.5

Presentation: 7.5

Total: 15

Review: Described to me as "peppy" I have to say that my toe got to tapping. what I was disappointed in though was the lack of organization. At times I wasn't sure what cue card went with what book and one of the cue cards just left me scratching my head going..."huh?" I liked the idea, I just wish it had been a bit clearer, especially since this trailer is for several books.

Thorns of Eden by Diana Ballew

Content: 9

Presentation: 8.5

Total: 17.5

Review: Let me be quite open when I tell you about this trailer...I found the images spectacular and the music very nice. The content was easy to read, clean and gave plenty of time. With that said I thought that some of the breathtaking photos, while amazing, held no real bearing on what the book might be about. Now, that isn't to say that I didn't like the trailer because I did, I just wondered about some of the images. Be that as it may, I think this might just be one that I would like to read.

Distant Cousin by Al Past

Content: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Review: Direct and to the point in under a minute. The blurb was delivered, the music and images were not fussy and over the top. I think it was a well done trailer with a minimum on flashy but it totally worked.

Coyote Night by Danielle D. Smith

Content: 9

Presentation: 8

Total: 17

Review: I found the darkness of this trailer very suited for that the story sounds like it holds. There were a few frames where either the words were too small or too many to read in the allotted time but aside from that I thought that both the images and the music complimented the trailer. Sounds like this one is a real paranormal nail bitter :)

The WILCO Project by Daniel Springer

Content: 9.5

Presentation: 9.5

Total: 19

Review: OMG!!! It was like watching a mini movie :) The trailer is about 2 minutes but the last minute is the credits. You should really watch the entire thing becasue the very last frame of the trailer is so funny :) As for the content, I feel that I was well informed about the book and what I can expect when I open it. Seems like this one is going to be a really good, edge of your seat thriller :)

Lethal Knowledge by P.J. Lawton

Content: 9

Presentation: 8

Total: 17

Not Yet Released

Review: If you are into detective stories then you should watch this one. Well placed content that could have been a little better if the words hadn't looked so fuzzy at times. Aside from that the idea of the story was well depicted and clear. All in all I'd say it was a well done trailer that got the message across.

Age of Aquarius by Sofia Antonia Milone

Content: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Review: WOW!! I was really surprised with this trailer. Even though it runs over three minutes it was well worth it. I totally enjoyed the fact that it was a bit out of the box as far as what I usually see in a trailer. The content was enough to give me an idea about the story and the presentation was well done. Nice one :)

Postcards from Mr. Pish: A Cross-Country Journal by K. S. Brooks

Content: 9

Presentation: 9

Total: 18

Review: That was a cute trailer for a childrens book that I am sure lots of kids would just flip over. A cute little dog sharing his travels with children so they can learn about different locations. Really a great idea :) Might just have to pick this one up for my kiddos :)

Right Hand Up To God by M. J. Croan

Content: 8

Presentation: 9

Total: 17

Review: From the looks of this trailer this story is one that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I could have done with a little more to give me just a bit more of a taste. As it is I felt like I was getting a tiny amuse-bouche when what I asked for was an appetizer :) Not a huge difference in the two but sometimes you just want a little more :) Aside from that I thought it was done very well. You can bet that I will be looking for more about this book :)

If I Should Die by Sally Franklin Christie

Content: 8.5

Presentation: 8.5

Total: 17

Review: Done well for a simple trailer. There was no over the top images, graphics or loud music. The speed worked well and I was able to follow along while still taking in the images. I got the idea of what the story was about in less than a minute. Simple is sometimes all you need :)

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