Comments on: Guest Blogger: Susan Kearney!

By: Paula R.

Paula R. — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:29:40 +0000

Hello everyone….I love guest bloggers…welcome to the jungle Susan…I know it is kind of late, but I wanted to let you know that I appreciate you stopping and swinging with us…

I loved your blog today…it is interesting how becoming an author and promoting your book as changed so much…you now have to wear numerous hats, as you have explained…

That is an interesting video…it reminded me of Star Trek (the original)…who is the actor who plays the lead? He is hot…Your hubby and the rest of your family are very talented…maybe you could branch out and start a second career with the family…you never know…I will look for your book and pick it up…

I have to go now…I hope you guys had a wonderful day today…ttyl…sleep well…

Peace and love,
Paula R.

By: Renee B

Renee B — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:12:35 +0000

Thanks for the excerpt. Great cover—Love Jimmy Thomas–just to look at–not much of an actor, but YUUUUUMMMMY!

By: katie

katie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:46:36 +0000

Jodie and Julie, don’t worry…..I am still thinking about that guy….he’s made me smile all day (sort of like Carly’s “Seduce Me” guy). I probably need a life, no, I know I need one!

By: Susan Kearney

Susan Kearney — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:19:17 +0000

Thanks for having me here Leslie and Carly–it’s been a blast! you have a great bunch of readers.

Tio, As for how I learned to do this. I hired another company and helped write my scripts. Then I started finding the actors and found a friend with a camera. We did a few outdoor scenes ahead of time with another company because we feared the weather might be bad when their guy flew in.

I don’t know how to do the technical stuff. I found people to do that. I write, help edit, produce and direct. I don’t film or do special effects. The cost depends on so many variables that it’s impossible to give you a dollar figure. I don’t pay for sets, warehouse space, or extras. And it’s still expensive!! But in the end I get what I want–or what we can do technically. I suppose I’m a frustrated film maker.

By: Carly

Carly — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:22:05 +0000

I’m not sure if this came up but it’s worth mentioning that Sue’s process differs from other authors in that she takes a much more hands on approach in the process. I hire someone to do all the work. So far I’ve only done the still videos/pics but you can also hire someone to do the actual movie trailer work too. FYI.

By: Carly

Carly — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:20:16 +0000

Hi, Sue. Sorry it’s taken me so long to say hi! Thanks for coming back to the jungle. I know our readers loved seeing your video and learning about the process!

By: Tio

Tio — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:19:56 +0000

Susan, as you are an “Author” can you tell us where you learned how to do “Book Video’s?” I am assuming you learned from someone or somewhere or from others….. Did you take classes? Do you have advisors, consultants, production companies that you work with? Did you use a “Talent Agency” to find the talent? Curious minds want to know….. Also, how much did it cost you to do this - total?

By: Jodie

Jodie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:10:45 +0000

Katie - I was going to jump in here and confess it was me…didn’t want you to take the heat for my comments. And I was just teasing Carly…

By: kim h

kim h — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:00:16 +0000

hot cover

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:41:40 +0000

Thanks so much for visiting Sue–we love having you here!

Nice to get an inside glimpse of other authors’ promo efforts!