Every book deserves a book trailer. Why do I think this? Because I love movies. And I love movie previews. (And I, like most authors, would love to see my novel made into a movie. So, why not a preview, too? )

Also, if Zappos can better describe a pair of shoes using video, then authors can do the same with their novels. Visuals can help readers find words.

While I’ll share tips and tricks for making engaging book trailers in later post, today I’ll keep it short and sweet. I’ve long wanted to make a trailer for my first novel, and while stuck at home, at last I had the time. So I give you…

My New Book Trailer

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GET THE NOVEL: Order a copy of Carrying Independence today. Retailers and book excerpts can be found at: CarryingIndependence.com. Or buy it direct from me through my online Bookshop.org.

BOOK CLUBS: Turn your Book Club into ZOOM Club! I’ll issue a secure link and join your club online for wine, reader discussions, and a trip to 1776. Contact me at info [at] karenachase [dot] com for details.

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A big thank you to VPS Studios for once again helping me with video editing on another book trailer. You can see all the trailers we’ve created together on my Author/224 YouTube ChannelFor more history nerd and bookish delights, subscribe to my Chasing Histories Newsletter.