I would have liked to have more answers to my trailer question, but here's what I've learned so far.

Caffey, who commented here the other day, says she finds trailers fun. She enjoys watching them and they have led to her becoming interested in checking out new books.

A reader on Twitter says: "No; in fact if they're silly, which they often are, I may be discouraged from even sampling the book let alone buying."

Historical Mystery author, Diane Stuckart, did one for her last release, PORTRAIT OF A LADY and plans to make another for her upcoming January release, but would also like to know what readers think. I found her trailer compelling with it's urgent music and beautiful Renaissance portraits, while the captions suggested an exciting historical plot with lots of twists and intrigue. I say well done, Diane!

My friend and critique partner, author Cynthia Thomason, says: "No, I haven't bought a book because of the trailer, but I've seen some really terrific ones. And now that I think about that, I find my answer odd. I've certainly gone to see movies because of the trailers."

If anyone else has an opinion they'd like to share, I'd love to hear it!

By the way, tomorrow I'll be chosing another random gift card winner from among all the commenters in July and August.

I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to answer your question before about book videos. I actually look at a lot of videos, and I have seen some really well-made ones that I think created some additional interest in the books. I have also seen some silly ones that didn't seem worth the trouble and expense.

One book review site that I visit uses book videos for reader contests. You watch the video, send an email with the answer to a question about the video, and you are entered in the weekly contest. In this case, I think the video, even if it is not well-done, still advertises the book in a different way.

As far as book videos, I don't think they affect sales. I think book covers and book descriptions affect the purchase of a book much more. I honestly don't search these out, would watch if i happened upon it though. Hope this helps!:)

i think that some trailer come out great but most of them i see really seem (sorry) cheesey 2 me. i think the cover of the book is way more important 2 me