KUDOS TO NICOLE CONN'S WINNING DESCENDING THIRDS!

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In the high-stakes world of classical music, Alexandra von Triessen, a gifted but insecure pianist, navigates the cutthroat International Ketterling Piano Competition. Dazzled by the charming Sebastian D'Antonio, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue surrounding his enigmatic and estranged brother, Conrad. Just as Alexandra's star begins to rise, a shocking discovery sends her world crashing down, exposing secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything she's worked for.

Descending Thirds is a gripping story of ambition, betrayal, and the blurred lines between artistry and integrity. This page-turner explores the sacrifices we make in pursuit of our dreams and the devastating consequences of hidden truths. With two shocking twists that will leave you reeling, this unforgettable novel will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to reach for greatness.

Nicole Conn Chats with Dr. Mother Love!

Inspired by her mother, a classical-trained pianist who lived, recorded and worked in Morristown, NJ and Randolph, NY, LA filmmaker and author Nicole Conn decided to turn her attention from the big screen to pen Descending Thirds,

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In the high-stakes world of classical music, Alexandra von Triessen, a gifted but insecure pianist, navigates the cutthroat International Ketterling Piano Competition. Dazzled by the charming Sebastian D'Antonio, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue surrounding his enigmatic and estranged brother, Conrad. Just as Alexandra's star begins to rise, a shocking discovery sends her world crashing down, exposing secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything she's worked for.

Descending Thirds is a gripping story of ambition, betrayal, and the blurred lines between artistry and integrity. This page-turner explores the sacrifices we make in pursuit of our dreams and the devastating consequences of hidden truths. With two shocking twists that will leave you reeling, this unforgettable novel will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to reach for greatness.

The Great Midwest Book Festival Honor Nicole Conn's Novel Descending Thirds.

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In the high-stakes world of classical music, Alexandra von Triessen, a gifted but insecure pianist, navigates the cutthroat International Ketterling Piano Competition. Dazzled by the charming Sebastian D'Antonio, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue surrounding his enigmatic and estranged brother, Conrad. Just as Alexandra's star begins to rise, a shocking discovery sends her world crashing down, exposing secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything she's worked for.

Descending Thirds is a gripping story of ambition, betrayal, and the blurred lines between artistry and integrity. This page-turner explores the sacrifices we make in pursuit of our dreams and the devastating consequences of hidden truths. With two shocking twists that will leave you reeling, this unforgettable novel will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to reach for greatness.
 

NEW FROM STORY MERCHANT BOOKS

 From Filmmaker Nicole Conn

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In the high-stakes world of classical music, Alexandra von Triessen, a gifted but insecure pianist, navigates the cutthroat International Ketterling Piano Competition. Dazzled by the charming Sebastian D'Antonio, she finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue surrounding his enigmatic and estranged brother, Conrad. Just as Alexandra's star begins to rise, a shocking discovery sends her world crashing down, exposing secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything she's worked for.

Descending Thirds is a gripping story of ambition, betrayal, and the blurred lines between artistry and integrity. This page-turner explores the sacrifices we make in pursuit of our dreams and the devastating consequences of hidden truths. With two shocking twists that will leave you reeling, this unforgettable novel will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to reach for greatness.

Renowned for her romantic lesbian-themed films, Conn's work includes the groundbreaking Claire of the Moon (1992), Elena Undone (2010), and "A Perfect Ending" (2012). She also earned critical acclaim for the award-winning documentary Little Man (2005) and the heartfelt drama More Beautiful for Having Been Broken (Nesting Doll) (2019).

Now, Conn brings her signature storytelling talent to the world of mainstream romance with Descending Thirds—a novel that transcends labels. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, this story is for everyone to experience. Rich in drama, Descending Thirds also immerses readers in the competitive world of classical music and features original musical compositions.

Enjoy this tasty treat...

EQUALITY. NOW MORE THAN EVER! Writers Essays

In the tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King's Stride Toward Freedom and Malala Yousafzai's, I Am Malala, Equality: What Do You Think About When You Think of Equality? presents thought-provoking and compelling personal essays that probe a concept professed to be the very foundation of our democracy--a concept that may even be more vital today than in the past.

From international bestselling author, Anne Perry who asserts we must look within ourselves to our emotions, experiences, and beliefs before we attempt an honest and truthful answer, to Dennis Palumbo, psychotherapist and author, who claims diagnostic labels used in treating mental illness often stigmatize and dehumanize the patient causing clinicians to view their patients in terms of their diagnosis rather than people, and Barbara Abercrombie, writer and distinguished university professor, who explores ageism as yet another form of stereotyping and discrimination in the language we use to describe older adults.

These award-winning and best-selling writers, and twenty-two more, tackle equality across multiple spectrums--racial, social, political, religious, marital, gender--and run with it in surprising directions.

A must read and practical road map of a shifting and exciting business!

SEVEN WAYS TO DIE BOOK TRAILER

Seven Ways to Die
by William Diehl, Kenneth Atchity

Manhattan murders--by the book.

WHY EVERY AUTHOR SHOULD BE USING VIDEO TO PROMOTE THEIR BOOKS AND THEMSELVES!

 
Video is incredibly powerful because it has the benefit of non-verbal communication, including your smile, to connect with people. Text is fantastic but it is essentially 'flat'
and video can help you to become a 3 dimensional author that people resonate with.

The reasons people are scared of video are:


a) they hate their face, voice, looks
b) they don't know how to use the technology

But it is definitely worth investigating for the following
reasons:

* Video search is increasing and you want to be found. Over 65% of search is now VIDEO and you can see videos on the front page of search rankings now.

* The technologies are here now! Google owns YouTube and is starting to use voice recognition software to make indexing video easier. This means you can rank in the video search engine for your keywords. 


* Book sales increase when people know, like and trust you. A human connection is much more easily made over video than text.

* Video can be the basis of your platform. Video blogging is  more popular then ever and it is quick and easy now with easy to use technology.

* Video drives traffic to your online hub, your author website or book sales site

* The demographics of video may surprise you. It's not just kids surfing LOLcats. Its adults 18-49 and 25-54.

* You have a chance to stand out and stay competitive in this market. Authors must use video as part of any book promotion plans. If you don't want your face online you should consider A VIDEO BOOK TRAILER, which is part of STORY MERCHANT BOOK MARKETING SERVICES.

We have an amazing new piece of technology that puts YOU into a professional interview setting all from your iphone or Ipad!  LET US SHOW YOU A SAMPLE OF HOW YOUR INTERVIEW WILL LOOK! IT'S DONE RIGHT FROM YOUR HOME! EDITED AND READY FOR PLACEMENT ON ALL OF YOUR BLOGS AND PLATFORMS WITHIN MINUTES!

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Check out Story Merchant Client Wendy Eckel's Book Trailer - The Rosalie Hart Series

Killer on the Wall by Wendy Eckel from Sugar Farm Productions on Vimeo.

Use The Book Trailer Where It Has The Greatest Effect

By Lance Robbins, Story Merchant Book Marketing, former head of Fox Family Films

 

The first and most effective place to promote your trailer is on YouTube, as this will ensure as many readers see it as possible.


Next, you can add your video trailer to your Goodreads author profile page – this can set you apart from all the other authors on there, most of whom are not taking advantage of this.   Amazon also allow you upload videos to Amazon Author Central – provided you stick to their rules.

Finally, make sure you embed the Youtube video trailer on your own author blog too.  (You can even direct agents and publishers to it there, if you’re taking the traditional print publishing pathway – this will give you a huge advantage over most other authors seeking similar deals.)

Dr. Fuddle and The Gold Baton Book Trailer

When the dark musician Jedermann gains control of the legendary Gold Baton, Tyler, his sister Christina, and their friends are drawn into a dangerous, mysterious adventure. Guided by the mythical Dr. Fuddle, these explorers journey to Orphea, saving the land from chaos and destruction, and return to earth with the gift of harmony. 

Get the book here-http://www.amazon.com. 

Find out more about the author here- http://on.fb.me/DrFuddle 

or read the blog! http://bit.ly/FuddleBlog 

Available from Story Merchant Books – http://www.storymerchant.com/books.html 

Dr. Fuddle and the Gold Baton by Warren Woodruff Middle Grade Fantasy

Story Merchant Client Terry Stanfill's Realms Of Gold Book Trailer

 

Fossil River Book Trailer