Ray Pettibon

I just watched Red Hot Chili Pepper's music video for Monarchy of Roses, an amazingly creative video and the best I've seen in a long while, and it mentioned it was inspired by the art of Ray Pettibon.

I'd Recommend You Try Burrst...

For all aspiring writers out there, if you've never visited Burrst, I would definitely reccommend you do so as soon as you can!

It's an amazing site for those who want to improve their skill as a writer, gain some feedback or to get some inspiration. The site is full of talented people who write amazingly well for being unknown, mainly dark and dramatic stuff that gets you thinking or gives you the chills.

How To Make A Free Video Teaser Trailer for Your eBooks Using Windows Movie Maker

I've decided to make a video trailer for my most popular ebook, Salvatore, to hopefully gain a few more readers. It's an interesting idea that I've never properly considered before. I posted it to my ebook's Smashwords page (<- click there if you'd like to see it) last night, and I’ll let you know how successful it is as a marketing tool.

If you want to make your own video, here are some tips you should consider while planning to make it as professional and effective as possible, and my own example to help you along...

Bon Iver

If you haven't listened to Bon Iver (the band) before, seriously do.

They are amazing.


Inspiring, deep and emotional. No matter what you're doing, whether it's writing, drawing, surfing the net, Facebook, driving, they are appropriate. They make you think and feel.

To quote a status of mine from last year: "Bon Iver is one emotional beast of a man."

I love writing and listening to them, they're peaceful enough not to distract me but amazing enough that they help to inspire me.

I'm not even a fan girl! *Definite sarcasm*

Their website, if you want

Let me know what you think!


Jess x
j.s.cambrook@live.co.uk

Independent Author

I've just published my sixth book, Paradise in the Forest. Then I realised something.