Blog Tour: 'Split' Video and Giveaway! Swati Avasthi

Please welcome Swati Avasthi, author of Split!


Techno-God

Making an animated scene is hard work. I ought to know. This is how it got made:

Me (while watching a vid and munching on popcorn): Hey, honey, can we do something like this for the blog tour?

Hubby: Probably. What software are they using?

Me: …

Him: Oh, I see. It’s moviestorm. Is it free?

Me: (munch, munch, munch) …

Him: (working on his computer) Yeah, I can download it. Do you know what scene to animate?

Me: (munch, munch) …

Him: I’ll poke around.

A week later…

Him: It would be great if we could use a real voice over. Like from the audio book.

Me: (writing an email) I’ll see if we can get permission.

Him: How long do you want it?

Me: …

Him: I can’t figure out the camera angles

Me: …

A week later:

Him: See?

Impressive, huh? Clearly, I’m a techno-God.

The scene that “we” chose to animate is about 2/3 of the way through the book right. Jace comes into this scene after hitting a white-hot point of fury with everything that has been building up. He rages about, just barely on the edge of control. In response, Christian tells him to get dressed in running shorts and drags him out the door.

Audio: courtesy of Listening Library.

As read by: Joshua Swanson.
All rights reserved.


Also, check out some of the really awesome auctions (for charity) that she has going on right now with signed books, queries and more... right here!

**Giveaway**


I have one brand new hardcover copy of Split to give away to one lucky follower in the US! Please just leave a comment with your e-mail address. Winner will be announced November 6th!


9 comments:

  1. That is great! Kudos to your husband and you for a great idea and execution. Love this book.

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  2. Awesome! And thanks for the contest. I can't wait to read this book.
    chickenherder@hotmail.com

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  3. Very cool video! Thanks for the chance to win this great book!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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  4. I'm not from the US so don't count me in, but... wish I had a techno-god in my house :)

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  5. Your hubby is awesome Swati! It also makes me want the audio CD :-)
    I love that conversation....Me:......
    Sounds like my husband and I with my blog. lol

    (already have the book so don't enter me)

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  6. What a fun thing to do!!! And I'm sure your husband appreciated all your help ... without you, it wouldn't have happened!! ; )

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  7. Very cool! Clearly the man IS a techno-god! :D

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  8. This sounds like a great read! I would LOVE to win!

    Thanks!

    TaraTagli at gmail dot com

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