This is a small sampling of the books I get in the mail from publicists. This photo represents 360,000 words I'd have to read. And it doesn't even include the books I actually buy for myself.
The other day, I got this rock in the mail. A rock. Brilliant idea. I immediately went to the website. It's for Kary Oberbrunner's new book called Your Secret Name. My son won't let go of the rock.
Here's one of the campaigns we're doing for Church in the Making. We're not giving away the book, but a faux book with teasers inside and three capsules inside with chocolate chips, gumballs and gummy worms - representing Good Ground, Rolling Rocks, and Deep Roots - the three sections in the book.
genius...for me I am lucky to get a book in the mail from someone once every 4 months, so not a problem for me. But that will definitely stand out from the others.
I will be your filter if you want. Just send those books my way and will go through them. Would love some free books.
Posted by: Kyle Reed | February 18, 2010 at 10:50 AM
that crazy Kary.
Posted by: david | February 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM
how do you get that sweet teaser promo?
Posted by: Jonathan Griffiths | February 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM
I have been anticipating your book for a while. Thanks for all that you do for spurring my creativity forward, Ben. I have read your blog faithfully for the past couple of years and I look forward to the release of your first book in April.
How can I get one of the promos for your new book?
Posted by: Jason Bunch | February 18, 2010 at 11:07 AM
brilliant.
Posted by: Chilly | February 18, 2010 at 11:19 AM
really cool.
and btw, if you want to promote your book in Montreal/Quebec, send me some copies or faux books and I'll pass them on to the right people
I'm part of a church planting network here and across Canada - could be a great way to share your book with them
actually, I've enjoyed your teasers on the blog, i.e. the stories - captivating
Posted by: david | February 18, 2010 at 11:36 AM
love it.
thanks awesome.
Posted by: Brian Ayers | February 18, 2010 at 12:06 PM
My ears perked up @ "gummy worms."
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Posted by: Terrace Crawford | February 18, 2010 at 12:29 PM
SAWEET♥
Posted by: Pamela Hunter | February 18, 2010 at 10:22 PM
Ben, you are some cool. You're ice-cold! Seriously, that is awesome!
Posted by: Kevin Rush | February 22, 2010 at 10:31 AM
The good ol' 'white stone' in Revelation eh?
Ben, send one of those boxes north to Canada, you need some reppin' up here!
Posted by: Jay Brock | February 22, 2010 at 02:12 PM
Love the packaging Ben. Can't wait to get my hands on the book.
Posted by: pete wilson | February 23, 2010 at 11:26 PM
I love that Ben! Out of the box.
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