Thursday Thirteen - 211 - 13 Sneak Peeks at the Making of My Book Trailer

I shot the trailer for my upcoming vampire novel a few weekends ago. Here's a behind-the-scenes view of an incredible day.

All photos courtesy of Caroline Ruyle















1 - Scott Baker as Peredur















2 - Stevie Cooper as Tanwen















3 - Bernie Matthew as Melnak















4 - Brennan Handy as the Saint















5 - Brad Smith as the Vampire Lord











6 - My dream-come-true producer, Tara MacDonald stands beside me at far right.

My husband Brad gets ready to press the amulet against Scott, at left.











7 - I give direction to Scott regarding the amulet ordeal.











8 - I go over the battlefield scene with Bernie and Scott.











9 - Stevie and Brad rehearse a more complicated blocking for their shot.











10 - Tara applies really great-looking blood for the vampire-bite shot.











11 - Director-slash-art department-slash-wardrobe fusses with Peredur's cloak.











12 - My DOP - or Director of Photography - Luke Hudgins, left, sets up the next shot, while Tara and I get Scott ready for his next scene.












13 - The beautiful bouquet of flowers which Tara presented to me on set as we wrapped the shoot.

In her words: "For coming out of the director's closet after sixteen years."

I would like to take this moment to thank everyone who worked so hard on the shoot. It was a joy to work alongside people who gave their very best.

An absolute joy.

Stay tuned for more updates - I just met up with the editor last night and we've already got an assembly edit of the trailer.

It's freakin' amazing.