NOWHERE WHERE THE HONEYBEES LIVE
secretive, deep, emotional, adventurous, intriguing, dark, futuristic, hopeful
what lies within the dark?
Opposites attract! Polarizing elements form the fundamental motifs of the novel: blue and yellow, dark and light, day and night. The project design references this by balancing visually opposing elements.
Breadcrumbs. Cryptic videos with excerpts of the book were posted every day of the month leading up to pre-sale and the novel announcement.
collaborator: CottonBro Studios
Pre-order was pumped up with the announcement and the release of the official trailer, with posts advertising the print media.
collaborator: CottonBro Studios
collaborators: Rebecca Racean (venue/photo) & Joel Ortiz (MC)
Connections are human. The project was promoted at in-person events. The Honeybees Launch Party included an intimate book signing and author Q&A a week after the official release. Schools can schedule author talks about publishing and writing careers. Special print media and ebook promotions are designed for the student body.
hundreds of copies sold
“This is the most well written and original story I have read in a long time…[The] journey…is well thought out and presented with compassion for all sides. Lovely book! I was sad to end it and hope for more from this author!”
-Amazon Reader Review