With all the advice that comes into my inbox daily, I gravitate toward those emails that make the most sense to me – ones that offer practical ways to market books.

In a recent newsletter from a trusted confidant who doesn’t mince words, it was stated that there are plenty of techniques to make people crave your book. But one in particular stands out.

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It’s a marketing technique seen in grocery stores. Everyone has probably tried a snack food seen at those small tasting tables set up occasionally where they shop for food. It’s hard to pass up a free sample, after all.

When someone gets a bite-sized appetizer, they may instantly feel “I’ve got to have more!”

This is why, as an author, one of the most effective pieces of content to share is a sample from your book.

The advice was to use your email, social media, blog, videos, and other platforms to give people a taste of your work.

Once you whet their appetite, the selling often takes care of itself.

So in the spirit of this advice, I’m going to offer some bite-sized pieces of adventure found in the pages of my book “Mission Possible.”

Some of these tidbits show how the main character, George, may have more than nine lives. Adventure comes in ways that show faith can overcome all obstacles.

Example 1: Found in Chapter 5 – Prospering Mission Takes Flight

After checking the plane for a pre-flight, Landam motioned his passengers inside the already-running plane. With only one set of headphones given to the professor sitting in front with the pilot, I didn’t give the advantage a second thought. I figured it’s better for the professor to be able to talk back and forth with the pilot while flying over the region.

From the back seat, I soon felt a vibration start to develop as we began a descent to take a closer look at something down low. I thought perhaps Landam was showing the professor a point of interest.

At first, no one seemed to be alarmed. However, I noticed that the pilot was pulling on a control labeled carburetor heat. It seemed to be jammed in the off position. As the airplane descended lower and lower, it lost more and more power. Then, it began to cough for a moment before totally shutting down.

Example 2: Found in Chapter 6 – Beginners’ Mistakes

Later, we learned that a Brazilian evangelist named Hiroito visited that town, choosing to unwisely conduct a service on the square. As a result, an irate listener rushed up during his sermon and attempted to stab him! Thankfully the evangelist protected himself with his large Bible, taking the thrust of the knife blade in the book itself.

Example 3: Found in Chapter 9 – Exploration Escapades

After the service, I was invited by a neighbor to visit his home as Alice and the others packed up. He took me out in the walled backyard to show me the new well he was digging. It was about thirty feet deep and still dry.

As I peered into the pit, the man clasped his arm around my shoulder, almost pushing me over the brink of the well. The air was close and the silence was deafening.

“Are you ready to die?” he finally asked me, as I suddenly got some inspiration and quickly clasped my own arm around the man’s waist.

“Are you ready to die with me?” I responded.

After teetering a moment on the brink, the man slowly took his arm down. He had tested me and found that I would and could react.

Example 4: Found in Chapter 14 – Friends and Foes

As the pair reaches the top of the hill, they begin to position the telescope when George felt a strange sensation, knowing instantly that he was bitten while positioning some rocks. A large scorpion had struck his thumb. George quickly shook him off and stepped on the creature. With it being August, it was the time when the scorpion was most dangerous and sometimes fatal.

Almost immediately, George’s left arm and side were paralyzed and he felt the poison reaching his heart. Soon, his left leg refused to take him further and he lapsed into unconsciousness.

Example 5: Found in Chapter 18 – Plunging in the Depths

Finally we reached the ferry some miles up the river and were loaded on board along with several trucks. George sheepishly noted the crew looked like a band of pirates, and his surmise soon proved to be correct. They were looking us over and had already marked us as easy victims. Quickly George hid his money under the arch supports of his shoes, leaving only one bill worth about five dollars in his wallet.

These are just a few samples of the adventures that Mission Possible provides its readers. There are many more stories inside that draw attention to the endless physical, language and cultural differences encountered throughout.

A full menu of 28 chapters of adventure is available for consumption. During this season of giving, make Mission Possible a true pleasure for the palate for all your friends and family. Learn more at https://nlhastingsauthor.com.

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