G. B. Ralph author header text with festive elf hat.

What the library means to me (video!)

“OK, give us a goofy grin while slowly lowering your books… Yes! Perfect, just like that.”

Those weren’t my instructions but that’s what we ended up with! I had fun filming around the Palmerston North City Library though was clearly starting to lose the plot by the time we wrapped.

Watch the video

After much editing behind the scenes, I suspect, the final result is excellent and you should absolutely check out this short clip of me talking about my books and my wonderful local library! Watch the video on YouTube or hit play below:

A few selected screenshots

Video screenshot of author G. B. Ralph sitting and speaking to the camera with the library in the background. Subtitle reads "It's basically murder, but everyone has a nice time."
Video screenshot of author G. B. Ralph sitting and typing on his laptop with the library in the background. Subtitle reads "I think just being in the library is inspiring, being surrounded by books"
Video screenshot of author G. B. Ralph sitting and speaking to the camera with the library in the background. Subtitle reads "And so, I just chucked a dead body at their feet and then they've definitely got—"
Video screenshot of author G. B. Ralph walking upstairs at the library. Subtitle reads "One of the last free spaces. There's no expectation that you have to buy anything."
Video screenshot of author G. B. Ralph walking towards the camera with the library in the background. Subtitle reads "they've been so supportive with me and my own books."
Video screenshot of author G. B. Ralph folding his arms and looking towards the camera with the library in the background.

More videos in the series

Mine is the second video released so far in a series by the Palmerston North City Library about people who frequent the library. You can find the videos linked on the library website:

Palmerston North City Library: Our Community

The Milverton Mysteries

And if you want to find out more about the books I’m talking about and waving around in the video, you can find out more right here:

The Milverton Mysteries by G. B. Ralph. Book cover images and series blurb. A delightful cosy mystery series set in an enchanting small town nestled amongst stunning New Zealand scenery. Investigate The Milverton Mysteries for a chaotic cast of local busybodies, delicious baked treats, a demanding and disdainful ginger cat, a very slow-burn romance with a rather appealing policeman, and of course… murder!
The Milverton Mysteries

G. B. Ralph

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