BALLAD: An Animated Storyboard Trailer by Maggie Stiefvater

[thunderhorse1127]

Nuala*

[thunderhorse1127]

For naula's song.. sheet music

[thunderhorse1127]

Loved it... The music is awesome too .. is there someplace I could get flute music for it??

[LolzAngelxxxx]

Ballad was my fav one out of the 2 xxx I reading The Scorpio Races and it is fab! well done maggie another novel im hooked on xx

[LolzAngelxxxx]

Ballad was BRILL!!!!!!! I seriously hope that you will write this sequel that exists in your head Maggie! No rush though, I never realised how long it takes to weave together a novel until I tried it xx

[ajtse2]

Is there any tin whistle sheet music to go with this song?

I am totally in love with your book trailers but this one is my favourite. The song and video are both beautiful.

Love it.

[ukberry1]

if just for a moment to belong

beautiful cacophony,sugar upon lips,

dancing to exhaustion

tearing my body asunder

this is how i want everything

im so far from where i began

i fall,i fall

and forget that i am.

is that this song , Maggie??

[ukberry1]

i love Nuala <3

[mediate27]

Still so much love for this trailer and for the book. I'm rereading it now. A little James can always cheer me up, and James/Nuala won't ever stop making me smile.

[WorldDoYourWorst98]

I love your writing so much, I want to ask how the hell you do it! I could never write something as amazing as your books, they-I don't think this is the right way to put it- interact (?) with the reader, engage them into the storyline. Whenever I read any thing you've written, I can't stop!

[Saphira46]

Wow.

It's just...wow!

I stumbled accidentally over your books and they are so brilliant I could never set them down again! (They have got a special place in my shelf.)

I really do hope that there will be a third book to Lament and Ballad because I love this version of fearie, because they are (nearly) ALLWAYS the good guys, but I kinda like them better the way you discribe them. (I thought it was really sad as Aodhan died. I ALLWAYS like the bad guys in books most. And they often die. *sigh*)

[mediate27]

@Saphira46 I thought she said she was going to continue the faerie series. If she does, I really hope it's another book from James' POV because in all honesty, I don't really care for Luke or Dee. They just seemed really washed out compared to James and Nuala (in MY opinion). I even think their appearances reinforce that. :p

[Saphira46]

@mediate27 Yeah, Luke's and Dee's Story is told. I thought Dee was really cool but then I read the second book and Nuala is just way cooler... ;D. James is a very interesting person, who thinks totally diffrently, and I would like to read about him again!

[SwimmerGotSoul]

I LOVE this music (and your books!) is there any where i could download it?

[Satsujinsa]

Reading Ballad reminded my of the song "Neon Tiger" by the killers.

As in James singing to Nuala.

[petmel19]

I would love to read a third novel. I felt like there was an opening for a book 3. Love Maggie's books. One of the best writers out there.

[8isobel8]

I wish Dee could have had a happy ending :'(

[mediate27]

@8isobel8 She might yet!

[thejessagirl]

I love this book and song. I dont know how many times I have re-read this. I have listened to the song a lot too. :) You are an amazing writer!

[ukberry1]

i loved this book so much, it was amazing! i was wondering if there will be a third book?

thanks so much

<3

[Ceduria]

The faerie series books are amazing! i've read ballad for like 20 times and lament even more. i am sure i'd like shiver too but unfortunately we don't have it in my country. not even in english . i tried to read it online but that ended only with awful headache :D

please, please, please, please...... write the third book in faerie series!!! i'd even sacrifice my poor vision and read it online, just please, please, please write it!

[monamour818]

Amazing!!!! I love, love, love the book. SO MUCH

[xpinkstreakzx]

This trailer is so beautiful! :')

[xxbloodyanimaresxx]

hahah i love ur drawings they totally rock and i havenm't started reading this series the first ever caught my eyes was Shiver then Linger right next to it but Forever. I didn't see it as yet so still pending hehehe........ur motion pictures aare really loveable

[MsTrex15]

Oh Holy Crap. i love this video it never gets old its amazing what you can do. i pretty much have the music memerized. i love this so much you have no idea. your books are my absolute favorite. is there a third book to Lament and Ballad? i really hope there is :)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@MsTrex15 I'm so glad that you love it - thank you! In my head there's a third book, but it's on hold because of circumstances out of my control. :( 

[mediate27]

@MaggieStiefvater Pfft.

:p

[LolzAngelxxxx]

@MsTrex15 Requiem xxx

[jazmin826]

i never get tired of watching this video lol:p

[MaggieStiefvater]

@jazmin826 *grin*

[jazmin826]

@MaggieStiefvater i am reading it right far so good:p

[jazmin826]

@MaggieStiefvater omg the book was amazing i love it and omg i didnt expect it what happen in the end u are amazing maggie i love your books heheheh:p

[mediate27]

@jazmin826 ME EITHER.

[Tammykaate]

I love your books! I've just started Lament, i couldn't put it down!! I'm also look forward to Forever, sooooo sooo much :D!!

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Tammykaate I hope you keep loving Lament! And thank you!

[selenalovejonas]

@MaggieStiefvater well its a beautifull song and I cried with your shiver book its lovely check out Steven Mcqueen as Sam Roth

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Submergical *blush* A huge thank you.

[angelicsongbirdJ]

@MaggieStiefvater Maggie, you are an amazing writer!!! I mean AMAZING! You are actually among my list of favorite authors. I am an aspiring writer, and my books are going to be about faeries and Celtic lore, so I am drawing inspiration from my Irish roots. I wish I could do as much as you, I mean you write, and compose, and sing and play multiple instruments! You're like a superhero!

[Katifury]

@maggiestiefvater I'm confused...is Lanient a different thing????

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Katifury Lament is the first in the Books of Faerie. Ballad's the second.

[Katifury]

Also your a great drawer and musician and writer!!!!! Your totally EPIC!!!!

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Katifury Thank you!!! EPIC IS GOOD.

[Katifury]

Omg!!! I love your books and I love faeries!!! That's so cool!! Plus the music has the same name as my friend!! X. Also the guy with the antlers looks ALOT like the World Spirit from Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness!!! xxxxx

I'm going to get my librarian to buy that on Tuesday!!! xxxx

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Katifury The guy with antlers is a pretty ancient myth, one of my favorites! I hope you like the book!

[honeyipodgirl]

Beautiful! I adore you trailers like this, their a great idea!

Also, just wondering, does Luke appear in any of the next books in the series?

I really like his character :P

[MaggieStiefvater]

@honeyipodgirl Thank you so much! Luke was supposed to appear in the third book, but there are circumstances outside my control keeping that book from being written at the moment.

[LittleNibblers]

Wow, Maggie, the music is pretty dang amazing! You're a very talented author. :)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@LittleNibblers THANK YOU!

[jazmin826]

every time i listen to watch this video i want to dance lol:D

[MaggieStiefvater]

@jazmin826 That is an excellent reaction.

[jazmin826]

@MaggieStiefvater hahahah i love this music:p

[HanaWillBiteYou]

I absolutely adore this book! Ballad is my favorite book (and Lament is my 2nd favorite) and I've loved it ever since it came out. I have the Nuala song used in this video on my iPod too. :)

And Maggie,

You're an amazing writer and musician!

You're actually one of my idols too. :)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@HanaWillBiteYou thank you!!! I'm SO glad you love it and the books!

[twilightmylifeforev]

wow this video is awesome it shows that you can do more than one thing in life like art and writting books cool video

[MaggieStiefvater]

@twilightmylifeforev Definitely. I wouldn't want to give up any of them.

[sSupernaturalholic]

Shouldnt she be naked coming out of the fire?

[MaggieStiefvater]

@sSupernaturalholic YOU can do that version of the video. ;p

[sSupernaturalholic]

@MaggieStiefvater haha unfortunately I'm not THAT talented! ;) 

[alicexlovesxanime]

I just love the first book <33

and im starting to read the second one today ^^

and its sooo great that there will be more x33

[MaggieStiefvater]

@alicexlovesxanime I hope you love it!!

[missswanlover22]

Is ballad the sequel to lament, or a stand alone novel?

[MaggieStiefvater]

@missswanlover22 Technically it's a "companion" since it is told from James' point of view instead of Dee's.

[Satsujinsa]

DEFINITELY READING THIS. O >O ~ (squee!)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Satsujinsa Hope you love it!

[twilightfan1353]

@XxCryingXRavenxX I'm a bit of an artist myself, nothing special, just something I do when I get bored. I have no idea how many times I replay this video just for the music that keeps me focused. Maggie, you are a true musical godess!

[MaggieStiefvater]

@twilightfan1353 BRILLIANT. Thank you so much.

[MaggieStiefvater]

@XxCryingXRavenxX I just carve out little bits of time when I can! I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the made up words.

[xyntrk]

Maggie - are you going to continue w/ the Faeries stories, or are Lament & Ballad the only ones?

[MaggieStiefvater]

@xyntrk There's supposed to be one more but it needs to wait its turn to be written!

[stygianempathy]

The music is simply enchanting. *sad smile*

[MaggieStiefvater]

@stygianempathy Thank you.

[evitam96]

Oooh! I have never read Balled but that is so cool, i think I should totally read it! :)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@evitam96 I hope you love it!

[xoandigrl]

Womp. :( Do you possibly think you could get this on iTunes???? *wink, wink*

[MaggieStiefvater]

@xoandigrl It's actually available for free download on my website and it's easy to get it into your iPod from there. Promise.

[xoandigrl]

@xoandigrl thank ya :D

[8isobel8]

Amazin! plz plz PLZ make a video 4 lament!!! :D

[MaggieStiefvater]

@8isobel8 I think I will. :)

[mediate27]

Love this! Just read Lament and Ballad- definitely preferred Ballad!

[MaggieStiefvater]

@mediate27 Ballad's my personal favorite, too.

[JesseCullen5]

God I love this! Too short!!!!

[MaggieStiefvater]

@JesseCullen5 Thanks! 

[dogpuppypurple]

Wow u hav talent, beautiful drawings :)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@dogpuppypurple Thank you so much!

[xoandigrl]

i want to download this but you need tobuy Quicktime in order to >:( i can't buy that. i thought it was free?

[MaggieStiefvater]

@xoandigrl I've no idea!

[CrystalShinigami]

This was amazing! I loved these books! I did, however, expect Nuala's hair to be a bit longer, for some reason...

[MaggieStiefvater]

@CrystalShinigami Really? I'm pretty sure James described it as short and curly when he first meets her.

[8isobel8]

@MaggieStiefvater You would know :P

[xoandigrl]

@MaggieStiefvater No i thought the same thing. i thought it was longer than this too.

[dozzaxx]

Oh my gosh. You know what, all my life I've wanted to compose music and write stories with such magic, and then I found Shiver. Honestly, I think it'd be EXTREMELY difficult to EVER write such amazing stories or music that could beat your talent. Amazing. Simply amazing.

[MaggieStiefvater]

@dozzaxx Thank you so much.

[coolinnit]

eeek! not only do you write amazing books, play numerous instruments, have a sense of humour but you also play the harp!

there just aren't enough of us harpists out there.

[MaggieStiefvater]

@coolinnit Clearly not! Harpists FTW! :)

[piewackit444]

Oh my gosh this is awesome music playing.  You should sell it on itunes,and when the movie comes out YOU need to be the composer. Oh and I love the animation. You draw very good.:)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@piewackit444 Thank you! You can actually just download the track for free on my website (it's in the info part of the trailer)

[IfOnlyICouldFly0]

Just because of this I now have to read these books! Lament and Ballad! Wow, I wish we could download your music! Pleaseee :)

[MaggieStiefvater]

@IfOnlyICouldFly0 You can, for free!! It's on my website (check in the info of the video) and I'd be very flattered if you downloaded it.

[ddpattison]

The simple animation done for this book trailer is black and white, rough sketches - a surprisingly effective choice, especially since it’s accomplished in a mere 50 seconds. Also, see the behind the scenes look at the music for the book trailer:

[MaggieStiefvater]

@ddpattison Thank you. :)

[ddpattison]

The simple animation done for this book trailer is black and white, rough sketches - a surprisingly effective choice, especially since it’s accomplished in a mere 50 seconds. Also, see the behind the scenes look at the music for the book trailer:

[katmeows4no1]

I read Ballad at school and had to renew it so i could read it again and again. When I saw it at Barnes and Noble I practically snatched it from the shelf! lol. Anyway, I love the animated storyboard, it really gives a feel for the story and after watching it again, I think I need to go grab my copy of Ballad and read it once again xD

[MaggieStiefvater]

@katmeows4no1 *grin* This makes me very cheery.

[101wuzup1]

is there a trailer like this for lament?

[MaggieStiefvater]

@101wuzup1 Unfortunately not!

[Storm1305]

I love the video, it's really cool. Ballad is my favorite book I just love it. Shiver was good (read it after Lament, NOT before) and Lament had too much Dee in it for me. I'm not a big fan of her because of what she did to James. But when I found out that there was a sequel to Lament and it was in James POV I freaked out. LOVE LOVE LOVE Ballad (*cough* and James *cough*) and you're just amazing. Favorite female author hands down. Maggie you rule, I am not worthy.

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Storm1305 *grin* Thank you so much. Ballad holds a special place in my black little heart too.

[Storm1305]

@MaggieStiefvater no problem ^_^

[Eowyn101]

I read Lament in March and I loved it! I just finished Ballad today and I loved it too! Nuala and James are now added to the list of my favorite fictional characters. Great job!

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Eowyn101 Thank you so much!

[roxannarose]

Where on earth can you get the rest of your books?!? I've tried glasgow, edinburgh, aberdeen, inverness elgin...... ARGH! I love the sound of ballad and the video is so cool! X

[MaggieStiefvater]

@roxannarose Unfortunately, only online until 2011 -- they are coming out in UK editions then, from Scholastic UK.

[XxMirnxX]

Maggie, I love your books! I absolutely LOVED Shiver, and can't wait for Linger.

[MaggieStiefvater]

@XxMirnxX Thank you!!

[Marcelianora]

That was brilliant and lovely!

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thank you!

[MaggieStiefvater]

@Marcelianora Thank you so much!

[YoooMianahh]

You seriously are a mutli-talent. You write, you compose, you sing, you paint, you edit.

Oof, Maggie, you and your work is beyond amazing.

Thank you so very much for sharing your works with us. :]

Oh my, I actually started with Lamento, [yep, the German version ;D] and then went on to Ballad and am now reading Shiver.

And all I can say is: You amaze me.

Thank you so enormously much.

God bless and love,

Miana. :]

Oh, crap. Forgot: LOVE THIS VIDEO.

Will you ever make one for Lament? :]

[MaggieStiefvater]

*blush* Thanks, Miana. I don't know if I will ever go back and make one for Lament. Maybe . . . .

[YoooMianahh]

Oh, no. Don't mention it. ;)

Well, I will be sure to check it out if you ever would (;

[missPeachytree]

my friend bought shiver last year and i borowed it but when i read it i demanded that i was going to marry the book and there was no way on god's sweet earth that she could separate us! thats how amazing your books are! She loves me so much that she ordered lament (we went around town looking in every book shop and the buggers never had it) for christmas and luckily my birthday is in January so..hello ballad...ofcourse. it was the only thing on my list and ive just finished it. I need the nxt 1!

[MaggieStiefvater]

Haha -- sooo glad you're enjoying them. Thank you.

[iamablaZe]

i need to read this book pronto...."Shiver" was freaking amazing u almost gave me a heart attack with that ending but "Linger" will be here is October so u can redeem yourself.......YOU ARE SO FREAKING TALENTED. GOD BLESS AND MORE SUCCESS TO YOU I WILL BE READING YOU FOR A LONG TIME

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thank you!!!

[MaggieStiefvater]

July! It comes out in July -- so that's not long . . .

[SparkleLuxe]

Just Finished both Lament & Ballad this week, loved them! Started reading Shiver today! Luv this trailer, it's what made me go out & buy your books!

[MaggieStiefvater]

*grin* That's what I like to hear. Hope you enjoy it!

[giraffesANDbananas]

your videos are AMAZING. i am so jealous of all your talent. and i am currently finishing shiver, and i LOVE it. so excited to read this one now.

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thank you!!

[MelyoraMel]

After buying and reading Shiver, I also bought Lament and Ballad (I had to order them out of the US, I live in Europe xD) and omg o.O I'm addicted. I can't let go of it all, and the characters are amazing.

The only thing I'm worried about, is Luke in Ballad. I miss him!

Is there going to be a sequel? Please tell me this isn't the end! There's so much I want to happen!

Thanks for writing you books, I adore them. Thank you so very much =D

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thank you! in my head, there are other books in this series, but they're behind others to write at the moment. :D

[alicexlovesxanime]

@MelyoraMel same here.. :( miss him too.. but the Ballad still is great xD

[Ceilidh42]

Awesome! I already have Shiver but I think I'll need to add Ballad to my Xmas list. Excellent music.

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thank you!!

[yuLiyana91]

This is great as usual Maggie. MOARRR!

[MaggieStiefvater]

*grin*

[BUTinBlue12]

heii!! about the music haha .. i already checked out ur web page (btw its great) but i couldnt download the songs ... i tried but i couldnt & i dont know why ..is there anyother place were i can download it? thanks <3

[MaggieStiefvater]

Unfortunately that's the only place . . . you might try using a different browser? And you have to save them to your itunes folder.

[dannyspaniel]

I have been waiting for Ballad to arrive in the bookstore by my house for agesss and finally finished it last night :D It was sooooo good - I just love your writing! ♥

[MaggieStiefvater]

I'm SO glad you loved it!!

[BUTinBlue12]

heii i was just wondering can i download that song? itsjust i totally love it its amazong and it really kind of put you in a mood for magic fays and all that stuff :3 haha thnks!!!! :3

[MaggieStiefvater]

Gah, it's not letting me post the link -- google my name and you'll see my website right on top. It's available for download on there! Glad you like it!

[jayma86]

You rock! I love this....I love this book, I love the characters, I love this song! WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE!!! *bows down to greatness*

[MaggieStiefvater]

THANK YOU!

[BUTinBlue12]

omg!! you did all this by yourself? amazing!! i saw it and i instantly wanted to read it ... my copy is arriving tomorrow hahah ii hope its great .. i know it would be :P :3

[MaggieStiefvater]

I hope you love it! And htanks! Whoops, I mean, thanks!

[SidheElf]

Ballad is so amazing! I really hope you do keep making more. They're just so GOOD!

[MaggieStiefvater]

So glad you liked it!!

[tsukiyukikage]

Finished it last week! Just couldn't find the time to get on here...school. >.>

You, Miss Maggie, are amazing. I actually cried. Again. Durn you and your awesome writing skills!

[MaggieStiefvater]

Whooohooo!! Thank you!

[YSLSJS]

lament was so amazing

i wont be able to get ballad for about another two weeks :[

this is such an pretty video and your music is beautiful

i was hoping you could tell me if you plan on bringing luke back into the series?

if thats a spoiler

you should tel me, because i love spoilers O:

i dont have any friends that love reading as much as i do although i tell them about your books

so i have no one to tell spoilers too ;D

[MaggieStiefvater]

Heee -- I cannot tell you any spoilers but no, the series is not done . . .

[tsukiyukikage]

Yay, I was right!

I wish I could meet you....so I could hug you for bringing the pure awesomeness that is Lament/Ballad to the world.

[InvisibleMortal]

I bought a copy of Ballad a few weeks back and I loved it. :) So this is the companion book to Lament, and you're eventually going to write a sequel??

[MaggieStiefvater]

Yep. ish.

[chi2235]

Well, I read the bio for Ballad.

I was sad because I was hoping you were going to make it to were Dee makes this huge struggle to stay with Luke and what not.):

But it still seems like an amazing book and I'm still going to go buy it this weekend.(:

[MaggieStiefvater]

Well, this one's the companion book -- sequel would definitely follow Dee.

[chi2235]

Well, i still know this is going to be a good book.

It's quite obvious.(¦

[kozue987]

i hate you. you make such beautiful music!!! i LOVE this!! if i hadn't already bought it, i would buy Ballad because of this vid. :D

[MaggieStiefvater]

Hahahah -- thanks! I think? ;p

[kozue987]

that was me being jealous (though admiring) of your musical talent. :P but seriously. this vid is so cool, it makes me want to buy ballad. i have to remind myself i already have a copy. ^_^

[PookaPuffin]

Love it.

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thanks!

[tsukiyukikage]

Holy crud, this is amazing. Thank goodness I'm going to the bookstore tomorrow...and I've got a coupon!

I'm looking forward to reading it. I've missed Deidre and Luke. James, too, but that goes without saying.

[MaggieStiefvater]

THANK YOU! On all fronts!!!

[tsukiyukikage]

What sucks monkey doodles is that I have to wait an hour before my mom gets home before I can go to the bookstore!

...Of course, I could probably walk there, but it's like 90 degrees down here...

[SidheElf]

I loved Lament and Shiver, and I cannot wait for Ballad! Oh, and the music for the trailer was awsome!

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thank you so much!

[ellebelle72]

Oh....I loved it! Six more days! I cannot wait.

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thanks! I know! So soon!

[LisaScreamed]

I'M BUYING! Just 'cause you wrote it, and it's probably a love story, and you're amazing with love stories. :)

[MaggieStiefvater]

Thanks! And yes, there is kissing. There is ALWAYS kissing. ;)