The $0.99 Deal That... Wasn’t Quite

When I first set up a Kindle Deal for The Order of the Sacred Vow, I was genuinely excited. I’d timed it for June 1–8, eager to give readers a full week to discover Portia’s story at just $0.99. It felt like a generous re-introduction of the novella’s new edition. But here’s what happened—and what I’ve learned.

By the end of the deal, the price had crept back up close to its original. Some readers missed the offer entirely. And that’s on me.

And if you’re an indie author navigating the wild west of Amazon marketing? Learn from me: read the fine print, monitor your deal daily, and keep your readers in the loop.

Thank you for your patience—and for continuing to dream with me in the world of Amorphya.

—Jasmine 💚

What began as a vow carved in stone…

…becomes a descent into fractured faith, ideological war, and the hunger of something ancient beneath the lake.

The Order of the Sacred Vow is now available in its second edition—a darker, more immersive version of Portia’s journey through loyalty, blood, and awakening. And now, the city of Amorphya breathes with sound and vision.

🎬 Watch the full book trailer below:

Grab your copy of the book on Amazon:
📖 Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7RM91JY
📱 Kindle Deal (Limited Time Offer is $0.99 June 1–8): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F76SZ781

Behind the Scenes

When I envisioned the trailer for The Order of the Sacred Vow, I didn’t want flashy explosions or generic text scrolls.

I wanted something darker. Slower. A whisper of heresy wrapped in ritual.

What I created is a 60-second trailer powered entirely by a mix of creativity and modern tools. Here’s how I did it:

🖼️ IMAGERY

The visuals came from several AI art platforms:

• Midjourney: for moody cityscapes and characters
• Leonardo & DALL·E: to enhance details and match tone
• GIMP & Luminar Neo: for post-editing, glow effects, and light distortions

Each frame was refined manually to preserve the layered look of Amorphya—gritty, sacred, and broken.

🎵 MUSIC & SOUND

The soundtrack was composed in Suno, with eerie harmonics and distant echoes.
Voiceovers? Done in ElevenLabs, where I chose a tone that felt half-prayer, half-prophecy.

🎬 VIDEO EDITING

I used Movavi for final assembly and cuts.
Transitions were built to feel like flickering thoughts—half-forgotten doctrine and bleeding memory.

For extra drama, I experimented with Sora and Kling to animate moments.

💬 SCRIPT & STORYBOARD

The quotes you see:

• “The last city on Earth…”
• “The Order keeps the peace…”
• “And the Dream… is hungry.”

were all mapped out with the help of ChatGPT, who became my full-time creative assistant, script-polisher, and caption whisperer.

🧪 TOOLS I USED:

• GIMP, Luminar Neo, Movavi – for editing and final export
• Midjourney, Leonardo, DALL·E – for artwork and worldbuilding stills
• Suno AI – soundtrack generation
• ElevenLabs – voiceovers
• Sora, Kling – visual effects and motion
• ChatGPT – planning, storyboarding, and moral support ☕️

You don’t need a studio to make something cinematic. You need story. Mood. And tools that serve your vision.

If The Order of the Sacred Vow was a ritual…
This trailer is the first crack in the altar.