A Heartfelt Thanks

Dear Friends,

It’s been 25 years since Circle of Seven (COS) Productions trademarked the term “Book Trailer” and created the first trailer which started a new market for books, authors, readers and publishers. When I first started COS, MYSPACE was new and YouTube didn’t exist. Now, all these years later, technology has advanced and digital video is as normal as social media.

I am proud of all the accomplishments that I, my team and the amazing people I have worked with over the years have made. We were the first to put a book trailer into the publishing space with Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan playing online 0n the Borders site. It broke the site when it first went up. We knew we were onto something.

With over 2000 book trailers and many prestigious awards, being highlighted by NPR, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, on television and many other media outlets this has been a wonderful, wild ride.

Founding and leading this company has been one of the greatest honors of my life. What began as a vision—to elevate powerful stories, amplify meaningful voices, and bring exceptional productions to life—has grown into something far beyond what I could have imagined. Together, we have built a company rooted in creativity, integrity, and impact.

None of this would have been possible without you—our clients, collaborators, team members, and supporters. Your trust, talent, and passion have been the foundation of every success we’ve celebrated.

While I may be retiring from my role, I will always remain a passionate advocate for storytelling and for the incredible community we’ve built. This is not goodbye to the mission—it is simply a transition to a new season of life. I plan to return to Reader’s Entertainment Radio with a once-a-week podcast.

Thank you for believing in me, in COS Productions, and in the transformative power of story.

For anyone interested in having an amazing book video created I recommend Brenda Urquhart at www.moxnixmedia.com. Brenda has worked with COS for two decades and is an award-winning producer/editor.

We will keep the COS YouTube up. And I may do some videos for myself and long-standing clients and friends. You can always reach me on Facebook under Sheila English Author. Or at www.SheilaEngish.com.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Sheila English
CEO, COS Productions