I don't remember; did you do the artwork for the cover or did someone else?
I would definitely pick it up because I can tell it's supernatural -- but honestly the thing that gets me to read a book is the write-up on the back :) If what's written on the back is intriguing and doesn't make me think "Oh, this seems like it'd be a shallow story," then I'll flip through the book. If I see dialog that is engaging, funny, but sincere, then I'm good. Good imagery, intriguing characters, yep, I'll want to read more!
Do you get to do that or is it controlled by the publisher, or does it just depend?
Artist Tony Velarde of Twilight Drop Studios did the cover art for me. We worked together on it for close to four hours yesterday to get it done. He's also going to do the expanded, two cover version for my print on-demand copies through Amazon.com. One great thing about self-publishing is that I have complete creative control. I retain all rights and my book will never go out of print.
The cover always initially attracts me to a book, so I really wanted this cover to pop! Like you, I always go to the synopsis next and then flip through the insides. I'm really picky about books I buy anymore. Unfortunately I tend to read more bad ones then good, but when I get a good one, I devour it!
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I would definitely pick it up because I can tell it's supernatural -- but honestly the thing that gets me to read a book is the write-up on the back :) If what's written on the back is intriguing and doesn't make me think "Oh, this seems like it'd be a shallow story," then I'll flip through the book. If I see dialog that is engaging, funny, but sincere, then I'm good. Good imagery, intriguing characters, yep, I'll want to read more!
Do you get to do that or is it controlled by the publisher, or does it just depend?
Hope that makes sense; I'm excited for you!
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The cover always initially attracts me to a book, so I really wanted this cover to pop! Like you, I always go to the synopsis next and then flip through the insides. I'm really picky about books I buy anymore. Unfortunately I tend to read more bad ones then good, but when I get a good one, I devour it!
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If a cover catchs my eye I always pick up the book to find out more :D
So pleased for you :D
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