tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post4031359924609458101..comments2024-03-17T07:41:20.020-07:00Comments on Jacqueline Seewald: What Makes for Winning Cover Art? Jacqueline Seewaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-13109267509717298432018-03-17T11:28:01.173-07:002018-03-17T11:28:01.173-07:00Thanks, Susan, I hope Amazon allows reviews for th...Thanks, Susan, I hope Amazon allows reviews for the novel soon-although likely not until May 2nd.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-48431057897482679732018-03-14T11:12:52.134-07:002018-03-14T11:12:52.134-07:00I truly enjoyed this book--a real page-turner and ...I truly enjoyed this book--a real page-turner and the POV balance was exquisite. As for covers...don't get me started. GAHHH! Nice post!Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-91930776223050622812018-03-01T13:43:46.124-08:002018-03-01T13:43:46.124-08:00Glad you like the cover, Kathleen. Thanks.Glad you like the cover, Kathleen. Thanks.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-70572651304045247682018-03-01T13:43:07.110-08:002018-03-01T13:43:07.110-08:00A blurb on the front cover is as helpful as those ...A blurb on the front cover is as helpful as those placed on the back cover.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-18633284908252951272018-03-01T07:59:38.390-08:002018-03-01T07:59:38.390-08:00Solid information, Jacquie. This is one of my fav...Solid information, Jacquie. This is one of my favorite parts of a new book because I am an artist in another part of my life. I hadn't thought about a blurb on the front cover...now I will. Thanks.Betty Gordonhttp://www.bettygordon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-54076259657698881332018-03-01T06:24:24.181-08:002018-03-01T06:24:24.181-08:00Very classy cover, Jacqueline and some great advic...Very classy cover, Jacqueline and some great advice.Kathleen Kaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500241341014235792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-25579673452414741162018-03-01T03:24:44.533-08:002018-03-01T03:24:44.533-08:00Mollie,
Thanks for visiting and commenting.Mollie,<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and commenting.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-75417960402778708812018-03-01T03:24:09.894-08:002018-03-01T03:24:09.894-08:00Saralyn,
Good point about cover art! With genre i...Saralyn,<br /><br />Good point about cover art! With genre in particular, it's important to signal readers.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-77185231792752181722018-03-01T00:46:26.330-08:002018-03-01T00:46:26.330-08:00The points you hit, Jacqueline, show how much can ...The points you hit, Jacqueline, show how much can be involved in creating an attractive cover. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the book xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960257984251363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-30337985427950147042018-02-28T18:06:27.763-08:002018-02-28T18:06:27.763-08:00Your new cover is very appealing, and your advice ...Your new cover is very appealing, and your advice about covers is sound. I read somewhere that the cover is not the place to be original, because readers are attracted to covers that remind them of other books they loved. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this important topic.Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-54927603249546088752018-02-28T13:08:22.401-08:002018-02-28T13:08:22.401-08:00Jan,
Thanks for stopping by and offering input. D...Jan,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and offering input. Dark covers seem in the majority for mystery thrillers. But I think a white cover is really great for a cozy mystery. Colors also catch the eye.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-41852650546511029842018-02-28T13:06:21.832-08:002018-02-28T13:06:21.832-08:00Zari,
I believe blurb endorsements should be both...Zari,<br /><br />I believe blurb endorsements should be both on the front and back covers.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-17429166295487176152018-02-28T12:59:12.843-08:002018-02-28T12:59:12.843-08:00Love your new cover, Jacqueline, and the advice ab...Love your new cover, Jacqueline, and the advice about covers. I generally dislike dark covers because, well, because they're dark. LOL But the figures in yours show up well, unlike in so many others. When I published one of my first books, Perfect Victim, I decided I wanted a white background, just to be different. The past few months I've seen a few more of those, but they're still rather rare. Keep blogging--your posts are always informative and interesting.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-3194769686696279092018-02-28T12:24:24.671-08:002018-02-28T12:24:24.671-08:00I agree on the cover points you mentioned. One thi...I agree on the cover points you mentioned. One thing I notice about first time publishing, including my own first novel, is that when there is no other writing on the front, other than title and Author’s name, it looks amateurish. It’s nice that you have that review right on the front, lending credibility to your work.Zari Reedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641229570979523690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-27228662743137694932018-02-28T10:58:01.828-08:002018-02-28T10:58:01.828-08:00June,
You're right!June,<br /><br />You're right!Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-69552705681275264112018-02-28T10:51:41.646-08:002018-02-28T10:51:41.646-08:00I learned the importance for books sold primarily ...I learned the importance for books sold primarily online to have a simple cover the shows up vividly on a computer screen. Thanks, Jacqueline.June Trophttp://www.junetrop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-58907613680600693192018-02-28T09:07:55.477-08:002018-02-28T09:07:55.477-08:00Back covers are another important part of the pres...Back covers are another important part of the presentation. I'll have to deal with that in another blog.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-63536287195450601602018-02-28T09:02:59.402-08:002018-02-28T09:02:59.402-08:00Great post, Jacquie! Love this cover. I do judge a...Great post, Jacquie! Love this cover. I do judge a book by it's cover but not always the artwork but more the blurb or back cover copy.<br /><br />Good luck and God's blessings with your new release!<br />PamTPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-24078131679629117822018-02-28T08:07:42.931-08:002018-02-28T08:07:42.931-08:00Hi Susan,
Getting that input is so important. Gla...Hi Susan,<br /><br />Getting that input is so important. Glad it's working for you.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-8850175275641383262018-02-28T08:06:31.819-08:002018-02-28T08:06:31.819-08:00Hi Sharon,
That does sound like an attractive cov...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />That does sound like an attractive cover. Congrats on the new novel.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-14183504326965273292018-02-28T08:05:37.085-08:002018-02-28T08:05:37.085-08:00Thank you, Susan. Of course, the reality is that w...Thank you, Susan. Of course, the reality is that we writers don't always get the input we would like, but hopefully we do influence the publisher.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-87104591810567953292018-02-28T07:48:48.286-08:002018-02-28T07:48:48.286-08:00First, let me say DEATH WISH is a fantastic romant...First, let me say DEATH WISH is a fantastic romantic thriller. The fast-paced action compels the reader from opening to end.<br />On covers, oh dear. I have had my problems. I describe in detail what I envision and the artist returns whatever she wants, which is often a dud. Thank goodness my publisher gives me one chance to make changes.<br />Nice post!Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-81985572187187048492018-02-28T07:02:00.996-08:002018-02-28T07:02:00.996-08:00Jacqueline, the cover of my book NIGHTINGALE featu...Jacqueline, the cover of my book NIGHTINGALE features the primary character, an 18-year-old woman, and a horse. I am convinced the girl and horse attract more readers than any of my other 13 published books. The unruly stallion who is docile with her draws women readers. Now, I'm trying to figure out how to make the information work for upcoming titles. Sharon Ervinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034672245013019017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6564808806012504614.post-91202343935730262272018-02-28T06:55:13.181-08:002018-02-28T06:55:13.181-08:00Very good overview of cover art, Jacquie, and what...Very good overview of cover art, Jacquie, and what to consider when designing or choosing one. Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.com