tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post121974262360814468..comments2023-08-08T02:21:47.042-07:00Comments on The Writing Bomb: Book Cover SelectionJeff Benningtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-1057736858272173232011-01-18T04:18:46.788-08:002011-01-18T04:18:46.788-08:00Thanks for the votes Anonomy and Mary Anne!Thanks for the votes Anonomy and Mary Anne!Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-33780347717678752762011-01-17T10:10:33.473-08:002011-01-17T10:10:33.473-08:00I vote for cover #1I vote for cover #1Mary Anne Hahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15270843082568950064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-10105255635750022452011-01-17T04:47:50.379-08:002011-01-17T04:47:50.379-08:00#2 (would have gone with #4 - without the graph li...#2 (would have gone with #4 - without the graph line under 'He's dying to come back'however)Anonomy the Blovelisthttp://murderatanonomy.wordpress.com/murder-on-anonomy/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-40297210165990980392011-01-17T03:41:37.030-08:002011-01-17T03:41:37.030-08:00Thanks Lindsay. I think #3 won it!Thanks Lindsay. I think #3 won it!Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-237601693027402362011-01-16T04:40:04.225-08:002011-01-16T04:40:04.225-08:00Hello, Jeff. I was torn between covers #1 and #3. ...Hello, Jeff. I was torn between covers #1 and #3. All are striking. However, after viewing the enlargements, my vote is for #1. There's more going on in this rendering, and I like the red on black tones. Like I said, striking. I'm curious what program you use to create your covers?<br /><br />Anyway, good luck whichever cover you choose. Keep us posted on the release date. The premise sounds very interesting. (As long as it isn't a "slasher" piece)<br /><br />Sharon Cupp Pennington, author of HOODOO MONEY & MANGROVES AND MONSTERS<br />http://www.sharonpenningtonwrites.webs.comSHARON CUPP PENNINGTONhttp://www.sharonpenningtonwrites.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-2649968100837647522011-01-15T10:17:41.695-08:002011-01-15T10:17:41.695-08:00Hi, Jeff,
Coming in a bit late, but I like #1 bes...Hi, Jeff,<br /><br />Coming in a bit late, but I like #1 best with #3 second. You're lucky to have several to pick from! :)Lindsay Burokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07955277387824031696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-42601614077429239802011-01-15T06:48:40.151-08:002011-01-15T06:48:40.151-08:00Thank you Jezri, Claire and Sheilagh. It's ama...Thank you Jezri, Claire and Sheilagh. It's amazing how much stock we put into a cover..especially as writers, but there's just something about the appeal of the art work, I think. Thank you for your input. And Claire I'm thinking about the Title...maybe...20th Reunion.Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-51008720545687499462011-01-14T20:02:47.733-08:002011-01-14T20:02:47.733-08:00When I pick books I'm unfamilair with or an au...When I pick books I'm unfamilair with or an author I'm unfamiliar with it all ahds to do with the cover.I see the cover I like then I'll check out synopsis.given that I would pick 4 simply becasue of what your book is about .That cover is scary with the blackness behind a line that loks likea hertbeat a person coming back.! and three with the school are so humdrum they don't really appeal to me.2 would be my second pick.Sheilagh Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741333943021570641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-10437278052034654952011-01-14T12:26:09.483-08:002011-01-14T12:26:09.483-08:00I like covers #2 or 4 best because covers #1 and 3...I like covers #2 or 4 best because covers #1 and 3 don't evoke emotion because a building is just that - a building - which doesn't evoke emotion unless it is special. The building could be either a school, hotel, hospital, etc. and is nondescript, whereas the face leaves you questioning whether or not it is a woman. What happened to her? It tells more. You might need to look at title as seems 'boring' when book clearly isn't going by your blog. If someone searched for book title Reunion, it may even bring up other sites such as Friends Reunited, for example, which aren't relative and could lose you sales. You could also research who else has written same title to get an idea where yours might appear if someone was searching for just the title on the Internet. The text for cover #4 implies love story or someone coming back from dead with 'heart beat monitor' so you might need to revisit this also. My overall vote so far is cover #2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-76083555110379945992011-01-14T08:29:30.870-08:002011-01-14T08:29:30.870-08:00I like cover 2 the best, but cover 3 is a close se...I like cover 2 the best, but cover 3 is a close second.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912641441536207956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-18692695065354671982011-01-13T20:44:59.701-08:002011-01-13T20:44:59.701-08:00Thanks, Refuge, Maria and Cynthia. All of your vot...Thanks, Refuge, Maria and Cynthia. All of your votes are very much appreciated. And Cynthia, I'll look you up when I send out review copies.<br />Thanks for the support.Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-78056411573526750382011-01-13T19:00:13.882-08:002011-01-13T19:00:13.882-08:00For me, definitely #1. The graphic is more elusive...For me, definitely #1. The graphic is more elusive and curiousity-provoking. I'm most likely to pick it up and open it and have a look (of the various covers). I like the tag line 'they're dying to come in' but I wouldn't put it on the cover, rather would use it in other promotions, on the inside title page, twitter, etc and leave the cover itself simple. I'd be happy to review some of it and comment, tweet etc. Good luck!Cynthia Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12167464226322884376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-23709278452653110662011-01-13T17:53:52.057-08:002011-01-13T17:53:52.057-08:00I love #2. Definitely.I love #2. Definitely.Joz Varlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750541029227514781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-537765154727463122011-01-13T13:56:00.252-08:002011-01-13T13:56:00.252-08:00Thanks Robyn and Maureen. I'm grateful for you...Thanks Robyn and Maureen. I'm grateful for your comments!Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-4838131498899114572011-01-13T11:08:28.101-08:002011-01-13T11:08:28.101-08:00Hi Jeff. It must be quite difficult deciding on a ...Hi Jeff. It must be quite difficult deciding on a book cover. This is a fun way to do it! <br /><br />They are all good but I prefer cover #1.Maureenhttp://bookishmagpie.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-33761340630881612842011-01-13T06:18:22.842-08:002011-01-13T06:18:22.842-08:00I like cover #4: the title pops thanks to its size...I like cover #4: the title pops thanks to its size and color (and will continue to do so as a thumbnail, I think, which is important), and the tagline is intriguing.Idiot Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865748428499401466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-3897495543844510312011-01-13T03:07:33.047-08:002011-01-13T03:07:33.047-08:00Cover Number 3. The scene sets the tone, and the ...Cover Number 3. The scene sets the tone, and the bright-lit windows drew me in quickly. If I was in the book story, this cover which catch my attention immediately.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05791591892742270029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-89982265112015876302011-01-12T22:20:39.855-08:002011-01-12T22:20:39.855-08:00Thanks for your thoughtful "ramblings", ...Thanks for your thoughtful "ramblings", Misty. It's interesting that you mention the "blame" concept, because I filter in all the big-blame-hitters such as video games, prescription drugs, parenting, poor system of managing bullying in schools - everything. I believe they all come in to play when diagnosing the root cause of such a tragedy. And you may be surprised, but I rotate the first three chapters from the killers point of view back to the other students point of view (the last 3 hours of the killers life?? - sorry no spoilers). But then... there are the after effects. And that takes the book into another realm; hense the twenty years later concept. <br /><br />Thanks for the vote... I may have to try to combine the two cover concepts somehow....nahhh. I'm going with the final vote and then maybe tweak that one. Peace.<br />JeffJeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-48972483414139464832011-01-12T21:44:08.588-08:002011-01-12T21:44:08.588-08:00Hey Jeff!
Kudos! What an awesome plot!
I have...Hey Jeff!<br /><br />Kudos! What an awesome plot! <br /><br />I have wondered all of the thoughts in your reasoning in writing the book, but could never cleverly put my thoughts and interest into a statement, let alone a thriller! I am excited for you.<br /><br />You hear so much about the faults of who failed warning signs...and the many blames of happy-handed doctors who prescribe medication for kids like this. There is a lot of research about the kids being under the trial phase of medication, who act out on the very purpose the medication was prescribe for...but, hardly do you hear the core. <br /><br />The core was always there...the feelings of the teenager who possiblity felt so out of control, lost and alone, and in desire for relief.<br /><br />Well after that half-hearted ramble (lucky for you, because I could write a book on just this response!)<br /><br />I like cover #2 and #3, and now I shall ramble why...and it is the reason I can't pick one or the other. But, hopefully it will help you. <br /><br />I am so emotional! Ha-ha. <br /><br />Not, that I excuse children who got confused and did tragedy like this, but I am lost in remorse for the soul that was screaming for help before it got out of control... #2 captures that for me perfectly. <br /><br />I doubt that the book is written in his perception..ha-ha...but if it was that would be the one!<br /><br />That cover still captures the core of the story though, lost boy with issues on reality...darken--in need of light. <br /><br />Now people who are more in control of their emotions and can focus on the after-math tragedy and suspense of the thriller would probably go for #3. <br /><br />#3 has that suspense, that haunted tragedy...and screams its not over. This is a book binded in horror. <br /><br />Ha-ha, I think I just rambled myself in to a choice...for the entire whole of your book #3! <br /><br />If you ever write his life story #2!<br /><br />Ha-ha...probably not helpful! But, good luck! I look forward to reading it!<br />Mistydeeplywrittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451410327985831673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-16395142187438664832011-01-12T17:59:53.268-08:002011-01-12T17:59:53.268-08:00Thanks for the advice, Cheryl. I appreciate your v...Thanks for the advice, Cheryl. I appreciate your vote and your input!Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-55841721353182355492011-01-12T17:41:45.168-08:002011-01-12T17:41:45.168-08:00I prefer cover #2. Simpler is usually better. One ...I prefer cover #2. Simpler is usually better. One thing I'd change though; delete the 'A paranormal thriller by' bit. If you study the majority of Bestselling novels, especially thrillers, you'll find the design is title and author name.<br /><br />The covers with the catchphrase on them don't work for me at all. Too busy and the catchphrase reads like a subtitle. When using a phrase on a cover, it should be smaller and less intrusive.<br /><br />Cheryl Kaye Tardif<br />Bestselling author<br />Http://www.cherylktardif.com<br /><br /><br />Cheryl Kaye TardifCheryl Tardifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160526951596806898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-81171187508767110232011-01-12T14:25:11.292-08:002011-01-12T14:25:11.292-08:00Thanks Sammy Sutton. What a perfect name you have;...Thanks Sammy Sutton. What a perfect name you have; alliteration included.Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-4914499604879435712011-01-12T14:04:52.733-08:002011-01-12T14:04:52.733-08:00Jeff,
Cover number 1. I think it works perfect i...Jeff, <br /><br />Cover number 1. I think it works perfect in relation to your teaser!<br /><br />Regards,<br />SammyShenanigan Free Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200750512813783983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-1296299505163867262011-01-12T13:04:44.824-08:002011-01-12T13:04:44.824-08:00Thanks Amy! That's exactly what I need to know...Thanks Amy! That's exactly what I need to know; will the chosen cover cause a reader to investigateJeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-45176272170937575212011-01-12T11:51:17.023-08:002011-01-12T11:51:17.023-08:00#3 is amazing and eerie. In a wide sea of book cov...#3 is amazing and eerie. In a wide sea of book covers that would definitely stand out to me!AMY Reale ~ ReadingTeen2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777592048418887331noreply@blogger.com