tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post6136064865762161571..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Do Hot Covers Sell Books? by Jannine GallantAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-4214200148032631582013-08-18T19:46:46.153-04:002013-08-18T19:46:46.153-04:00Glenys, The No Sex Clause has got to be one of the...Glenys, The No Sex Clause has got to be one of the most attention grabbing titles ever! And your cover for that book is great. Think of it this way - no false advertising. It does say NO SEX. LOLJannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-71882008144549783752013-08-18T19:35:37.227-04:002013-08-18T19:35:37.227-04:00Should add my comment about putting sex in every t...Should add my comment about putting sex in every title was tongue in cheek! I think the title and/or the cover, followed by the blurb, are important in getting people to read. And, of course, producing a really good book is what keeps them coming back for more!glenyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722150642061311226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-29991885074464610892013-08-18T19:18:24.981-04:002013-08-18T19:18:24.981-04:00Jannine - all your covers are great but Nothing Bu...Jannine - all your covers are great but Nothing But Trouble? Well - let's just say drool-worthy! Definite addition to the TBR pile. <br />I'd say the cover and title combined are a real boost to sales - my ebook, The No Sex Clause, a relatively mild story -outsold any of my other books in the first few weeks after oublication. Thinking of trying to work the word 'sex' into all my titles...:-) Advertisers tell us that sex sells, and we are romance writers, yes?glenyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722150642061311226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-67744848329574168542013-08-18T13:47:19.545-04:002013-08-18T13:47:19.545-04:00Michelle - Probably a good thing we all have diffe...Michelle - Probably a good thing we all have different tastes!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-30582656006595641712013-08-18T13:46:31.404-04:002013-08-18T13:46:31.404-04:00LOL Alison. I actually prefer the open shirt to th...LOL Alison. I actually prefer the open shirt to the full male torso - leaves a hint of mystery!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52293602028051766722013-08-18T13:45:46.764-04:002013-08-18T13:45:46.764-04:00A great cover draws me in first before I even thin...A great cover draws me in first before I even think of looking at the blurb. So I have to say great covers do sell books, but of course everyone has their own taste in what they believe is a fantastic cover.Karen Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-3956114643139903452013-08-18T12:29:56.111-04:002013-08-18T12:29:56.111-04:00You know how much I love covers! LOL As a reader, ...You know how much I love covers! LOL As a reader, a good cover attracts me to read the blurb - which ultimately determines the purchase. I do think sexy covers are selling well these days, but so many of them say absolutely nothing about the story or setting. I'm getting really bored by naked male torsos - not something I ever thought I'd say!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-75190114265266022432013-08-18T12:22:34.739-04:002013-08-18T12:22:34.739-04:00I agonize over titles, too, Ashantay. Guess that&#...I agonize over titles, too, Ashantay. Guess that's time well spent! Glad you like mine.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87992153696457446702013-08-18T11:09:14.579-04:002013-08-18T11:09:14.579-04:00Spaceships do say sci-fi! LOL It is key to have th...Spaceships do say sci-fi! LOL It is key to have the cover reflect the genre, Diane. With my self-pubbed suspense books, it was hard to find models that didn't look too happy if you know what I mean.<br /><br />Thanks, Margo. I do have a thing for my hero in that book!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87388021703188378272013-08-18T11:07:32.096-04:002013-08-18T11:07:32.096-04:00I'm first attracted by the title, then I glanc...I'm first attracted by the title, then I glance at the cover, but only in passing on my way to the blurb. If the blurb interests me, I look at the front cover on my way to the first page or two. Then I flip back to the cover and if the image speaks to me, I'll probably buy the book. No cover on its own, no matter how sexy, will get me to buy if the story isn't an attention grabber. <br /><br />That said, you've got a great title and your cover is gorgeous!! I hope you see big sales. Ashantayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122891967983778466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-45144986998186373672013-08-18T10:56:43.594-04:002013-08-18T10:56:43.594-04:00One thing I forgot. In my opinion, the book inside...One thing I forgot. In my opinion, the book inside that fabulous cover does not disappoint.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-35644279925433506902013-08-18T10:51:06.832-04:002013-08-18T10:51:06.832-04:00Really like that cover, Jannine. With my sci-fi ro...Really like that cover, Jannine. With my sci-fi rom books, I wanted no doubt as to the genre so my covers have spaceships. Since those books are self-pubbed, I had a lot of input on the cover. I'm anxious to see what the cover for my romantic suspense from TWRP will look like.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-44429720537787194272013-08-18T10:36:36.955-04:002013-08-18T10:36:36.955-04:00Thanks Barbara. I agree, but without that great co...Thanks Barbara. I agree, but without that great cover, would you even notice the book to read the blurb?Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-62443067304470895632013-08-18T10:11:17.013-04:002013-08-18T10:11:17.013-04:00Awesome cover! While a great cover will catch my e...Awesome cover! While a great cover will catch my eye, I need to be drawn in by the blurb or first couple pages to buy the book.<br />Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-37671832853938930102013-08-18T09:50:38.370-04:002013-08-18T09:50:38.370-04:00RT and Joanne, you both make an excellent point. H...RT and Joanne, you both make an excellent point. Hot covers lead to expectations of hot content. So, maybe you can't go too hot if the book doesn't deliver?Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-91769289884797017802013-08-18T09:43:23.881-04:002013-08-18T09:43:23.881-04:00That is definitely an awesome cover, Jannine! I ha...That is definitely an awesome cover, Jannine! I have to admit, my TWRP title has a sexy cover. I asked for it and she did exactly what I asked. I love the cover, I think it suits the story. And I wanted a sexy cover for exactly that reason--I was hoping it would sell more books. But I'm finding readers are expecting the sexy cover to mean a sexy (aka erotic) book and I'm getting a lot of flack for it not being one. <br /><br />Out of my three books, the sexier books go first, every time. I have a book with a family type cover. I adore it, but isn't my worst seller. BUT...it's the one with the best review average. Funnily enough, my absolute best seller so far is the one with a fully dressed man on the cover. It's the hero, wearing his black leather jacket, and his motorcycle. BUT...it's getting the worst reviews. Go figure. <br /><br />Fantastic topic, Jannine. I look forward to reading the replies, to see what everyone else has found! Joanne Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708364499624604625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-65886210802846323262013-08-18T09:10:55.265-04:002013-08-18T09:10:55.265-04:00Hot covers most definitely sell. But authors have ...Hot covers most definitely sell. But authors have to be careful. Hot covers mean hot content. For my PG-13 books, readers would be misled with a hot cover. lol<br />-R.T. WolfeRT Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407416281145166148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26357676959186486372013-08-18T08:23:02.430-04:002013-08-18T08:23:02.430-04:00Susan, sounds like your latest book will be a true...Susan, sounds like your latest book will be a true test of the theory. You'll have to let us know if your sales on this one are better. I do agree about the blurb - that's what sells me. But maybe it's the cover that gets us to virtually pick up the book to read that blurb!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26604465074157538262013-08-18T08:20:20.575-04:002013-08-18T08:20:20.575-04:00Thanks, Margo. "Hold The Shirt" might be...Thanks, Margo. "Hold The Shirt" might be my new motto!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-78090966222580310302013-08-18T08:15:19.934-04:002013-08-18T08:15:19.934-04:00Not sure what I like, Jannine, since I've boug...Not sure what I like, Jannine, since I've bought books with all types of covers. In truth, while a cover might catch my interest, it's the blurb and sometimes an excerpt that'll get me to buy.<br /><br />For my own covers, I've had scenery covers and couples covers. But my scenery covers always have at least a sillouette of a couple or a face hovering above the scenery. But I don't really see a difference in sales, despite the differing covers. I think I do like my covers showing a couple, especially in period clothing. But that doesn't seem to help sell books, so I've gravitated to wanting couples embracing and my latest cover shows the couple from the shoulders up with no sign of any clothing. lol<br /><br />We'll see how that one does. The release won't be until 2014. Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-78292868185444477542013-08-18T08:12:42.016-04:002013-08-18T08:12:42.016-04:00You don't have to tell me twice! I have always...You don't have to tell me twice! I have always loved that cover of yours. So much so, I'm going for much of the same with my future works. Hold the shirt! You bet!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.com