tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post8280096766766453900..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Do You Judge a Book By Its Cover? By Mackenzie CrowneAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-13850831155598603742016-08-30T15:14:22.039-04:002016-08-30T15:14:22.039-04:00I'm a blurb person too, although the cover is ...I'm a blurb person too, although the cover is that first impression. Most of the covers I've had from TWRP, I absolutely love..except one...and the concept for that one was totally my fault. Love your Players cover.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-36116690551711718802016-08-30T06:51:43.703-04:002016-08-30T06:51:43.703-04:00A book cover will make me read the blurb, but the ...A book cover will make me read the blurb, but the blurb is what makes me buy the book. Thanks for the post.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-61046576361885402942016-08-29T18:56:07.414-04:002016-08-29T18:56:07.414-04:00I love a great cover, but I definitely judge a boo...I love a great cover, but I definitely judge a book more on the blurb. Your cover is awesome! Great post.Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-57823375991037766212016-08-29T14:48:48.797-04:002016-08-29T14:48:48.797-04:00I've had some good covers and some stinkeroos....I've had some good covers and some stinkeroos. What I like, others don't. I like a steamy read, but prefer flowery covers which normally means a sweeter romance. So what I like on the outside does not match with what I want to find on the inside. I read books that have made it to the NYC or USA Today best seller list, no matter the cover or blurb. I study them to figure out why they sold so well. Darn if I can figure it out. I guess I'm reading more for knowledge than enjoyment. And feeling more inadequate by the book. I started a spy thriller last night--a guilty pleasure of mine. If only I could write this kind of stuff and sell it.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-19297260858418439642016-08-29T13:58:16.035-04:002016-08-29T13:58:16.035-04:00I hate to admit I'm shallow enough to love cov...I hate to admit I'm shallow enough to love covers with muscular heroes. I also will read a book because the blurb is great. Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-14025103194508777542016-08-29T11:59:24.673-04:002016-08-29T11:59:24.673-04:00Yep, Jannine. No matter what they say, people do j...Yep, Jannine. No matter what they say, people do judge a book by a cover. It's that first impression. Can't get around that, which is why a professional cover is vital.Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-74371478231488574692016-08-29T11:56:32.894-04:002016-08-29T11:56:32.894-04:00I hear you, Rolynn. I've recently regained the...I hear you, Rolynn. I've recently regained the rights to my first contracted book, I'll be re-releasing it independently and panic at the thought of producing my own cover. Ugh!Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-24654327772488713612016-08-29T11:53:58.590-04:002016-08-29T11:53:58.590-04:00I love your One Red Shoe cover, Diane. The suspens...I love your One Red Shoe cover, Diane. The suspense is clearly there and whoever did it did a great job projecting the fun with the polka dot bag. I'm happy with most of the covers I have with TWRP with one glaring exception. The book in question was purchased from another publisher and neither cover worked for me. The current one even made a lousy covers list. The comments were brutal but I had to laugh at the "dead dog photobomb" mention. Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-91471281377204940342016-08-29T11:43:45.040-04:002016-08-29T11:43:45.040-04:00I'm so with you on the amateurish cover, Leah....I'm so with you on the amateurish cover, Leah. With so many book options out there, I can't be bothered with a book that looks like the cover was thrown together in a couple of minutes. Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-23322624741522950902016-08-29T10:20:33.365-04:002016-08-29T10:20:33.365-04:00This is my favorite of your Players series covers....This is my favorite of your Players series covers. Really nice! Congrats! That nerve-wracking wait for the cover never gets any easier, no matter how many covers you've had. If a cover catches my eye, I'll look at the blurb. If I like the blurb, I'll read a couple pages to see if I like the voice. If I hate the cover, I'll simply move on. So even for cautious buyers like me, the cover is still key. I've swallowed some cardboard, too. It never goes down easy...Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-42086876100205314212016-08-29T10:06:05.859-04:002016-08-29T10:06:05.859-04:00What Leah and Diane said. When I learned about th...What Leah and Diane said. When I learned about the "C, Z or I" composition of a cover, and a few other look-fors, I realized why some covers put me off. I'm used to helping my cover artist as Diane does, but I'm on a budget and can't employ a pro, so sometimes it feels like blind leading the blind. Since I write not-too-dark romantic suspense, I'm further challenged, because romance conflicts with suspense when I'm considering imagery. Contemp. Romance is much easier to portray in a cover. Nice work, Mac! Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-49000450575978682812016-08-29T09:35:57.955-04:002016-08-29T09:35:57.955-04:00Loved the post, Mac. The cover may catch my eye, b...Loved the post, Mac. The cover may catch my eye, but it's the blurb that will make me "open" the book and read. I love working with my cover designer. Being an indie author, I have full control over the cover. I was fortunate that TWRP allowed me input on the cover of One Red Shoe. They went for creepy, bloody when the book is more romantic comedy with suspense. Fortunately, the real cover turned out great.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-32539331725917505822016-08-29T07:10:50.436-04:002016-08-29T07:10:50.436-04:00Great post, Mac! I'm NOT a visual person. I en...Great post, Mac! I'm NOT a visual person. I enjoy cover art, but I turn to the blurb and read a few pages before I'll click that "buy" link. On the other hand, if a cover looks amateurish, I might not even read the blurb. Love your analogy of cardboard-like cheesecake! So true! ILeah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com