July 2, 2012

Creating a cover for your novel is a tricky job for Indie Authors.

 Without a publisher behind you with a marketing team and
graphic artists,how do you compete?

Every Monday, I will scour the Indie world and find the Indie covers
that make you take a second look at the book.
 The ones you just have to click on to see what the story's about.

After all, that's what the cover's for.

And today's cover is:




So, something a little bit different today.
I love the strong, graphic lines of the chain link fence in front of a 
blurry hint of a figure in the background.
Also, the fonts are strong and clear - easily readable in thumbprint size. 
I don't usually like a teaser on the front cover, but in this genre,
I think you can get away with it.


Check out Simple Intent on Amazon Here 

June 18th, 2012

Creating a cover for your novel is a tricky job for Indie Authors.

 Without a publisher behind you with a marketing team and graphic artists, how do you compete?

Every Monday, I will scour the Indie world and find the Indie covers that make you take a second look at the book. The ones you just have to click on to see what the story's about.

After all, that's what the cover's for.

And today's cover is:




I really adore the gray monochromatic tone of this cover with the splash of red.

I think it's beautiful and haunting - which is apparently perfect for the story.
I do wish that the title and author's name had been done in
a font that is more easily read when the cover is in Thumbnail size.

Check out Somber Island on Amazon 

June 4th, 2012

Creating a cover for your novel is a tricky job for Indie Authors.

 Without a publisher behind you with a marketing team and graphic artists, how do you compete?

Every Monday, I will scour the Indie world and find the Indie covers that make you take a second look at the book. The ones you just have to click on to see what the story's about.

After all, that's what the cover's for.

And today's cover is:

I've actually read this book and really enjoyed it. The action was great, the romance well-paced and developed. The only problem I had with this one was a scene I wasn't expecting and could have done without. Totally skippable for those who want to though (like me).

This is a different cover than the one it had when I bought it and I love it!

When I saw it, I knew I had to feature it.

Come on. You know you have to check it out. 

Available on Amazon Here

May 28, 2012

Creating a cover for your novel is a tricky job for Indie Authors.

 Without a publisher behind you with a marketing team and graphic artists, how do you compete?

Every Monday, I will scour the Indie world and find the Indie covers that make you take a second look at the book. The ones you just have to click on to see what the story's about.

After all, that's what the cover's for.

And today's cover is:

I am spellbound by this cover. It's the fourth in the series, but definitely the best cover. It's so creepy. I saw it and immediately had to find out why a baby carriage was in this creepy, misty forest. 

Available on Amazon Here

The author, Jamie McGuire doesn't live far from me, so that's pretty cool too.

She has another cover I just have to share:

This one is a New York Times Bestseller. 

I have a feeling Jamie McGuire is going to be producing more great covers in the future.

Let's check out her books together.

Available on Amazon Here

Speaking of checking things out, I have a review and interview up today on:

http://writingbelle.blogspot.com/

Come see what I'm yapping about there!

May 21, 2012

Creating a cover for your novel is a tricky job for Indie Authors.

 Without a publisher behind you with a marketing team and graphic artists, how do you compete?

Every Monday, I will scour the Indie world and find the Indie covers that make you take a second look at the book. The ones you just have to click on to see what the story's about.

After all, that's what the covers for.

Here is the first Made You Look cover:

While I LOVE the cover, I have to say, I think the title font could use some tweaking to make it more readable. Still, don't you love it?

Check the book out here