tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69469030616145326772024-03-08T17:08:14.004-05:00Judge a Book By The CoverNikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-40673757008105949882010-11-19T09:00:00.001-05:002010-11-19T09:00:17.611-05:00Little Shepherd by Cheryl Malandrinos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/TM8hzcYmdqI/AAAAAAAAErc/yDSMxEmp-Ic/s1600/Little_Shepherd.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/TM8hzcYmdqI/AAAAAAAAErc/yDSMxEmp-Ic/s320/Little_Shepherd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534679634738050722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">We want you to share your book cover with us. An attractive cover is a big element in the appeal of your book. We want the details about yours.</span><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><br />Did you design the cover?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">No way. My drawing is limited to stick figures and the occasional house and tree.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Did your publisher design the cover?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I signed a contract with Guardian Angel Publishing. They have a group of artists they work with and I was asked to provide three possible artists I would be interested in. I was familiar with Eugene Ruble’s work from other Guardian Angel books, so I was thrilled when he accepted the contract for <i style="">Little Shepherd</i>.<br /><br /><b>Did you get to give any input about the cover design?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I provided Eugene with an idea of what I thought would be good for the cover, and he worked with that. It’s exactly what I had imagined.<br /><br /><b>Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Eugene and I have never met and we’ve never even spoken by phone. He’s not online, so once I signed my part of the contract, I mailed the contract off to Eugene with potential ideas for the cover art and the interior illustrations. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">When the publisher told me she had a galley of the cover ready to send me, I have to admit I didn’t open the email attachment right away. I said a quick prayer because I wasn’t sure what I would do if I wasn’t happy with the cover art.<br /><br /><b>Who is the cover artist?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Eugene Ruble designed both the cover and the interior illustrations. I’m familiar enough with his work now that I can usually tell he’s illustrated a book without looking at the credit on the front cover. While he’s not online, you can visit the Guardian Angel Publishing website at <a href="http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/artists&books.htm">http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/artists&books.htm</a> and scroll down the list to see other books he’s illustrated.<br /><br /><b>Are you happy with the cover?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I love it! He took my idea and provided what I never could have in a million years.<br /><br /><b>If not, what would you change and why?<br /></b><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">What I like best about the cover is that it captures the essence of the entire story. Obed is in the fields with his sheep, the wolves are howling overhead, and the angel is in the background surrounded by a glowing light.<br /><br /><b>Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">There was a tiny bit of confusion over the title on the cover. The first galley I received showed the title of <i style="">The Little Shepherd Boy, </i>which was the original title. I went around promoting how my book, <i style="">The Little Shepherd Boy, </i>would be released in August<i style="">. </i>Then I noticed that the Guardian Angel website said <i style="">Little Shepherd</i>.<i style=""> </i>We opted for the shorter title, but it caused bloggers a tiny bit of confusion at the start of my virtual book tour.<br /><br /><b>Please provide your website link.</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">My website can be found at <a href="http://ccmalandrinos.com/">http://ccmalandrinos.com/</a>. I also have a blog dedicated solely to the book, which can be found at <a href="http://littleshepherdchildrensbook.blogspot.com/">http://littleshepherdchildrensbook.blogspot.com/</a>.<span style=""> </span><br /><br /><b>What is the link to buy your book?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style="">Little Shepherd</i> can be purchased from:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Shepherd-Cheryl-C-Malandrinos/dp/1616330856">http://www.amazon.com/Little-Shepherd-Cheryl-C-Malandrinos/dp/1616330856</a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/e/9781616330859">http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/e/9781616330859</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/little-shepherd.htm">http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/little-shepherd.htm</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781616330859">http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781616330859</a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-50540499180022062302010-08-26T18:24:00.000-04:002010-08-26T18:24:00.364-04:00Cynthia's Attic: The Magician's Castle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/THGkGyZFDSI/AAAAAAAAEq0/geHxT7H5ALo/s1600/A-Cynthias+Attic.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/THGkGyZFDSI/AAAAAAAAEq0/geHxT7H5ALo/s320/A-Cynthias+Attic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508364255763959074" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Although I'd like to take credit for this beautiful cover, it was designed by award-winning graphic artist, <b style=""><i style="">Nathalie Moore</i></b> who designed all the covers for my books. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">I'm absolutely thrilled with the way it turned out and was asked for my input in advance. The only thing I requested was a mysterious castle. It's better than I even imagined and I love the rich color, too. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">I couldn't ask for a better representation of the story, <b style=""><i style="">"Cynthia's Attic: The Magician's Castle."<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The "Cynthia's Attic" series can be purchased on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Cunningham/e/B002BLNEK4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1"><span style="">Amazon/Amazon Kindle</span></a>, <a href="http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/a20811/Mary-Cunningham/?"><span style="">Fictionwise</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.marycunninghambooks.com/"><span style="">Mary Cunningham Books</span></a></span></p>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-27543954426264100852010-08-24T18:17:00.000-04:002010-08-24T18:17:00.475-04:00Splinters: The Pain, The Passion, The Point<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/THGiC1JvlCI/AAAAAAAAEqY/BkXwJpBH8Oc/s1600/A-splinterscover.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/THGiC1JvlCI/AAAAAAAAEqY/BkXwJpBH8Oc/s320/A-splinterscover.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508361988762211362" border="0" /></a><br />My first book, "<span style="cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282515380_0">Splinters</span>: The Pain, The Passion, The Point" was published in March 2009. The book, as the cover relates (I hope!), is an anthology of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282515380_1">stories from my life</span> as a female woodworker.<br /><br />I've recently been notified that the book will be featured in an upcoming release by Harper Collins called, "The New Big Book of Layouts" in May 2010. You can find out more about my book on my site at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.splintersbook.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282515380_2">www.SplintersBook.com</span></a> Please see my answers to your questions below:<br /><br /><br />Did you design the cover? The cover of my book was designed by my publishing company. However, I must admit that the publishing company that published my book is actually owned by my granddaughter. I must say that love for books runs in the family. I write them and she publishes and designs.<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover? Yes, though my granddaughter (owner of Paige1Publishing acts as <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282515380_3">Creative Director</span> on most books, she personally designed my book cover.<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the cover design? Yes, we had several extensive discussions about the book cover and the specific angle that I wanted to convey.<br /><br />Is there an <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282515380_4">interesting story</span> behind the cover design? If so, please share the details. Just what I've already shared. The book has one an award for design and will be featured in an upcoming Design book by <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282515380_5">Harper Collins publishing</span> called "The Big Book of Layout and Design" to be released in May of 2010.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist? JP Jones<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover? Yes. I love it and have received many compliments on it. I feel it definitely gets the reader's attention.<br /><br />If not, what would you change and why?<br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. The way it conveys immediately that the book is based around "wood"—and the simplicity of that.<br /><br />Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.<br /><br />Please provide your website link.<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.splintersbook.com/"> www.splintersbook.com</a><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book? On my Web site.Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-85046351753545882502010-08-22T17:33:00.003-04:002010-08-22T17:36:42.630-04:00Inspiration Divine Book Cover<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/THGXu8gsekI/AAAAAAAAEqM/9D4PAkong54/s1600/A-inspiration+divine.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/THGXu8gsekI/AAAAAAAAEqM/9D4PAkong54/s320/A-inspiration+divine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508350652023863874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Did you design the cover?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">No, Inspiration Divine's cover was designed by Joy Hart.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Did your publisher design the cover?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> No, I'm self publishing.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Did you get to give any input about the cover design?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Absolutely, Joy and I collaborated on several potential covers and refined the design to what is the final version. We went through twenty-one revisions until the final cover as ready for publication.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In addition to the book, I conduct Inspiration Workshops that are based on the teachings of Inspiration Divine. Essentially the workshops are an experiential way to explore the concepts put forth in the book. At the end of every workshop, we ask the students to provide us with one word (written on an index card) that represents what the workshop is for them. My cover designer incorporated these words written by the students in their own handwriting into the front cover of the book.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rather than boldly making these words the focus on the cover, she blended them into the background color of the book. I think this makes for a much more interesting design and provides something to catch the eye of the reader.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joy also incorporated a lot of symbolism into the cover design:</span><br /><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>Inspiration Divine is a Mind, Body Spirit title and the three candles on the front represent the Body, Spirit and Mind.</li><li>There are dots above the "i" characters in the word inspiration representing the Body, Spirit and Mind but not above the word divine (indicating that the Body, Spirit and Mind came from God).<br /></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Who is the cover artist?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >Joy Hart, </span> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="yiv736310607"><style> <!-- #yiv736310607 _filtered #yiv736310607 {font-family:Garamond;panose-1:2 2 4 4 3 3 1 1 8 3;} #yiv736310607 #yiv736310607 p.yiv736310607MsoNormal, #yiv736310607 li.yiv736310607MsoNormal, #yiv736310607 div.yiv736310607MsoNormal {margin-top:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";} _filtered #yiv736310607 {margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in;} #yiv736310607 div.yiv736310607Section1 {} --> </style> <span style=";font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 150%;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.heyjoy.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282512652_0">www.heyjoy.com</span></a> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Are you happy with the cover?</span><br />I love it! Joy did an excellent job of incorporating the message of Inspiration Divine into the cover design.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.</span><br />The iD logo is an excellent branding element that can tie the book to other promotional tools that I'll use in workshops, on the website and related products.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.</span><br />We spent a lot of time tuning the spine. One thing I noticed is that libraries paste classification stickers on the bottom half of the book before shelving the book. Thus I wanted to make sure that the title of the book on the spine didn't appear on the lower half of the book. Of course, there is no guarantee that future librarians won't plaster a stick on the top but I still think it is worth it.<br /><br />You'll notice on the back cover that we incorporated a 2-dimensional barcode above the ISBN. While this hasn't become a retail standard, I noticed that more and more smartphones (e.g. <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282512652_1">iPhone</span>, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282512652_2">Google Android</span>, etc.) have 2-D barcode scanning applications built-in and thus this is designed to facilitate referrals from one reader to another.<br /><br />We broke with tradition and put my first name (Darwin) on the spine rather than my last name (Stephenson). While many traditionalists will balk at this, we felt that my first name was more memorable and ties into the evolutionary theme of the book (e.g. connection to <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282512652_3">Charles Darwin</span>).<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Please provide your website link.</span><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.inspirationdivine.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282512652_4">http://www.inspirationdivine.com</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">What is the link to buy your book?</span><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://tinyurl.com/iDBuyNow"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1282512652_5">http://tinyurl.com/iDBuyNow</span></a><br /><br />Darwin Stephenson</div>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-90429735944741521682010-05-05T00:23:00.000-04:002010-05-05T00:24:51.696-04:00Crossing 13 by Carrie Stark Hugus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S-Dy4z_l28I/AAAAAAAAEpI/cdD4HJWdMYc/s1600/cover.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S-Dy4z_l28I/AAAAAAAAEpI/cdD4HJWdMYc/s320/cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467637005471308738" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Did you design the cover? No.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Did your publisher design the cover? No, my printer designed the cover.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273033401_0">cover design</span>? Yes.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details. Yes, I wanted a fall setting since the setting of the story begins on <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273033401_1">October 13</span>. I also suggested the picture of a bridge to represent “crossing.”</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Are you happy with the cover? Yes and no.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">If not, what would you change and why? The primary market is teens and I don’t think the cover is attracting that market.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. The fall leaves. Fall is a strong metaphor for my book; representing change, death, transformation and the actual month the story takes place.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share. The title CROSSING 13 represents the date, October 13, and the age I was, 13-years-old, when my father died from suicide.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Please provide your website link. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.affirmpublications.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273033401_2">www.affirmpublications.com</span></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">What is the link to buy your book? <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Crossing-13-Carrie-Stark-Hugus/dp/0981593801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1250194046&sr=8-1"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273033401_3">http://www.amazon.com/Crossing-13-Carrie-Stark-Hugus/dp/0981593801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1250194046&sr=8-1</span></a></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana;">Thank you for the opportunity!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;color:#993300;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Carrie Stark Hugus</span></span></b></strong><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#993300;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(153, 51, 0); font-weight: bold;"></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#993300;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(153, 51, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273033401_4">Bestselling Author</span>, <em><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">CROSSING 13: MEMOIR OF A FATHER'S SUICIDE</span></span></i></em></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#993300;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(153, 51, 0); font-weight: bold;">2009 EVVY Award-Winning Merit Book</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;color:#993300;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(153, 51, 0); font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a rel="nofollow"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold;">info@affirmpublications.com</span></span></b></a></span></span><b><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span></span></i></b></p> <span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.affirmpublications.com/"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold;">www.affirmpublications.com</span></span></b></a></span></span>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-25918011622275578012010-05-05T00:13:00.001-04:002010-05-05T00:14:49.614-04:00Tia's Red Dress by Marina Cross<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S-Dwg5QnTYI/AAAAAAAAEpA/xYARCAKi6rc/s1600/Tia%27s+Red+Dress+200x300-1.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S-Dwg5QnTYI/AAAAAAAAEpA/xYARCAKi6rc/s320/Tia%27s+Red+Dress+200x300-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467634395544767874" border="0" /></a><br />We want you to share your book cover with us. An attractive cover is a big element in the appeal of your book.<br /><br />We want the details about yours. <span style="font-weight: bold;">This is the cover of my new erotic interacial romance, Tia's Red Dress. </span><br /><br />Did you design the cover?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">No. But a wonderful young lady, Missy Lyons did. </span><br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yes, Missy Lyons is one of Red Rose publishing's great cover artist. <br /><br /></span>Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032786_0">cover design</span>?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I think it was a team effort to put the cover together. Although, I did have input into it's creation. </span><br /><br />Who is the cover artist?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Missy Lyons, artist and author in her own right. </span><br /><br />Are you happy with the cover?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yes, I thought it turned out very well. </span><br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I like the way Tia and Scott are staring into each others eyes. </span><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book?<br /><span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=571"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032786_1">http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=571</span></a></span>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-47986564377627570992010-05-05T00:10:00.000-04:002010-05-05T00:11:36.319-04:00Demon's Torment by Rachel D Thompson<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S-DvzWwFPmI/AAAAAAAAEo4/lkEIyI2RJmE/s1600/demonstorment_200x300.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S-DvzWwFPmI/AAAAAAAAEo4/lkEIyI2RJmE/s320/demonstorment_200x300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467633613187399266" border="0" /></a><br />Did you design the cover?<br />I chose the art that was used, but a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_0">good friend</span> of mine chose the fonts.<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover?<br />Sort of--it was more of a joint effort<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_1">cover design</span>?<br />Yes, I submitted the image this time around and it works perfectly for the book.<br /><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.<br />This is the cover art I originally chose for the paperback copy of the book. I was lucky enough that my publisher was willing to use it for the e-book version as well, because I just love the image.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist?<br />Anastasia Rabyiah<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover?<br />Yes, very much<br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.<br />I love the whole thing.<br /><br />Please provide your website link.<br /><span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.racheldthompson.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_2">http://www.racheldthompson.com</span></a></span><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book?<br /><span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://purplesword.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=22"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_3">http://purplesword.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=22</span></a></span><br /><div> </div> ~Rachel D Thompson~<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buy Demon's Torment!<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://purplesword.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=22"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_4">Ebook</span></a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=1099943"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_5">Print</span></a><br />Visit me on the web:<br /></span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.racheldthompson.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_6">www.racheldthompson.com</span></a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.racheldthompson.blogspot.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_7">www.racheldthompson.blogspot.com</span></a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/racheldthompson/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_8">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/racheldthompson/</span></a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/racheldthompson"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273032607_9">www.myspace.com/racheldthompson</span></a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-20513214419851971272010-02-03T01:15:00.005-05:002010-02-03T01:25:22.590-05:00Iggy the Iguana by Melissa M Williams<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S2kVClRKLFI/AAAAAAAAEdU/ml0F3PO_bEg/s1600-h/Iggy+Final+Cover+2.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S2kVClRKLFI/AAAAAAAAEdU/ml0F3PO_bEg/s400/Iggy+Final+Cover+2.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433897559507217490" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">We want you to share your book cover with us. An attractive cover is a big element in the appeal of your book.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;"> We want the details about yours.</span><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">I wanted the cover to show off the personalities of each character in my series, Iggy the Iguana … it's a sneak peak into the diversity of the story.<span style=""> </span>I also love color and eye catching scenes.<span style=""> </span>My favorite covers always came from the front of Disney movies like the Little Mermaid, the Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast.<span style=""> </span>It is so much fun to look at a cover and see the story's plot shine<span style=""> </span>through.<span style=""> </span>My illustrator, Kelley Stangele, is a very talented painter, so she uses some of those techniques in her colored illustrations, which is why my book covers always look almost "water color-like".<span style=""> </span>For this type of book … the brighter the better!<span style=""> </span>At events many people will come up to see what Iggy the Iguana is all about when they pass by my huge poster displays of the covers.<span style=""> </span>Mission accomplished!<span style=""> </span></span><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did you design the cover?</span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">Yes, I did design the cover, but I did not illustrate or do the graphic art.<span style=""> </span>So much goes into creating a cover.<span style=""> </span>There are so many minor details.<span style=""> </span>As the publisher, I had the freedom to guide the illustrator and graphic designer as they drew and laid down the artwork.<span style=""> </span>I knew how I wanted the characters to look and the meaning behind the cover, so it was very important for me to be hands on, but I knew my limits and had my graphic designers, Sharon Wyatt and Matthew Landry, work their magic too.<span style=""> </span></span><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did your publisher design the cover?</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">I own LongTale Publishing, so yes, with the help of the whole creative team.</span><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did you get to give any input about the cover design?</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">Yes, and I did take advice form other professionals and got opinions from children as well.</span><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">The first book in the Iggy the Iguana series is all about Iggy changing to a new elementary school, so the main characters were placed on the cover in the playground of the school … which is also where many of the major scenes take place.<span style=""> </span>I find myself continually bringing the outdoors into the covers.<span style=""> </span>I love the beautiful colors of nature.<span style=""> </span></span><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Who is the cover artist?</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">Kelley Stengele<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Are you happy with the cover?</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">Yes, but I am a constant motivator for change, so eventually when we do future revisions on the series, I would love to have a different look.<span style=""> </span>That will be in many years, though.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">If not, what would you change and why?</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">I would want us to redraw a few of the characters, maybe clean of a few things too.</span><span style=";font-family:";" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">It is soooo colorful, and the characters show off their unique personalities the second you look at them.<span style=""> </span></span><span style=";font-family:";" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="">It was drawn and finished in layers.<span style=""> </span>The end result was completed in Indesign and Photoshop.</span><span style=";font-family:";" > </span><span style=""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please provide your website link.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><a href="http://www.iggytheiguana.com/"><span style="">www.IggytheIguana.com</span></a><span style=";font-family:";" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">What are the links to buy your books?</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:";" > </span><span style="font-family:LucidaGrande;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:LucidaGrande;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-League-Melissa-Marie-Williams/dp/0981805434/"><span style="">http://www.amazon.com/Summer-League-Melissa-Marie-Williams/dp/0981805434/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:LucidaGrande;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style="font-size: 100%;">To learn more about Iggy and Melissa Williams – visit <a href="http://www.iggytheiguana.com/">www.iggytheiguana.com</a>.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;">Win the Iggy the Iguana Give Away! Including the Newly Released Items in Iggy Collection, Snap Shell the Turtle (Plush Doll), Iggy Collector's Baseball Cards, and The Read3Zero T-Shirt ... supporting the fight against illiteracy 30 minutes at a time. Be our most active visitor during the tour for a chance to win this Iggy Collection -- </span><span style="font-size: 100%;">the tour schedule is posted at <a href="http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2010/01/iggy-iguana-and-melissa-m-williams-tour.html">http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2010/01/iggy-iguana-and-melissa-m-williams-tour.html</a> to make it easy for you to visit and comment. </span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-75440552681080719202010-01-27T21:48:00.000-05:002010-02-04T21:56:35.667-05:00Pangasm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S2uHFrnFruI/AAAAAAAAEeg/jDL2nKTycbE/s1600-h/Pangasm.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/S2uHFrnFruI/AAAAAAAAEeg/jDL2nKTycbE/s320/Pangasm.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434585907028405986" border="0" /></a><br />The cover for panGasm was an original mixed medium painting by a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265338033_1">deceased friend of mine</span>, Michael Abbey. I have self published this book and chose the image myself because it represents the principle of panGasm perfectly. The principle of panGasm introduces the Divine Feminine Principle of Dark Matter, and here She is holding the Earth in her hand. As well, panGasm uses ancient text and pyramid inscriptions to merge modern <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265338033_2">scientific discovery</span> to validate the Star-Gate of 2012 as the beginning of a New Age. The <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265338033_3">Mayan Pyramids</span> behind the image of the Dark Mistress represent the time tables demonstrated by pyramids around the world and feature a maze in the forefront as an image indicating mankind's <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265338033_4">evolutionary progress</span>. Since panGasm is introducing a revolutionary Sexual Ethic for the New Age, I felt as though the nude image of a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265338033_5">mysterious woman</span> would be a great magnet that would pull readers to it, and it is proving itself as such. This book is available at <a target="_blank" href="http://lulu.com/pangasm,"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265338033_6">lulu.com/pangasm,</span></a> I hope you want to know more.<br /><br />Thank you for the great blog idea, I had wanted to share a little about the selection process for my book cover and will tell more about the story of how this image came to be available to me as a result of the passing of a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1265338033_7">friend of mine</span>, if there is stated interest about hearing this story; it is a little long-winded to add to this blurb. Mahalo for your alohaNikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-89084714559496110892009-12-09T01:15:00.000-05:002009-12-09T01:57:48.553-05:00The Temples of Light by Danielle Rama Hoffman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SxVBg1uLwyI/AAAAAAAAEPM/zJkl2jVmRfM/s1600/TemLigCoverlarge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SxVBg1uLwyI/AAAAAAAAEPM/zJkl2jVmRfM/s320/TemLigCoverlarge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410302559787926306" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">Feel free to give as much detail as you want and if there are other specific things you want to include that relate to the cover and book design – definitely include them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><o:p> </o:p>We want you to share your book cover with us. An attractive cover is a big element in the appeal of your book.</span><span style="">We want the details about yours.</span><o:p></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did you design the cover?</span><span style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span> </span>No</span><o:p></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did your publisher design the cover?</span><span style=""><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">Yes. Inner Traditions/ Bear & CO. Cover Design by Peri Swan. </span><o:p></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did you get to give any input about the cover design?</span><span style=""><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">My publisher designed the cover. 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Feel free to share.</span><o:p></o:p></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">The illustration is called Hathor, the Turquoise Lady. Hathor is the goddess of beauty, joy, love, music, dance and bliss. 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.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">Hello, This is my book cover, a painting by Nicholas Roerich painted in the 1930s.<span style=""> </span>There is a Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York. The web site is: <a href="http://www.roerich.org">www.roerich.org</a>
<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.roerich.org/"></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >I first saw the painting in James Wasserman's book on art and symbols of the occult. It's called "The Mother of the World."<span style=""> </span>I was drawn to it immediately. About a third of the book is about a trip I took to Southern France to follow the Black Madonnas. There are 200 in France alone, 450 in the world. Although this painting is not a Black Madonna, she seemed numinous to me and the 'her" of the title, T</span><i><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">he Future That Brought Her Here</span>, </span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >is the Divine Feminine principle which is returning to the world. This millennium is called The Millennium of Women, and I also think of St. John's reference to The Woman Clothed by the Sun in Revelation, who is in labor, giving birth, I believe to the the "New Earth" as predicted.
<br /></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >The earth is feminine and the ancient goddesses are always related to the earth. She is also me, and my guides, as I was told the some of the spirits around me, whom I become aware of claire-sentiently in the book, are ME from the future. They are helping me with the ascension process, which is the process a lot of humanity is undergoing right now as the species hovers at the edge of evolutionary leap in consciousness. In the first chapter I tell about a spontaneous altered state experience I had and then wrote a poem about in 1984. The poem is called "The Future That Brought Her Here" and relates to the experience I had. It was years later that several psychics told me the figures I saw around me through my third eyes were me from the future. I immediately remembered the poem. If you read the first chapter you'll understand the context. I liked that the memoir title also had several layers of meaning. The poem was published in 1994 by Alice James Books in my poetry collection </span><i><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Where Divinity Begins.</span> </span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >FYI here is the poem. </span><i><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: 18pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The Future That Brought Her Here</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: 18pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><i><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: 18pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style=""> </span></span><i><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">—the invisible pressure of some other time on time.</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: 18pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">—Ann Lauterbach</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: 18pt;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">She’s still discovering injury.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The childhood doll</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">with its cobalt eyes struck</span><span style="font-size:100%;">open,</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">ginger lashes greasy with years,</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">a death in her retina</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">where only an absence appears.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The woman blinks</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">into the dawning, violet</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">light of her bedroom</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">rinsed in hallucination—</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Wrapped in the quilt</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">of her flowering sorrow,</span><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">she arranges the cumulative rain.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Birds swoop and crop her terrain</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">in a scree of time</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">and the room slides through its layered history:</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">bookcase into fireplace,</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">latex into lacy paper,</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">the same hydrangeas bluing the air.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">And she is years back, masked</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">to an earlier sensation, married</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">to memory that blunts her senses</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">the way</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">hunter’s headlights stun</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">deer. And she falls</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">through the future </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><span style="font-size:100%;">that brought her here.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt 0in; line-height: normal; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">
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<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:12;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">I did lobby for this image for the cover and my publisher also liked it. They have their own book designer and she put it together. There is more detail in the painting itself. Nicholas Roerich had a spiritual experience in Tibet or India and he has painted many religious and occult figures, virtually all of the avatars and masters of the White Brotherhood that are, in occult traditions, members of a council of guardians over Earth. Roerich is no longer living.</span><span style="font-size:100%;">He was Russian though he traveled throughout the world and here's a quote from Wikepedia: </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >"He created about 7,000 paintings (many of them are exhibited in well-known museums of the world) and about 30 literary works. Roerich is an author and initiator of an international pact for the protection of artistic and academic institutions and historical sites (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roerich%E2%80%99s_Pact"><span style="color: rgb(0, 16, 221);">Roerich’s Pact</span></a>) and a founder of an international movement for the defence of culture. Roerich earned several nominations for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Prize"><span style="color: rgb(0, 16, 221);">Nobel Prize</span></a>."<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >He was also a writer. Tremendously prolific. There is quite a lot of information on him and his other paintings are also marvelous. I chose the cover mostly for its symbolic significance. The World's Mother is holding her hands facing outward as if to extend healing energy. In the whole painting, which I've attached below, she is surrounded by lights that look like figures, whether angelic, or fairies, or little Buddhas, it's hard to tell. She sits on rock that is floating<span style=""> </span>above sky, but the sky also looks like the ocean, so she is obviously associated with the landscape of the earth. Much of my book has to do with the earth and the power of the ley lines beneath it, what the aborigines call "songlines," which are the power centers that dowsers look for to find springs. Many of the ancient goddess figures were found buried at these "sacred" places over springs.
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<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >I am happy with the cover, however, I wonder if it makes the book appear to be too religious. I don't want it to look "Christian," and I wonder if the cover has put off some people from buying it, or even looking at it because of that. It is a memoir, a modern story with research in it and perhaps it doesn't appear to be that at first sight. I guess the best part of it for me is the figure herself and the lovely colors. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >
<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >My web site is:<span style=""> </span><a href="http://intuitivegateways.com/"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Intuitive Gateways</span></a><span style=""> </span>www.intuitivegateways.com<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >
<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >I do "dream image work" with individuals and groups, an intense process of re-entering the dream in a Theta brain state and reliving it. I guide people through their dreams with certain questions and eventually the meaning of the dream reveals itself through the emotional power of the images and associations. I also mentor writers, doing all stages of editing from development to copy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" >
<br />The book's web site is:<span style=""> </span><a href="http://www.thefuturethatbroughtherhere.com/"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Future That Brought Her Here, the new book by Deborah DeNicola -</span>www.thefuturethatbroughtherhere.com</a></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><a href="http://www.thefuturethatbroughtherhere.com/"></a> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:12;" ></span><i><span style="font-family:Calibri-Italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></i><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-36637067343862716532009-08-24T11:26:00.000-04:002009-08-24T11:27:34.307-04:00Empyrean by Hector Gonzalez<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SnZYVqL24AI/AAAAAAAAEEU/FXt4ogd1Rd0/s1600-h/empyrean6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SnZYVqL24AI/AAAAAAAAEEU/FXt4ogd1Rd0/s400/empyrean6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365573135183044610" border="0" /></a><br />My name is Hector Gonzalez<br /><br />Did you design the cover?<br />Yes. I designed the cover in a very primitive way, my artistic skills are lacking.<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover?<br />No. I didn't like their artists.<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269799_0">cover design</span>?<br />Of course, an author should automatically have that privilege.<br /><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.<br />It was created in a weeks time.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist?<br />Thomas Brierly<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover?<br />I am ecstatic<br />.<br />If not, what would you change and why?<br />It's exactly how I wanted it to be, though I could not draw it myself.<br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.<br />The sword. I thought finding someone to portray the swords as I saw them would be near impossible given their detail, but my artist got it done in one try.<br /><br />Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.<br />The cover gives an insight to the surrounding throughout most the story and another glance at it after completing the story will give a view of what will come next.<br /><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book?<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Empyrean/Hector-Gonzalez/e/9781424137176/?itm=1"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269799_1">http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Empyrean/Hector-Gonzalez/e/9781424137176/?itm=1</span></a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-50431901081114933552009-08-23T20:25:00.000-04:002009-08-23T20:27:00.807-04:00Cover Art for Listen to the Songs of the Angels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SpHeGHi-3mI/AAAAAAAAEF8/scObATjVZeU/s1600-h/Spirit+Guides.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SpHeGHi-3mI/AAAAAAAAEF8/scObATjVZeU/s400/Spirit+Guides.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373320027116068450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=""><span style="">1)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>No, I did not design my book’s cover.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">2)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>No, my publisher did not design my book’s cover.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">3)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>Yes. The finished product is the result of criteria’s I submitted to the graphic artist.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">4)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>The story behind the design. </p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> One Sunday afternoon while visiting a clairvoyant friend, she informed me that soon I would see a bird with a branch in its beak and that it would speak volumes to me once I acknowledged it. </p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"> The following Wednesday following a shower, I grabbed a new and unfamiliar towel at random, opened it up, and brought it to my face. Suddenly to my surprise, I noticed a dove with a branch in beak embroidered in the towel. Instantly a clear message came to mind. The dove goes on the cover of your book and the book’s colour will match that of the towel. </p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">5)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>The artist is <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073515_0">Joe Donnelly</span> of Joe Donnelly Designs</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">6)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>I am happy with the design</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">7)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>The best part of the cover for me is that it symbolizes hope.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">8)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span>The dove which represents the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073515_1">Holy Spirit</span> encircles the globe in an attempt to heal human kind.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">The rainbow coloured ribbons represent the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073515_2">seven chakras</span> which are inherent in everyone and connects us to source. </p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""><span style="">9)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.angels-songs.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073515_3">www.angels-songs.com</span></a></p> <span style="">10)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Listen-Songs-Angels-Jacques-Bourdeau/dp/1425137229/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246926859&sr=1-1"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073515_4">http://www.amazon.com/Listen-Songs-Angels-Jacques-Bourdeau/dp/1425137229/</span></a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-67733381749520470222009-08-23T20:19:00.001-04:002009-08-23T20:22:10.523-04:00Lucas and his Long Loopy Laces<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SpHcjUS4eVI/AAAAAAAAEF0/l-wtRB8W_7c/s1600-h/lucas-russell-large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SpHcjUS4eVI/AAAAAAAAEF0/l-wtRB8W_7c/s400/lucas-russell-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373318329731152210" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did you design the cover?</span><br />I did the layout of the front and back covers, but I did not create<br />the cover illustration.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did your publisher design the cover?</span><br />Technically, I am the publisher!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did you get to give any input about the </span><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073101_0">cover design</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">?</span><br />I worked with my wonderful illustrator, Cody Frusher. We tried a couple of options before we settled on this one.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">share the details.</span><br />At first we tried using normal text for the title, but we quickly<br />realized that since the laces were the highlight of the story, it only<br />made sense to feature them in the title text.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Who is the cover artist?</span><br />Cody Frusher, the book's illustrator, also did the cover illustration.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Are you happy with the cover?</span><br />I love the cover!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If not, what would you change and why?</span><br />Absolutely nothing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.</span><br />The book itself has black and white pen illustrations, and the only<br />color is Lucas' laces as they tangle around everything he meets. Not<br />only does the cover hint what the book is about, but by being black<br />and white with simple line illustrations, I think it really stands out<br />on the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073101_1">book shelf</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please provide your website link.</span><br /><a href="http://www.talltailspublishing.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073101_2">http://www.talltailspublishing.com</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is the link to buy your book?</span><br /><a href="http://www.talltailspublishing.com/books.php" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073101_3">http://www.talltailspublishing.com/books.php</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982351909?ie=UTF8&tag=taltaipubhou-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982351909" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073101_4">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982351909</span></a><br /><br />--<br />Krystal Russell<br />Tall Tails Publishing House<br /><a ymailto="mailto:info@talltailspublishing.com" href="http://us.mc534.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@talltailspublishing.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1251073101_5">info@talltailspublishing.com</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.talltailspublishing.com/" target="_blank">http://www.talltailspublishing.com</a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-27278264000911676422009-08-02T23:12:00.000-04:002009-08-02T23:14:36.345-04:00Book Cover Art for Night & Day by Sherrie Hansen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SnZV2AfcpoI/AAAAAAAAEEE/ytZh1-Sox5c/s1600-h/Night+%26+Day+actual+cover.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 317px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SnZV2AfcpoI/AAAAAAAAEEE/ytZh1-Sox5c/s400/Night+%26+Day+actual+cover.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365570392391722626" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Did you design the cover?</strong></div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">In part - I provided photos of three different quilts for the publisher's creative design team to choose from. I also selected the lettering.<br /></span><br /><strong>Did your publisher design the cover?</strong> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Yes. They selected the quilt and adapted it to use on the cover.<br /></span><br /><strong>Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_1">cover design</span>?</strong></div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Yes, in addition to providing the photo, I had final approval.<br /></span><br /><strong>Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">I designed and choose the colors and fabrics for the quilt on the cover of "Night and Day" for one of the guest rooms at my <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_2">bed and breakfast</span>, The Blue Belle Inn B&B and Tea House in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_3">St. Ansgar, Iowa</span>. Each of my rooms is named after a children's story - this one is called "<span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_4">On the Banks of Plum Creek</span>" by <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_5">Laura Ingalls Wilder</span>. It's a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_6">log cabin design</span>, and matches the colors of the room, which are blue and plum.</span><br /><br /><strong>Who is the cover artist?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Tracy Beltran, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_7">Second Wind Publishing</span></span><br /><br /><strong>Are you happy with the cover?<br /></strong></div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">I love it!</span></div> <div><br /><strong>Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.</strong> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">The main character in my book, Jensen Marie Christiansen, is a designer of quilts. Her most prized possession is a quilt made by her Great-grandmother, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_8">Maren Jensen</span>. My sentimental hero, Anders Westerlund, still sleeps under a quilt made by his mother when the weather gets chilly. It's their sentimental natures that draw them together on the internet, and keep them apart, since she's in Minnesota and he's in Denmark. I think the warm colors and homespun design of the quilt are eye-catching and perfect for the plot. </span><br /><br /><strong>Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.</strong> </div> <div><strong></strong> </div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">My husband took the photo, and is proud of his contribution.</span></div> <div><br /><strong>Please provide your website link.</strong></div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.secondwindpublishing.com/NightandDay.html"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_9">http://www.secondwindpublishing.com/NightandDay.html</span></a></span><br /><br /><strong>What is the link to buy your book?</strong></div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.secondwindpublishing.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_10">http://www.secondwindpublishing.com/</span></a> </span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Courier New;">OR </span></div> <span style="font-family:Courier New;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Night-Day-Sherrie-Hansen/dp/1935171283/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238435923&sr=8-1"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249269136_11">http://www.amazon.com/Night-Day-Sherrie-Hansen/dp/1935171283/</span></a></span>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-43041745687205602852009-06-09T20:19:00.000-04:002009-07-11T20:35:30.512-04:00White Hare's Lament by Bryn Colvin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Si78g-Lo2UI/AAAAAAAADGc/o-WKxHK7BMM/s1600-h/A+-+whitehareslament.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Si78g-Lo2UI/AAAAAAAADGc/o-WKxHK7BMM/s400/A+-+whitehareslament.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345487451113183554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">Are you happy with the cover?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">Very much so. I love the moodiness. It conveys the atmosphere of the story without giving anything away.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover<span style="color: rgb(204, 238, 221);">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">I think it’s very well designed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">It wasn’t remotely what I’d envisaged, but when I saw it, I thought it was perfect.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">Please provide your website link.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.brynneth.org.uk/">http://www.brynneth.org.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.myspace.org/brynneth_n_colvin">http://www.myspace.org/brynneth_n_colvin</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB">What is the link to buy your book?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:11;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=26&products_id=349&zenid=853cfe4236a8e41e78d726ad01b7c5f7">http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=26&products_id=349&zenid=853cfe4236a8e41e78d726ad01b7c5f7</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-63949982145575982962009-05-02T20:37:00.000-04:002009-05-02T20:39:19.481-04:00Live Your Dreams Let Reality Catch Up by Roger Ellerton<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SfznSvUrkKI/AAAAAAAAC8I/BlGFJsj1JyY/s1600-h/LYD_Front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 375px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SfznSvUrkKI/AAAAAAAAC8I/BlGFJsj1JyY/s400/LYD_Front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331390368026693794" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:100%;" >Did you design the cover? No<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover? I hired a graphic artist who specializes in book covers.<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241311001_3">cover design</span>? Yes<br /><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details. I was presented with a number of good <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241311001_4">cover designs</span> and none really felt right. Then my daughter said “Dad I have the perfect photo of a friend and me that is in alignment with the title and topic of your book”.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist? Fiona Raven<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover? Yes, very happy<br /><br />If not, what would you change and why?<br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. A picture of my daughter and friend who were on a trip to Australia - living their dreams.<br /><br />Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.<br /><br />Please provide your website link. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.live-your-dreams.biz/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241311001_5">www.live-your-dreams.biz</span></a><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Live-Your-Dreams-Reality-Catch/dp/1412047099"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241311001_6">http://www.amazon.com/Live-Your-Dreams-Reality-Catch/dp/1412047099</span></a><br /></span></p> <script type="text/javascript"> hasEML = false; </script> <hr style="height: 3px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" size="1" color="#e4e4e4">Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-22312609896763035902009-05-02T19:39:00.000-04:002009-05-02T19:46:25.035-04:00Peter Carrot Top by Yolanda Jackson<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Sfza93gTTBI/AAAAAAAAC8A/fCLiK0iBC14/s1600-h/Peter+Carrot+Top.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Sfza93gTTBI/AAAAAAAAC8A/fCLiK0iBC14/s400/Peter+Carrot+Top.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331376815306132498" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hi my name is Yolanda Jackson,</div> <div> <br />I wrote the book Peter Carrot-top</div> <div> </div> <div><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.yolandajackson.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241307496_0">www.YolandaJackson.com</span></a></div> <div> </div> <div><br />I designed the cover myself, but had a 3d artist clean up the rough edges</div> <div><br /></div> <div>I am happy with the cover</div> <div><br />I wish that I could have more slime instead of the green mist</div> <div><br />I like the way Peter is looking back at the spider that's my favorite</div> <div> </div> <div><br />I wanted a custom cover, not the same old templates so that's why I hired Terry and he is the best<br /><br /></div> <div> </div> <div>book is avaiable at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241307496_1">www.amazon.com</span></a> Barns and Noble</div> <div> </div> <div><br />link to buy the book is <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Peter-Carrot-Top-Search-8th-Key/dp/1598249673/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236649899&sr=1-1"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1241307496_2">http://www.amazon.com/Peter-Carrot-Top-Search-8th-Key/dp/1598249673</span></a></div><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /></span>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-8400975942312295182009-03-29T17:33:00.000-04:002009-03-29T17:35:51.735-04:00High Places by Nina M Osier<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Sc_pfqftedI/AAAAAAAAC0U/aoH-YNamfws/s1600-h/osier_highplaces_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Sc_pfqftedI/AAAAAAAAC0U/aoH-YNamfws/s400/osier_highplaces_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318726415140354514" border="0" /></a><br />Did you design the cover?<br />No.<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover?<br />Yes.<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238362424_0">cover design</span>?<br />Yes; the artist (who was also my editor for this book) asked for my ideas, and she used them to good advantage.<br /><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.<br />The book is science fiction, and its setting is a mountaintop on an <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238362424_1">alien world</span> where two ships have crashed many years apart. I asked for a cover that would attract readers who want to read such a story. That's why the mountain and the starship! The green background is from the color of the planet's sky as Humans perceive it from the ground.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist?<br />Shelley Rodgerson<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover?<br />Yes, very happy.<br /><br />If not, what would you change and why?<br />Not a thing. She took my complicated ideas and made them simple and elegant.<br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.<br />The <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238362424_2">two moons</span> in the green sky. Another detail that adds so much to the "otherness" a science fiction cover ought to have.<br /><br />Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.<br />It's typical of the covers provided by my publisher, Write Words. It appears on both editions, eBook (in all the usual digital formats) and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238362424_3">trade paperback</span>, and it works equally well in both places. That's not always true of cover art.<br /><br />Please provide your website link.<br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/nina_osier/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238362424_4">http://www.geocities.com/nina_osier/</span></a><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book?<br /><a href="http://www.writewordsinc.com/high-places-p.html" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238362424_5">http://www.writewordsinc.com/high-places-p.html</span></a> (paperback) and <a href="http://www.writewordsinc.com/high-places.html" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238362424_6">http://www.writewordsinc.com/high-places.html</span></a> (eBook)Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-38088166235617513372009-03-29T16:26:00.000-04:002009-03-29T16:28:02.611-04:00Who Will Win Nora's Soul by Margay Leah Justice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Sc_ZdjRN6lI/AAAAAAAACzk/3j_k23JgIaU/s1600-h/Margay.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 395px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/Sc_ZdjRN6lI/AAAAAAAACzk/3j_k23JgIaU/s400/Margay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318708786654734930" border="0" /></a><br />Did you design the cover?<br /> No, I didn't design the cover.<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover?<br />No.<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_0">cover design</span>?<br />Yes, I gave some ideas for it.<br /><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.<br /><br />Well, I had this image in my head of three people - Nora, of course, Peter (the light angel) and Dante (the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_1">dark angel</span>) - but it was difficult to find just the right pictures to convey the tone I wanted. Finally, I just told the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_2">cover designer</span> that if it was easier to use symbolism to convey the nature of the book, do that instead. The result was the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_3">angel wing</span> cover design that is on the book.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist?<br /><br />Stacy Castanedo<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover?<br /><br />Very much so. I love it!<br /><br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.<br /><br />The way she cast a white wing in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_4">black shadow</span> and a black wing in white - it perfectly conveys the essence of the story.<br /><br /><br />Please provide your website link.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://margayleahjustice.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_5">http://margayleahjustice.com</span></a><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book?<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Noras-Soul-Margay-Justice/dp/1935171216/nikkileighauth-20"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_6">http://www.amazon.com/Noras-Soul-Margay-Justice/dp/1935171216/</span></a><br /><br /><br />--<br />Margay Leah Justice<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://margayleahjustice.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1238358323_7">http://margayleahjustice.com/</span></a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-38637477576016715862009-03-11T23:59:00.001-04:002009-03-12T00:01:57.957-04:00Shattered Reality by Kimberly Cheryl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SbiI9VTtPMI/AAAAAAAACv8/b37vJ9KZGCE/s1600-h/shattered+cover+pic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SbiI9VTtPMI/AAAAAAAACv8/b37vJ9KZGCE/s400/shattered+cover+pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312146347756698818" border="0" /></a><br />Did you design the cover? Yes, I designed the cover myself<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover? NO<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236830386_0">cover design</span>? Yes<br /><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? The cover design was put together with the input of friends and family. I wanted something that would depict the many feelings that overwhelm our lives when confronted with the issue of child sexual assault. As the parent of a child who's been molested, I found that my world was falling apart yet there wasn't much in the way of resources for secondary survivors. I wanted other parents to know that their feelings of hopelessness and despair were natural. That, with time and the proper help, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236830386_1">there is a light at the end</span> of the tunnel. It may not be what we want as far as justice from our judicial system which also brings it's own heartache of betrayal but there is healing and strength that can be found.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist? I am<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover? Yes<br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. The cover shows the feelings that are found within the book.<br /><br />Please provide your website link. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.kimberlycheryl.net/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236830386_2">http://www.kimberlycheryl.net</span></a> and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.myshatteredreality.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236830386_3">http://www.myshatteredreality.com</span></a> <br /><br />What is the link to buy your book? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Reality-Kimberly-Cheryl/dp/1440404593"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236830386_4">http://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Reality-Kimberly-Cheryl/dp/1440404593</span></a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-27488071292331958802009-03-11T23:47:00.000-04:002009-03-12T18:53:43.233-04:00Postmarked Baltimore by Jeff leJeune<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SbiF9u2yngI/AAAAAAAACv0/F4yX2pHPjpk/s1600-h/pb+cover+%28with+john+ed+endorsement%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SbiF9u2yngI/AAAAAAAACv0/F4yX2pHPjpk/s400/pb+cover+%28with+john+ed+endorsement%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312143056079855106" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Did you design the cover? No<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover? Yes<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236829597_0">cover design</span>? Not much; none given taken.</div> <div><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details. The story is about a priest who gets a letter from a former love. The gift-look is twofold: 1) her letter and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236829597_1">love is a gift</span> to him; and 2) the priesthood gave him a pretty facade religiously, but inside is where the gift is, and he doesn't open that gift of his manhood until the letter comes fifteen years after he leaves her.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist? Brandon Bittner<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover? Yes, but only because anyone that offers an opinion says it makes them want to open it and read it. I guess that's the point.<br /><br />If not, what would you change and why? I love the utter simplicity of the current cover; that is a part of its charm. I did want, however, the element of an envelope and a stamp to be utilized on the cover. </div><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. It's simplicity and its allure to make someone want to open it.<br /><br />Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.<br /><br />Please provide your website link. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.thefinalchase.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236829597_2">www.thefinalchase.com</span></a> ; <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.postmarkedbaltimore.blogspot.com/"> </a><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="www.storiesbyjefflejeune.wordpress.com"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1236898382_0">www.storiesbyjefflejeune.wordpress.com</span></a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-45454553382557656182009-01-24T17:05:00.001-05:002009-01-24T17:08:37.824-05:00Last Glass of Wine by Bekki Lynn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SXuQ0jN_TLI/AAAAAAAACmI/8CGPqnJ5hWs/s1600-h/Bekki+Lynn_cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SXuQ0jN_TLI/AAAAAAAACmI/8CGPqnJ5hWs/s400/Bekki+Lynn_cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294985019385662642" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Did you design the cover? </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><span style=""> </span>I designed the layout and presented it to the cover artist.<br /></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><br />Did your publisher design the cover? </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >The cover artist working for my publisher took my idea and perfected it, using an alternate photo of the same couple.</span><span style=";font-size:11;color:black;" ><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Did you get to give any input about the cover design? </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Oh, yes. I’m a hands on author who believes a cover must relate to the story and the characters.<br /></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details. </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >There are unique points throughout the story where the Cole is sharing a glass of wine with Lana as boss/employee. The Last Glass of Wine she has is significant in that it’s the last glass they share. For more, you’ll have to read.</span><span style=";font-size:11;color:black;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />Who is the cover artist? </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Jinger Heaston</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><br /><br />Are you happy with the cover? </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >The original photo I’d chosen showed a more aggressive sensuality that was more fitting to the story overall, but it didn’t quite fit the glass. This photo works wonderful in showing the love and caring that brings it to a wonderful, sentimental end. I’m thrilled with it.<br /></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><br />If not, what would you change and why? One</span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" > thing I would change is the font of the author name, but that was my doing, my mistake.<br /></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >The couple in the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1232834712_0">wine glass</span> is what makes the cover. I’ve never before seen a couple so fitting to the characters within the book.<br /></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><br />Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.</span></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-size:11;color:black;" > </span></span> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" >Yes, I’d be remiss to leave out the photographer. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dolgachov.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1232834712_1">Lev Dolgachov</span> </a>is the wonderful photographer who took an entire series of photos of this couple. His work is moving, suggestive and I could literally take his photos and write a story around them. His work has been used on many covers, including this couple. And you’ll find another photo of this couple on my website. Needless to say, I plan on using more of his work.<br /></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><br />Please provide your website link. </span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bekkilynn.com/"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1232834712_2">www.bekkilynn.com</span></span></a> </span><span style=";font-size:11;color:black;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book? </span></span><span style=";font-size:100%;color:black;" ><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.sirenpublishing.com/bekkilynn"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1232834712_3">www.sirenpublishing.com/bekkilynn</span></span></a></span></span></p>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-63368914096395773292008-12-28T20:11:00.000-05:002008-12-28T20:13:47.235-05:00Katana Duet: Samurai's Forbidden Love by Silapa Jarun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SVgjwdukRbI/AAAAAAAACeU/NmgI5dPZxXc/s1600-h/Silapa+Jarun.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 231px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SVgjwdukRbI/AAAAAAAACeU/NmgI5dPZxXc/s400/Silapa+Jarun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285013478239913394" border="0" /></a><br />We want the details about yours.<br /><br />Did you design the cover? Nope.<br /><br />Did your publisher design the cover? Nope.<br /><br />Did you get to give any input about the cover design? Please read the next question.<br /><br />Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.<br /><br />*** The cover of Katana Duet: Samurai's <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1230512935_0">Forbidden Love</span> was created by a friend who is skilled in CG and is also an enthusiast for the m/m genre.<br />She read the novella and came up with a very eye catching interpretation.<br /><br />Who is the cover artist? Kikue <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1230512935_1">Mugen</span>, who is also an author. Her gallery can be found at <a href="http://www.samurai-on-samurai.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1230512935_2">http://www.samurai-on-samurai.com</span></a>. Age verification is necessary to view her work.<br /><br />Are you happy with the cover? Yes, and I hope romance readers who are more used to seeing live models on the cover give the book a chance.<br /><br />If not, what would you change and why? Kikue should've just left out the clothes. I'm just kidding.<br /><br />Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. The dark blues and texture are outstanding. Blue happens to also be my favorite color.<br /><br />Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.<br /><br />You can see how the images of the cover are used in the book's video here:<br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=1nG_1YTJBjk" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1230512935_3">http://youtube.com/watch?v=1nG_1YTJBjk</span></a><br /><br />Please provide your website link.<br /><a href="http://www.silapajarun.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1230512935_4">http://www.silapajarun.com</span></a><br /><br />What is the link to buy your book?<br /><a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/authors/silapajarun/kd.asp" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1230512935_5">http://www.bookstrand.com/authors/silapajarun/kd.asp</span></a>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946903061614532677.post-24859372815821343822008-12-14T20:46:00.000-05:002008-12-14T20:48:45.790-05:00Rough Justice by Suzanne Perazzini<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SUW3O6LYQ3I/AAAAAAAACZk/xDibnQW3Qbk/s1600-h/Rough+Justice.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l-gSRz9BTzU/SUW3O6LYQ3I/AAAAAAAACZk/xDibnQW3Qbk/s400/Rough+Justice.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279827604924810098" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did you design the cover?</span> <p class="MsoListParagraph">Yes, I designed the cover. I actually designed 5 different covers for this book. I submitted them to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_2">Red Rose</span> Publishing, who let me know which they preferred and I agreed with them.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoListParagraph">Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph">I took the photo of the elephants myself when I was on holiday in <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_3">Botswana</span>. My husband, son and I spent a wonderful month in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_4">South Africa</span>, Botswana, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_5">Zimbabwe</span> and <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_6">Zambia</span>, where my uncle has a fishing lodge on the <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_7">Zambezi River</span>.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoListParagraph">Are you happy with the cover?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph">I am very happy with the cover of course since I designed it myself. LOL.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoListParagraph">Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph">I love the hazy feel to the elephants which I have superimposed onto a photo of the Chobe River at sunset, which I took on the same day that I took the photo of the elephants.</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoListParagraph">Is there anything else about the cover that we need to know?</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph">I loved Africa so much that I felt impelled to write a story based there and in particular to use the sad and misguided poaching of elephants as the backdrop to the adventure my heroine goes on.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Blog: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.suzanneperazzini.blogspot.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_8">http://www.suzanneperazzini.blogspot.com/</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Website: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://suzanneperazzini.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_9">http://suzanneperazzini.com/</span></a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Link to buy book: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=226"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1229305503_10">http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=226</span></a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Nikki Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00985309338453728557noreply@blogger.com0