Last Glass of Wine by Bekki Lynn

Did you design the cover? I designed the layout and presented it to the cover artist.

Did your publisher design the cover? The cover artist working for my publisher took my idea and perfected it, using an alternate photo of the same couple.

Did you get to give any input about the cover design? Oh, yes. I’m a hands on author who believes a cover must relate to the story and the characters.

Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details. 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.

Who is the cover artist? Jinger Heaston

Are you happy with the cover? 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.

If not, what would you change and why? One thing I would change is the font of the author name, but that was my doing, my mistake.

Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover. The couple in the wine glass is what makes the cover. I’ve never before seen a couple so fitting to the characters within the book.

Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.

Yes, I’d be remiss to leave out the photographer. Lev Dolgachov 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.

Please provide your website link. www.bekkilynn.com

What is the link to buy your book? www.sirenpublishing.com/bekkilynn

Katana Duet: Samurai's Forbidden Love by Silapa Jarun

We want the details about yours.

Did you design the cover? Nope.

Did your publisher design the cover? Nope.

Did you get to give any input about the cover design? Please read the next question.

Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.

*** The cover of Katana Duet: Samurai's Forbidden Love was created by a friend who is skilled in CG and is also an enthusiast for the m/m genre.
She read the novella and came up with a very eye catching interpretation.

Who is the cover artist? Kikue Mugen, who is also an author. Her gallery can be found at http://www.samurai-on-samurai.com. Age verification is necessary to view her work.

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.

If not, what would you change and why? Kikue should've just left out the clothes. I'm just kidding.

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.

Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.

You can see how the images of the cover are used in the book's video here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1nG_1YTJBjk

Please provide your website link.
http://www.silapajarun.com

What is the link to buy your book?
http://www.bookstrand.com/authors/silapajarun/kd.asp

Rough Justice by Suzanne Perazzini

Did you design the cover?

Yes, I designed the cover. I actually designed 5 different covers for this book. I submitted them to Red Rose Publishing, who let me know which they preferred and I agreed with them.

Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.

I took the photo of the elephants myself when I was on holiday in Botswana. My husband, son and I spent a wonderful month in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, where my uncle has a fishing lodge on the Zambezi River.

Are you happy with the cover?

I am very happy with the cover of course since I designed it myself. LOL.

Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover?

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.

Is there anything else about the cover that we need to know?

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.

Blog: http://www.suzanneperazzini.blogspot.com/

Website: http://suzanneperazzini.com/

Link to buy book: http://redrosepublishing.com/bookstore/product_info.php?products_id=226

Sam's Quest: The Royal Trident, Book 2 by Ben Furman

BEN FURMAN, SAM’S QUEST: THE ROYAL TRIDENT, BOOK 2

1) Did you design the cover?

2) Is there an interesting story behind the cover design?

I was out of the country when it was time for the cover design work to start, and I was too busy shot gunning bird-sized mosquitoes and getting lost on dirt trails that masqueraded as roads to worry about the fineries of cover art. I gave the artist who did the covers for Sam’s Quest for the Crimson Crystal and for The Devil’s Darning Needle a free hand to design Sam’s Quest: The Royal Trident.

When I returned I looked the concepts over, and though excellent, they weren’t what I wanted. They depicted different parts of the book that I didn’t think told the story. I knew the scene I wanted and started to sketch. Here’s the result. The skills of the cover artist brought it to life.

3) Who is the cover artist?

I did the initial pencil sketch and a friend of mine came out of retirement to do the coloration, etc. She’s a sucker for chocolate covered cherries. Three two-layered boxes got it done. Guess what she gets for Christmas?

4) Are you happy with the cover?

Yes. The book distributor says that it’s in the top five covers he’s handled for the genre. He’s been in business for 30+ years. He’s happy with it and so am I.

5) What is the best part of the cover?

It’s a perfect pictorial synopsis of the book. The scene shows Sam and Patch rowing into Skull Cove, a scary place for sure. Sam has to get through the Skull Rock’s guarded gate to reach shore where she believes the motley mutant thieves are holding her friend, King Kaylan, captive. Daunting, but she keeps her fear in check and points the boat directly toward the danger, not knowing how she will succeed, only that she must.

6) Is there anything else we need to know?

The world could use more Sam’s. She’s not a super hero, she doesn’t jump over tall buildings, but when needed she stands up, shaky at times with a lump in her throat, but stand up she does. I don’t want Sam to magically shed herself of her physical and mental frailties – that’s too easy and would lose one of the key lessons of the story. None of us is perfect. All have fears and insecurities. It’s how we handle life’s challenges that counts. Sam goes through the fire the best she can and comes out the other side a better, stronger person.

7) Website link....

www.blackhawkpress.com

www.blackhawkpress.com/blog

8) Link to buy book:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Royal-Trident-Book-2/Ben-Furman/e/9780977873142/?itm=3

http://www.amazon.com/Sams-Quest-Royal-Trident-Book/dp/0977873145/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1218834440&sr=11-1

Green Stone of Healing Book Three by Candace Talmadge

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.

Did you design the cover?

No.

Did your publisher design the cover?

Yes.

Did you get to give any input about the cover design?

As the book's author, I provided background information and themes to the designer.

Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.

The designer is a fan of the fantasy genre, so that probably made her even more enthusiastic about the assignment.

Who is the cover artist?

A very talented graphic designer named Patricia Virzi.

Are you happy with the cover?

Very.

If not, what would you change and why?

I would not change anything about this cover.

Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.

It is a very dramatic representation of the essential conflict in this novel. I also love the color scheme and the use of the stone motif for the series logo as well as the subtle, stone-like colorations in the background design.

Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.

It is the cover for the third book in an epic fantasy series.

Please provide your website link.

http://www.greenstoneofhealing.com/

What is the link to buy your book?

Paperbacks purchase links:

The Scorpions Strike-Green Stone of Healing(R) Series, Book Three

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9780980053753

eBooks purchase link: http://www.healingstonebooks.com/

The Dream King by Tara Newlands

Did you design the cover?

No, but I had input into its design.

Did your publisher design the cover?

Yes, its by a great artist Kat Nisaá

Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.

Its' from a ring my husband gave me.

Who is the cover artist?

Kat Nisaá

Are you happy with the cover?

I think its very very nice. Eye catching.

Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.

I like how the green helps the cover stand out.

Please provide your website link.

www.freewebs.com/taranewlands, www.authorsden.com/taranewlands

What is the link to buy your book?

The Dream King is an upcoming release with Red rose publishing

Hunting The Egret by Bryn Colvin

Did you design the cover?

I very much wanted an egret on the cover, but the layout was entirely Tom Brown’s work.

Did you get to give any input about the cover design?

I didn’t need to once it was under way - other than reminding Tom which name I was using for this one! I got to see the cover as it developed from pencil sketch to finished piece – a fascinating process and one requiring no input from me.

Is there an interesting story behind the cover design? If so, please share the details.

I first met artist Tom Brown when he was working at Whiskey Creek Press. He isn’t an in house artist at LYD, but the publisher is brilliantly flexible about letting us sort out our own stuff if we want to. Tom and I have worked together on some graphic novel projects. I’m a huge fan of his work.

Who is the cover artist?

Tom Brown
myspace.com/copper_age
http://copperage.deviantart.com/

Are you happy with the cover?

I love it so much I’m buying the original to hang over my fireplace.

Tell us what you think is the best part of the cover.

I love the fact that it’s a totally original and unique piece of artwork.

Is there anything else about your cover that we need to know? Feel free to share.

I think it speaks for itself.

Please provide your website link.

http://www.brynneth.org

http://www.myspace.org/brynneth_n_colvin

What is the link to buy your book?

http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=28&products_id=337&zenid=e8fb5f33a911b999e381b72512589bd7