tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post8686382791682417612..comments2024-01-06T00:37:34.457-08:00Comments on Breakthrough Blogs: IWSG, Salem's DaughtersStephen Tremphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-17159974881842958072015-04-14T10:47:18.811-07:002015-04-14T10:47:18.811-07:00I haven't read everyone else's comments be...I haven't read everyone else's comments because who has time to read sixty plus other people's opinions? So as a former realtor I'm pretty sure I sold the house pictured in #1, and #3 with the fiery image is far too sensational, looks like a cheap horror flick. Which leaves you with #2 by default, and I see from your last comment, it's the winner with the rest of the people weighing in. It strikes me as a cover for an old noir book, maybe a Patricia Highsmith crime thriller. On the other hand, do you want your book cover designed by default? Isn't the cover the single most important thing that gets your audience to take a look at your book? Maybe you shouldn't settle for default, maybe you should consult a pro? If you don't want to spend the money, you could see if a young design student might want to work on it to earn a credit for their resume in lieu of dinero? #JustsayinSim Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07069681571808073102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-11118197452107920492015-03-08T18:01:36.848-07:002015-03-08T18:01:36.848-07:00Well, looks like number two has once again pulled ...Well, looks like number two has once again pulled away. I'll work on it and thanks again everyone for your feedback.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-31069387093862023922015-03-08T17:20:10.810-07:002015-03-08T17:20:10.810-07:00Cool Team badge, Stephen. I also like the second i...Cool Team badge, Stephen. I also like the second image with the staircase. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09524671856088482077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-74323191924340857762015-03-07T20:46:27.964-08:002015-03-07T20:46:27.964-08:00I vote for the second one--the staircase with the ...I vote for the second one--the staircase with the woman's body at the bottom. It's visually compelling and simple.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-19719182065526698442015-03-07T09:56:17.445-08:002015-03-07T09:56:17.445-08:00My vote is with the second one. It's mysteriou...My vote is with the second one. It's mysterious with the murder and all. Did the person on the stairs kill her or found her?Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-76528622303018568002015-03-06T16:42:27.861-08:002015-03-06T16:42:27.861-08:00I prefer the burning house, but I crop out the gro...I prefer the burning house, but I crop out the ground and the left side of the house and use only the right side, the treeline and sky as the cover. And be picky about your font, too.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-22384314468527340642015-03-06T15:56:11.330-08:002015-03-06T15:56:11.330-08:00I like the second one, and I like the idea of the ...I like the second one, and I like the idea of the focus on the staircase - mentioned in a previous comment. I think the first one is way too light, and the last only works for part of the story. If you could get the cat shadows mixed with that dark staircase, I think that might be cool - or it might be too much - I'm not entirely certain.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-75217619125399994392015-03-06T10:05:19.720-08:002015-03-06T10:05:19.720-08:00The house burning in the background would be good,...The house burning in the background would be good, perhaps better than it just a single image. I like the idea of the cats staring at the reader-to-be. As long as you have semi-evil looking cats, or at least make their eyes glowing or really intense, like they have a hidden agenda. Some of the ones you have posted are a little too friendly and fluffy looking. LOL Cat shadows would work well too on the middle one. The second one definitely shows it's of a murder-type story, so with the cats added in somehow (like, as shadows), that would be great. If you do use the first concept, I'd go with a less modern/bright/perky looking interior--you need the mood of the story in there somehow more. Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-8154562583747545192015-03-06T09:33:18.234-08:002015-03-06T09:33:18.234-08:00I prefer the 2nd one best, especially if you put a...I prefer the 2nd one best, especially if you put a cat by the body at the bottom of the stairs.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-19509868272610811012015-03-05T23:57:38.061-08:002015-03-05T23:57:38.061-08:00Oops, posted too soon. Good luck with querying and...Oops, posted too soon. Good luck with querying and getting the cover art done!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-65853625276404445382015-03-05T23:57:19.260-08:002015-03-05T23:57:19.260-08:00I like the idea of #2 with cat shadows creeping in...I like the idea of #2 with cat shadows creeping in. It conveys a lot of the summary.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-45161651513228660092015-03-05T18:57:02.301-08:002015-03-05T18:57:02.301-08:00Thanks Lynda. I really need the focus to be on the...Thanks Lynda. I really need the focus to be on the cats.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-26438810208727924842015-03-05T18:56:30.946-08:002015-03-05T18:56:30.946-08:00Thanks again everyone for taking the time to comme...Thanks again everyone for taking the time to comment. Your feedback really helps and I appreciate it it greatly. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-65225311623616091372015-03-05T16:55:53.210-08:002015-03-05T16:55:53.210-08:00I prefer #2. It has the creepy factor you're l...I prefer #2. It has the creepy factor you're looking for. Perhaps with cats peeking through the railings or sitting on top of the railings looking down at the body. Or like you said, cat shadows. They'd look pretty awesome and sinister. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-86058924477037722272015-03-05T14:56:35.097-08:002015-03-05T14:56:35.097-08:00The first one was too cheerful. Even with the cats...The first one was too cheerful. Even with the cats, nothing about it creeped me out. The burning building is just your back story. What about using the staircase but not centering on the body? I don't suppose anyone dies by hanging in your story. The shadow of someone hanging with cat shadows near by would be really effective. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-15334991086069374622015-03-05T14:39:12.035-08:002015-03-05T14:39:12.035-08:00The second one is cool, especially with those sha...The second one is cool, especially with those shadows you described. In the first one, it seems the room is the feature, not that cats.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-88888814037901501452015-03-05T11:19:30.217-08:002015-03-05T11:19:30.217-08:00Delores, a cat casting a witch'es shadow? That...Delores, a cat casting a witch'es shadow? That's brilliant. I can run with that. Thanks!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-46771737031592914882015-03-05T11:07:55.651-08:002015-03-05T11:07:55.651-08:00Of the three I like the middle one best....instead...Of the three I like the middle one best....instead of cat shadows how about a cat casting a witch's shadow? I think you could lose the man leaning over the railing and perhaps make the body look a little more 'human'...right now it looks like a Barbie doll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-5794447698478334172015-03-05T10:28:57.808-08:002015-03-05T10:28:57.808-08:00I think number two might be the best course. Shado...I think number two might be the best course. Shadowing the lower half where you can add the title would help to highlight the "body." I think it could do with the guy on the left, just to offer a bit of mystery. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244733082162554633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-35874468863245144402015-03-05T09:14:10.316-08:002015-03-05T09:14:10.316-08:00I think you need to consider what the title will l...I think you need to consider what the title will look like on the pictures. Where would you incorporate on each example, and what font to use etc. My vote would be #2, however I like the idea of the cats with scary eyes. What about 13 sets of eyes staring out of a cover, maybe with the manor in the background? Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-20760811150669799142015-03-05T07:55:18.225-08:002015-03-05T07:55:18.225-08:00I'm voting for number 2, with a dead cat besid...I'm voting for number 2, with a dead cat beside the woman. The shadows also get my vote!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-15364909015594614082015-03-05T07:27:11.869-08:002015-03-05T07:27:11.869-08:00Cheryl, I've also thought about a chalk line, ...Cheryl, I've also thought about a chalk line, although I think that has been overused as I see this type of cover all the time.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-90878891634235924612015-03-05T07:26:24.034-08:002015-03-05T07:26:24.034-08:00Michael, good point. I think the title is a really...Michael, good point. I think the title is a really good one as the word "Salem" elicits much emotion in a person. We all know what direction the book will be going in.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-57210060324300719242015-03-05T07:24:32.755-08:002015-03-05T07:24:32.755-08:00betty, people do judge a book by its cover and the...betty, people do judge a book by its cover and the art is to nudge the reader to move onto the synopsis. Thanks for your input.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824539601044491117.post-66614559290602631882015-03-05T07:23:03.953-08:002015-03-05T07:23:03.953-08:00Sarah, I like shadows on a book cover. Not sure wh...Sarah, I like shadows on a book cover. Not sure why. But it illicits something really bad just happened or is about to.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.com