tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post5101055345196771813..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Covers, Covers, oh those sexy, naughty COVERS!Ashe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-57884091105714456162009-08-12T11:50:13.321-04:002009-08-12T11:50:13.321-04:00Hey Keta, who has her name on the sexy dude's ...Hey Keta, who has her name on the sexy dude's butt, I tend to agree with you, almost. I have bought books with covers I disliked, but not often. You know, the authors you just buy because you love them no matter what...LOL <br /><br />The covers really are a huge part of the package and a great selling tool, if they're right. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-30882235285462826202009-08-12T04:16:39.237-04:002009-08-12T04:16:39.237-04:00Cheeky Keta here!
Love that Spank Me Twice cover!...Cheeky Keta here!<br /><br />Love that Spank Me Twice cover! I think covers are very important (but then I think titles are almost if not more important). Peeps are visual creatures. We often know what we like by what we see. Someone said above they prefer men on the covers because they read male/male -- makes sense.<br /><br />The covers must attract. Think of it this way . . . have you ever bought a book and thought, "My Gosh, that's the ugliest cover I've ever seen!" No, you wouldn't buy the book I'll bet.<br /><br />Great article, loved looking at all the covers. I've had only one cover I couldn't live with and luckily it was changed.<br /><br />Adios for now, Keta<br />http://ketaskeep.blogspot.comKeta Diablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484163956613926483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-43408733696695425832009-08-11T17:43:33.226-04:002009-08-11T17:43:33.226-04:00Hi Joe,
I think you're very right, that Untam...Hi Joe,<br /><br />I think you're very right, that Untamed Hearts cover is to die for. Yum! Jenna and I were thrilled when we saw it. I'm so looking forward to having that one in my hands. I might not put it down for awhile. <br /><br />I have been incredibly lucky with covers and most of mine really do fit the book well. <br /><br />Thanks so much for coming by.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-16369705127428320162009-08-11T17:41:36.147-04:002009-08-11T17:41:36.147-04:00Ray,
The pony girl was the cover I wound up with ...Ray,<br /><br />The pony girl was the cover I wound up with for a couple of years. It was disappointing, but I learned something, so I guess it wasn't a total loss. I looked for a long time to find a picture that would fit for that one, and so far, haven't managed it. One day!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-72504535417299736772009-08-11T17:39:28.818-04:002009-08-11T17:39:28.818-04:00Jenna,
I so agree with you. The covers we're...Jenna, <br /><br />I so agree with you. The covers we're getting for our Kindred Spirits series are amazing, partially thanks to my hubby who took one hell of a shot of an inn close to the ocean. It worked so well. <br /><br />We both have been extremely lucky. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-49520935559820251352009-08-11T17:37:41.563-04:002009-08-11T17:37:41.563-04:00Ash!
Yup, made me mean and determined to get cove...Ash!<br /><br />Yup, made me mean and determined to get covers I liked. I have had others I wasn't completely thrilled with, but those two were memorable in that they really didn't do justice to the book. It was about pony boys, not girls. Why confuse the reader?<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and sharing your take on this. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-37414245887942704942009-08-11T17:35:13.174-04:002009-08-11T17:35:13.174-04:00Lisabet,
I'm so with you. I adore the covers ...Lisabet,<br /><br />I'm so with you. I adore the covers I've had where the man's face shows. It seems publishers have no qualms about showing the woman's face, but often think it's better not to show the man's. The mouth and eyes can be so expressive... sigh. <br /><br />And, yes, I really have some amazing cover. *huge grin*<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-14027032256252636222009-08-11T17:33:21.480-04:002009-08-11T17:33:21.480-04:00H.
Yes, that makes perfect sense. The cover does...H. <br /><br />Yes, that makes perfect sense. The cover doesn't make you buy the book or even suggest to you that you should, but it does attract you or not, and that's a big thing. Thanks so much for sharing your opinion on the topic.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-85203300358715870702009-08-11T15:32:46.589-04:002009-08-11T15:32:46.589-04:00I think some of the covers you've displayed ar...I think some of the covers you've displayed are great. I especially like the Untamed Hearts cover.<br /><br />Having a cover which is enticing is crucially important in the marketplace. <br /><br />Your covers are eye-catching and are sure to attract that potential new customer.Joe DeMarcohttp://www.murderoncamac.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-7815087877925165982009-08-11T12:53:23.720-04:002009-08-11T12:53:23.720-04:00I would have been disappointed with the first cove...I would have been disappointed with the first cover. I would have been more interested in a ponygirl and would have felt the cover didn't fit the story for that reason.<br /><br />RayRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308737766288257680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-84435258530059140622009-08-11T07:35:11.030-04:002009-08-11T07:35:11.030-04:00Yep, you have some great covers there. Oh, so do I...Yep, you have some great covers there. Oh, so do I! *G*<br /><br />I'm also partial to the Kindred Spirits covers with the inn on the bottom and the hunky men on the top. We just had too many good ones to talk about!<br /><br />Oh, and a couple so-so ones. LOL<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />JennaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-67671739724374376852009-08-11T07:24:03.393-04:002009-08-11T07:24:03.393-04:00Great covers Jude.
I can understand your upset ...Great covers Jude. <br /><br />I can understand your upset about that first cover. I'm glad it didn't deter you from carrying on. If anything, it seems to have engendered you with a responsibility to make sure your covers are an accurate reflection of what's happening in the text.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshleyAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-47876373563311427712009-08-11T07:18:19.828-04:002009-08-11T07:18:19.828-04:00Hi, Jude,
You've really got some wonderful co...Hi, Jude,<br /><br />You've really got some wonderful covers to share. <br /><br />One thing I like about the "slippery when wet" covers is the fact that you can see the guys faces. I guess I commented on this before, but it really hit me when I saw these. <br /><br />I also love guys with long hair, so the fact that all your cover candy men aren't buzzcut definitely would draw me in.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-60076753805041606512009-08-11T05:38:05.822-04:002009-08-11T05:38:05.822-04:00I think covers are among the most and least import...I think covers are among the most and least important things about a book. *g*<br />"Most" - because that is what the reader first sees, "Least" because if the book (and author) is on auto-buy, the cover matters little.<br />After I've got the book, the cover may play a role again - that of verification. If the tall blue-haired girl on the cover should be a short blond male, there is a problem, but other than that, a cover may tempt me to read a blurb I would have missed ... and if the blurb appeals, I'll buy the book. A cover alone won't "sell" me a book, but it may make it less likely I will spontaneously pick it up to look. <br />Hope all of this makes sense!<br />Cheers!<br />p.s. I'd be unlikely to pick up the cover with the female prominently featured, as I only read m/m romance. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908563063370242705noreply@blogger.com