tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post8245554265901138768..comments2023-07-05T07:24:38.160-07:00Comments on Katie Salidas: Book Cover Design aka HELL!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-20128522259490575132011-02-17T10:21:47.966-08:002011-02-17T10:21:47.966-08:00Love the last one!!! The first one is good too.Love the last one!!! The first one is good too.Chrystalla Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334487899923017045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-908466837481597482011-02-13T17:06:20.098-08:002011-02-13T17:06:20.098-08:00Well, I share the same view that the original cove...Well, I share the same view that the original covers were fine but since a change is coming, I'd go with the top right cover, only with the city scene from the top left cover instead of the current park scene. I just the font and title layout on the right one better.Marty Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280421348018007604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-78307825725384549272011-02-13T16:44:03.094-08:002011-02-13T16:44:03.094-08:00Good point, font is important. I'm partial to ...Good point, font is important. I'm partial to the lonely girl myself. Her facial expression really nails it for me. Thanks for the input.Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-64154555320103764542011-02-13T16:41:42.459-08:002011-02-13T16:41:42.459-08:00Hmmm it is always hard to find cover art that depi...Hmmm it is always hard to find cover art that depicts what you want to convey but I seem to be drawn to the one on the left in the second row with the girl alone and the background looks like a night scence and she is holding a piece of her dress in her hand. The only thing I would change is the font style. I find I am drawn "gothic" fonts to convey that paranormal feel to the book.DarkBloodyVampnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-81720708702473526742011-02-13T16:32:36.356-08:002011-02-13T16:32:36.356-08:00Wow, it seems there is quite a difference in opini...Wow, it seems there is quite a difference in opinion here. The ones on top look like what the majority like however there were a few who liked the girl standing by herself and the solo woman. It seems no one likes the "couple" picture so I will definitely avoid that. We're narrowing the ideas down. Please feel free to keep on posting thoughts. This is very helpful.Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-29886686343540355412011-02-13T14:40:08.970-08:002011-02-13T14:40:08.970-08:00The very last one with the red head looking straig...The very last one with the red head looking straight on!...PREFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YzhaBella's BookShelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231950071505038980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-62581399183266421972011-02-13T10:36:19.505-08:002011-02-13T10:36:19.505-08:00I know the feeling...You are not being dramatic it...I know the feeling...You are not being dramatic it can be hell. I like the ones all on the left. It really just came down to font to for. I also like the originals.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707709087040036470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-88860976371855699412011-02-13T10:16:35.316-08:002011-02-13T10:16:35.316-08:00Katie, I'm so sorry you feel like you have to ...Katie, I'm so sorry you feel like you have to redo your covers. Both were really nice. I didn't get the "streetwalker" feel at all. But, as you seem set on it, and I LOVE the new ones you've put up there, I'll cast in my vote. I agree with Jamie that the second one is the best. I can't wait to see the final one! And I'll have to buy the book again to get the new cover. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-48285952930581014802011-02-13T08:56:19.236-08:002011-02-13T08:56:19.236-08:00I know what you mean about the frustration of gett...I know what you mean about the frustration of getting the cover just right. Some of the reviewers of "Oliver's Good Night Kiss" have said it doesn't accurately portray the relationships in the book. And I love that cover! I've also had experiences where it's been hard to get the cover to look the way I wanted it to...cover artists are generally very talented, and they work very hard, but don't always have time to read our books and understand our vision before the deadline.Erin O'Riordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829574740027964039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-57383966440515334972011-02-13T07:28:28.235-08:002011-02-13T07:28:28.235-08:00I like the one on the top left. I think the font ...I like the one on the top left. I think the font really signifies the city and the larger image of the woman in that picture commands the cover and draws my attention, however, have you conisdered taking the Vegas city scape out of the background on the bottom? Unless it's very important for future readers to know that the story takes place in Vegas? I am only about 5 chapters is, so I don't know for sure. Good luck in any case! I am having Willsin make my book trailer, so I am excited to see what he comes up with.<br /><br />http://meganduncan.blogspot.com/Megan Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053637912036415297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-9317844407258721552011-02-13T05:34:18.701-08:002011-02-13T05:34:18.701-08:00Ok of these I like the top right one (as I am look...Ok of these I like the top right one (as I am looking at it) though I don't see an issue with the current one. Honestly she doesn't look like a street walker, just look at the eyes!! That's what grabbed me, had to figure out what was up with the eyes. If you are going to change I do like the idea of guy/girl but it's gotta be the right pair and the one here is not! Good luck with the new cover challenge..lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561123442023984495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-45534347606814800552011-02-13T02:50:39.529-08:002011-02-13T02:50:39.529-08:00Oooh.... I like the top right one (except the back...Oooh.... I like the top right one (except the backgound, that looks like a park... can it be a city street?), and then I'd really like the 2nd from the top on the right if the background were a city; at the moment it looks like a rural slum, which is not how I envision Las Vegas (not that I've been there). I don't like the third pair, and the very last one, eh, I dunno, it doesn't grab me.Sharazadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15770022203256855126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-10149286512395298742011-02-13T00:45:06.322-08:002011-02-13T00:45:06.322-08:00Hi Katie! Well, for me, I feel the originals were ...Hi Katie! Well, for me, I feel the originals were just fine and I never thought she was a street walker, I got the idea from the very beginning. But I know with so many others saying different you are going to change it, so I am going to put my two cents in. I have to agree with Jamie but I favor the last one the most, she is the most seductive. But don't be discouraged because I think the originals were great and you need to be proud of them, and I am not just saying that because you are my friend. lol.......If you do go with one of the top two, the first one is the best. Keep up the good work, and no matter what 'covers' you come up with for future books, I know they are going to be great!!! I am proud of you and your work!!!Nora Chipley Barteauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607923379659511957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-51990092178554726332011-02-13T00:24:42.893-08:002011-02-13T00:24:42.893-08:00Thanks for the comment. I'd been discussing wi...Thanks for the comment. I'd been discussing with Willsin (my cover artist for Karma & Melodies, HOIP, & Halloween Fantasies) about the same thing and he was the one to suggest the simpler cover too. He came up with the top two designs.Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919894200039153342.post-91730821972012722202011-02-13T00:09:15.048-08:002011-02-13T00:09:15.048-08:00Not having read it yet (I *know*!), and just going...Not having read it yet (I *know*!), and just going off the "urban fantasy/vamp" description for genre, I'd say the second cover (girl looking over the city, your name at top), or the very last "red girl" cover. The top one looks a bit more "pro", I think, but both of those scream "vampire", "dark" and "mysterious in a sexy way" to me. <br /><br />They also both have very simple, easily recognizable images that look good at the smaller size - always good online. :-) <br /><br />Good luck! I love cover art - wonderful stuff!Jamie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05486427517423813962noreply@blogger.com