I'm In Love With That Cover

I think I've always been easy going when it comes to accepting cover art. So far, I've only said no to one and it was one I commissioned, not one my publisher had made.

I figure the publishers and cover artists know more about marketing than I do, even though I try to educate myself about it. So although I'm not in love with covers where heads are cut off, I accept them as I hear they sell well. One of my best sellers shows a man's naked torso with no head.

Still, when I'm the buyer I'm attracted to much different covers.

I like to see people with heads and attractive faces. I'll admit I love bodice rippers.

I like covers with bright color and interesting scenery.

Here are a few of my favorite covers out my books.

First is "Make-Believe Lover". I love the dragon, the embrace, and the awesome blues.

I also love the cover for "Civil Affairs". It looks so much like the Biloxi beach I remember, it takes me back in time to a really wonderful place in my life.

Even though the cover for "The Perfect Gift" cuts off heads, I love how it's gift wrapped.

I like the vibrant colours in the next two covers as well.

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What attracts you to a cover?

What colors do you like on covers?

I like mixtures of color, when one fades into another. That's why I like the first two and last so well.

Although I usually choose books based on the blurb, a really awesome cover will catch my eye.