I've always been cover obsessed. Even before I was published I would browse the bookstore adoring all the covers. I've found many of my favorite authors because of an attractive cover. I think covers can make or break a book. Of course you always have your loyal readers who know your work and will buy anything you write, but I think the first key to attracting a new reader is a good cover which makes it kind of hard on us authors since we don't always have a lot of say in our covers. Most of the time if I reader doesn't know an author, it's the cover that will make them pick up your book and read the blurb. Yes, the blurb will sell the book, but the cover helps attract them to the book. Of course, this is just how I see it because it's how a lot of the time I shop for books. It makes me sad because the old saying 'Don't judge a book by it's cover' is so true. You can't judge it by the cover, but I think we're all guilty of it from time to time.
So, you might be wondering what brought up all this cover talk? I just received the cover for Bliss, book two in the Malone Brothers series. I am SO happy with it. Anne Caine has been my fabulous cover artist for both Satisfy Me and Bliss. I love the theme with the trees and water in the background. These books take place in a small Southern Oregon two of Last Chance and all the Malone brothers are outdoorsy men. You can see that from the cover.
Is it the cover that draws you to a book if you don't know the author? Are there certain themes you like or don't like in a cover?
6 comments:
Yes, if I don't know the author the cover is usually what catches my eye and draws me in. I don't like covers that don't represend the book in any way. And those torso shots....they are lovely but I really appreciate a face! Even a profile.
Covers definitely draw me in, but it's the blurb that hooks me. I actually can't think of a theme I don't like in romance! I love all those hot body parts intertwined ;)
I love people on the covers, especially couples. I think embraces can be so beautiful.
Cover first, blurb second. On romances, I am drawn to the covers where one character is making eye contact with the buyer. A face and eyes draw me every time.
The cover is the first impression but you guys are right. MUST have an engaging blurb!
Ummmm...I just had a hot flash. I love covers that portray emotion over flesh. Not that the flesh isn't nice, it just makes me think that there's a real love story in the pages. Beautiful cover, Madison. Almost as beautiful as the writer behind it!
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