1.16.2009

You Pick My Cover :)

CreateSpace gave NaNoWriMo winners an opportunity to receive a free proof copy (like an ARC) in hopes that they continue on to self publish on amazon with them...
Well, I won't be self-publishing, but I DO get to design my proof copy.
So, as I put off editing, I've been working on my cover.
I want you to tell me which of these you like best, or whether I should keep working. PLEASE feel free to say they all suck :)

1.

2.

and 3.

*edit: here's my (very bad) synopsis to help :)
Melody's mother and sister died 2 1/2 years ago. Since then, she's been having fits (or hallucinations) where she sees her sister. Eventually, these fits and another death drag her away from her mountain to another town, where she hopes to get some kind of job to help provide for the rest of her family.
But she finds more than she expected.
Oh, set in 1915, tennessee mountains.

*headdesk*
I need a better summary.

*edit2: Here's picture 2 with a new font (for you, erin). I think I like this one a bit better, you?

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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I really like the second one but the last one takes my pick! :)

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  2. Maya GanesanJanuary 16, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    They all rock so I don't have a favorite. All of them are AMAZING. Seriously.

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  3. Emily RuthJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    girlwtb: I liked the second one too.. personally the last two are my favorite :)

    maya: well you're helpful ;)
    But thanks!
    hm... if you HAD to chose one? Or else... or else...
    ehh. I take away all your pens and give you ones w/o ink. HA. just kidding :)

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  4. PriyaJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    I like all of them, but I guess it depends if you want more of a happy mood or a somber one. My favorites are the first and the second.

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  5. ErinJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    I like the second image with the first font.

    My favorite overall is the second. Although #3 is so good...

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  6. Ink MageJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I like the first two best, actually. Although I'm not sure exactly what this book is about, I think the third cover is too dark. If I saw it somewhere I might not pick up up because it looks a little to dark/creepy.
    But on deciding between the first two, I'm having a hard time comparing because to me they convey completely different messages, one lighter, and one more pained. I guess it depends on how you want your book to come across.

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  7. Emily RuthJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Thanks all of you for your help!
    Keep going! :) haha

    Oh, I've now posted an excerpt.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    I like the second one the best.

    +BookBegger

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  9. Emily RuthJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I'm glad you guys are helping... :)

    Because now I like the third.
    AAAAHHHH.

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  10. Maya GanesanJanuary 17, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Oooh, I love the last (edited) one! That's so cool! Try it with a more flowy font.

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  11. DeAnnaJanuary 17, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    i like # 3 :)

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  12. TraciJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    def the 3rd!! :D

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  13. Maya GanesanJanuary 18, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    You know what? I think your story will be the most brilliant EVER.

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  14. Emily RuthJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    aww thanks maya :) you're so sweet!

    even though I disagree... :P

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  15. DeAnnaJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Annie likes # 3 :)

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  16. Emily RuthJanuary 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    haha thanks deanna :)

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  17. Maya GanesanJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    *sigh* Everyone disagrees with me when I give them compliments...

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  18. PriyaJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    After reading the summary, I think the third one is the best. It really portrays Melody in a...hallucinating mood. :)

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  19. Emily RuthJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    "hallucinating mood"
    haha... exactly ;) i think i portrayed that well

    Thanks for voting again! You can change your mind as much as you want

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  20. Maya GanesanJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    I don't know...these are all amazing and I think you should go for something somber. The last one is beautiful.

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