tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post4002952196663259534..comments2024-03-28T05:34:42.670-05:00Comments on MAKE MINE MYSTERY: My Guest today: BETH GROUNDWATERMorgan Mandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-48060194745909315972011-11-30T13:47:18.437-06:002011-11-30T13:47:18.437-06:00Nobody say it was an easy job, so I agree, you mus...Nobody say it was an easy job, so I agree, you must fight to get a special cover, or at least a good one.pharmacy reviewshttp://www.pharmacywiki.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-47539613680841569172011-03-16T01:28:50.764-05:002011-03-16T01:28:50.764-05:00Looking forward to reading the new book, Beth. I a...Looking forward to reading the new book, Beth. I agree that the cover of a book can be a deciding factor in whether I buy a book from an author that I am not familiar with. It's not so important if I know the author and like to read her/his books. I do like political thrillers, and everytime I see a cover that has the Capitol or some Washington scene on it, my hands automatically pick up the book and I read the book jacket and the blurbs to see if it interests me. Anyway, much success with the new series.<br />Margaret FransonMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369644879158081857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-59854197571627935252011-03-15T17:16:41.384-05:002011-03-15T17:16:41.384-05:00Wowzer! Lots of posts since I last checked in. Tha...Wowzer! Lots of posts since I last checked in. Thanks for your comments, Dru, Jackie, Morgan, Shannon, Jean, and Sheila.<br /><br />I'm so glad you like the new cover art for the paperback version of A Real Basket Case, Dru and Morgan.<br /><br />Sheila,<br />Yes, please do mention my experiences with cover art at your writers' meeting, and give them the link to this article to read.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-1548369905790995282011-03-15T14:19:34.765-05:002011-03-15T14:19:34.765-05:00We're going to be discussing how covers and ti...We're going to be discussing how covers and titles attract us at our writers' meeting this week. Can I mention your experiences? It would certainly give us something specific to focus on. And I really enjoyed this article. Thanks.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-52208341152081044562011-03-15T14:05:54.334-05:002011-03-15T14:05:54.334-05:00Love your new rafting cover, Beth. I've insist...Love your new rafting cover, Beth. I've insisted that some of my covers be redone. In fact, one of them, for Diary of Murder, was created at home with Photoshop because I didn't like the one from the publisher.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-62566092631789026242011-03-15T12:44:19.080-05:002011-03-15T12:44:19.080-05:00It's definitely good to know that you can work...It's definitely good to know that you can work with the art department and make a case to have a cover changed. I've heard horror stories about cover art being terrible and having no power over it. Now I know that isn't necessarily so. Shew.<br /><br />Shannon L.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-50917773324783843022011-03-15T08:49:01.350-05:002011-03-15T08:49:01.350-05:00Cover art can make our break a novel. I love the c...Cover art can make our break a novel. I love the cartoon cover art on Basket Case. It is totally cute, a real eye catcher.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-5478471126608902052011-03-14T21:44:37.325-05:002011-03-14T21:44:37.325-05:00Yes, as an avid reader, the cover and the thumbnai...Yes, as an avid reader, the cover and the thumbnail are what catches my eye and I like your covers. The water shots are great. Also, here's a tip: If you need a cover designed, check out Stephen Walker (writer Rob Walker's son) at his graphic arts web site. He did my Recipe for Trouble cover on Kindle because I couldn't use the previously published one (and I like his best :-)<br />Jackie GriffeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-12793074048702558672011-03-14T20:53:03.942-05:002011-03-14T20:53:03.942-05:00I'm definitely a visual person so the cover is...I'm definitely a visual person so the cover is the first thing I see and will determine if I pick up a book. <br /><br />Beth, I love the new cover for A Real Basket Case.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-67574561214960168992011-03-14T18:58:35.355-05:002011-03-14T18:58:35.355-05:00Thanks for your comments, Shannon and Susan.
Shan...Thanks for your comments, Shannon and Susan.<br /><br />Shannon,<br />I'm glad that you, too, were able to get your cover art changed.<br /><br />Susan,<br />Thanks for the compliments on my covers!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-43805874989070462432011-03-14T18:20:15.114-05:002011-03-14T18:20:15.114-05:00Nice piece on cover art but also on how writers ca...Nice piece on cover art but also on how writers can work with the publisher to get the best possible cover and book. The covers are very attractive, and I do think cover art matters--perhaps more than we want to admit as writers.<br /><br />Susan OleksiwSusan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-7726372044345796542011-03-14T15:09:52.196-05:002011-03-14T15:09:52.196-05:00I have a horror cover story but my publisher is gr...I have a horror cover story but my publisher is great and in the end, despite the angst, I love my cover. Like you, Beth, I felt it was very important it look right.Shannon Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540336783142324746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-41786889233018984932011-03-14T14:31:21.857-05:002011-03-14T14:31:21.857-05:00Thanks for your comments, Kevin and Betty,
Kevin,...Thanks for your comments, Kevin and Betty,<br /><br />Kevin,<br />Glad to see your sense of humor is still intact!<br /><br />And yes, Betty, I agree that cover art can make a big difference to someone who is just browsing the shelves to see "what looks interesting."Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-45846868679007900572011-03-14T13:39:22.757-05:002011-03-14T13:39:22.757-05:00Interesting blog, Beth. Re question on how importa...Interesting blog, Beth. Re question on how important cover art is -- MAN, OH, MAN, IMPORTANT!!<br />Before I became a writer and before I had favs, I'd go to the bookstore and peruse books based on the covers and most of my decisions to buy came both from the cover and blurb on back.<br />"Deadly Currents" definitely looks deadly.<br />Betty GordonBetty Gordonhttp://www.bettygordon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-30965928856527915162011-03-14T11:50:06.177-05:002011-03-14T11:50:06.177-05:00Very nice cover for Deadly Currents.
Earl refused...Very nice cover for Deadly Currents.<br /><br />Earl refused to use a picture of my eyes on the cover for is book, because not only were they normal, he felt that they looked too smart. It is a stigma I have come to bear.<br /><br />Kevin<br />(smart eyes, smart mouth....)Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-77125295826858884232011-03-14T11:13:34.327-05:002011-03-14T11:13:34.327-05:00Hi Marilyn, Earl, Tempewytch and Mario,
Thanks for...Hi Marilyn, Earl, Tempewytch and Mario,<br />Thanks for your comments!<br /><br />Marilyn,<br />I'm surprised your publisher didn't change the cover art. The hair color should have been an easy fix. Did you ask?<br /><br />Earl,<br />I think it's interesting to know who is behind your cover art--the artist, the models, etc. I'd love to know on what river the photo was taken for Deadly Currents! Makes me want to raft it. :)<br /><br />Tempewytch,<br />There's a lot of things I think an author should fight for. There's no harm in asking--politely--and who knows, you might get what you want!<br /><br />Mario,<br />As usual, you are such a charmer.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-90438921970740972892011-03-14T10:39:59.143-05:002011-03-14T10:39:59.143-05:00Great post. You are so analytical. And a great wri...Great post. You are so analytical. And a great writer.Mario Acevedohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269656174447760157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-27295175409503323702011-03-14T10:28:25.553-05:002011-03-14T10:28:25.553-05:00I think you are right to fight for the type of cov...I think you are right to fight for the type of cover you want, I have looked at some books and just thought *huh?* as they cover bears no resemblance to the book!Tempewytchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225665440077704191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-73066990087692180252011-03-14T10:25:46.844-05:002011-03-14T10:25:46.844-05:00Beth, the cover of DEADLY CURRENTS is fabulous.
I...Beth, the cover of DEADLY CURRENTS is fabulous.<br /><br />I hated the first cover of my novel and absolutely loved the second cover when it was republished. Had I not been such a novice the first time, I would have fought for a better cover. <br /><br />The best feature of the second cover is a picture of a real pair of eyes at the top. When I asked my editor whose eyes they were, she said, "Uh, they're mine." I thought that was so cool.<br /><br />Another interesting thing about the eyes is that one is brown, the other one blue. Could that be a clue? I ain't talkin'.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-89279159218190749642011-03-14T09:48:23.929-05:002011-03-14T09:48:23.929-05:00Hi, Beth, I definitely agree with you. The cover a...Hi, Beth, I definitely agree with you. The cover art is very important. I once had a book about a little girl with dark hair, it was important to the plot, the little girl they put on the cover had light brown hair. Many, many people made a comment about that. <br /><br />MarilynMarilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.com