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Thursday, 15 September 2016

Dithering, Part 2

I'm blaming the heat.


Any strong feelings from my readers?


Posted by Lexi at Thursday, September 15, 2016

16 comments:

  1. Rebecca Lochlann15 September 2016 at 14:42

    I like this "book two" better than the first ideas you posted awhile back. Even though the backgrounds are different, the model seems the same. I like this combo a lot. Thumb's up from me: I haven't yet read them, but these covers would draw my interest. Covers and blurbs, what nightmares they can be!

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    1. Lexi15 September 2016 at 15:18

      Thank you, Rebecca, one vote in favour! I can't 'see' it any more...

      It is the same model.

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  2. David Wailing15 September 2016 at 16:07

    All looks great to me, except I still think there should be a mechanical/cybernetic aspect to it somewhere to tie in with the title and story. It just looks too rural. That skinny android behind the tree needs to pop out!

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    1. Lexi15 September 2016 at 16:20

      Thing is, there really isn't much choice when you come to stock photos of androids. I thought it would be fun to have the rat on TIME RATS title a robot, but couldn't find or make a suitable one.

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  3. fairyhedgehog15 September 2016 at 16:46

    You have a capable-looking woman on the front holding a gun, and it's sci fi and it looks mysterious. I think this looks even better than book one (by a small margin) and I'd buy it.

    But then I'd buy it anyway because it has your name on it and I bet I'm not your only reader to say that!

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    1. Lexi15 September 2016 at 17:17

      Thanks for the soothing words, FH. It'll be a relief when it's published and set in stone :o)

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    2. Quantum17 September 2016 at 18:37

      I agree with FH, though still have a slight preference for the other gun-toting view!

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    3. Lexi17 September 2016 at 19:09

      Yes, it just looks better if the model has a prop she's doing something with. More dynamic. But currently Amazon won't accept adverts for indie books with weapons on, so it seems sensible to avoid them.

      (I think if you are concerned about people getting shot on a regular basis, the place to start is gun law, not book covers, but there you go.)

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  4. Unknown27 September 2016 at 15:54

    Both pictures need colouration work - the model looks out of place. The green street looks great - with the models face faded, full page looking at the reader, that would look great . Imho.
    I read on Kindle and don't look at covers anyway. It's all about the book..

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    1. Lexi27 September 2016 at 16:00

      Hi Un! I have altered the colours rather a lot...

      I've always thought covers important, but may be wrong. Some books have done brilliantly with quite bad covers.

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  5. Alan Hutcheson28 September 2016 at 16:14

    Has the heatwave passed?

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    1. Lexi29 September 2016 at 14:02

      Yes - suddenly it's autumn here. Still a bit humid, though.

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  6. Quantum7 October 2016 at 08:41

    Lexi, Many Congrats on another kindle Scout success!!!
    I imagine that the cover problem will blow away now.

    I feel rather proud at picking another winner .... wish I was as good at stock market selections.

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  7. Lexi7 October 2016 at 10:28

    I can only congratulate you on your good taste, Q :o)

    I nominate books on Kindle Scout regularly, and have picked 13 winners out of 68. 19.12% - not sure if that's good or bad.

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  8. JAClement7 October 2016 at 13:32

    Belatedly, love the new one! Much better.
    :)
    You putting that one on KS too or am I drastically behind the times??

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    1. Lexi7 October 2016 at 13:41

      Put it on KS, got selected, now gloating! Must blog.

      Glad you like cover 3.

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