Recent content by LadyofKaos

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions and advices. I'll check out the Goodreads site. And, Chessie, I agree on learning to write my own blurbs. It's so hard but well worth it once you get the formula right! Y'all are great!

Not sure if this belongs here, but it does have to do with getting a book published. I'm needing expert Fantasy writers to review my book blurb. Tell me if I'm on the right path. Is this the thread to post it on? Thanks!

Thank you, Fyle. I share your dislike of art masterpiece covers and, in some cases, you're right about the cover being better than the novel. I'm working hard to make sure mine doesn't fall into that category!

Thank you, Laurence. The sword image is actually from the original book cover, which was designed by a budding graphic designer. I appreciate your advices and will heed them well. God knows if it will ever get published.

What I've seen of Indie covers is that they're way too busy. They try too hard to put it all out there. I want it simple, clean, & interesting. For me, if a cover catches my eye, then I read the blurb to see what it's all about.

So I took it in another direction.

Good point, Svrtnsse, on the font. Back to photoshop! ;)

I like this one without the background map. The style & color make it distinctive. Although I would try a different font for 'Kingdoms' to give it more depth.

I haven't seen the other book covers, but I like this one. Eyecatching! And it's a pity that bank accounts have anything to do with this process!!!

I've been playing around with the cover this afternoon. What do you think of this one? Am I on the right track? Is it too simple or amateurish? Just as a reminder - it's an urban fantasy

Originally what I had in mind was a hooded figure with the hilts of the swords showing just behind the shoulders, giving the effect of being sheathed on the back. Unfortunately, the person I was working with wasn't able to do this so came up with this version. Also, the swords are supposed to be...

I came here for honesty, so please let it roll. Obviously if I were comfortable with it I would not have posted it here. I value everyone's opinion. If I were a graphics design person, I'd find a way to fix it. There are aspects of it that I like. But it's obviously not sending the right...

Very helpful feedback! While it is eye-catching (and I admit that I loved it the first time I saw it) it is a busy cover. You're right, the important bits are lost in a menagerie of artistic confusion. Thank you, CupofJoe