New cover - thoughts?

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Allyson J.

Discussion Starter · Feb 26, 2015

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I'm working with a designer on a new cover for my Edwardian historical adventure romance. My old cover was not conveying the adventure aspect of my novel. My designer sent this to me today. I think we're definitely heading in the right direction, but I'm not sure we're there yet.

Since you all were so helpful the last time I posted about my cover woes, could you please give me some thoughts/advice on this one? (Old one on the left, new one on the right). Thanks!!

Edited because my picture wasn't showing up. Sorry!

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R. M. Webb

· #21 · Feb 26, 2015

Excited for you! The new cover is great!

CJAnderson

· #22 · Feb 26, 2015

Looks good!

Allyson J.

Discussion Starter · #23 · Feb 26, 2015

Thanks everyone! My designer (Emma Graves) did a fantastic job. She really worked with me to get a feel for my novel. The new cover definitely says historical adventure...but would readers know that it is a romance? If not, that may be my fault--I was very specific about not wanting a clinch cover. Also, I do agree that the woman and the elephant need to be bigger.

Ian Marks

· #24 · Feb 26, 2015

The new one is terrific... it really pulls the eye in and suggests some interesting reading... good job!

Scila

· #25 · Feb 26, 2015

Beautiful cover, I wouldn't change a thing, but if you're worried about not conveying enough romance, maybe add a few flowers integrated with the title or just a few more flowers in general?

Z. Rider

· #26 · Feb 26, 2015

Allyson Jeleyne said:
but would readers know that it is a romance?

I think the title goes a long way toward that.

KGGiarratano

· #27 · Feb 26, 2015

I love that new cover!!

Lisa Blackwood

· #28 · Feb 26, 2015

I like the new one much better. It wasn't that the old one was bad, but this new one 'tells' so much more at a glance. You get to know the setting, era, etc and that it's an adventure all without reading a blurb or even the title. As for it not reflecting that this is a romance--the title should tell people that. So I think you've got all the bases covered.

Very nice.

Decon

· #29 · Feb 26, 2015

Just googled Emma Graves and her portfolio is amazing. She's done work for Harper Collins, so a good track record. You've picked a gem there.

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· #30 · Feb 26, 2015

The new image conveys "adventure" better, but the ALL CAPS on the title isn't working for me.

I have a tendency to keep seeing the title as "A Love that Never Tries" which is more pronounced for some reason when I see it in ALL CAPS as opposed to upper and lower case.

Or maybe that's just me.

555aaa

· #31 · Feb 26, 2015

Perfect.

The title says romance. Don't change anything.

Lydniz

· #32 · Feb 26, 2015

Love the new cover! Have also checked out Emma Graves's stuff and it's really good.

69959

· #33 · Feb 26, 2015

SO much better! I love the new one.

HollyElizabethjean

· #34 · Feb 27, 2015

I read the book and the 2nd better fits.

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