I’m a sucker for black and red myself, so I do like the new one better. However, I will point out that a person on the cover is considerably different from the first two books in the series. I like the sculpture feel on the others, and this one is lacking that element. Other than the title of the series, there’s nothing that immediately ties this as book 3 to the others.
Elver– How did you know it was a sunset? I took the picture off my back deck. Sunrises are harder to capture, because that side of the house is screened by trees. Are you psychic, or is there something about the picture that says “sunset?”
The character’s hair in the book is black, but I was hoping I could get away with the idea it was colored by the sunrise flame.
Andy– Cheesy? Come on, dude! It probably matches the quality of the content to perfection…
Joely– I don’t mind if it isn’t quite in keeping with the other covers. I’d like it to be eye-catching overall, and since I am still learning the process of cover design, I feel it is a step forward in sophistication.
For some reason sunrises seem to have more pink and lighter tones in them. I don’t know why that is.
There’s also a subconscious aspect. Sunrises have a different feeling to them and I guess that’s what makes photographers treat them differently, making this subconscious difference creep into the photos themselves.
Come to think of it… The refractive properties of air might be changed by air temperature. So that when sunlight hits warm air (evening) it’ll look different from when it hits cold air (morning). I’m not a physicist, but it sounds plausible.
Suzanne, the black and red is striking and it’s obvious how the title and cover play together, so if you don’t want/need a continuity in cover with the series, then go for it! Her eyes are haunting almost creepy. Cool.
May 7, 2008 at 10:24 pm
The darker one looks better. Black and red is easier to balance than yellow and blue-ish. Looks “classier” too.
I might be mistaken, but is that not a photo of the sunset?
I notice that the color of the girl’s hair is different on the covers. What’s her actual hair color in the book?
Oh and I like the large empty black area. Yes, it unbalances the design, but it also draws attention to the cover.
May 8, 2008 at 4:20 am
I’m a sucker for black and red myself, so I do like the new one better. However, I will point out that a person on the cover is considerably different from the first two books in the series. I like the sculpture feel on the others, and this one is lacking that element. Other than the title of the series, there’s nothing that immediately ties this as book 3 to the others.
May 8, 2008 at 9:08 am
I like the one on the left but the fade effect on “Dawnmaid” looks a little cheesy.
Maybe just a straight color or some other effect would be better.
May 8, 2008 at 9:54 am
Thank you for all the great comments!
Elver– How did you know it was a sunset? I took the picture off my back deck. Sunrises are harder to capture, because that side of the house is screened by trees. Are you psychic, or is there something about the picture that says “sunset?”
The character’s hair in the book is black, but I was hoping I could get away with the idea it was colored by the sunrise flame.
Andy– Cheesy? Come on, dude! It probably matches the quality of the content to perfection…
Joely– I don’t mind if it isn’t quite in keeping with the other covers. I’d like it to be eye-catching overall, and since I am still learning the process of cover design, I feel it is a step forward in sophistication.
May 8, 2008 at 12:57 pm
For some reason sunrises seem to have more pink and lighter tones in them. I don’t know why that is.
There’s also a subconscious aspect. Sunrises have a different feeling to them and I guess that’s what makes photographers treat them differently, making this subconscious difference creep into the photos themselves.
May 8, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Come to think of it… The refractive properties of air might be changed by air temperature. So that when sunlight hits warm air (evening) it’ll look different from when it hits cold air (morning). I’m not a physicist, but it sounds plausible.
May 9, 2008 at 1:14 am
Suzanne, the black and red is striking and it’s obvious how the title and cover play together, so if you don’t want/need a continuity in cover with the series, then go for it! Her eyes are haunting almost creepy. Cool.
May 11, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I like the black and red one. Very eye-catching.
I was at the Mushroom Books website the other day, and saw your name listed under authors. I bet that makes you feel good!
May 11, 2008 at 1:29 pm
What makes me feel really good is that they have me on the front page of the site this week. I am their best-selling author at the moment!
May 11, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Congratulations! Hope it keeps up.