That's where you, my fellow book lovers, come in. Cast your vote on which design I should use to introduce my first book, Boomerang, coming in March 2024.
After months of juggling grad school, debating career options, and finishing a rewrite of my first novel, Boomerang, I'm at a crossroads.
Selecting the perfect cover.
Because anyone who writes or reads books gets it. A cover design is critical. A first impression.
And it has the power to potentially make or break a book's success.
Given I've toiled over this novel for years, I know. I need to get this right.
I will tell you this — I'm set on this photo. After scouring a series of options, I couldn't break away from this one. It spoke to me. I provided a series of options and asked some friends and family to weigh in.
Except for one or two people, given the art selections I offered, almost everyone I asked always returned to this one.
And that thrilled me. Because I truly believe this art captures what I consider to be the essence of the story's protagonist. (I'll reveal the back cover copy in the coming weeks. Just know it's a pretty dark tale, flecked with plenty of sinister undertones.)
Look closely. There are variations to each. But all set off a slightly different vibe.
Maybe you're a friend. A relative. A fellow aspiring author. Or just an avid book reader. So, I want to know one thing.
When it comes to the domestic thriller genre, which of these covers appeals the most to you?
So, tell me: Which cover speaks to you? What might catch your eye in a bookstore, online or wherever else you might spy it?
Which one would make you pick it up — or click on it from an online bookseller — to learn more?
Soak them in. Look at them all as much as you want. And cast your vote below to help a girl out. Â
I'll share the winning design soon — and randomly select a winner to receive an Advanced Reader Copy to review when available in early 2024. (I'll have other opportunities to snag ARCs soon. Stay tuned.)
All I ask? Give it an honest, fair review.
Update: Once you vote, type "I voted" in the comments section to be entered in the ARC raffle. I will announce it here and on my social media sites. Start following me now!
Thanks in advance. I'm excited to have others' input in my book-publishing journey!
Which book cover appeals to you — and might inspire you to pick it up?
- Option A
- Option B
- Option C
- Option D
Update: Once you vote, type "I voted" in the comments section to be entered in the ARC raffle. I will announce it here and on my social media sites. Start following me now!
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