Congratulations! This cover is a winner in the Book Goodies 2014 Book Cover Contest. Reflections-of-Mamie: A Story of Survival Cover Designer: Rosemary "Mamie" Adkins child - actual photo Comments about cover design This story is about child abuse, fear, loneliness and hope so going through the few child photos I had, this one struck me as being the one that spoke out and said the most without any enhancements. It was decided upon and worked with what color used by myself, … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Reflections-of-Mamie: A Story of Survival by Rosemary “Mamie” Adkins
Cover Contest: Unexpected Wetness by Brian Lageose
Unexpected Wetness Cover Designer: Brian Lageose Comments about cover design The contents of the book concern a very unsatisfactory day that my family spent at an amusement park. While prepping the book for publication and still in need of a cover design, I happened to be visiting relatives in Odessa, TX, and I ran across a "remember when" article in the local paper concerning a once-popular water park that had been abandoned for years. Something spoke to me, in a vague but conceptual … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Unexpected Wetness by Brian Lageose
Cover Contest: Dedicated Idiocy: How Monty Python Fandom Changed My Life by Alyce Wilson
Dedicated Idiocy: How Monty Python Fandom Changed My Life Cover Designer: Alyce Wilson Comments about cover design For my memoir about my experiences in a Monty Python appreciation society, I wanted to create a book cover that captured the spirit of Monty Python. What better way to do this than to borrow the same foot from a classical painting that has become synonymous with MPFC? I paired this with a period photo of my group looking silly and used a bright background and a font that … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Dedicated Idiocy: How Monty Python Fandom Changed My Life by Alyce Wilson
Cover Contest: Siren’s Feast, An Edible Odyssey by Nancy Mehagian
Congratulations! This cover is a winner in the Book Goodies 2014 Book Cover Contest. Siren's Feast, An Edible Odyssey Cover Designer: Shawn Bayer Comments about cover design I always knew that I wanted the image of Es Vedra, a mystical, magical island off the coast of Ibiza, in Spain, said to be the island of the sirens from the legend of Ulysses, to be incorporated on the cover. My daughter was also named after that island. But my memoir is not just about a spiritual life … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Siren’s Feast, An Edible Odyssey by Nancy Mehagian
Cover Contest: Strong Happy Family: Unexpected Advice from an Ivy League Mom of Ten by Donna Baer
Strong Happy Family: Unexpected Advice from an Ivy League Mom of Ten Cover Designer: Allan Ytac Comments about cover design I love working with the folks at 99designs. They have the most talented artists-- and some of them are virtual mind-readers! I chose Allan's design out of hundreds submitted. The cover seemed strong and happy-- perfect for a book entitled STRONG HAPPY FAMILY. The clear, legible font was easy to read, while the photo with my ten kids seemed to invite the reader … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Strong Happy Family: Unexpected Advice from an Ivy League Mom of Ten by Donna Baer
Cover Contest: From Pigtails to Chin Hairs: A Memoir & More by Becky Lewellen Povich
From Pigtails to Chin Hairs: A Memoir & More Cover Designer: Becky Lewellen Povich & Brad Watson Comments about cover design I knew I wanted a black and white photo of myself as a young girl, and maybe along with that, a photo of a more "current" me. (For both the "pigtails" and "chin hairs!") I began to dig through boxes of old photos and as soon as I saw this one, I knew it was The One. I chose the frame, old-fashioned photo corners, and rays of light on Fotor.com, and my … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: From Pigtails to Chin Hairs: A Memoir & More by Becky Lewellen Povich
Cover Contest: Sister Moon of the Philippines by Victoria Mulato
Congratulations! This cover is a winner in the Book Goodies 2014 Book Cover Contest. Sister Moon of the Philippines Cover Designer: Let's Write Books, Inc. Comments about cover design The cover design combines the elements of the flag of the Philippines along with the face of a Filipino girl. The girls eyes are deep and soulful and the sun from the flag placed over her eye represents hope. The unique typeface was chosen to further enhance the look and feel of island culture. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Sister Moon of the Philippines by Victoria Mulato
Cat Whiskers and Talking Furniture: A Memoir of Radio and Television Broadcasting by John Rayburn
Award winning journalist John Rayburn covered major news and sporting events for more than 60 years on radio and television. He offers here a witty and warm-hearted account of historic developments in seven decades of broadcasting, including recollections of Edward R. Murrow’s live broadcasts from London in World War II, the heyday of Little Orphan Annie and her secret decoder badges, and the early days of live (and sometimes flub-filled) television broadcasts. Using an extensive on-air … [Read more...] about Cat Whiskers and Talking Furniture: A Memoir of Radio and Television Broadcasting by John Rayburn
Missing Side of a Rubik’s Cube by C Enyo @C_Enyo
What inspired you to write your memoir? Towards the end of my teens began an ordeal that taunted me for many years. I since always sought a way to bring to light my dark secrets - to illustrate the shady parts of life I had experienced, from police corruption to drug abuse. Having always been interested in the arts, at university, I began truly understanding and appreciating the power of the written word. So, I began writing as a young adult, whilst studying Politics (deepening further into … [Read more...] about Missing Side of a Rubik’s Cube by C Enyo @C_Enyo
Cover Contest: From Omaha to Da Nang by Michael J. Schneider
From Omaha to Da Nang Cover Designer: Michael J. Schneider Comments about cover design The picture is of me sitting in a foxhole on the 1st Marine Division ridge line in Vietnam in 1970. I don't remember who took it; but I thought it had an interesting composition. Note the soda can, the bayonet (used to open soda can), My M-16 rifle and the magazine I was reading. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: From Omaha to Da Nang by Michael J. Schneider
Cover Contest: Don’t Hit Me! by Vanessa de Largie
Don't Hit Me! Cover Designer: Vanessa de Largie Comments about cover design It was deeply important that I designed this cover myself. The fist going through the glass represents a shattered life The 'Title' over the fist represents a woman saying NO to domestic violence. It was a matter of finding an appropriate picture, draining the color from it, then adding effects and fonts. It was tricky to get the positioning how I envisioned it - but I got there in the end. … [Read more...] about Cover Contest: Don’t Hit Me! by Vanessa de Largie
From Omaha To Da Nang: Reflections Of A 2-Yr Marine by Michael J. Schneider
What inspired you to write your memoir? I read a humorous book written for the young adult audience and thought I'd like to try to write one like it. Then I decided my experience in the Marine Corps had a lot of humorous incidents in it. With the idea that truth is sometimes stranger than fiction I decided this book might be quite entertaining. About your Book: Not everybody can be a hero but everyone can have an adventure. This book takes you through the rigors and humiliation of Marine … [Read more...] about From Omaha To Da Nang: Reflections Of A 2-Yr Marine by Michael J. Schneider
