Comments about cover design
This was entirely Alan’s idea. He’s a great cover artist.
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Deborah Carneysays
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I like the concept, but the nitpicker in me noticed the bullets look old and tarnished and not reliable–like they were found in a trunk in the garage or something. Why not some shiney, polished bullets, to match the shiny lipstick? Also, why not a rifle bullet, which whould be the same height as the lipstick? Although, she probably can’t fit a rifle in her purse, so pistol rounds do work…
Actually, the bullets (for a S&W .38, which she uses) are from the era of the story & look a bit different from those of today. The lipstick is also from the era. My artist is a nitpicker too : )
I’m drawn to this cover instantly, and it gives me a feeling that the book will take me on a witty rollercoaster ride. The cover suggests many things: the era in which the story is set, a female protagonist, danger, and a sense of humor.
This cover perfectly captures the feel of a gumshoe story with a feminine edge. I can sense an action packed mystery laced with wisecracks awaits me when I open the book
This is a vivid and simple cover but it immediately conveys the sort of 1930’s feel which I think is the era the mystery novel is set. It certainly indicates that the protagonist is a female and despite being a ‘tough cookie’ is also attractively feminine. I just love it.
Deborah Carney says
Congratulations! This cover has made it to the finals! Vote for this cover by commenting about what you like about it, and by sharing on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest using the links above. The more shares, the more votes this cover will get!
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C.E. Martin says
I like the concept, but the nitpicker in me noticed the bullets look old and tarnished and not reliable–like they were found in a trunk in the garage or something. Why not some shiney, polished bullets, to match the shiny lipstick? Also, why not a rifle bullet, which whould be the same height as the lipstick? Although, she probably can’t fit a rifle in her purse, so pistol rounds do work…
M. Ruth Myers says
Actually, the bullets (for a S&W .38, which she uses) are from the era of the story & look a bit different from those of today. The lipstick is also from the era. My artist is a nitpicker too : )
Rebecca says
I’m drawn to this cover instantly, and it gives me a feeling that the book will take me on a witty rollercoaster ride. The cover suggests many things: the era in which the story is set, a female protagonist, danger, and a sense of humor.
Elisabeth Storrs says
This cover perfectly captures the feel of a gumshoe story with a feminine edge. I can sense an action packed mystery laced with wisecracks awaits me when I open the book
lorrifay says
This is a vivid and simple cover but it immediately conveys the sort of 1930’s feel which I think is the era the mystery novel is set. It certainly indicates that the protagonist is a female and despite being a ‘tough cookie’ is also attractively feminine. I just love it.