tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post7281657813003388401..comments2024-03-28T09:03:51.952-04:00Comments on Vicki Lane Mysteries: The New Cover At LastVicki Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-85674259493501866952011-08-02T22:43:49.176-04:002011-08-02T22:43:49.176-04:00Thanks for all the interesting comments! I really ...Thanks for all the interesting comments! I really enjoy hearing different opinions.<br /><br />And as for Jill's question -- do I have input on the cover, yes and no. I can make suggestions at the beginning and they ask if I like what they come up with. But in the end, it comes down to whether they think they have a cover that will make people want to buy the book. And it's really up to them.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-42862128431610650742011-08-02T16:21:33.069-04:002011-08-02T16:21:33.069-04:00So much hangs on the cover, it's true it's...So much hangs on the cover, it's true it's what makes you pick up a book. But I wouldn't like to say which is better. The italic 'the' is a bit odd! Best wishes for the success of the book in whatever form it is read.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-3318287573510421872011-08-02T11:35:28.460-04:002011-08-02T11:35:28.460-04:00I think that the brightness of the cover is eye ca...I think that the brightness of the cover is eye catching. I am just imagining seeing it next to others on a store shelf. Do you get to have input on the design of the covers or does the publisher just pick them out?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236098607363641770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-36581815418822089362011-08-02T09:55:41.143-04:002011-08-02T09:55:41.143-04:00Well, first off, I'm buying the book, no matte...Well, first off, I'm buying the book, no matter what the cover looks like. :-) That said, I like the first cover best--it looks very mysterious and a bit spooky. This cover would have drawn me to it, where I not already a reader of yours. However, I'm a mystery reader and not so much into women's fiction. The second cover...well, the scenery is pretty. ;-) It does remind me of the bunches of women's fiction that have cropped up lately, and frankly doesn't seem to have allot to do with the type of storyline in the book. But--reading your thoughts on what the book cover is suppose to do made a whole lot more sense, if they are trying to pull in a larger audience via the women's fiction market. Thanks for letting us have fun critiquing the new covers! :-) Can't wait to get the 'real' book in hand.<br />Tammy (hope it comes out by my vacation!!)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131066591477169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-72684135181810091192011-08-01T23:27:34.916-04:002011-08-01T23:27:34.916-04:00I really like this cover. You're right. It doe...I really like this cover. You're right. It does have a modern women fiction appeal. I love mysteries, and I love women's fiction, so I really like it. I can't wait to read this book. Congratulations to you.Jon Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642062329014055563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-15155210752193950702011-08-01T23:23:30.022-04:002011-08-01T23:23:30.022-04:00I'm so glad They dropped the nonsense of A Ful...I'm so glad They dropped the nonsense of A Full Circle Farm Mystery and replaced it with mention of your Anthony Award nomination and the comparison to Sharyn McCrumb. <br /><br />I like the mountain background, but I'm not so sure about the two women. Honestly, I liked the first cover better, but that may have been because I thought it would make a great painting, lol. <br />I feel like this cover will have a broader appeal than the first cover, though. I'm crossing my fingers and toes that this book will be a HUGE best seller!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851516387194415387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-39799049686857944362011-08-01T20:32:02.432-04:002011-08-01T20:32:02.432-04:00I'm very impressed by the beautiful mountains ...I'm very impressed by the beautiful mountains in the background. I'm drawn to it, so it's my favorite. <br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-76842809080291446592011-08-01T19:10:52.005-04:002011-08-01T19:10:52.005-04:00I prefer the first cover, but the important thing ...I prefer the first cover, but the important thing is that the book gets published so I can read it! The cover is not what draws me to a book.Witch of Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215650029608694535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-7660672229797689602011-08-01T18:25:24.141-04:002011-08-01T18:25:24.141-04:00I prefer the first cover but if it is very similar...I prefer the first cover but if it is very similar to the previous cover then it's maybe not a good idea to have it.<br /><br />Whichever cover, I hope your book will be a great success.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-56440174539926107442011-08-01T15:28:59.168-04:002011-08-01T15:28:59.168-04:00I'm definitely buying it whatever the cover lo...I'm definitely buying it whatever the cover looks like!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-14424762698430403322011-08-01T14:49:22.917-04:002011-08-01T14:49:22.917-04:00I definitely prefer the new cover, but then I do g...I definitely prefer the new cover, but then I do generally gravitate more to women's fiction than to mystery so there you go! LOL Here's hoping you sell lots and lots!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979866600334392422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-32798922979800312432011-08-01T14:47:12.193-04:002011-08-01T14:47:12.193-04:00I actually liked the blue one I have to say. That...I actually liked the blue one I have to say. That road looks ominous. But the new one is good too! So exciting!BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-68967442745980465932011-08-01T14:05:04.356-04:002011-08-01T14:05:04.356-04:00I like both covers. The blue one is without people...I like both covers. The blue one is without people and gives me the feeling of a great mystery somewhere in the blue. The second one is more realistic and promising: two women looking at the distant mountains, where the unknown lies.At least that's what I feel!<br />Thank you for your comment. You are right: there are no condominiums in Cooktown. The buildings are not higher than two or three storeys. So no blocks of flats.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-35365787042483189092011-08-01T14:01:47.812-04:002011-08-01T14:01:47.812-04:00It seems to me that the rationale behind most cove...It seems to me that the rationale behind most covers these days is not to portray a scene or characters from the book in question but rather to give some idea of the 'feel' of the book. Inasmuch as the core of the book is the antagonistic relationship between Elizabeth and Gloria, this is...okay. But there's so much more to the book than just that. <br /><br />The copy on the back cover will tell a bit more.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-73282459594944018832011-08-01T12:04:25.760-04:002011-08-01T12:04:25.760-04:00I like it! I don't have a sister-but it does m...I like it! I don't have a sister-but it does make me think of my 2 girls. I just cannot wait to read it!!!!Tipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714281090985487356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-78536996419312081252011-08-01T11:16:54.708-04:002011-08-01T11:16:54.708-04:00I'm a bit surprised that the women seem so you...I'm a bit surprised that the women seem so young. Unless, of course it is meant to be Elizabeth and Gloria in earlier times.<br /><br />I would tend to be more drawn to the "original" cover, but then I am not part of a new audience and will purchase the book regardless of the cover.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-8411581582470443162011-08-01T10:25:04.982-04:002011-08-01T10:25:04.982-04:00To me, without knowing the story line, it's di...To me, without knowing the story line, it's difficult to make an educated choice on the covers, but it doesn't matter because I'll buy anything by you, Vicki. I've loved all your books. I've told all my friends about your work and several have the same opinions I do. The best of luck on all your books.Coco Ihlehttp://www.cocoihle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-37246163525569035712011-08-01T10:22:17.855-04:002011-08-01T10:22:17.855-04:00I appreciate your comments and agree with many of ...I appreciate your comments and agree with many of them. Of course, Random House will choose the cover that they think will draw the widest audience. I can only hope that those who already like my books will buy this one whether they like the cover or not -- and that I'll pick up new readers who do like it.<br /><br />My original suggestion for the cover was two women seen from the back walking down a road (much like the road on the first cover.) And I didn't envision one leaning on the other. Ah, well.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-90416565205182419142011-08-01T09:24:14.116-04:002011-08-01T09:24:14.116-04:00I'd read it because it has your name on it, bu...I'd read it because it has your name on it, but the art? I'm not drawn to the two women displaying emotions, which is actually a trun-off to me. I am drawn to the mountains...and the color is definitely an improvement over the other one. Can't wait to get inside the cover, no matter what it looks like.Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873859681085807056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-9208386661135342432011-08-01T08:59:08.211-04:002011-08-01T08:59:08.211-04:00The previous cover is certainly nice but too much ...The previous cover is certainly nice but too much blue indeed. Sometimes we just have to accept what professional decide without being too emotional.Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-21933906376180494012011-08-01T08:17:12.467-04:002011-08-01T08:17:12.467-04:00I preordered the book for my Kindle so I won't...I preordered the book for my Kindle so I won't see the cover, darn.<br /><br />Spending time over at Wolf Laurel this week so I have lots of time for weeding and reading...:)nidynoddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371768979660008353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-14955176947745974712011-08-01T07:08:37.294-04:002011-08-01T07:08:37.294-04:00I will go for the ebook edition, not because I hav...I will go for the ebook edition, not because I have gender issues with the cover, but because I am making a determined effort with ebooks at the moment. Looking forward to it.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-6449809377030173132011-08-01T07:01:56.976-04:002011-08-01T07:01:56.976-04:00Speaking as a person who picks up books off the sh...Speaking as a person who picks up books off the shelf and gets my first impression of it from the cover I would be drawn in more by the new cover. Two females, some emotional stuff going on in their story, countryside. My thought would be: "I will identify with parts of this story." Then I'd check the back cover, then the first paragraph, or open it at random. But I would have the thing IN MY HANDS, y'see.<br />The old cover is pretty but it makes me feel slightly melancholy, and that is a road down which I do not care to go.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-72289670412051446622011-08-01T06:34:51.619-04:002011-08-01T06:34:51.619-04:00they certainly set different moods...one dark and ...they certainly set different moods...one dark and mysterious...the other light but emotional....i agree they will certainly attract a different target audience...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-91835468178038391072011-08-01T06:28:53.753-04:002011-08-01T06:28:53.753-04:00I agree that I'm glad I didn't have to mak...I agree that I'm glad I didn't have to make the decision, but the old cover still sparks my interest more then the new.Pat in east TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654095647835294718noreply@blogger.com