As of last night, I was 1831 words ahead of my cumulative goal. At one point, I was 2331 words ahead, but I opted for lying on the couch instead of writing due to a sore throat and a migraine. I plan on writing a little more than my word count goal tonight.
On another note…it’s very true that book covers can make a difference in book sales. My cover artist and I recently decided to change the cover on my novel, Starfane. This novel is her favorite and my mom’s favorite (it’s definitely the steamiest). It never has sold as well as I hoped, but when we changed the cover recently, sales definitely picked up. When Anya first started doing my covers, I couldn’t afford to pay her, and she didn’t have a good program to work from. Now I can pay her and she has a good design program. This book is about three men (and the heroine), but it also takes place in a magical world which I think the new cover depicts. What do you think about the difference in the covers? The old one looks very amateurist. (Anya thinks the old cover might lead people to believe it’s a male menage a trois, LOL)
Old cover 
New Cover 
Ugh, migraines, they are the worst!! Hope you’re feeling better today.
The new cover is a great improvement! Best of luck with it 🙂
Thanks, Lauren, I’m feeling much better.
Definitely a better cover. It matches the story inside. 🙂
Oh, that new cover is gorgeous! I know I’m definitely guilty of judging books by their covers myself, so good luck with new one!
And whoo hoo being ahead of your goal! Hope that keeps up, too. : )
Thanks, L.S.! I’m not quite as bad to judge by the covers…I’m more into a good synopsis, but most people definitely judge by the cover. What I hate is when there is NO cover. That turns me off.
I’m about 2500 over my goal since I’ve written tonight. I don’t know why I’m on such a roll this time. I’m scared to death I can’t keep it up. LOL
Hope the migraine has jogged on!
Love the new cover! Starfane is such a great title that it deserves a pretty cover. Awesome job, Anya!
Sorry for the over-excited punctuation, I haven’t visited in a while. 😀
Claire, I’m so glad to see you! I’ve missed you. 😦
I’m glad you like the cover. Anya is great, isn’t she? She’s gotten so much better since she actually has a good program to work with. I’m glad you like the title. A lot of people go “Huh?” about the title. LOL
People are crazy. Even before I “knew” you online, that was the one title of yours I always remembered. I am seriously bad with names, but that one stuck. It sounds cool to me. Shutting up now. LOL.
And yep, the cover is very well done. I keep looking at it. Always a good sign. 🙂 I always thought covers didn’t matter to me, but a good one really does grab your attention. I hope business rockets for both of you!
I’m really glad the second cover turned out so well. This really is my favorite story by Lauralynn. Glad you all enjoy the new cover! I’m having fun with them.
It’s true about pretty covers though. They make people want to check them out in the first place. Just a plain cover with hardly anything on it doesn’t catch the eye. At the same time you have to be careful and not add too much or it overpowers. I especially like to add a little hidden something to the cover that when the reader gets into the book they go back to the cover and discover it was there and it’s a surprise.
Hey, Anya. I really do like the cover. My mom thinks this story should be made into a movie. Wow, who would play Alex, Jin, and especially Marque? LOL
Yeah, you have a little something on the cover of Starfane that people will get when they read the book. 🙂
I definitely like the new cover better! It really seems to fit the tone of the piece so much better. Great decision!
Thanks, Kait. We had been thinking about changing the cover for awhile, but were busy with shiny new covers. LOL.
Love the new cover. Was thinking about you today. The summer seems to be flying by. School starts again in about a month and we’re going away the last week of this month so my next few weekends are blown. Want to come see you, though!
Thanks, Susan. I’ve been thinking about you a lot. I knew you were holed up in Talent land, so I’ve tried not to bother you much. LOL. We do need to get together. I can always come your way since you’ve come my direction the other times. 🙂
That new cover is just great! It adds so much. I agree, the old cover may have led readers to think M/M/M when it wasn’t so. Your name is larger on the new cover, and I think this was a good change. The new cover’s colors are much brighter, also. I like the blurred images – it sort of has a watercolor effect that says romance much better. Thanks for stopping by this week, too. ~ Nadja
Thanks, Nadja! The new cover definitely reflects the story better, and the quality is much better. I like the watercolor effect, too. And it makes sense because the story is about a woman who steps through a mural into another world.
Sick and a migraine is a very unfair combo! (I know…I’ve been there.) Is there someone to file a complaint with about that? The official Brain & Virus Department? I LOVE the new cover! It has a very alluring mystical look. Kudos to Anya for such a good job!
Hi Michelle! I don’t know why it made me moderate your comment. You’ve commented here numerous times….
I know you suffer from migraines, too, so you can relate. I really wish there was a department to complain to. LOL.
I’m glad you like the cover. Anya just keeps getting better. I think she did a good job adding that motorcycle to your cover, too. I think it’s funny that I always want this and that changed before I’m happy with the final cover, but she’s says that’s fine since I’m paying her now. LOL
love the new cover. Definately think it is a big improvement. Congrats on still being ahead in your word count. Hope it keeps up…
Thanks, Jody. It’s a much better cover, I think. I’m really happy about the word count, and I hope I don’t lose my momentum. It helps to have so many supportive people in ROW80!
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I love the new cover! And congrats on staying ahead of your word count, even with migranes. Hope you feel better! Good luck with the rest of the week.
Thanks, Lisa! Good luck to you, too!
My judgment: For the new cover. 🙂 Cool title too.
And congratulations on your word count!
Thank you, CM!