It is said you should never judge a book by its cover, but first impressions make the book in many cases. How affected are you by this first impression?
As a novelist, I try to intrigue with the cover. On my website I have created a tab showing the genesis of the idea, the art and the final product. I look forward to this discussion.
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You are so right.
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This Island Earth by Raymond F. Jones, later made into a Sci-Fi movie by the same name.
I mean no offense. It's only my first reaction.
gjswriter wrote:
I'm not sure I would pick this book up if I saw it in the book store. It reminds me of ... an old Science Fiction novel.first impressions make the book in many cases.
This Island Earth by Raymond F. Jones, later made into a Sci-Fi movie by the same name.
I mean no offense. It's only my first reaction.
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Zahir, the one with the evil eye.
Interesting thought on the title color, I will take it to heart.
I started this book thinking I would use the chupacabra as the central theme, but I needed a spin. I didn't want to write about more traditional creatures or dieviant humans. In one of the chupacabra sightings the farmer involved called it a Zahir. That's what i used.
Oil exploration in the Amazon delves too deep and wakens the defenders, the Zahir. An exploration team goes missing and a rescue is organized. Deep in the Amazon no one gets out alive.
That's a brief description. I have received very good feedback on this one and will be converting it to a screen play this summer.
Thanks for asking,
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I started this book thinking I would use the chupacabra as the central theme, but I needed a spin. I didn't want to write about more traditional creatures or dieviant humans. In one of the chupacabra sightings the farmer involved called it a Zahir. That's what i used.
Oil exploration in the Amazon delves too deep and wakens the defenders, the Zahir. An exploration team goes missing and a rescue is organized. Deep in the Amazon no one gets out alive.
That's a brief description. I have received very good feedback on this one and will be converting it to a screen play this summer.
Thanks for asking,
Greg
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Thanks for the input.
That is exactly the type of input an author needs. And yes, I will be around here long term. I think this is a great site and have high hopes for introducing my work and getting more ideas from all the members.
Again, thanks. On my website is a tab with the concepts and finals of all my books if you care to take a look.
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Again, thanks. On my website is a tab with the concepts and finals of all my books if you care to take a look.
Greg
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Interbane wrote:
That is too funny!
You are on to something though. A little less artificial looking. But gjswriter has definitely got something.
Nice site BTW. You've peeked my interest, Gjs.
:laugh2:Maybe a pimple on the left cheek!
That is too funny!
You are on to something though. A little less artificial looking. But gjswriter has definitely got something.
Nice site BTW. You've peeked my interest, Gjs.
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Thanks for the comments.
I am already working on the cover for my next book and will keep your input in mind because this one will be more challenging than the other four. In fact, i will end up doing modified covers for the already produced books when I do second editions.
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