tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post5920367593407277020..comments2024-03-28T06:59:34.982-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Countdown to a Book 5: All About ImageDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-46796923202672504372013-02-12T14:34:52.426-07:002013-02-12T14:34:52.426-07:00Morgan, a hint: The image is used upside down. ;)Morgan, a hint: The image is used upside down. ;)Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36318649759426638762013-02-12T14:25:48.980-07:002013-02-12T14:25:48.980-07:00Great cover! I'd like to have been there for t...Great cover! I'd like to have been there for the photo shoot to see how it was done. <br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://www.morganmandel.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-83650441977262398772013-02-10T08:01:40.858-07:002013-02-10T08:01:40.858-07:00Thanks for checking it out, D.T.!Thanks for checking it out, D.T.!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12477901276002059292013-02-09T17:25:01.933-07:002013-02-09T17:25:01.933-07:00In this case, a picture tells a story indeed. Gre...In this case, a picture tells a story indeed. Great cover, Kathryn. DT Krippenehttp://dtkrippene.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-91405436006701795542013-02-09T05:13:06.002-07:002013-02-09T05:13:06.002-07:00Mommamindy: Thanks for your kind words. I was alwa...Mommamindy: Thanks for your kind words. I was always grateful to my husband for snapping my previous photos—it seemed a chore that simply had to be dispensed with in order to conduct business on the internet—but now that I have these I'm most glad I do. It took a long time for me to warm to the notion, but the photo shoot ended up being a lot of fun.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9923105844782149212013-02-08T23:06:27.305-07:002013-02-08T23:06:27.305-07:00Your photo is just lovely. Your skin is vibrant a...Your photo is just lovely. Your skin is vibrant and your eyes are so blue! I instantly understood why you were promoting a good photographer for your image.It really did draw me in to the rest of what you were saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15601567755145702192013-02-08T21:11:31.450-07:002013-02-08T21:11:31.450-07:00Elle: (If I'm wrong about this, someone else p...Elle: (If I'm wrong about this, someone else please speak up.) But I do believe "A novel" began to be added in America with the advent of the memoir boom, for the same reason McDonald's had to add wording to their cups that their coffee is hot: no one wants to be sued for misrepresentation. But I love your perception of its use as a design element as well. I know it can be placed just about anywhere—I'm going to start paying more attention to where it is placed!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-90758852684592678132013-02-08T21:07:29.889-07:002013-02-08T21:07:29.889-07:00Maryann, thanks so much. The branding isn't ea...Maryann, thanks so much. The branding isn't easy and does not come naturally. I think that part of the "curing" process in the years we are ramping up our craft is to really identify what defines our voice as writers—only then can we translate it into a brand. I'm closing in on it, I hope.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-54312640442116233922013-02-08T17:06:36.379-07:002013-02-08T17:06:36.379-07:00Your cover looks fabulous, Kathryn.
I've alwa...Your cover looks fabulous, Kathryn.<br /><br />I've always wondered this about books with "A Novel" printed beneath the title... is that the author's specification that it be included, or did that come from the designers or editors? And what is the reasoning behind it? (Is it aesthetic, or is there a concern that readers will not realise this is fiction?) On your cover, I really like it as a visual "pause" beneath your title; were that text not there, I think it would still need a small section of a flourish line or something to give that pause between the title and image. Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34847441165763353142013-02-08T16:19:49.881-07:002013-02-08T16:19:49.881-07:00Love, love, love the cover of your book. Definitel...Love, love, love the cover of your book. Definitely makes me wonder what the story is about. You are so good about all this branding stuff, too. I still scratch my head and wonder what my brand is. LOLMaryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13422730365868463682013-02-08T14:16:04.600-07:002013-02-08T14:16:04.600-07:00Catherine and Charli thanks so much for commenting...Catherine and Charli thanks so much for commenting!<br /><br />And Jessica, your comment brought a big smile. I think you're right—even I respond to it as both reader and writer!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-42488139497925607412013-02-08T13:37:47.330-07:002013-02-08T13:37:47.330-07:00Now THAT is the kind of cover I would make a beeli...Now THAT is the kind of cover I would make a beeline toward as a reader. And as a writer, I am blown away! Congrats, Kathryn.Jessica Topperhttp://www.jessicatopper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-50143766564197583492013-02-08T13:31:51.217-07:002013-02-08T13:31:51.217-07:00The cover is STUNNING! I cannot wait to read it. The cover is STUNNING! I cannot wait to read it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-47435304366757820892013-02-08T12:59:23.920-07:002013-02-08T12:59:23.920-07:00Congrats! Very dynamic cover design.Congrats! Very dynamic cover design.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-82759289226374950192013-02-08T12:35:55.073-07:002013-02-08T12:35:55.073-07:00Thanks so much, Andree!Thanks so much, Andree!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-48941782275789474352013-02-08T12:35:49.425-07:002013-02-08T12:35:49.425-07:00Love the cover! Congrats on your new book and I lo...Love the cover! Congrats on your new book and I look forward to learning of your continued branding and unfolding.Andree Santinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781211816013546840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15074249156705741952013-02-08T12:23:26.502-07:002013-02-08T12:23:26.502-07:00Kathryn, you know what happens when the stew sits ...Kathryn, you know what happens when the stew sits for a bit -- the flavors blend and it's ever so much tastier than it was when it first came off the stove. Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-2470923835039923762013-02-08T11:59:00.566-07:002013-02-08T11:59:00.566-07:00Thanks, LD—it's amazing what adding a little l...Thanks, LD—it's amazing what adding a little light to the subject can do!<br /><br />And Linda, thanks so much! That blurb was many years in the making. Guess it had to stew. :)Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-55805737100144991432013-02-08T11:55:03.896-07:002013-02-08T11:55:03.896-07:00Outstanding cover. Love the new shots of you, too...Outstanding cover. Love the new shots of you, too.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-61542558191567325492013-02-08T11:07:55.205-07:002013-02-08T11:07:55.205-07:00Fantastic cover, Kathryn! When I clicked on it, I ...Fantastic cover, Kathryn! When I clicked on it, I got an incredible blurb, a hook that has me thinking the release date is much too far away. I can hardly wait to read the story!Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-59100266372829241302013-02-08T09:40:10.340-07:002013-02-08T09:40:10.340-07:00Thanks Chris! Did I mention my son is a magician a...Thanks Chris! Did I mention my son is a magician as well? ;)Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-48790196232251050172013-02-08T09:39:22.583-07:002013-02-08T09:39:22.583-07:00Hi Ruth (The WriteBeat)! You aren't THAT far b...Hi Ruth (The WriteBeat)! You aren't THAT far behind—it's the book cover that's here, not the book! There isn't a link up for pre-orders yet anywhere since it's not coming out until January 2014. But I appreciate your enthusiasm and will definitely broadcast when the time comes!<br /><br />Loved your comment about my photo shoot for the cover, lol.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-29895007211211914142013-02-08T09:25:39.312-07:002013-02-08T09:25:39.312-07:00Wow, Kathryn ... a complete make-over ... I'm ...Wow, Kathryn ... a complete make-over ... I'm impressed! As to my own brand ... unfortunately, I've let the forces of nature control it ... now it is more like a Rorschach test than distinctive image ... kinda like my thinking ... diffuse and fuzzy. But there is an upside ... I can be anything anyone wants me to be ... if the pay is right.<br /><br />By the way, the book cover is awesome!Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-10789018654836673362013-02-08T09:22:15.087-07:002013-02-08T09:22:15.087-07:00Kathryn: I'm very glad that you posted a link ...Kathryn: I'm very glad that you posted a link to this on Facebook, as I have been behind in reading your blog and obviously had missed a lot. What wonderful news! <br /><br />Having just rebuilt my own Website, I know how all-consuming it can be. Like editing your own work vs. someone else's, it can be difficult to remain objective. Given the potential for "glitches" from one browser to another as well as a the diversity in human response to visuals, you're smart to reach out for thoughts. The headshots are fantastic. Your son could get some gigs from your writing network!<br /><br />As for the book cover, is that one from the two-day shoot? (just kidding). <br /><br />So tell us, how would you prefer we buy? How can we get a copy?!<br /><br />Ruth HeilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-35741922037774597572013-02-08T09:17:26.470-07:002013-02-08T09:17:26.470-07:00Ooh Angel, thanks so much for stopping and comment...Ooh Angel, thanks so much for stopping and commenting! So giggle-happy to share it with you! Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.com