tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post6612118579944017408..comments2024-03-28T01:44:27.279-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Different GardensDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-10122965815062802422015-05-17T05:42:55.242-06:002015-05-17T05:42:55.242-06:00This is exciting, and I can hardly wait for A Brot...This is exciting, and I can hardly wait for A Brother Betrayed to make its second debut. To be sure my mistake is not repeated, I've updated the story to include an even stronger connection to the cover art.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-8710333280402169422015-05-17T05:36:57.546-06:002015-05-17T05:36:57.546-06:00I agree. The first cover for A Brother Betrayed, w...I agree. The first cover for A Brother Betrayed, which was released under a different title, depicted a grand piano. While a piano played a small and insignificant role in the story, the feedback from readers consistently complained that the tale was NOT about music. They were obviously disappointed because the cover had misled them. The new cover, however, speaks directly to the storyline. Lesson learned.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-84291661630040849562015-05-16T21:58:22.569-06:002015-05-16T21:58:22.569-06:00Clever use of flowers, Linda. And how exciting to ...Clever use of flowers, Linda. And how exciting to have your re-releases coming up! Let us know when they are available.Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-52315395092963152282015-05-16T20:57:30.507-06:002015-05-16T20:57:30.507-06:00I am a firm believer that the quote “Don’t judge a...I am a firm believer that the quote “Don’t judge a book by its cover . . .” should only apply to things other than books. What is the first thing a perspective reader sees? The cover. It is, therefore, important that it represent the story, characters, plot, etc. The feeling of dissatisfaction when it doesn’t can turn a potential fan into a disgruntled reader. <br /><br />Thank you, Linda, for the reminder.SKhttp://www.skrandolph.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13536503030481603822015-05-15T08:20:46.955-06:002015-05-15T08:20:46.955-06:00The first one that often comes to mind is "Th...The first one that often comes to mind is "The Rose" by Bette Midler, a song that appeals to me musically, lyrically, and emotionally. Presently, none of my upcoming books include flowers in their titles; as noted above, however, the covers will incorporate flora in story-relevant ways.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-40067274913949480202015-05-15T07:49:20.910-06:002015-05-15T07:49:20.910-06:00There are so many flower referenced in the titles ...There are so many flower referenced in the titles of books, poems, movies, and songs. Blooms can be beautiful, romantic, or deadly.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.com