Covers: Reader Eye-Candy

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

D. Wallace Peach, branding and a stunning new cover…

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We’ve all heard about the importance of quality book covers, and if I’m honest about my own book buying habits, I have to agree. I browse the covers. If I like a cover, I read the blurb. If I like the blurb, I read the first few pages. From there it lands in my shopping cart. A treat for me!

My switch from traditional publishing to indie publishing means it’s time for new covers. Authors will usually have the option to purchase existing covers from the publisher, but I decided to use this opportunity to upgrade, to commit to a professional image and brand. I figure this is my chance, and the covers I pick have to stick.

Covers are an investment for a writer, just like editing and proofing. Unlike editing and proofing, they’re seriously fun. I asked the talented Jennifer Munswami of J.M…

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About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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10 Responses to Covers: Reader Eye-Candy

  1. Miriam's avatar Miriam says:
    January 30, 2016 at 09:54

    Covers definitely have an influence, but there’s obviously got to be more beyond the surface.

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  2. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar jenanita01 says:
    January 30, 2016 at 10:45

    absolutely stunning cover… hope the writing matches up. It has to, doesn’t it?

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  3. Carol Balawyder's avatar Carol Balawyder says:
    January 30, 2016 at 15:18

    Super cover and very interesting article! 🙂

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  4. Peter Wells aka Countingducks's avatar Peter Wells aka Countingducks says:
    January 30, 2016 at 15:37

    I’ve had some issues with the covers of my books, and even some negative comments about on Amazon so I fully understand the concerns

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  5. D. Wallace Peach's avatar D. Wallace Peach says:
    January 30, 2016 at 15:45

    Thanks again for the reblog, Sue 🙂 I appreciate it!

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