You put a lot of work into this! Great resource. Thanks, Joyce. I've been doing my own research on book cover design as I'm working on publishing my novel. It's really interesting to see what publishers will put together and which designs win accolades. I have my cover and really like it, but I'm trying to bump it up a bit. Anyway, the publishing field is fascinating and so subjective. I've never been a fan of Dannielle Steel, and I'm flaming out on Yarrow's novels. But I loved Chaney's opening and think her book might go down historically as a first tome chronicling the collapse of the US as we know it today.
You put a lot of work into this! Great resource. Thanks, Joyce. I've been doing my own research on book cover design as I'm working on publishing my novel. It's really interesting to see what publishers will put together and which designs win accolades. I have my cover and really like it, but I'm trying to bump it up a bit. Anyway, the publishing field is fascinating and so subjective. I've never been a fan of Dannielle Steel, and I'm flaming out on Yarrow's novels. But I loved Chaney's opening and think her book might go down historically as a first tome chronicling the collapse of the US as we know it today.
Deborah … thanks and best wishes for a great cover. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Yes, openings are so important! What a clever idea, Joyce!
Jeanine ... thanks, it was a fascinating exercise.