Do you Judge a Book by its Cover? - Romance Writers Weekly - #lovechatwrite

Today's an exciting day for me! It's the release of the last in the Bendixon Sisters Series, CROSSROADS CORNER! If you preordered it should already be on your ereader, but if you haven't, be sure to buy soon, as the price will be going up in a few days! More information is below this week's blog post. And speaking of which...

The saying goes “Never judge a book by its cover,” but be honest - you have, right? This week on the Romance Writers’ Weekly Blog Hop, we’ve been asked to share a couple of our favourite book covers - whether our own or someone else’s - and explain what it is that draws us to them.

If you joined me from Leslie Hachtel, welcome!

I have a couple of major preferences when it comes to book covers. I generally don’t like to see people’s faces, and if it is part of a series, I want all the covers to have strong commonalities. As a reader, while the cover of a book definitely has influenced my buying decision, what I’m mostly looking for (especially in a indie book) is professional design. If it looks good on the outside, I’m hopeful it is written well on the inside.
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Some of Susanna Kearsley’s books are linked, although I wouldn’t call them part of a series. Her covers, though, are immediately recognizable as being from her world. I think they are wonderful, reflecting the magic and mystery that all her stories have.

Diana Gabaldon’s books have been released with numerous covers, but I love this look the best. It is simple yet striking, and let’s the story stand for itself.

Courtney Milan does write books in series, but no matter what series it is she has a distinctive style. For her historicals, a woman in a jewel-toned gown on each cover. I read once she designs her own, which is awesome, too!

As for my own books, I do love the covers for the Bendixon Sisters series. But I think the one I am most proud of is WHEN TIME FALLS STILL. This was my first self-published book, and I worked with the graphic designer at my TV station on the cover. It was a finalist in the RONE Awards put on by InD’tale Magazine, which was so amazing for a first cover, and I know for a fact people have bought the book strictly because they loved the cover. 😊
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What about you? What do you like to see in a cover? Let me know below, then be sure to head over to Clair Brett who is next on the hop!

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CROSSROADS CORNER, Book Three in the Bendixon Sisters Series, is now available!

EARLY REVIEWS:
 
I loved how Ms. Margriet continually had the characters at a breaking point both personally and/or professionally and yet was able to find a compromise that was beneficial to both in the end. The dialogue was realistic, the plot flowed smoothly right up to the climax and I finished the entire book in one sitting.
 
Avonna Loves Genres – 5 Stars
 
This book/series is like a warm blanket, once you’re in you don't want get out. I recommend this series to anyone that likes to snuggle on their sofa and get lost in good book.
 
Tracey's Vampy & Racey Book Blog - 5 Stars
 
Camryn’s life seems to be mired in one complication after another and I was definitely rooting for her to get a happily ever after, especially with a certain smoking hot single dad!
 
Fun Under the Covers – 5 Stars

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