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10/14/21

The Only Thing Worse Than Stale Candy . . . Is a Bad Book Cover

Over the past eight years, I’ve learned a lot about the writing and the publishing industry including, how important book covers are. People always tell you not to judge a book by its cover, but let’s be honest. We do!

Book covers are hard. They’re also super expensive. That’s why for my Halloween short story, I’m designing the cover using Canva software. I would NEVER do this for a big release like The Murder Lawyer, but I don’t have the budget to hire a designer for a short story.

Will you help me choose the book cover?

Here’s what you need to know about the story:

On October 25, my new Halloween short story A NICE ISLAND will be available exclusively for my readers’ group. It’s about a mysterious secluded island off the Georgia coast, a woman looking for a way to escape her grief, and a travel deal that might just be too good to be true. Get ready for a creepy story that might have you rethinking answering those unsolicited travel emails.

Read more about the story and the setting here. 

The story is being offered exclusively for my readers’ group. So make sure you’re signed up!

Below are four possible book covers? Which do you like best?

You can vote here or click on either of the images to go to the voting page.

COVER 1

COVER 2

 

COVER 3

 

COVER 4

 

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An author of fiction and truth, I like to write about anything that peaks my interest. I write mainstream fiction, but also enjoy writing about the creative process, mindful living, traveling, and the writing life. I hope my books and other writings will inspire and motivate YOU to pursue a fulfilling, passionate life - whatever that means to you. Strike up a conversation with me in the comments, on social media, or send me an email. Us humans have to stick together! Read More…

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