tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post2219792416055311335..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: The Art of the CoverLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-68987736359729713832008-03-02T17:37:00.000-05:002008-03-02T17:37:00.000-05:00From a reader of Midnight Ink & other publishers' ...From a reader of Midnight Ink & other publishers' books, I am quickly drawn to the MI books because of their originality & color.<BR/><BR/>Also, the person who arranges the Mystery section at my local Barnes & Nobles says she can predict the future success of a book by looking at its cover. <BR/><BR/>So thanks, MI cover designers, for interesting & fun book covers!becky hutchisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207058540046363006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-6101881561851426722008-02-28T05:44:00.000-05:002008-02-28T05:44:00.000-05:00It seems we are all in agreement about the excelle...It seems we are all in agreement about the excellent covers from Midnight Ink. Ellen Dahl also designs THE BLACK WIDOW AGENCY covers and has done a great job each time. <BR/><BR/>Covers are the first impression our readers have, so they must capture the essence of the story or the reader might feel duped.Felicia Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556232226152556397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-90444333543964190542008-02-27T18:50:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:50:00.000-05:00My book went through two covers. I liked them both...My book went through two covers. I liked them both. As I understand it, the cover design is often a source of friction between author and publisher, so I feel v. lucky.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-23131305384969553442008-02-27T15:49:00.000-05:002008-02-27T15:49:00.000-05:00Cheers to you, Susan, from another Midnight Ink au...Cheers to you, Susan, from another Midnight Ink author whose covers are all about the dog. <BR/><BR/>Artist Bunky Hurter perfectly captures the aristocracy and mischief of Abra the Afghan hound in my Whiskey Mattimoe mysteries. Her work makes me smile every time. <BR/><BR/>NinaNina Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951320004034298217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-91992909133906228552008-02-27T11:08:00.000-05:002008-02-27T11:08:00.000-05:00Yes, our covers are tops! I get compliments on min...Yes, our covers are tops! I get compliments on mine all the time and I'm always excited to see what they'll come up with next.<BR/><BR/>My covers are done by Ellen Dahl and she won a graphics award for Too Big to Miss.Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-24586806732821158712008-02-27T10:14:00.000-05:002008-02-27T10:14:00.000-05:00It's interesting, isn't it. Wildly different conce...It's interesting, isn't it. Wildly different concepts, yet both work. <BR/>My theme is the dog, the boot, and my little smiley faced Jolly Roger.Susan Goodwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15113679812768298989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-57391016006962324402008-02-27T09:46:00.000-05:002008-02-27T09:46:00.000-05:00Looks like you've got a theme going with the dog.Y...Looks like you've got a theme going with the dog.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I think MI has great covers, overall. Kevin Brown did a nice job on mine and I'm curious to see the difference between mine and yours--by the same artist.Mark Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410424046477699059noreply@blogger.com