tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post25076023360876431..comments2024-03-28T09:22:50.354-07:00Comments on Just R.R.: Quick Notes #11Richard Raleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18009584023096437089noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-35759002082686658272016-04-17T05:52:27.268-07:002016-04-17T05:52:27.268-07:00My German exchange son is a artist. Finally got h...My German exchange son is a artist. Finally got him to start reading King Henry. Hope he would be inspired...JohnnyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716755076639848424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-22716237590266931462016-04-15T07:27:12.024-07:002016-04-15T07:27:12.024-07:00I've actually used the covers as a warning to ...I've actually used the covers as a warning to keep away less adventurous readers. I'm sure it's costed me sales and some possible fans, but the in your face graffiti style, so very different from what Big Five have decided for the genre, worked great to build cult following.<br /><br />But, yes, perhaps it is time to open things up and let the general public be aghast by the Foul Mouth.<br /><br />Richard Raleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009584023096437089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-72469835612492047542016-04-15T07:19:45.360-07:002016-04-15T07:19:45.360-07:00Probably won't be character based. Will be no...Probably won't be character based. Will be no artist, just graphic design work. Kind of surprised I haven't seen more fan art as is with a few thousand fans for the series now.Richard Raleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009584023096437089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-77360413925274415812016-04-15T06:02:36.409-07:002016-04-15T06:02:36.409-07:00I guess it depends on what the new theme would be....I guess it depends on what the new theme would be. I am not sure if I am ready to put a face on the characters yet.JohnnyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716755076639848424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-64857437984670964202016-04-14T07:10:12.543-07:002016-04-14T07:10:12.543-07:00I'd have to agree - nothing wrong with them pe...I'd have to agree - nothing wrong with them per se, but they don't reflect the content/genre and might put people off if they are browsing titles. Personally I prefer the less-is-more approach, with something simple (and slightly cryptic) representing the series as a whole, but not much changing between them. Thus not needing much effort/outlay for each new book, not likely to put people off, and a bit classier than the standard scantily clad lady-dragon. Michael Grant's 'Gone' series spring to mind (although not for the content).<br /><br />Although a scantily-clad lady-dragon with a graffitied spurting cock is probably more KH...Paget76https://www.blogger.com/profile/09429353842338478259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-71144530340227391732016-04-14T05:49:07.240-07:002016-04-14T05:49:07.240-07:00I think you might benefit from new covers in the s...I think you might benefit from new covers in the sense that they don't signal what genre your books are in. Which may be what you want, but I remember when I first bought them being a bit confused about what kind of book I was looking at.<br /><br />A sexy leather clad lady with a dragon behind her is very cliche, but I instantly know I'm working with urban fantasy.<br /><br />On the flip side as a long time reader now I hate change and will rage if you change any tiny detail of my beloved series. But you already have me hooked I presume you want to get some new blood in the door. <br /><br />Also on the positive side a lot of indie books have covers that I really don't like and work as an obstacle to me trying the book. With KHP I didn't have that problem.<br /><br />None of this applies to the short story covers which I like a lot.<br /><br />/end unsolicited opinionSkirnakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241273777223505942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-79161795004266016832016-04-14T05:11:07.096-07:002016-04-14T05:11:07.096-07:00Yup, still trying to decide if the Blaine swot cha...Yup, still trying to decide if the Blaine swot chart or the jerk off math are my favorite scene. Hard choice.<br /><br />As for covers, probably decide in June. Want to see what the old covers do in Kindle Unlimited plus run an ad first.Richard Raleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009584023096437089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877602152050535936.post-19878999558085507522016-04-14T04:22:15.542-07:002016-04-14T04:22:15.542-07:00Can't believe you hadn't seen Silicon Vall...Can't believe you hadn't seen Silicon Valley yet! <br /><br />Did you decide to get different covers done? Skirnakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241273777223505942noreply@blogger.com