Well, after much angst, haggling and taking a poll, the new cover for the upcoming Trade version of Getting Hers actually speaks to the book, the potential audience and the characters.
They are three different, yet beautiful and determined women. The previous version of faces on the cover showed two women, who were pretty enough, but certainly looked as if they belonged on an Urban novel. My concern was not that the cover was not appealing, but rather that it sent the wrong message to potential buyers who would see the cover and expect to read about Sistah Girlz from Da Hood, which is not what GETTING HERS is all about.
I must say that I am pleased. I stood my ground and gave solid reasoning for my dissent and concern. Thankfully, my editor stood by me and they listened.
11 comments:
LOVIN' IT!!! I am glad that it worked out the RIGHT way.
Love the new cover you negotiated for. That's so cool. It shows that we can indeed have "voice" in the decisions behind our books. Congrats... and the cover is wonderful!
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What a gorgeous new cover. I'm glad you were able to make a difference in getting a cover to more accurately reflect the contents of the book.
I *love* this cover. I will definitely get this book.
Tanya
I love the new cover.
Love the new cover. I am really looking forward to reading it.
Beautiful new cover.
McKenna
good for you. Way to hold your ground. Love the new cover! Should go a long way with your desire to crossover for all readers! Hope all is well.
Hi Donna.....that cover is beautiful! Congratulations. I think it's great that they actually decided to make it a multi-racial cover. Now let's just hope they market it to the commercial pool so they know you exist. That cover will certainly appeal to more than only black readers. Sales, sales, sales. Good luck!
Great cover: Smart move....
can i get more info?
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