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- Cover Reveal for THE PURSUIT OF COOL !!
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What Writers Need to Know About Book Cover Design: An Interview with Artist Lee Libro
Effective cover art has always been an important part of publishing a book. In this dawning age of self-publishing and indie writers a good cover artist is an important member of every author’s publishing team. I was lucky to come … Continue reading
Voting Results: THE SURFER eBook Jacket Selection Poll
First, thanks to all those who participated. The TMiK Board of Electors worked many late evenings to compile the results of the eBook Jacket Selection Poll. And the winner is…#4, with 29% of the vote! 1. Jacket#4 29% 2. … Continue reading
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THE SURFER eBook Jacket Selection Poll: Vote Now!
I decided to release THE SURFER as an ebook, so I needed a cover. Then I went a little crazy with Photoshop. Five covers (plus a Bonus cover) emerged from the layering, rasteurizing, and the gaussian blur. How to pick … Continue reading
