tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post5578191659981788049..comments2024-01-18T05:37:22.292-05:00Comments on lisa and laura write: Judging a Book By Its Coverlisa and laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-66017830225911321162011-01-19T11:30:07.912-05:002011-01-19T11:30:07.912-05:00Well, I have to admit that I'm 43, and I loved...Well, I have to admit that I'm 43, and I loved the pink hair. (And pink is not one of my favorite colors.) Oh, well. Loved the cover.Beth MacKinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510201092365855223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-80940368171042908822011-01-18T22:42:22.392-05:002011-01-18T22:42:22.392-05:00Oh boy. I feel your pain. When I got the cover of ...Oh boy. I feel your pain. When I got the cover of my latest YA, I also got upset, partly because she didn't have red hair and partly because the book takes place at the beach and the cover did not say beach to me! She had black hair with a red streak IN it. But everyone I sent it to loved it.<br /><br />So, I also went in and changed the description of her hair during first pass pages. It made me feel better. In the end, the cover is SO important, and I think we do have to trust that the publisher knows what they're doing more than we do.<br /><br />I really do think the pink is awesome!Lisa Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-43503021648673415542011-01-18T09:15:06.927-05:002011-01-18T09:15:06.927-05:00Okay. So, whew.
I need a moment after that emo...Okay. So, whew. <br /><br />I need a moment after that emotional roller coaster ...<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Well said. <br /><br />sfHardygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268385174949496800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-13609671476712807092011-01-18T01:52:43.691-05:002011-01-18T01:52:43.691-05:00This is a super awesome post. :) It is a very eye-...This is a super awesome post. :) It is a very eye-catching cover. Congrats again!Krispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-79391772167165463632011-01-18T00:55:58.081-05:002011-01-18T00:55:58.081-05:00You bring up SUCH a good point...we need to rememb...You bring up SUCH a good point...we need to remember who the target audience is. Teens! I get weird about covers because I want them to appeal to ME. But dang, I'm 40!!! I have to admit I'm starting to hag out! So I need to let the professionals do their thing of appealing to the teenagers. <br />Such a great post--thanks for writing it. And she really does ROCK the pink. Love it!!<br />RRobin Mellomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225861794412705136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-29677883177274716832011-01-18T00:44:57.287-05:002011-01-18T00:44:57.287-05:00Um, I'm old as dirt and I voted for the pink. ...Um, I'm old as dirt and I voted for the pink. It's a fun cover!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-66713755472581013642011-01-17T22:18:21.005-05:002011-01-17T22:18:21.005-05:00I LOVE that you went back in and added pink to her...I LOVE that you went back in and added pink to her hair. That totally rocks!!! This book is going to do so WELL!!Janet Gurtlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-74319651027067039862011-01-17T20:35:04.002-05:002011-01-17T20:35:04.002-05:00I think you're right - the cover is going to b...I think you're right - the cover is going to be perfect!! :) So glad you've grown to love it! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-14804044120355867822011-01-17T18:44:46.350-05:002011-01-17T18:44:46.350-05:00Aw! I LOVE the cover, and I'm glad you do, to...Aw! I LOVE the cover, and I'm glad you do, too. Thanks for sharing this! :)Larissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874147599272424056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-51810441116067284742011-01-17T17:47:35.209-05:002011-01-17T17:47:35.209-05:00i think its great that instead o pouting - you ste...i think its great that instead o pouting - you stepped up and became open to the possibility and potential. <br /><br />I think its a great contrast to kate's character.Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-7995544134348427792011-01-17T17:36:33.299-05:002011-01-17T17:36:33.299-05:00So brave of you to post this admission of how wron...So brave of you to post this admission of how wrong you were...and how old.lol <br /><br />I love the pink hair but I think I would have reacted the same way at first. But I refuse to admit that I am old. <br /><br />SOOO, please excuse me while I go apply my daily wrinkle cream and take my blood pressure pill before I dress in my new Twilight t-shirt and bedazzled jeans. Oh, yeah.Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-79011083919486550802011-01-17T17:29:03.992-05:002011-01-17T17:29:03.992-05:00What an important thing to remember: When you aren...What an important thing to remember: When you aren't in the target audience you write for, their opinions have to matter. Thanks for sharing these insights. And for the record, though I haven't <i>yet</i> read The Liar Society, I'm old *waaaaa!* and I LOVE the pink hair.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-71191950485860700072011-01-17T16:38:51.938-05:002011-01-17T16:38:51.938-05:00For the record I voted for brown haired Kate and I...For the record I voted for brown haired Kate and I am not old! Just sayin.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558431169325360285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-77275190538812397092011-01-17T15:16:36.917-05:002011-01-17T15:16:36.917-05:00I do like the pink hair, but I would be upset too....I do like the pink hair, but I would be upset too. It doesn't represent your character. I just read a historical romance...the guy on the cover had short hair...the hero in the book, long hair. It did bug me. But in the end, while the cover is what catches our eye, it's the story that pulls us in.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-17823688567733221072011-01-17T15:05:30.049-05:002011-01-17T15:05:30.049-05:00i love it, makes me think of John Belushi is Dead ...i love it, makes me think of John Belushi is Dead (a favorite new book of mine). I'm glad it all worked out and you love it now, as you should. It's great! And having pink hair would rule. I always wanted to dye mine blue.<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-11683851437233575972011-01-17T14:28:42.520-05:002011-01-17T14:28:42.520-05:00Okay, I'm definitely old but I LOVE the pink. ...Okay, I'm definitely old but I LOVE the pink. I've always wished I had the courage to dye my hair some kind of technicolor so I am instantly drawn to that sassy chick on the cover. And pink + pearls = one-of-a-kind girl :)Stasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415483299971270025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-12543682086039088372011-01-17T14:13:09.875-05:002011-01-17T14:13:09.875-05:00I mean, I am technically borderline, I guess. Prob...I mean, I am technically borderline, I guess. Probably not actually the target audience for YA, but I am so pink all the way. I adore pink hair. I would've went right past this book if the cover model had brown hair, but pink hair? How many books on the shelf do you see with pink haired girls? Your cover is gorgeous.XiXihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364953168828471897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-7146664393899246652011-01-17T13:31:40.560-05:002011-01-17T13:31:40.560-05:00It's always a sad day when you realize you'...It's always a sad day when you realize you're old. It happened to me when I realized I just don't GET Justin Bieber. (Beiber?) I may not be a fan of the Jonas Bros, but at least I get them. I DON'T GET JUSTIN B AT ALL. So that's how I know I'm old. <br /><br />I'm glad you came to love the cover. I think it's awesome.Jessica Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382996481558671385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-5942494118554605892011-01-17T12:56:58.288-05:002011-01-17T12:56:58.288-05:00As always, love your honesty and ability to make m...As always, love your honesty and ability to make me laugh. I also lover your cover - pink hair and all.K. M. Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167022736028223997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-11462846764303810102011-01-17T12:29:26.700-05:002011-01-17T12:29:26.700-05:00I love the cover. The pink hair is full of attitud...I love the cover. The pink hair is full of attitude and makes a promise to the reader that she's a stand out, her own brand. I think that's a wonderful thing! <br /><br />Hugs to both of you for getting through all these ups and downs. You gals are great!<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-21859028598917036452011-01-17T12:02:30.110-05:002011-01-17T12:02:30.110-05:00*hugs* That had to be hard. But something about th...*hugs* That had to be hard. But something about this cover definitely reminds me of LiLa. I can't wait to read!Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-11224521142375071632011-01-17T11:38:13.172-05:002011-01-17T11:38:13.172-05:00Also, I saw that movie, and Hit Girl was like 11 y...Also, I saw that movie, and Hit Girl was like 11 years old, with PURPLE hair, though, granted, she was pretty cool.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-28280210818976169832011-01-17T11:37:05.573-05:002011-01-17T11:37:05.573-05:00Interesting to go anonymous with negative comments...Interesting to go anonymous with negative comments. I wonder why you didn't want to reveal who you were anon. There's nothing wrong with being honest if that's what you really think.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-37921131975731237522011-01-17T11:30:53.905-05:002011-01-17T11:30:53.905-05:00Great post and just at the perfect time because I&...Great post and just at the perfect time because I'm still waiting for my cover and it's slowly driving me crazy. :DSusanne Winnackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931371784917865242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328014776473730528.post-50370476811174139132011-01-17T11:14:55.548-05:002011-01-17T11:14:55.548-05:00We don't always know what's best for our s...We don't always know what's best for our stories because we're too close to it. This is a perfect example of that. And I think this cover rocks! I totally love the pink hair. So sassy!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.com