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A Tale of Two Covers
So for my second book, Violet by Design (out in Spring 2008), this cover was proposed:
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Whoa, butt! Eye-catching? Yes. Modest? No. We went with this one, and I hope people love it:
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PS-The lovely Sarah Dessen quote is a placeholder from VIOLET ON THE RUNWAY, but we'll have a new one soon from the talented Ms. Carolyn Mackler herself!
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Comments (16)
Melissa,
I really like both of them. But I think you did right by going with the second. It might have caused problems with libraries, and certain stores, parents, etc. It's really cute! Berkley always does such a great job with covers, although I'm a bit biased!
Steph~
Posted by Stephanie Hale | May 15, 2007 1:12 PM
I LOVE both covers and agree with Steph the second is probably best for the reasons she says. And the colours are awesome. I'd definitely pick up the book.
Wow, on getting those quotes, you must be so thrilled.
Posted by Sara Hantz | May 15, 2007 4:47 PM
I love the second version. It's a striking cover! Congrats, Melissa!
:) Vanessa
Posted by Vanessa | May 16, 2007 6:38 AM
Hi,
Sounds like a good story...maybe like 21st century Cinderella jet setting on her pumpkin :p
Best Wishes for the book and yeah the second cover will be more appealing to majority readers.
Love and Regards,
Ujjwal Dey
Posted by Ujjwal Dey | May 30, 2007 3:56 AM
Molly your backside looks phenomenal =P see you in european history tomorrow!!
Posted by Caroline | October 23, 2007 8:53 PM
Yea, with the other people i think that the second one is like a little bit better with the different ages reading your books and stuff, because if my mom found me reading the first one i would not be able to read anymore.
Posted by Kaylea | November 27, 2007 10:09 PM
yeah, somehow i think that the 1st cover just wouldn't go down well if people had parents like mine, os i'm glad that you chose the second. hope the book is a success:D!!!
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Posted by toyota fj cruiser | January 27, 2008 1:30 AM
Violet on the Runway is my favorite book.....BUT this one might beat it! ツ I haven't read it yet. I'm hoping to read it. I just finished Violet on the Runway, and it was soooo good. ツ
♥ Ericaツ
Posted by Erica | March 19, 2008 6:14 PM
I tottaly agree with ever1 else if my mom found me reading a book with that cover i would get in trouble. But i like both of the covers still. I love love love ur books ur awesome.
ur biggest fan yet,
jasmine
p.s. my name is a flower 2 like Violets!
Posted by jasmine | May 16, 2008 7:48 PM
I tottaly agree with ever1 else if my mom found me reading a book with that cover i would get in trouble. But i like both of the covers still. I love love love ur books ur awesome.
ur biggest fan yet,
jasmine
p.s. my name is a flower 2 like Violets!
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Posted by gilbertmana | May 17, 2008 3:04 PM
The second cover is (mildly) less successful at helping teenager girls think of themselves as purely sexual objects. Why are you pulling your punches?
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