tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post1729228832869416941..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Guest Post: Amy LignorKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44769932354963237762012-11-25T12:58:46.455-05:002012-11-25T12:58:46.455-05:00Yes, finding someone who will make your cover amaz...Yes, finding someone who will make your cover amazing is truly the best.<br /><br />And you're very welcome. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-13448756723622427552012-11-25T11:49:51.231-05:002012-11-25T11:49:51.231-05:00Amazing cover! How great it would be to find someo...Amazing cover! How great it would be to find someone who really wants to make the cover the best.<br /><br />And Kelly, thank you for following my blog! :) Ida https://www.blogger.com/profile/11147292645496131773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-67470514185241233292012-11-19T16:39:26.341-05:002012-11-19T16:39:26.341-05:00I just had a heated discussion about covers. What ...I just had a heated discussion about covers. What they mean, what they convey, what it does to an author's career when they're terrible. :) I'm glad you got the cover you wanted and had a great collaboration. I'm looking forward to reading Gilded Wings! Adrianne Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108123882094459747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-50284581448527892522012-11-18T16:37:48.640-05:002012-11-18T16:37:48.640-05:00I agree. Very fun topic.I agree. Very fun topic.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-42503778617341765982012-11-18T16:26:29.217-05:002012-11-18T16:26:29.217-05:00Good points, Amy! And a good choice for an excerpt...Good points, Amy! And a good choice for an excerpt!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-62499039997934336742012-11-16T06:47:54.816-05:002012-11-16T06:47:54.816-05:00I'm looking forward to Gilded Wings, too.I'm looking forward to Gilded Wings, too.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-6720140058311313962012-11-16T06:47:27.645-05:002012-11-16T06:47:27.645-05:00Thanks, Leigh. Good luck!Thanks, Leigh. Good luck!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-27642512214971922142012-11-16T06:47:08.459-05:002012-11-16T06:47:08.459-05:00Thanks, Rhomy. That's really sweet of you. :)Thanks, Rhomy. That's really sweet of you. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-37139072569884523452012-11-16T06:46:45.152-05:002012-11-16T06:46:45.152-05:00I completely agree, Medeia.I completely agree, Medeia.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-6359884891481893082012-11-15T23:08:05.013-05:002012-11-15T23:08:05.013-05:00Great post about covers and so true. I enjoyed the...Great post about covers and so true. I enjoyed the first story in the series and hope to read Gilded Wings soon. Congratulations, Amy, and good luck to you.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44528645428381248532012-11-15T22:07:54.703-05:002012-11-15T22:07:54.703-05:00Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to enter. ...Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to enter. I'm looking forward to checking out your books! I found you through Book Blogs and I am now your newest follower via GFC! I would love for you to stop by for a visit sometime. I hope you're having a wonderful week. :)<br /><br />Leigh Ann<br /><a href="http://mamasbookcorner.blogspot.com/2012/11/nancy-madore-author-interview-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">MaMa's Book Corner</a>Leigh Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13350836127535007609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-30069824899806487302012-11-15T19:54:28.477-05:002012-11-15T19:54:28.477-05:00Hey Kelly! Thanks for following my blog :) I'm...Hey Kelly! Thanks for following my blog :) I'm following back! Your books sound amazing! I have them all in my TBR list!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129274272783583260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-54714200710530210752012-11-15T19:44:03.899-05:002012-11-15T19:44:03.899-05:00With less spectacular covers I'll peruse descr...With less spectacular covers I'll peruse descriptions before I buy, but great book covers grab me right away.<br /><br />That's a fantastic cover. Congrats to Amy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-81791107226792112432012-11-15T12:02:15.458-05:002012-11-15T12:02:15.458-05:00It is awesome. I admit that it was the cover of th...It is awesome. I admit that it was the cover of the first book in this series that made me read the book. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-90516165494266561032012-11-15T11:50:11.322-05:002012-11-15T11:50:11.322-05:00As a cover designer, and especially a book lover, ...As a cover designer, and especially a book lover, I couldn't agree more that a great cover sells books. And you ended up with a fantastic cover!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-29146304794991917762012-11-15T06:43:56.568-05:002012-11-15T06:43:56.568-05:00I agree, Claudine. Great covers can really help a ...I agree, Claudine. Great covers can really help a new author get noticed.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-8829588026087564412012-11-15T05:38:47.768-05:002012-11-15T05:38:47.768-05:00This cover is strong (as in, the hero's face i...This cover is strong (as in, the hero's face is strong) and melancholy. Cover art is one of the first selling points, and incredibly important for fresh authors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Amy.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-17264963702381266052012-11-14T20:34:59.349-05:002012-11-14T20:34:59.349-05:00Yes. Not all authors get a say in their covers. Ge...Yes. Not all authors get a say in their covers. Getting one is amazing!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-3651013440310614122012-11-14T20:27:16.069-05:002012-11-14T20:27:16.069-05:00I totally agree with you on the importance of a bo...I totally agree with you on the importance of a book cover. Not only the subject, but the background and the overall style are really important. Some book covers are great; some, not so much. An author's really lucky to be able to choose (or have input in) what they want.<br />Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-79135469172800875752012-11-14T19:39:32.100-05:002012-11-14T19:39:32.100-05:00Me too. I wish I could create something that eye c...Me too. I wish I could create something that eye catching.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-73681284550093234562012-11-14T19:26:27.250-05:002012-11-14T19:26:27.250-05:00Covers are what make me pick up a book, so I total...Covers are what make me pick up a book, so I totally agree with how important they are. One lured in by the artist, the writer has to keep me reading, but I tip my hat to people who can design covers that grab my attention,<br /><br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-1097354608902254052012-11-14T18:55:40.099-05:002012-11-14T18:55:40.099-05:00You're welcome, Grace. Best of luck to you wit...You're welcome, Grace. Best of luck to you with your memoir. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-76852831642695519442012-11-14T18:34:00.752-05:002012-11-14T18:34:00.752-05:00For several months, I've been copying and past...For several months, I've been copying and pasting book covers that appeal to me and are similar to the theme of my book. I hope I have a cover artist as talented as Ms. Michaels. I agree the cover is extremely important. Congrats on your book, Amy. Sounds very intriguing. <br /><br />To Kelly, thank you for visiting my blog and commenting on my back cover copy. It means the world to me. Isn't this fun? :) GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-41855362971972174672012-11-14T17:56:24.150-05:002012-11-14T17:56:24.150-05:00Thanks for dropping by, Amy. We all really enjoyed...Thanks for dropping by, Amy. We all really enjoyed your cover, guest post, and snippet. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-13721678225174235412012-11-14T17:49:52.462-05:002012-11-14T17:49:52.462-05:00Hey Kelly!! I wanted to stop by and thank you SO ...Hey Kelly!! I wanted to stop by and thank you SO much for having Emily & Matthew on your site. And I LOVE the comments from all of you. I want to thank you for everything - you have no idea - and I hope you love their second adventure. And, yes, I am absolutely blessed with Emma Michaels doing the covers for this series - she truly hit the nail on the head!!! Have a great holiday!!!HelloWritershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09996162361896657524noreply@blogger.com