My book covers have been created by the talented
Christy Caughie of Gilded Heart Designs. However, Christy is also a Victorian
romance author with Avon and has made the decision to no longer create book
covers.
My loss, readers’ gain.
However, Christy is finishing The Sacred Women’s Circle
series covers to my delight and relief!
I posted at Romancing The Genres on book covers and
setting.
Today I’m talking about subtle design elements in book
covers. Not that I’m an expert or anything but with the input of my friend and graphic
designer, Lois Regn, I think my covers are special.
Why? Because my covers have subtle messages mixed with the stronger heroine image. Overlays—muted images overlaying the
stronger background/setting picture. is one. These overlays are connected to the
sub-title of each book.
I talk about the other subtle image in my Romancing The Genres post so check it out. You may win a copy of one of these books.
I talk about the other subtle image in my Romancing The Genres post so check it out. You may win a copy of one of these books.
Lily’s
subtitle is “The Dragon and The Great Horned Owl.”
Elizabeth’s
is
“The Lady and The Sacred Grove.”
I’m sure you can figure out Diana’s if you've heard of The Tarot. And The Tarot plays a major role in
Diana finding her path to happiness.
Ashley’s
is “Ðragonflies and Dreams.”
Hunter’s
is
“The Dancer and The Drum.”
Gabriella’s
subtitle is “Chaos and Symmetry” and involves sacred geometry. I don’t have
that cover ready to show you (hopefully in March) but I have found a picture of
an urn sitting on a railing, the sea behind it.
Next week I'll show you the pictures I'm considering for the overlays in Gabriella and Sophia. And look for the unveiling of those covers later this month or in March.
Next week I'll show you the pictures I'm considering for the overlays in Gabriella and Sophia. And look for the unveiling of those covers later this month or in March.
Sophia’s
working subtitle is “Begin and End.” I know what I mean by that but it may be
more difficult to build into overlays on that book’s cover. Sophia sent out the
flyer that brought these women together to create a Sacred Women’s circle. She
has experienced the highs and lows of life during the stories of the other
women. I know her story – just not sure of the subtitle.
Stay tuned!
You can learn more about The Sacred Women’s Circle
series on my website.
Check out my Windtree Press author page.
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