tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post833422865681291622..comments2024-03-08T09:09:27.748-05:00Comments on Tara Tyler Talks: Careful What You Wish ForTara Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-33371472403289806372014-04-04T09:55:26.690-04:002014-04-04T09:55:26.690-04:00Agree with you! Covers are super important. It'...Agree with you! Covers are super important. It's what attracts people to pick up your book first.<br /><br />anna<br /><a href="http://blog.annatsp.com" rel="nofollow">Deeply Shallow</a>Anna Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881266814597255847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-32811008270301382032014-04-04T08:14:31.437-04:002014-04-04T08:14:31.437-04:00I just received the mock up of my cover for my deb...I just received the mock up of my cover for my debut and I think I achieved all four tips. I feel better. haha. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-33595602219253124342014-04-04T07:51:33.406-04:002014-04-04T07:51:33.406-04:00I know that my small people are definitely attract...I know that my small people are definitely attracted or not attracted to books based on their covers. <br /><br />I had to laugh at the C is for Children part; that definitely sounds like my house.<br /><br />TaMara<br />AJ's AtoZ wHooligan<br /><a href="http://www.talesofapeedeemama.com" rel="nofollow">Tales of a Pee Dee Mama</a><br />TaMara Sloanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10712928262166899676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-26462677027426501882014-04-04T01:46:23.855-04:002014-04-04T01:46:23.855-04:00I think seeing a centaur would be awesome. As a te...I think seeing a centaur would be awesome. As a teacher? I've seen a mad horse, no thanks.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-25745223232254816202014-04-03T19:29:42.463-04:002014-04-03T19:29:42.463-04:00I completely agree about covers! They are vital fo...I completely agree about covers! They are vital for getting a book noticed, especially now that readers can scroll through list after list on Amazon and other ebook stores. If a cover looks meh I'm less likely to look at it than one that looks professional and well thought out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kimgraff.com/2014/04/03/c-is-for-critique/" rel="nofollow">~ Kim</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06567110906963278220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-34742753699008015012014-04-03T18:59:55.496-04:002014-04-03T18:59:55.496-04:00So yeah covers. People say not to judge a book by ...So yeah covers. People say not to judge a book by its cover, but people do.<br /><br />LOL at the last bit about men! Poor guys. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-72258309206680060372014-04-03T18:11:58.684-04:002014-04-03T18:11:58.684-04:00Funny how I start thinking about the cover before ...Funny how I start thinking about the cover before I've even written the book.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-35461708009308210912014-04-03T17:40:29.669-04:002014-04-03T17:40:29.669-04:00Covers are super important. Self-published authors...Covers are super important. Self-published authors need to make sure their covers look professional!!Linda Covellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554221527859919706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-77866657060212092342014-04-03T17:38:35.560-04:002014-04-03T17:38:35.560-04:00Men are clueless, love the humor!Men are clueless, love the humor!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-61758440837400773092014-04-03T16:33:42.247-04:002014-04-03T16:33:42.247-04:00The Children tidbit made me guffaw!The Children tidbit made me guffaw!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-20568347756137566922014-04-03T16:30:34.014-04:002014-04-03T16:30:34.014-04:00It took a "C" for me to finally make it ...It took a "C" for me to finally make it to your blog for the challenge, sigh. Moving on...<br /><br />LOL men only remember those shot people when they trip over them. <br /><br />I agree on every point about the cover. It is SOOO important and it's sad that not many take it seriously. I actually made fake/silly cover for April 1st...people are so polite no one said it anything negative lolSK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-74114733038823132802014-04-03T15:40:37.512-04:002014-04-03T15:40:37.512-04:00hehe that was very good the end bit, joke about me...hehe that was very good the end bit, joke about men, entirely true of course and starting it with some very sound information re book covers, that is so true, i go for drama when looking at a book something that looks mysterious to me. I love the look of your blog, very busy and active. Did you do the clip art of the centaurs? Hello from fellow A-Z blogger too xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-31099340034727805662014-04-03T15:13:24.413-04:002014-04-03T15:13:24.413-04:00I love covers! A good cover will move something in...I love covers! A good cover will move something inside or trigger an emotion of some sort. Great C post!<br />With great respect! A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-26801336781893849152014-04-03T14:55:07.493-04:002014-04-03T14:55:07.493-04:00Although I don't buy a book based on its cover...Although I don't buy a book based on its cover, some covers immediately put me off. Personally I don't like a headless man's bare chest! <br />I agree that covers should be attractive, and also give some idea of what the book is about. Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-1884313290746703042014-04-03T14:00:21.456-04:002014-04-03T14:00:21.456-04:00Very entertaining! Thanks for the great tips on co...Very entertaining! Thanks for the great tips on covers, too.Lori L. MacLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890789589449979750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-30848469652291158502014-04-03T13:37:17.608-04:002014-04-03T13:37:17.608-04:00Centaurs a fine choice for "C" and child...Centaurs a fine choice for "C" and children of course!!<br /><br />Happy A to ZAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-84373198558441259862014-04-03T13:34:56.913-04:002014-04-03T13:34:56.913-04:00Great selection from Covers to children.
You can t...Great selection from Covers to children.<br />You can tell a book that is homegrown - starts with the cover - why would I purchase it?<br /><br />Thanks for your kind visit :)Dragon Tails and Scaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109209686355310437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-65676711867376493922014-04-03T13:26:47.828-04:002014-04-03T13:26:47.828-04:00I'm having my first cover designed now, and I&...I'm having my first cover designed now, and I've seen part of it a few days ago. I'm really looking forward to seeing the complete product. A long time ago, I used to draw my own book covers. They were cute, and not horrible, but now I don't kid myself about my artistic abilities. I'm an amateur artist, not a professional.<br /><br />I have a special love for centaurs, since I'm a Sagittarius.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-65902835409790580232014-04-03T13:00:43.161-04:002014-04-03T13:00:43.161-04:00Perfect C-topic from you for me today - I'm pl...Perfect C-topic from you for me today - I'm planning a book! I agree with you on the importance and draw of images [and appreciate the comment you made about my baby-bird-chorus pic on my blog today :-) ]! Thanks so much for the useful insights. Cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698192198812543094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-7244860008464619372014-04-03T12:37:07.690-04:002014-04-03T12:37:07.690-04:00I agree about the professional cover design... and...I agree about the professional cover design... and that's the reason why I've employed a professional to do my cover... <br />Thanks for the laughs!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-81553336347978205172014-04-03T12:20:05.252-04:002014-04-03T12:20:05.252-04:00Nice advice, Tara. I'm always drawn to simple ...Nice advice, Tara. I'm always drawn to simple covers. Covers with too much going on flare my ADD right up and I can't focus on the jacket description!! Thanks for sharing :)randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-71304520692020974542014-04-03T12:02:15.246-04:002014-04-03T12:02:15.246-04:00Hey Tara - excellent advice on covers - applies to...Hey Tara - excellent advice on covers - applies to blog sites or real books! Keep those insights on men coming. LOL I love a good chuckle at their expense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-30964372035099192022014-04-03T10:30:15.272-04:002014-04-03T10:30:15.272-04:00So true about covers - I've even bought some b...So true about covers - I've even bought some books purely because I loved the covers, didn't read the blurbs or anything. <br /><br />The expression 'don't judge a book by its cover' couldn't be more fun! <br /><br />Oh and centaur teachers sounds like such fun!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-53332226004002227892014-04-03T09:55:00.204-04:002014-04-03T09:55:00.204-04:00I agree on the importance of a cover and you'r...I agree on the importance of a cover and you're absolutely right that you should get a pro to do it for you!ClareMDavidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991198230954154810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-10580697448298854162014-04-03T09:49:35.141-04:002014-04-03T09:49:35.141-04:00Oh to go back and redo my covers...I love them, bu...Oh to go back and redo my covers...I love them, but there are tweaks I would have made that would have moved them from good to better.Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com