My new book cover.

ana s

This is the new cover for Oy Yew. If you've read it you'll recognise the chandelier scene. The illustrator has used bones for the title which is appropriate. What do you think?
https://uk.pinterest.com/anasalote/oy-yew/

danfango

Looks good, Ana!

Lou Treleaven

Looks amazing! I would guess it's gothic horror or Victorian melodrama... am I right?

Mrs Bear

I like that - can't be mistaken for any other book!

Tiny Nell

It's very memorable and distinctive, ana. A good cover is so important.

Oh, for a professional to redesign all my books!

Baggy Books

Knowing the plot I'd say it's a great cover, ana.

ana s

Thanks all. I like it a lot, just wanted to know how it strikes other people.

It has a gothic, pseudo Victorian feel Lou. Glad that comes across.

We were lucky with this designer, Nell. Fresh out of college and wanting to get into children's book illustration. Her fee was very reasonable as building a portfolio. So grab yourself a student.

Liz

That's what i did - i saw her as a student, took note, approached her to see how much she'd charge, then asked my publisher if he'd use her, and luckily he said yes.

Now she is exhibiting in New York, her paintings cost several thousand pounds, and my own book cover sold for £3,000.

Go and look at the art shows, Nell, at your local universities, see which is the best one for illustration first.

You have to pay them though.

Phots Moll

It has a gothic, pseudo Victorian feel

The cover matches up to that.

Lou Treleaven

Definitely! Great job.

snailmale

Looks good ana. What ages do you write for?

Johnnywriter

Excellent cover, ana.

Would definitely draw me in for a closer look

ana s

It will be marketed at 9-13s snailmale, but I'm hoping for crossover readers.

Liz

Well, I was glued to your book, it is a most unusual and riveting read. I LOVED, loved it.

casey

Brilliant. Definitely worth a look at the book.