Thad Woodman · Inksharesian · added over 10 years ago

I'm loving #4

Liam Dynes · Reader · added over 10 years ago

Definitely #4 of this new batch, except I'd want to see it with the darker green-ish colour scheme of 2-3. And I'm not a fan of the red lettering for the title, so sticking with white/blue would be my pick. Of any of the rest, #3 from the original batch (with the sigil/crest dealie) is probably a runner up. Overall looking great though!

Gary Whitta · Author · added over 10 years ago · 5 likes

Hello reading people!

I have some more covers for you to look at and comment on! To those of you who pointed out that the wax seal on the earlier "beetle" cover made it look too much like The Secret - THANKS A LOT I CAN NOW NEVER UNSEE THAT. So the wax seal is GONE but the beetle concept remains in contention because I like it. You'll see the latest version of that here. I also asked Jason to work up some more variations on the "creepy forest" concept, which you'll see here. I really like the idea of a cover that is vague and atmospheric and suggestive of a general mood rather than showing anything too specific. As always let me know what you think!

Kevin P. Smith · Reader · added over 10 years ago

Number three for sure!

Calvin Hill · Reader · added over 10 years ago

My choice would still be #3 from the last batch, this latest one is a close second, I just don't like the wax seal, I can tell you working at a library that is one of the most cliche "historical" motifs on so many book covers...

Richard Saunders · Author · added over 10 years ago

This late entry takes the lead, imo

Gary Huh?! · Reader · added over 10 years ago

1, 4 or 5. Monsters and Vikings need a nice dark cover I think.

Emma Mann-Meginniss · Reader · added over 10 years ago

Love #3 on the first list, but the new one might be my favorite. Both leave are intriguing but still leave a little bit to the imagination. I love the beetle but the woods are so spooky... can't go wrong!

Michael Seils · Reader · added over 10 years ago

#4 Is my favourite cover. Followed by the new one with the beetle.

Mike Fetterly · Reader · added over 10 years ago

Congratulations Gary! I'm voting for #3, but with your name and title reversed. So great to hear you back on the Tested podcast again.