There is a lot to love on this cover. A mysterious building with good mood lighting, a limited color pallete, and a strong title font. The fact that the quote and the author name (and the tagline) are all in…
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Why I went from Wide to Kindle Unlimited
As a self-published author, I have to make a LOT of decisions. Decision fatigue is very real, and can sneak up on you very quickly. One of the decisions one needs to make when you publish your own books is…
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Legacy of Hunger is on Kindle Unlimited!
Don’t worry, you can still buy it on Amazon, even if you aren’t in Kindle Unlimited. But if you ARE part of KU, you can now get Legacy of Hunger. CLICK HERE to get to the series page What’s more,…
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So, Romance covers are their own little world. They can range from the truly stunning to the truly cringe-y. For one to actually catch my eye, though, is unusual because it’s not a genre I normally read. This one does,…
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Such a lush cover! The contrast is outstanding, the color scheme simple yet stunning. That carving is complex without being overpowering. And having a quote by Sarah J. Maas on your cover isn’t a bad thing. I’m not a huge…
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The illustration in this is gorgeous and intruiging, and fits the title… but so DARK! I can barely read it at full size, and it just disappears in thumbnail size. Having a quote on the cover by Naomi Novik is…
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TAMING OF THE FEW IS ON PRE-ORDER!
The magnetic poles have shifted. Powers ignite in their veins. Newly transformed Unhidden are unleashed on the world… Anna Taylor is barely holding her anxiety at bay. With scales growing on her body and shocking magic now at her command,…
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I really like this cover – but there are still a few things I don’t like about it. While I adore the interactivity of the image with the title, the font on the title seems too blurry compared to the…
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Oh, this one is gorgeous. The color scheme is cold and simple, and gives connotations of winter and fear. The font adds a hit of fantasy. The subtitle adds to the fantasy. I’m not sure I’m a fan of the…
PAST STORM AND FIRE has a brand new cover!~
Check out the gorgeous new cover art for Past Storm and Fire! I’ve done a few things at once here, including adding my new pen name, Emeline Rhys, to this timeslip romance. I’m also shifting it over to Kindle Unlimited,…
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Legacy of Luck is LIVE!
GET YOUR COPY HERE! Remember, Tirgearr Publishing, still publishes books 4-9, and they’ve been fantastic. They still have my travel guides, The Enchanted Swans, and Call of the Morrigú. However, as each Druid’s Brooch book’s contract comes up, I’ll be taking…
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We’re back to dark covers, but at least this one has spots of brightness to increase contrast, both in most of the title and the artwork itself. For balance, I would have brightened the lower right corner as well. Symmetry…
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I appreciate the work in this one to make it illustrative. However, there’s a disconnect between the realistic image of the ruin and the illustrative feel to the figures. It’s ALMOST there, but not quite. The font of the title…
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Delightful image, and I always love when the artwork interacts well with the title. I think having the entire title to be the scroll-like font of THE and OF would have been too much, so I appreciate the change. The…
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Normally, I’m not a huge fan of just having a model’s full face as the cover. However, this one is intense, evocative, and tells so much story. The hair style, the markings, the insect, and the staring eyes combined with…
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Gorgeous, full of whimsy, limited color scheme, and delightful font. I’m not sure about all the little ribbon details, but it does add to the whimsical nature. Is the ‘a novel’ part necessary? I wouldn’t think it to be a…
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Romantic Historical Fiction Books on Sale!
Come delve into romantic worlds! Romance Historical Fiction Discounts! All eBooks at $2.99 or less! CLICK HERE to see all the wonderful historical romance novels! Sale runs from February 1 – February 28https://books.bookfunnel.com/historicalromanceforfebruary/4w68jd8tgh Coming soon!
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This one is amazing. I’m including the full spread, because that’s also amazing. Strong colors, action and movement, a font that works with the tone. I might have increased the size of the title, but to be honest, that would…
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Lovely imagery on this one! Both the tree and the dragon inform the genre as a YA adventure with some fantasy. Now, the subtitle on Amazon says it’s a YA Sci-Fi Mystery featuring global myths – a bit different, but…
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WIDE WORLD OF FANTASY!
WIDE WORLD OF FANTASY! Come explore a huge array of fantasy books – Urban fantasy, historical fantasy, epic fantasy, all sorts of delightful reads! Sale runs from January 14 – February 19! https://books.bookfunnel.com/wide-world-of-fantasy/aka5crzbjw https://books.bookfunnel.com/wide-world-of-fantasy/aka5crzbjw
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Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 