It was quite a bit harder to choose this time, despite the fact that there were fewer entries. I think maybe because a lot of you know me or know my work enough to have a feel for what I like.
But in any case it finally came down to a handful of covers, and to be honest I could have gone happily with any one of them. They were all excellent.
I don't know if it was conscious on Karan's part or not, but she got me with that feel of heat and sundazzled water. I am partial to swimming pools, as some of you know. The bare and beautiful male body will sell books and I really liked the colors -- I don't have a lot of blue covers currently, so...in other words it was partly logic and partly that instinctive, gut response that defies explanation.
Congratulations, Karan!
I want to say how really appreciative I am of each and every one of these submissions. I'm always startled and touched by how really generous you are all with your time and your creativity -- and your patience with all my goofy ideas.
As a way of saying thank you, I'll be very happy to a supply a copy of the new edition of the book to each person who submitted a cover to the contest -- I'll keep you posted on the release date.
Meantime, if Karan could drop me a line so we can get moving, I'd appreciate it!
Congrats Karan!! Josh, you had a really hard decision. There were some really good entries!
ReplyDeleteIt was not easy choosing one cover out of so many beautiful possibilities.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which -- Enny, can you drop me a line?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Karan :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Karan! :-)
ReplyDeleteSaw there was a winner last night, but didn't get to see the cover. WOW! Karan, awesome job. As George Takei would say, "Oh, My!"
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cover Karan! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteJosh, Karan's in the hospital at the moment and for some reason her iPad isn't letting her post to your blog, so she asked me to post this message for her. Looks like her email is working fine, though, so she was going to send you an email this morning.
ReplyDelete"Thank you, Josh. I am truly honored. I was in awe of the other submissions. I didn't know about your affinity to pools, but I knew the important roll they played in this story. Not only with the murder itself, but with Jack watching Tim every day at the pool without him being aware. Worried about his safety. Romance at it's best.
At this moment I am typing on my iPad from a hospital room. I might not be home for a week, but I believe I can email you if you like. Thank you once again. Karan."
Oh no! The poor thing.
ReplyDeleteNichem, all I really need from Karan is how she wants her cover credit to read -- including the photo credit -- and whether she wants her prize money paypaled or if she requires a check (in which case, mailing info).
She can reach me at joshdotlanyonat sbcglobaldotnet
I hope she feels better soon!
Congratulations Karan, It's a beautiful cover and a well-deserved win.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Karan and Josh! That is a great cover :)
ReplyDeleteYou've had your eyes closed for a long time, face tipped toward the blazing sun, and then you open your eyes and everything looks blue. Just like this cover. It's a perfect choice, Karan, and a great cover for your story, Josh!
ReplyDelete(I think I killed something with the LJ comment, so I'm trying over here now. Sorry if it somehow doubles!)
Congratulations, Karan! Wonderfully done! Hope you're better soon. Josh, so glad you're getting your books just how you want them. A great feeling, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Karen!! =D Thanks Josh for letting us all partake. It was fun!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cover. Well done Karan, it is stunning!
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