Choosing between so many wonderful covers and talented artists was difficult. No, let's be honest, it was insane. There were just too many great choices. As warned, I did overrule the popular vote in two cases because, well, it turns out I'm not as easy-going as I think.
Anyway, the to-be-commissioned art and the runners up are listed in the posts below. I truly appreciate everyone who took part in this contest, whether contributing art or taking the time to vote (seriously, your votes were very helpful) you made this a creative and entertaining endeavor.
Thank you, all!
Thank you, Josh. :) I have a feeling you made yourself a lot of extra work doing this, but oh what fun for us, the crazy cover makers! It was such a pleasure.
ReplyDeleteI hope it was fun -- I really was blown away by the number and quality of these submissions.
Delete....and I meant to say, congratulations to all the winners! Your covers were amazing. Everyone did such excellent work and you should all be very proud.
ReplyDeleteI was startled by how many top notch cover entries I received. And I was touched to get submissions from professionals as well as first timers. The whole endeavor blew me away.
Delete¡Congratulations! All are very excellent and wonderful. I like them very much
ReplyDeleteYes, congratulations all around to everyone who gave it a shot!
DeleteThank you so much for letting us participate, Josh! I had lots of fun playing with the covers and Photoshop. But I'm not sure if I should be glad or miserable about the fact that I somehow managed to increase your already huge workload in the future. Hmmm... *scratches her head* ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, this was such a great learning experience for me. There were so many wonderful covers and brilliant ideas, and I enjoyed hugely reading everyone's comments.
Congratulations to the winners! And thank you again, Josh! You rock. :-)
I honestly did not expect such an enthusiastic response. And the originality and inventiveness of the submissions just blows me away.
DeleteAwesome choices, and what a great showing! Wonderful work and submissions, and extensive variety. Congratulations to all the winners (and runners-up!)
ReplyDeleteThank you, again, Josh, for the opportunity :)
Thank YOU and everyone who participated. This turned out to be so much fun. I don't know if I've ever thought so much about cover art as I did in the last few days.
DeleteGood morning Josh,
ReplyDeleteFirst, congratulations to all the winners! The covers were fabulous, and you had a difficult choice, I’m sure!
Second, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to participate. It was great fun, even for those of us who are artistically challenged.
Third, it is evident that, unless you just have a burning desire to do so, you do not ever have to design a cover again. Your choices are excellent
Very interesting that you had more submissions on Everything I Know, which I found the most difficult. The excerpt evoked great emotion and sympathy for the teacher (can’t wait to read the entire story), which made it more difficult for me.
Now, get busy and finish the works so we can all devour them.
Penny
Yes! Now that I have covers, I actually have to finish the stories!
DeleteTo quote Roseannadannadanna, "It's always something."
DeleteCongratulations to all the winners!
ReplyDeleteHi:
ReplyDeleteI want to congratulate the winners and all the other participants. Everyone made a really great work! Thank you very much for this contest it has been fun to participate and also thank you very much for choose one of my covers for your audio book, it has made me a very blissful person.
This was super fan to be part of, thank you for having us aboard for the trip Josh! :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for all the winners and the other participants, all the covers were beautiful. And thank you for let us vote; it was difficult to decide between these amazing works, but I've enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI had a wonderful time with this! A lot of talent there and the winners are very deserving! Thanks for the opportunity! Congrats everyone
ReplyDeleteDear Josh,
ReplyDeleteYou have chosen well. I like the covers you picked.
The winner for "Everything I Know" would have been my second choice. Originally I thought the man at the desk looked too brooding, but I think it can also be interpreted as pensive and sensitive. Well done.
Yours
J.
I think all the covers are great, you had a difficult choice . I just hope we will enjoy the books soon. I miss your books . Lately I have read a very bad m/m books,make me realize what A GOOD writter u are.Have other favorites like jordan l hawk, k j Charles, s.e jakes Rhys Ford.but the don't have many books, but, the are not you.I guess I keep waiting.
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