Monday, March 17, 2014

Cover Contest Submission - SLAY RIDE

Here are the submissions for SLAY RIDE. Vote for your favorite in the comments below.


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101 comments:

  1. JuergenMarch 17, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    Dear Josh,

    My choice for "Slay Ride": #2

    Enjoy the contest. :-)

    Yours, J.

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  2. DebbyMarch 17, 2014 at 2:55 AM

    I like #10

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  3. HelenaMarch 17, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    4 or 6. They convey both Christmas and cold, with the red splash = blood. Other do that too, but look too modern for the 1940s. 2 is striking, but doesn't look hard-boiled. 19 may be good, depending on the details in the story. I like the look of 13 - does it fit the story?

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  4. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    #6 or #13, I can´t decide, I think they´re both very good and fitting for the description of the story!
    I´m really curious which cover you will choose in the end and I´m looking forward to all these new books/collections!
    Greetings from Germany,
    Claudia/tanzmaeusi

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  5. AstridMarch 17, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    Hi, I think I like #17 with that old phonograph. Greetings from Spain.

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  6. IsaMMarch 17, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    Number # 19

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  7. CalatheaMarch 17, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    #8 I just look at the landscape and see tons of possible scenarios. The piece of wood looks like hard work and the bells transform it into something from a childhood, meaning from the past.

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  8. FGCMarch 17, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Hello! #17 and #19 I like both of them. Bye

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  9. SusanMarch 17, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Hi Josh,

    For Slay Ride I like #11. The car evokes the 1940's and the snow, December. And in this one, vs #12, your name is more prominent. Overall, it just FEELS like what I know of the story. Very atmospheric.

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  10. Karen H.March 17, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    #15 or #19 these are the only 2 that caught my eye on this round. Again, good luck deciding.

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  11. KCMarch 17, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    #12, but i'd have liked it better if your name was in white rather than red. I like the font though.

    p.s. I'd love to see #2 with a different story. It reminds me of the romantic fun of something like Icecapade :-)

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  12. penelopeMarch 17, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Again, great choices.

    I think #11 conveys the time and place best., It is eye-catching, and would draw me in as a reader.

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  13. RachelMarch 17, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    8 and 13.

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  14. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Number 10, I think it grabs my attention the most.

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  15. MMarch 17, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    I like #12 for this one.

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  16. DianneMarch 17, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    #13 for sure. I love #2 but not sure how well it fits this story?

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  17. LugaMarch 17, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    My vote is for the number 19

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  18. VeneciaMarch 17, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I like #11 .

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  19. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    #8 and #10

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  20. НайтиMarch 17, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    # 8. I like the simplicity in it.

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  21. LunarHopeMarch 17, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    #3/#8 and #15

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  22. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    4/6 or 3.

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  23. DeniseMarch 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    OK, Josh, here goes:
    What's Left of Kisses? - #20, although the wording needs to be clearer
    A Shot in the Dark - love #9
    Slay Ride - #12

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  24. RichelleMarch 17, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    3/8 or 10

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  25. Lou HarperMarch 17, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    #4

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  26. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    #2 and #4. Phew, this is dificult...

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  27. JacquieMarch 17, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    #20

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  28. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    This is just too hard..maybe you should release collectible versions with different covers!
    I'll go with #13, then 12,3,15,19,20...

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    1. Josh LanyonMarch 17, 2014 at 10:08 AM

      I know! It did occur to me that some of these might work for a few audio book covers. ;-)

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  29. MarMarch 17, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I really only like #9 and #11.

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  30. aramintaMarch 17, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    I love no 2 - fun and beautiful

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  31. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Number 3 for me, or 20 or....

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  32. NunadinaMarch 17, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Slay Ride: la numero 17

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  33. AnaMarch 17, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    Hi! I like #19.

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  34. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    me gusta mucho la no. 17

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  35. LorettaMarch 17, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    #8

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  36. Mtsnow13March 17, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I like #11 or #12, with old car driving through the winter woods. Again, nice and simple.#17 has a nice 'retro' feel to it, but don't know if the story is supposed to be about a 'dark' grisly murder, if it comes across. #20 is good for mood, but do not know if it was supposed to represent a Christmas/seasonal story, then something is missing...snow maybe?

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  37. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    No. 17 gets my vote.

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  38. Pau FreireMarch 17, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    Hello! #17 and #19 I like both of them

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  39. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Hola mi voto es para el 17, gracias...
    mary

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  40. AlisonMarch 17, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I love #13.
    #4 is also very nice.

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  41. isa avMarch 17, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    numero 17 besos

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  42. AmandaMarch 17, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    #15 gets my vote

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  43. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    #4 and #17

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  44. SuzeMarch 17, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    1 3 11 for this one!

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  45. Lillian FrancisMarch 17, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    #3 or #13

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  46. PatBMarch 17, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    I'd like to commit to 6 or maybe 8 or possibly or 13.

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  47. JenMarch 17, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    #4 is my fav.

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  48. CareyMarch 17, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    #4 then #12

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  49. Morgana CelticMarch 17, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    #17 and #19

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  50. BarbraMarch 17, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    This one's hard- #9 or #11, but truthfully, none of them really stands out to me. #7 sorta looks like a "true crime" book from a long time ago.

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  51. LoreMarch 17, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    # 17

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  52. monica mMarch 17, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    #17

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  53. thelastaerieMarch 17, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    In the order of #4, #8 and #12.

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  54. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    #8, followed by #14

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  55. LauraMarch 17, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    20

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  56. RossMarch 17, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Hi, is a difficult choice, all are very good, but choose #17. Bye

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  57. ArchieMarch 17, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    I really like #10. Difficult choices!

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  58. LuMarch 17, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    # 17

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  59. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    #3

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  60. AllisonMarch 17, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    #12

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  61. ArtByYukariMarch 17, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    I like 9

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  62. LynetteMarch 17, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    6 or 17

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  63. KarenMarch 17, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    #2 is stunning. What could be tweaked to imply the '40s? Changing one of the fonts?

    #17? Perhaps the wrong decade for that phonograph?

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  64. MariluMarch 17, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Hi... I vote # 19

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  65. LorenaMarch 17, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    # 19 ....

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  66. BlueSmokeyMarch 17, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    #13

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  67. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    I like #4.

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  68. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    I like #4 or #6. #2 & #14 both look intriguing, but maybe not for this story.

    Pam

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  69. IsabelaMarch 17, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Hello! Congrats to everyone all they are beautiful, but I choose #17, 19 and 12. Thank you

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  70. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    #11

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  71. toplszMarch 17, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    #20 followed by 11 & 17, I don't think this will help you. Everyone is all over the map in they choices. # 20 I hope covers the story and also that its mm, for those whom have yet to discover you.

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  72. L.C. ChaseMarch 17, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    #9 followed by #4. The blood intrigues me in and plays on "slay" ride.

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  73. elusiveheartsMarch 18, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    I like #13

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  74. AnonymousMarch 18, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    19 -

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  75. teresa sama-donoMarch 18, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    Hello! I like 17. Bye

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  76. booksandmoreMarch 18, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    Number 4 is my first choice because it is creepy and intriguing. But number 2 really catches the eye as well.

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  77. CAMMarch 18, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Hello, i like 19. bye

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  78. RosamarMarch 18, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    #17 and #19

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  79. Ashley EMarch 18, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    I'm a great fan of #6.

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  80. AnonymousMarch 18, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    #8 and #13

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  81. JanaMarch 18, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    I like #6 & #19.

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  82. BeaMarch 18, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    #8 - I like the mood it invokes - slightly eerie.

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  83. Looking_at_starsMarch 18, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    I like cover four because it has an air of mistery to it and I love it's wintery atmosphere. Cover 2 ist also very sweet though as is cover 14. But I'd pick four.

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  84. UnknownMarch 18, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    I like the cover #17

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  85. AnonymousMarch 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    In order of preference:

    #8
    #4
    #13

    Paola

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  86. penelopeMarch 18, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Thank you for Spring butterfly.

    Lovely.

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  87. AnonymousMarch 18, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    #6

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  88. Cinthia LunaMarch 18, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    mmmm #17 and #19

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  89. Mª LUISA HMarch 18, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Hola, buenas noches. Mi voto es para.
    # 17 y # 19.
    Muy buenas portadas todas, esta dificil.
    Besossssssssss.

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  90. Mary GMarch 19, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    I love the starkness & simplicity of # 9.

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  91. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    #13

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  92. FelixMarch 19, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    9 or 12

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  93. martebooksMarch 19, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    #15 or #17

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  94. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Is there like a synopsis of what this cover is about? Did I missed some part of instruction for this cover? Is it a story about a ranch in snowy state, a contemporary story where it happened in a secluded cabin, a western, Christmas, a historical m/m mystery? Just based on all the variations of the cover. Whatever the story may be. I still say have a hot guy or two to represent the m/m. The ones without any guys in them just comes across as eh, it just a plain old mystery.

    If it's a contemporary, it's #14, but if it's a western or just a ranch in a cold state then #20 cause you don't write any old mystery you writer m/m, gay mystery. The cover is a snapshot of what the story is about. These two says it all if my assumptions are anywhere near what all the covers imply. Thanks for letting us choose a cover. It's been fun.

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  95. UnknownMarch 19, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    I really liked #14, but also liked 12 & 13

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  96. XX_AlexMarch 20, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    4 or 13 :)

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  97. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    11 or 15!

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  98. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    I really like #2 #6 and #10
    I am also indecisive!

    Best of luck to All.

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  99. julesMarch 20, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    I like 13.

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