Now that the dust has settled in my life, I am back to REALLY finishing my book. The climax and finale chapters are underway as you read this post.
Because I am planning to e-publish it - to generate interest - while I search for an agent/publisher, I have also started planning my marketing strategies, designing covers and preparing a web site.
This whole novel writing endeavor is arduous. Although the idea for the novel came to me almost 7 years ago, I didn't begin truly gestating it until November 1st of last year. By the time I finish, I will have carried this puppy for 9 months. I am fascinated at how the process is almost exactly like being pregnant with children.
The uncontrollable eating.
The unbearable anxiety.
The sleepless nights.
The heartburn.
The hemorrhoids.
I can't wait for the damn thing to crown!
My beta readers and I have narrowed the book cover design down to the final two choices. I wanted to give all of you a sneak peek and an opportunity to have a say in which one you like the best. It has basically come down to the font.
Dream Walker is a quantum fiction novel about a young woman who unwittingly stumbles into another dimension and witnesses a murder. What she believed was only a dream, she soon discovers is a reality, and she finds herself in danger of being hunted and eliminated by the people in control of The Stratum.
Please leave a comment as to which cover you prefer! Soon, I will be posting some sample chapters to whet your appetite as well!!!!! Fun! Fun!
Namaste,
C H E Z
Book Cover Photo ©DepositPhotos / Stanislav Perov
I love the story line you described, and I'd love to weigh in on the covers, but while there are 2 here, they're both the same. I'm not very techie, so I couldn't find a link to where the 2 different covers might be. That said, I do like the one that's here! nancy
Posted by: nancy t. | June 24, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Actually they are different - but just the fonts.
Posted by: Shannan Sinclair | June 24, 2011 at 06:15 PM
I like the first one MUCH more than the second one. The book synopsis sounds very intriguing...and I'm not even a sci-fi fan, either.
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
Posted by: Barb | June 24, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Gotta go for #2. A common font will NEVER do for such a brilliant piece. Congrats Shannan! I will be in line to grab this as soon as you let us know when it is available.
Posted by: Sharon Bennett | June 25, 2011 at 05:46 AM
So exciting!!! I prefer your name as it is in the first choice but the title in the second, that's just me but the photograph is beautiful just like the author. Best of luck to you.
Posted by: Carrie Howard | June 28, 2011 at 03:58 PM
I'm super excited to read this book of yours! And I'm even more excited, because I know that you put a lot of effort and hard work in making this book successful. Planning marketing strategies is not easy. Who helped you out on this? I can't wait to read this book!
Posted by: Staci Burruel | July 06, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Sounds the same as trying to finish an album... its a painful yet rewarding process. Best of luck to you!
Posted by: Rob Aker | July 25, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Hi, Shannan,
Firstly, welcome to the WVU site, where my chosen alter ego is 'Grumps', and my home group is Shadow Land.
Secondly, congratulations on your novel.
Thirdly, my personal preference is for the second cover design option because it has more visual impact than the first, which, in my opinion, psychologically imparts a weaker impression and is less eye-catching.
And fourthly, congratulations on your actual website. I am currently in the process of setting up my own site at www.fictionwriter-johnhamshare.com
It's in the very early stages of development right now, but I'm hoping to emulate the professional appearance of yours.
Wishes and vibes to the success of your novel.
Regards,
Grumps. ;-)
Posted by: John 'Grumps' Hamshare | August 22, 2011 at 04:43 PM
WOW LOVE that cover, you go girl!! Are you going to sell on Amazon?? I'll be the affiliate for you!! =)
Posted by: h miracle review | November 20, 2011 at 07:53 PM