Do You really like your Book Covers?

I don’t suppose for a minute that I am the only writer who is never happy with their book covers.

Every time I think I have found THE ONE, it’s not long before the doubts start to arrive, and I am convinced it’s just not good enough.

I know this is something all artists have trouble with. For some reason, we are never satisfied with what we have created. I have often wondered why this is.

The original cover for The Scarlet Ribbon is a case in point. We have never been happy with it, but just couldn’t imagine a better one, considering it is such an unusual story.

After much soul searching and nail-biting, we have finally changed the cover. We think this one suits the genre rather well. Of course, we would love to know your thoughts!

We are sharing this groundbreaking news (at least it was for us!) with a recent fantastic review from D.L.Finn.

4.0 out of 5 stars Seeking answers on the other side.

“Scarlet Ribbon” is a story that made me wonder about the afterlife and what is in between. Maggie was out with her husband when she was run down by a car. She ended up in a coma for two long years, but her time became relative as she found herself in a strange place. Her body was in the hospital, but her mind or soul was experiencing a different reality. While she was under, she could see what her husband was doing and was taken to other worlds and the past. She wanted to help, especially a young girl. There was cruelty and a blissful existence that coincided in the different places. As she seeks answers to her dilemma, she finds out more than she wanted to about how sheltered a life she had and people’s true side. I have always wondered what goes on when people are in a coma, and this was a fascinating idea of what could happen. There never seems to be one simple answer or outcome to Maggie’s desires. I love her determination to do what is right, but within her new world, I felt her confusion as she bounced from one situation to another. I was rooting for the person she connected with on the other side. The story picked up the pace when she emerged from the coma, and work began for her to heal and try to remember. The ending was a surprise but didn’t feel done just yet. I hope there are more versions of her life to come and I will be reading them.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Denise, for this wonderful review for The Scarlet Ribbon!


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  1. judeitakali Avatar

    I think the old one was great but I like the new one better. It’s somehow more evocative and intriguing, especially with the tagline.

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      That is very reassuring Jude, thank you so much…

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  2. Widdershins Avatar

    That cover’s bloody brilliant! :D

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      Thank you, Widds… Sooow lovely to know…

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  3. dgkaye Avatar

    Love the new cover. I agree, it’s much indicative of what the mood of the story is about. <3

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      For the first time ever, I have loved this cover since I made it,

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  4. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    I can relate to uncertainty regarding covers. I love some of mine and grumble doubtfully over others. What a change for The Scarlet Ribbon, the new one is much more ominous. Congrats on the wonderful review from Denise!

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      I think I’m happy with it and that review is wonderful!

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  5. robertawrites235681907 Avatar

    Why is it that I’m always different to everyone else? I love my book covers and wouldn’t change them for the world. I like the original cover you have very much. It has an element of mystery and romance, but this is just me, of course.

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      I often wish I was happier with our decisions…

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  6. John W. Howell Avatar

    The cover looks great. An important this is you all are happy with it. (Maybe the most important)

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      We are happy with the new cover, just hope it stays that way!

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar

        Are you always happy with those new shoes? Just askin’

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        1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

          I don’t like shoes at all, John. Born a hippy, I prefer being barefoot. If I must wear something, its usually flipflops…

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          1. John W. Howell Avatar

            I guess my analogy fell flat then.

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              1. John W. Howell Avatar

                Don’t be. It is up to the analogy maker to be current.

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  7. Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt Avatar

    Unique genres and stories REQUIRE unique covers – there are no tropes to try to hit.

    I LOVE mine (second one is under construction) when they finally come to me.

    This time a friend is doing the execution of my idea – but I’m still tweaking and nitpicking when the versions come – because I can’t explain well enough in words what is graphics.

    Trying is a good exercise – it’s getting closer and closer to what I didn’t even realize I wanted, but I am VERY sure what that is – every time I see what that isn’t! The disconnect is good (and I’m paying for time, not finished product ON PURPOSE so I can ask for what I need). I had too much brain fog when we started and it had been 7 years since I used my graphics (Pixelmator), and it was almost starting from scratch again.

    I hope to do the next one all by myself again, but this is a good learning process. He understood my pencil sketch SO well…

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      Inspiration has been in short supply this year, hopefully this will improve…

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  8. Audrey Driscoll Avatar

    A good review is a great motivator. One of the hazards of making your own covers is the urge to fiddle with them. Can’t do that if it costs you to make changes!

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      It would help if we could get it right the first time!

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  9. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar

    I like all my book covers. I like your book covers too. The one you are highlighting works for me because it makes me question something and that connects with the question on the cover! Carry on!!

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    1. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie Avatar

      Thank you for that reassurance, Annette…

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