I write later-in-life, Gen X romance, so cartoony or illustrated covers don't feel right to me. I've gone with discreet covers so that people can read my books on a plane or on their commute to work without feeling self conscious. Not on trend, but I'd like to think there's a want and need for that.
Yes. No one can see what you’re reading if it’s an ebook. When you hold a paperback in your hands, everyone can see. So if someone wants to read romance as a physical book without displaying a half naked man to the world, my covers have that appeal.
Thank you for a fascinating read! I don't mind character-driven romance covers, but personally, I'm not a fan of the cartoon illustrations. Give me real models! I particularly love the covers that feature abstract photography of real people — Pictures of You and The View Was Exhausting come to mind (with the latter being probably my favorite book cover of all time; so aesthetic). Alternatively, I also love really bold, graphic, modern text and no pictures at all — Romantic Comedy is a good example.
I write later-in-life, Gen X romance, so cartoony or illustrated covers don't feel right to me. I've gone with discreet covers so that people can read my books on a plane or on their commute to work without feeling self conscious. Not on trend, but I'd like to think there's a want and need for that.
I love that you’re leaning into what feels authentic to you and your readers.
My readers favor paperback. I believe that has something to do with the covers.
That makes sense
In what way do you think it makes a difference? Do you mean in terms of the cover needing to be more discreet?
Yes. No one can see what you’re reading if it’s an ebook. When you hold a paperback in your hands, everyone can see. So if someone wants to read romance as a physical book without displaying a half naked man to the world, my covers have that appeal.
Thank you for a fascinating read! I don't mind character-driven romance covers, but personally, I'm not a fan of the cartoon illustrations. Give me real models! I particularly love the covers that feature abstract photography of real people — Pictures of You and The View Was Exhausting come to mind (with the latter being probably my favorite book cover of all time; so aesthetic). Alternatively, I also love really bold, graphic, modern text and no pictures at all — Romantic Comedy is a good example.
Thank you! I loved reading your take. I’m with you on the cartoon covers.