IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER

Friday, September 16, 2011

Just when I thought my cover couldn't get any better my publisher calls to tell me that my cover artist didn't feel the old title lettering did the cover justice. My incredible and talented cover artist, Melissa Williams, went above and beyond to make the cover of Tangled Tides even better than it was before. Wanna see?Isn't it magical and spectacular? The mermaid's tail texture has now been incorporated into the lettering. And see the tail coming off the "g"? Brilliant.

Here's the old version because I'm sure no one remembers what it looked like...
It wasn't bad, but compared to the awesome new version...
I love it so so much. Rhemalda Publishing has been so freakin' fantastic throughout this process. Today is one of those days (there are many) when I'm extremely grateful and happy that my first novel is being published by them. They really do treat me like family and go out of their way to make sure I'm in love with my book. (Not just pleased, but ecstatic and in love.)
I. Am. Grateful.

Which version do you like better?

Also, in case you haven't heard, Rhemalda is giving away several copies of Tangled Tides over on Goodreads. If you're interested you can enter here: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/14623-tangled-tides

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Also, TODAY is Sara McClungs's birthday! Go over and send her birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday, Sara! xoxo

29 comments:

Alexandra Shostak said...

I LOVE the new lettering! It's beautiful. :)

Cherie Reich said...

Oh, wow! The new version is even better! :)

Matthew MacNish said...

Holy Crap! You're right. I mean, seriously, the first one was already awesome, but it looks ever more awesomer now.

Laura Marcella said...

I like both but I agree that the new lettering is much more enchanting! Such a gorgeous cover. You novel is going to be *swimming* off the shelves, Karen!

Michelle Davidson Argyle said...

You know I love this! Gorgeous!

Shannon Whitney Messenger said...

Ooooooooooh--pretty. I like it so much better--and I didn't know that was possible!

Tere Kirkland said...

New font, FTW!! Love the new style. Quick q: Was Tangled Tides your original title, or did it change?

Thanks for sharing your cover's new look, and have a great weekend!

Karen Amanda Hooper said...

Thanks, everyone! Glad you all like the new version too.

Tere, Tangled Tides is the new and improved title. I'm ashamed to admit it used to be called... *cringes* A Motley Mermaid.

SO glad we changed it. :)

Jessilyn (YA Book Haven) said...

New lettering is perfect!!!

Renee Collins said...

SUCH an amazing cover. Seriously, I just love it!

Diane said...

Something small like that makes a HUGE difference. Much better! :O)

Christa said...

new font is better...I really like the whole look A LOT.

Thea said...

I always quite liked The Sea Monster Memoires, I guess it was just a working title, but Tangled Tides is a BRILLIANT title. The new lettering looks beautiful.

Karen Amanda Hooper said...

Oh, Thea! I'm sorry. The series title is still The Sea Monster Memoirs. Book 1 is Tangled Tides. :)

Jessica Love said...

Pretty!

L'Aussie said...

No contest. The new cover is awesome. Lucky you!

Denise

mshatch said...

while the original was lovely the 'new improved version' is spectacular!

DL Hammons said...

Honestly, I like a combination of the two. The original version had more of a 3D look to it (which I enjoy), but the new font does look better. I'm just being uber-picky, you can't go wrong either way. It is a SHARP cover! :)

Tricia J. O'Brien said...

eeeee! Coolest lettering ever.

kathrynjankowski said...

Love how they incorporated the mermaid tail into the title. Nice!

RaShelle Workman said...

Love the lettering. Love the cover! Beautiful.

Emy Shin said...

Congratulations! I really love the new font. :)

Melissa Williams | Cover Design said...

Such kind words, Karen, thank you. I'm really happy you love your cover. :)

Susan Kane said...

I like the lettering of the new version--it has more strength, character.

Alison Miller said...

I LOVE IT!!! And I love that they have been so good to you!

Happy bday to Sara!

Heather said...

What a beautiful cover! I can hardly wait to read this!

alexia said...

Gorgeous!! And yes, I think the new lettering is even better! Squeeing for you!

Natalie said...

SO AWESOME!

Shannon O'Donnell said...

Yep! Cover #2 gets the win! :-)

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