It was supposed to stay red like the original cover, but it turned kind of orangey, but I liked it, so I left it. As for design elements, since the first book does have a heavier romance element it got a hunky hero silhouette. I could give you a lot of crap about the symbolism of the tree, but really I just like trees. Plus they look cool.
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Sue
/ February 25, 2013Well I happen to like it. And i see it’s doing well
Joleene Naylor
/ February 25, 2013Thanks!
Ascension For You
/ February 25, 2013HI Jo… i think its cool. The ‘orange’ looks almost ‘fire’ like, creating a striking image. Flames, fire, heat, danger – a two fold representation of passion, creativity, romance too. Nice one! Wishing you luck and success as always. Cheers D
Joleene Naylor
/ February 25, 2013Thanks! I thought it came out pretty cool – it was originally yellow lightning that I just deformed repeatedly
Roger
/ February 25, 2013To hell with symbolism. If it looks good (which it does) then keep it and let others argue about its symbolic value. Either way you’ll get sales.
Joleene Naylor
/ February 25, 2013Heh-heh, I’ll tell you a secret: I design them first, then make up the symbolism later
Roger
/ February 26, 2013Whatever works for you. I’ve just begun designing a new cover fr Three Hoodies 1. It’s about time I tried for something more professional.
Barbara
/ February 26, 2013I think it’s a fantastic cover, well done Jo. It certainly draws the eye.
Joleene Naylor
/ February 26, 2013Thanks, Barbara! Mission accomplished then
dm yates
/ February 26, 2013You are such an amazing person. I love this one. I think it’s my fav now.
Joleene Naylor
/ February 26, 2013I was so happy with the way the sky turned out – i wish i could duplicate it LOL!