2013 YA Speculative Concept Book Covers

2013 YA Speculative Concept Book Covers

YA Speculative is another ginormous category, so I’ve divided it into three categories. In this grouping, please vote for your favorite YA Speculative Concept Book Cover using the link to the Google Docs survey at the bottom of this post. Voting Guidelines & Details here. Voting Deadline: Midnight (MST), Saturday, January 18, 2014 Remember: You are voting for the BEST COVER, not the best story, […]

January 17, 2014 / 1 Comment

Crime Seen by Michaelbrent Collings

How do you kill a man who’s already dead? Detective Evan White is on the trail of a killer. A madman who slaughters at a whim. A murderer bent on destroying everything and everyone Evan loves. An assassin who can’t be killed… because he’s already dead. Evan is about to begin the longest day of his life. A day that will determine what is true, […]

January 16, 2014 / 1 Comment
2013 Best Middle Grade Illustration Cover

2013 Best Middle Grade Illustration Cover

There were just so many good Middle Grade Covers! In this category, you’re voting on covers that weren’t included in the other two categories, but that have illustrations that are just too awesome to ignore. Please vote for your favorite Middle Grade Illustration Book Cover using the link to the Google Docs survey at the bottom of this post. Voting Guidelines & Details here. Voting […]

January 16, 2014 / 0 Comments
2013 Best Middle Grade Concept Covers

2013 Best Middle Grade Concept Covers

Middle Grade Concept covers are those where the concept or setting is the central focus of the cover. Please vote for your favorite Middle Grade Concept Book Cover using the link to the Google Docs survey at the bottom of this post. Voting Guidelines & Details here. Voting Deadline: Midnight (MST), Friday, January 17, 2014 Remember: You are voting for the BEST COVER, not the […]

January 16, 2014 / 0 Comments
2013 Best Middle Grade Character Covers

2013 Best Middle Grade Character Covers

Usually I split the Middle Grade category into Speculative and Everything Else. But 2013 was a slow year for Everything Else. So this year, we’re splitting them into Character-Centered covers, meaning the character is the central detail or focus of the cover, and Concept-Centered covers, meaning the concept or setting is the central detail/focus of the cover. When a cover could be deemed to fit […]

January 16, 2014 / 0 Comments
Newport Ladies Book Club: Victoria’s Promise by Julie Wright

Newport Ladies Book Club: Victoria’s Promise by Julie Wright

A luxurious mansion. Thirty stunning bachelorettes. One very eligible bachelor. All of the ingredients are in place for a successful reality dating show, and behind the scenes, Tori Winters is set to pull the romantic strings as assistant director of Vows. Despite her distaste for public exhibitions of love which spelled the death of her last relationship Tori intends to give the public exactly what […]

January 15, 2014 / 4 Comments
2013 Best Romance 2 Book Covers

2013 Best Romance 2 Book Covers

Romance has been divided into two categories. Romance 1 are covers with a slightly softer and traditional feel, as determined by me. Romance 2 covers take a  more contemporary approach, are a little more vibrant and/or whimsical. Please vote for your favorite Romance 2 Book Cover using the link to the Google Docs survey at the bottom of this post. Voting Guidelines & Details here. Voting […]

January 15, 2014 / 0 Comments
2013 Best Romance 1 Book Covers

2013 Best Romance 1 Book Covers

Romance has been divided into two categories. Romance 1 are covers with a slightly softer and traditional feel, as determined by me. Romance 2 covers take a  more contemporary approach, are a little more vibrant and/or whimsical. Please vote for your favorite Romance 1 Book Cover using the link to the Google Docs survey at the bottom of this post. Voting Guidelines & Details here. […]

January 15, 2014 / 0 Comments

The Gathering by Randy Lindsay

Robert Williams didn’t expect an early honorable release from his mission, but upon his return home, he sees the reason for the surprise decision. Unemployment, rampant violence, and frequent food shortages have put the United States on the brink of another civil war. As the threads of society unravel, the Williams family must adapt to drastic changes as the long-foretold gathering begins to take place. […]

January 14, 2014 / 2 Comments
2013 Best Cozy/Romantic Suspense Covers

2013 Best Cozy/Romantic Suspense Covers

Please vote for your favorite Cozy Mystery/Romantic Suspense Book Cover using the link to the Google Docs survey at the bottom of this post. Voting Guidelines & Details here. Voting Deadline: Midnight (MST), Tuesday, January 15, 2014 Remember: You are voting for the BEST COVER, not the best story, nor your favorite author or publisher. Cold Pursuit by Susan Dayley Cover Designer: ___ Publisher: Walnut […]

January 14, 2014 / 0 Comments