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e-Book Cover Design Awards, January 2016
by Joel Friedlander on February 22, 2016 16 Comments
Welcome to the e-Book Cover Design Awards. This edition is for submissions during January, 2016.
This month we received:
157 covers in the Fiction category
27 covers in the Nonfiction category
Comments, Award Winners, and Gold Stars
I've added comments (JF: ) to many of the entries, but not all. Remember that the aim of these posts is educational, and by submitting you are inviting comments, commendations, and constructive criticism.
Thanks to everyone who participated. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did. Please leave a comment to let me know which are your favorites or, if you disagree, let me know why.
Although there is only winner in each category, other covers that were considered for the award or which stood out in some exemplary way, are indicated with a gold star: ★
Award winners and Gold-Starred covers also win the right to display our badges on their websites, so don't forget to get your badge to get a little more attention for the work you've put into your book.
Also please note that we are now linking winning covers to their sales page on Amazon or Smashwords.
Now, without any further ado, here are the winners of this month's e-Book Cover Design Awards.
e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for January 2016 in Fiction
Yudron Wangmo submitted Excavating Pema Ozer designed by Damonza. "My book has two protagonists, a contemporary Bay Area girl, and her previous incarnation Pema Ozer—from early twentieth-century Tibet. Instead of trying to depict both, I asked the Damonza group for Pema Ozer with a snow mountain. The original photo had lipstick and a seductive naked shoulder. "
JF: A fantastic piece of image manipulation complemented by evocative typography makes this a winner.
e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for January 2016 in Nonfiction
Aegina Angeliades submitted My Skin Don't Fit designed by Custom-book-tique.com.
JF: A cover that manages to be funny, sexy, and right on point, well done.
Fiction Covers
Aaron Rosen submitted The Blue Tango Salvage designed by Aaron Rosen. "Clean, simple and intriguing. Somewhat racy but it's meant to capture attention."
JF: This is the strongest of these covers (see below) and although some of the shapes are gratuitous to the point of confusing the main image, the tone is attractive.
Aaron Rosen submitted The Dragon Fire Recovery designed by Aaron Rosen. "A C130 with guns blazing. WooHoo Bob!"
JF: Rather ho-hum for such an active battle scene.
Aaron Rosen submitted The Falling Star Recovery designed by Aaron Rosen. "Final book in the series and my final submission."
JF: Awkward, especially where the black band behind the title is cutting through the artwork.
Aaron Rosen submitted The Rogue Horse Recovery designed by Aaron Rosen. "Minimalist design that conveys the message of the plot in 2 photos and a title."
Aaron Rosen submitted The Eye of Horus Salvage designed by Aaron Rosen. "The cover has an Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom feel – but with helicopters."
AG Liam submitted Dark Incidence designed by Addy Banks. "The cover reflects the journey of Dani, the protagonist, as she descends from the light, and into the darkness. However, there is beauty in the darkness and conflicts in the light."
JF: Mostly it's showing the dark side, but in an appealing way.
Al Marsiglia submitted Contract Pending designed by Nick Cayo.
JF: Despite the interesting distressed title, this cover is a demonstration of what not to do because it's virtually impossible to make out what all the dark shapes are or what they're supposed to mean.
Alexander Gerasimchuk submitted Parables from Shambhala: The Wisdom of the East for Everyday Life designed by Elena Suster.
JF: A lovely and well-balanced cover with typography that perfectly suits its subject matter. Could use a faint border to keep the white background from "bleeding" onto the page as it does here.
Alexandre Rito submitted Enforcing Home – Survivalist Series – Book 6 designed by Alexandre Rito. "Work commissioned by the Author, A. American."
JF: One of a series of covers, all of which are equally adept and expertly positioned. Here, I particularly liked the way the designer controls the eyepath, leading right to the figures in the distance, and the "hook" into the story.
Alexandre Rito submitted Hidden Scars designed by Alexandre Rito. "Work commissioned by the Author, Amanda King."
JF: Nicely composed, with a warming palette.
Alexandre Rito submitted Sovereign Hope designed by Alexandre Rito. "A Young Adult Paranormal Romance."
JF: Ethereal, with deft image handling and careful typography. ★
Alexandre Rito submitted Gone Feral designed by Alexandre Rito. "Horror, Post Apocalyptic, Military and Urban genre."
JF: Very effective genre cover, and notice how the composition and lighting direct us right to the figures in the distance, and into the story.
Alexandre Rito submitted Storm in the Mountains – Turning Creek 2 designed by Alexandre Rito. "Fantasy, Period, Series, Young Adult genre."
JF: Beautiful combination of image and typography, this cover has an elegaic tone. ★
Alexandre Rito submitted The Ember war – Book 1 designed by Alexandre Rito. "Work commissioned by the Audiobook publisher Podium Publishing."
JF: Everything you want in a sci-fi action cover, with style. ★
Alexandre Rito submitted Azahrú: Wer den Weg verliert designed by Alexandre Rito. "German Edition."
JF: Both of these are solid fiction covers that communicate with the reader well, giving some idea of the story within.
Alexandre Rito submitted Mein Leben davor designed by Alexandre Rito. "A German Novel."
Alicia Rades submitted Desire in Frost designed by Clarissa Yeo.
JF: I like the title treatment, but it's hard not to see the big rose as her mouth.
Allynn Riggs submitted The Blood designed by Nathan Fisher. "Cover image is a combination of digital and hand painting. Upper right corner shows one of the involved worlds with its three moons against a hand painted star field. Title font was created to evoke the image of sword blades. Centers of Os represent crystals important to story."
JF: I can see a lot of careful work went into this, but the whole title treatment is so big and impressive, and covering so much of the art, that it looks a bit out of balance to me.
Alvie Sarker submitted Witch Trials Crimson Necrosis designed by Alvie Sarker. "The three rings worn by the mysterious enchantress represents the three great plagues mentioned within the book, each are represented with a certain color. The crimson leaves that border around her emphasis and hints the source of one of the plagues."
Annette Poole submitted Death Goes to the County Fair designed by Elizabeth Mackey. "The original illustration for Death riding the roller coaster is the work of illustrator Karen Kalbacher. Elizabeth redesigned the cover for this first installment in my cozy mystery series."
JF: It's altogether charming for your market, but I wonder why such a muted color palette?
Ashley Ruggirello submitted Gambit designed by Ashley Ruggirello.
JF: Lovely art, why make the type compete with it?
Ashley Ruggirello submitted Split the Party designed by Ashley Ruggirello. "Design is based off of a rough sketch from the author of the book world."
Ashley Ruggirello submitted The Untold Tale designed by Ashley Ruggirello.
JF: Of these two covers (see above) I think this is the most successful. In the first one, readability suffers and it's too dark to make out. In this one, the title is much more legible (why wasn't it centered??) and the conceit of an old book is nicely appropriate.
Ashley Ruggirello submitted Golden designed by Ashley Ruggirello.
JF: Pretty but indecipherable.
Basil Opurum submitted A widow's silhouette designed by Author. "The details that relate my e-book to the cover design are: i.) The narrow path the lady in the veil must travel through. ii) The mystery behind the dark veil covering part of her face."
JF: But Basil, only you know those things. What you've left us with is a claustrophobic peek into a bleak nothingness.
Ben Hammott submitted The Playwright's Murder designed by Ben Hammott. "I have tried to portray the theater theme of the book's plot as much as possible in the cover design."
JF: The theater theme comes across well.
BoB Thompson submitted Wreck of the gossamer (The Puzzle Box Chronicles Book 1) designed by Teodora Chinde. "For this colorful and ominous eBook cover, Teodora accurately captured a pivotal moment in the story, where a strange puzzle box floats free of a sinking ship and bobs toward the surface during a storm. Look closely and you can see the doomed ship below."
JF: A beautiful and evocative design, and that box is a great "hook" into the story.
Bruce Foot submitted Ned Smelly – Outlaw Stuck in Iron Suit designed by Bruce Foot.
JF: Cute and attractive. No missing the connection between "smelly" and "foot" either.
C.F. Tolwyn submitted The Map Keeper (End Chronicles Book One) designed by Y. Fritzler. "A multi-layered cover where the main feature (the map) was first sketched out in pencil by the author, then digitalized onto the main character's back by the cover designer."
JF: Nice idea, might work better (since ebook covers are often seen at small sizes) if the map was more prominent, and the type less busy.
Caroline Cairn submitted Forever Hers designed by Bree Archer. "Thank you."
JF: Appealing, although the color is surprisingly "hot."
Cathy Yardley submitted Level Up designed by Cathy Yardley. "This is my first self-published fiction series. I knew I wanted a "cartoon" cover. I was lucky enough to get artwork from Lora Innes, a webcomic artist. I played with fonts to cover the "geek" vibe, with just a touch of effects to mimic NY published books."
JF: A good effort, but with very little impact, and it won't compare favorably to professionally produced books.
Celine Meyong Krishack submitted Alexander, What Are You? designed by Xlibris. "The goal was to show children of different backgrounds showcasing their unique characteristics."
JF: Not sure how much actual diversity was achieved here.
Chana Keefer submitted One Night With a Rock Star: Part Deux designed by Yvonne Parks of Pear Creative. "Yvonne Parks has created thousands of book covers and said this was one of her favorites. Our creation process is always so cool because, generally, I get stuck on concept, my husband has a burst of inspiration to provide direction then Yvonne makes it sing."
JF: Expertly done, with lots of luscious detail and texture.
Charles Massie submitted The Boy in The Bin designed by Charles W. Massie. "This is a book about a young teen who is forced to live in a storage bin as depicted on the book cover."
JF: Fine only if this is a "hobby" publication.
Cheryl Mackey submitted The Unknown Sun designed by Victoria Faye.
JF: Attractive, and I like the delicate typography.
Chris Lines submitted I KILL NORMANS designed by Chris Lines. "The cover shows the principal weapon of the protagonist and how he operates, including the oversize arrow. The title gives a good idea of what to expect."
JF: Not very effective, and the illogical type effects don't help.
Christopher McPherson submitted The Complete James Murray Mysteries 1931-1939 designed by Matt Hinrichs. ""The Complete James Murray Mysteries 1931-1939" is a collection of all five mystery novels set in 1930s Los Angeles."
JF: I love the stylish look of this cover, but the yellow background seems an odd choice for the mystery genre.
Cora G raphics submitted Behind a Lady's Smile designed by Cora Graphics.
JF: Workmanlike.
Cora Graphics submitted Vitalis: Resurrection designed by Cora Graphics.
JF: Same.
Cora Graphics submitted Living in Shadows designed by Cora Graphics.
JF: This one's more interesting, due to the atmospheric effects.
Cora Graphics submitted The Cauldron Bound designed by Cora Graphics.
JF: The best of this series, with authentic interest, incipient action, and a stylish title treatment.
Cora Graphics submitted Ironheart designed by Cora Graphics.
JF: Very effective cover for an action-oriented fantasy romance, even the title is moving.
Crystin Goodwin submitted Fire Blessed designed by Winter Bayne.
JF: Exciting imagery.
D.P. Prior submitted Carnifex designed by Valmore Daniels. "Cover art by Mike Nash. The font was slected by Alisha of Damonza.com for the three other books in the series, and adopted by Valmore Daniels who put together the design for Carnifex. "
JF: It's a real advantage to have such great art to work with. Although I like the energy in Carnifex, the balanced composition of Return of the Dwarf Lords is really appealing.
D.P. Prior submitted Return of the Dwarf Lords designed by Alisha (Damonza.com). "Artwork by Mike Nash."
Dan Malakin submitted Smiling Exercises, and Other Stories designed by Damonza. "This cover is for my collection of flash fiction called Smiling Exercises, and Other Stories. "
JF: Delightful, makes me want to smile just looking at it. ★
Danessa Violette submitted Luckiest girl alive designed by Danessa Violette.
JF: Maybe one too many images, because that disembodied eyeball floating around is pretty scary.
Daniel Pieracci submitted Take Your Shot designed by Johannes Widmer. "The four heads that make up the family tree represent the four main characters in the book. Johannes did a great job of integrating the graphic elements and the text – the title is visible from space. :-)"
JF: Intriguing contrast between the massive type and delicate drawings, a bit like a puzzle.
Daniel Quilter submitted A Soul Divided designed by Ben Quilter. "The cover depicts an event that happens in the book, but is also supposed to make the planet look like it's divided to reflect the title."
JF: A very beautiful piece of art that, on its own, does not make a very good book cover.
Dawn Witzke submitted Pius Tales designed by Dawn Witzke. "The design is based off the writer's idea and brings together religious and thriller elements as well as ties in with covers for the previously published trilogy this book goes with."
JF: Looks like a cool idea, but the execution is awkward.
Derek Murphy submitted Shearwater designed by Derek Murphy. "I've been experimenting with animated book covers; this is a gif but should display fine with the link, the effect is very subtle. Thanks! Derek"
JF: A subtle yet dramatic cover with sensitive typography. ★
Devon Michael submitted Hollo designed by Sol Metcalfe. "Original oil on canvas by Sol Metcalfe. Fonts and design by Jordan C Michael."
JF: Can't help but think the painting would have had more impact if it wasn't competing with the "distressed" type.
Diana T. Scott submitted Our demons, best friends designed by Maria Gandolfo. "Our demons, best friends is a love story between two people burdened by their pasts. Their demons are represented by the ghost-like entities."
JF: Despite the skill of the artist, this cover doesn't work for me. Most of it is occupied by an amorphous shape, the "heart" is negative space, and the title has been obscured and buried. And what's the gold "seal" for?
Don Viecelli submitted The Guardians – Book 3 designed by Kerman Rodríguez. "The cover depicts what an antimatter bomb will do to a planet, which happens in my ebook story. I could not have asked for anything better for my book. I am very pleased with the cover design."
JF: Looks nasty. Solid sci-fi cover though.
Don Viecelli submitted UTOPIAS designed by Kerman Rodríguez. "UTOPIAS is set in a fictional St. Louis, which is also the seat of the new government. I wanted to show the capital on my ebook cover and the designer used the book details to include the Arch with a Star at the top. I was pleased with the design for my ebook cover."
JF: Although the image is strong, the type looks overworked.
Dorothy Roberts submitted Riverwood designed by Dorothy Roberts. "Riverwood is a children's story about land on the Suwannee river, showing the magic of nature with life lessons, to four ten year olds with problems. All of the pics in the book and on the cover were taken by the author."
JF: Proof that even lovely photos don't automatically turn into book covers. You might want to get a professional to incorporate your photos into a more finished cover for your book.
Emerald Lavere submitted A Wife for the Future designed by April Martinez.
JF: An attractive look for this adult dystopian romance.
Eric Weigner submitted I Am Guardian designed by Eric Weigner. "I designed the cover to capture the nature of swords and sorcery of the fantasy genre (the sword that glows) and the changing seasons (the autumn trees) which reflect the change of a coming of age character. The black backdrop represents the rising darkness over the land of Elexarvia."
Gabrielle Prendergast submitted Fairy on the Rocks designed by Gabrielle Prendergast. "Magic, martinis and a butterfly tattoo was the order. Done, done and done."
JF: Effervescent, and the title treatment suits it perfectly. ★
Gabrielle Prendergast submitted Chased by Fame designed by Gabrielle Prendergast. "The author wanted something very Hollywood, very LA and very glamorous. I think we got there."
JF: Must be the sunglasses.
Gerald Darnell submitted Dead End designed by self. "Former winner in Auhor'sdb contest."
JF: From what I can see behind the giant gold beetle, it's weak.
Gerald Darnell submitted Justifiable Homicide designed by self. "Finalist in Authorsdb cover contest"
JF: This one, also attacked by the gold beetles, is a bit better but still struggling with legibility.
Gwen Dandridge submitted The Dragons' Chosen designed by Carol Heyer (cover art) Siri Weber Feeney (cover design). "carolheyer.com is the artist for the cover"
JF: A beautiful and clever illustration with equally charming typography that's oddly obscuring the dragons.
Hazel Butler submitted Chasing Azrael designed by Hazel Butler. "I wanted the cover to reflect the dark nature of the MC (a necromancer) & subject (supernatural murder mystery/ghost story), & capture the fantasy and romantic elements. I designed a bespoke photo shoot in order to get the image perfect, and enable me to keep the cover design elements simple "
JF: The image is very strong, but it needs stronger typography in an integrated design to really shine.
Horton Prather submitted Threat designed by Horton Prather. "The cover design for Threat is meant to portray the feminine antagonist in the suspense genre. The knife with Nazi emblem on the hilt provides some hint of the story."
JF: It looks more assembled than designed, and the font choices aren't helping.
Ioana Visan submitted No Port to Land designed by Gil Geolingo. "The first book in the Law and Crucible space opera saga."
JF: Good genre cover.
Ioana Visan submitted Point of Origin designed by Gil Geolingo. "The second book in the Law and Crucible space opera saga."
JF: The weakest in this series, with the dreaded "pasted on" look.
Ioana Visan submitted Bonds of Steel designed by Gil Geolingo. "The third book in the Law and Crucible space opera saga."
JF: Best of the lot with an interesting, active illustration for this sci-fi series.
J. L. Brown submitted Don't Speak designed by Damonza.
JF: The big gray areas seem to weaken this cover's impact.
J.D. Hughes submitted Northman designed by Jonathan S. Hughes. "The 'Northman' cover was designed by my son, Jonathan, and the amulet featured by Alban Depper. Both of them have my admiration! This is the original cover design. I added a couple of faces (the protagonists}, but the design became cluttered and slightly comic book, so I removed them. "
JF: Wise move. Simplicity is working because the carvings are mysterious and the whole scene is pregnant with story.
Jade Zivanovic submitted Hardman designed by Steam Power Studios.
JF: Stylish and a little scary.
James Duprie submitted Deeds of the Kind designed by Annoula.
JF: The receding path between trees is pretty much a cliché at this point, but this cover is redeemed by the great atmospherics and careful title typography.
Jamesa Frishkeyh submitted Terminal Convergence designed by Susan Asbill. "Story involves orphaned brothers at the dawn of WWII and the events that bring them to a fateful convergence decades later."
JF: On one hand I find this cover a disturbing mashup of Michaelangelo and some slit wrists; on the other hand, it's hard to look away from.
Jennifer Kibble submitted Phoenix Element: Mages of Vane designed by Jennifer Kibble. "Cover for Mages of Vane was drawn by Eric White."
JF: I think it would be stronger i the central couple was made large enough to be the main element.
Jennifer S. Alderson submitted Down and Out in Kathmandu: adventures in backpacking designed by Philip Derijcke and Jennifer S. Alderson. "I wanted Swayambhunath Temple to feature on the cover of my travel/adventure novel but didn't want to use a photo; it's not a guide or memoir and I didn't want to confuse potential readers. Instead an artist cut the shape out of thick paper and reworked it digitally to create a slightly evil effect. "
JF: The illustration is amusing and the type is perfectly matched to this carefree cover. You do realize that at most sizes the subtitle is unreadable.
jina Sahm submitted There's a cat flying around my house! designed by jina Sahm. "This cover was hand sketched and then photoshop enhanced with multiple layers."
JF: Charming illustration, but you shouldn't let it push the title into a little corner of the cover.
Joanne Tracey submitted Big Girls Don't Cry designed by Jacinda May. "Big Girls Don't Cry is contemporary women's fiction. That feel needed to come through the cover. Although it's set between Melbourne and Bali, Bali is almost a supporting cast member, so I wanted that sense of place to come through the cover- without it looking like a travel book. "
JF: While you did get a sense of place, these images don't look comfortable together.
Joel Dorr submitted Those Crazy Notions of Otherwise Intelligent People designed by J and J Designs. "Since Those Crazy Notions of Otherwise Intelligent People is a unique story that melds together the genres of Romantic Comedy and Drama, we wanted the cover to be distinctive as well. The cover was inspired by all of us who develop preconceived notions of people but ultimately are proven wrong. "
JF: An idiosyncratic approach to an unusual cover project, and the combination of chalk drawing with a photograph does grab your attention. Not too crazy about the line of type that completes the title, it looks a bit like an afterthought.
John Barry submitted Wasted designed by John Byrne Barry. "I have been a designer for decades, and have designed covers for annual reports and the like, but never for a novel. This is my first and only book cover design. P.S. Your site has helped me a great deal in getting my two novels self-published."
JF: John, I'm glad I can be of help. This cover shows your corporate background and, although it's clean and clear and well designed, it's not really appropriate for a mystery.
John Pratt Bingham submitted Hangtown designed by Dave Fymbo. "Pictured is Main Street in Hangtown where a good deal of the action takes place. I wanted a visual for the reader with a noose to accentuate the harness of the times. Police cars in Placerville, Hangtown today, had nooses on them until early in this century. "
JF: An effective cover that could be (slightly) improved by making either the rope or the letter "A" predominate instead of fighting with each other.
John Rafferty submitted Real Tales of Surf Arcana – A Perfect Wave designed by J.B. Rafferty. "The image for this cover was created using Adobe Photoshop."
JF: Lovely, and strongly focused. Notice how the title echoes the water's surface, a nice touch.
José Ramón Torres submitted Waves designed by Dariel Llerandi. "This novel deals extensively with Cuban migration to the US. Its cover is based on an original oil painting, a surreal image of a tree composed of oars and an inner tube, suggesting the flimsy rafts used by Cubans in their perilous crossing of the Florida Straits."
JF: A lot to decipher on the fly.
Juhi Larkin submitted The Mists of Niflheim designed by Juhi Larkin. "This was designed for a Norse-inspired epic fantasy."
JF: Interesting visual, title ought to be much stronger in my opinion.
Justin Sloan submitted Teddy Bears and the Christmas Pirates designed by Justin Sloan.
JF: Unmistakably self-published, and that's not usually a good thing.
Karla Locke submitted The Adventures of Peter and Penny at Hudson Bay designed by Tony Locke. "This fun and educational children's book includes photos from a friend who passed away from cancer. The design of the cover was to show off the area and introduce the cubs (Peter and Penny) in a family portrait with mama P."
JF: I think if the cubs are the stars, it might have been better to show them larger on the cover, and the type could be a lot easier to read.
Kate Reilly submitted Fast Forward designed by Kathleen M. Reilly. "Thanks so much for the opportunity!"
JF: A captivating image desperately in need of better typography.
Katherine McIntyre submitted An Airship Named Desire designed by Jillian Renee A.. "Genre: steampunk adventure"
JF: Very cool, and the girl looking forward is a great hook into the story.
Kelly Miller submitted Splintered designed by Ida Jansson.
JF: The "looking through the fence" image is pretty well used, but here it gains new life from the intensity of the look and the interesting treatment of the rest of the textures on the cover.
Kim DDD submitted Rock You designed by Marushka from DDD. "Cover design for NA Rock Star Contemporary Romance, Book 1"
JF: Another strong series, and there's no mistaking what the appeal of these books is, or who they are aimed at. The type treatment of the titles basically amounts to the series "branding" (see the two below).
Kim DDD submitted Cry For You designed by Marushka from DDD. "Cover design for NA Rock Star Contemporary Romance, Book 2"
Kim DDD submitted Be With You designed by Marushka from DDD. "Cover design for NA Rock Star Contemporary Romance, Book 3"
Kim DDD submitted Realm of Shadows designed by Milo from DDD. "Book cover design for Epic Fantasy Adventure, The Shadow Men series, Book 1"
JF: An effective fantasy series design (see the two below).
Kim DDD submitted Council of Shadows designed by Milo from DDD. "Book cover design for Epic Fantasy Adventure, The Shadow Men series, Book 2"
Kim DDD submitted Dance of Shadows designed by Milo from DDD. "Book cover design for Epic Fantasy Adventure, The Shadow Men series, Book 3"
Kim DDD submitted Smoke Rising designed by Milo from DDD. "Cover design for Science Fiction and Fantasy series, The Supernatural Bounty Hunter series, Book 1"
JF: Although there's a lot to like here with the atmospheric illustration and the threatening monster approaching, but I'm not sure why the series ID is so much stronger than the title, which looks like it has been pushed aside, and the strange effect of the differing angles of the title and series type makes me a bit woozy.
Kim DDD submitted Indestructible designed by Milo from DDD. "Cover design for Dystopian Adventure Post-Apocalyptic series, Indestructuble Trilogy, Book 1"
JF: Great colors, and although a lot of the cover has been given over to the emblem at the top (which we know nothing about) the cityscape at the bottom implies a lot about the story.
Kim DDD submitted Haunt Of The Wilds designed by Marushka from DDD. "Cover design for M/M Paranormal Adventure, The Wilds Duology, Book 1"
JF: I guess a "duology" has to have two related fellows on the cover. These are stylish with a hint of mystery, leaning into their paranormal stories.
Kim DDD submitted Song For The Wilds designed by Marushka from DDD. "Cover design for M/M Paranormal Adventure, The Wilds Duology, Book 2"
Kim DDD submitted The Dark Stuff designed by Milo from DDD. "Book cover design for Horror book, A Supernatural Horror Novel"
JF: Deadly effective horror cover.
Kim DDD submitted India Gray designed by Kitten from DDD. "Book cover design for Historical fiction book"
JF: Although I admire the lovely illustration and nice handling of the color panel at the bottom, it seems odd to highlight the category of the book so strongly on the cover instead of telling us more about the story inside.
Kris Trudeau submitted TimeShift designed by Kris Trudeau. "I hope you like the cover of my book. I'm an (aspiring) writer by night, graphic/website designer by day, so I was able to do the art as well. It's been a great project. Thanks "
JF: Great job, Kris, and you've got a solid sci-fi cover that really communicates eeriness, and the type is handled very well too.
Laney McMann submitted CRYSTALLUM designed by Amalia Chitulescu.
JF: A strong cover that makes good use of the "trees leaning into the path" theme, and a sensitive title treatment.
Larry Clark submitted Tawodi: Cherokee of the Blue Mountains Confront Spanish Conquistadors designed by Joe Belt & Jennifer Belt Sizemore. "Searched long and hard for an artist to depict Tawodi (Cherokee for "Hawk"), a sixteenth century Native American. Joe Belt's gallery depicted what I wanted, a black & white cover, somewhat surreal with an image of the red tail hawk. Now I know what Tawodi looked like as a young man."
JF: I'm not sure why you decided to go with a black and white cover, considering the color that would have been available to make this illustration really stand out. The title looks more like a nameplate.
Laura Drake submitted Days Made of Glass designed by Bonnie Mutchler. "I chose the photos – Bonnie did the cover."
JF: Oddly literal, and the title treatment isn't very strong.
Laura Emery submitted What Remains of the Fair Simonetta designed by Dragan Bilic. "The picture in the gold frame is a section of Botticelli's painting "Primavera." Part of the story describes a ball which inspired this painting of the three Graces and Mercury."
JF: A cover that looks more "assembled" than designed.
Lea Doue submitted The Firethorn Crown designed by Damonza Book Cover Design. "A retelling of 12 Dancing Princesses (lots of ballgowns). The girl is a princess/heir who is unsure of her own strength. Action takes place in/around castle and in a hidden kingdom underneath a hedge maze (a dark setting). Her necklace holds a curse placed by mysterious underground sorcerer prince."
JF: Atmospheric and alluring, a unified design where every element is selling the story.
Lianne Simon submitted A Proper Young Lady designed by Lianne Simon. "APYL crosses genres–Romance, Literary, and New Adult. Yet without jumping into bed. It's about the struggle to be what everyone else expects. And recapturing lost childhood dreams."
JF: A lovely cover that invites, but I think the subtitle running across the title was a mistake, because now it's unreadable.
Lisa Lawmaster Hess submitted Chasing a Second Chance designed by Laurie J. Edwards.
JF: The green background is pretty cold for a "cozy" read, and the title has little impact.
Lou Harper submitted The Fading designed by Lou Harper. "The author wanted something more subtle than the usual creepy kinds, haunted houses, and gore for this collection of horror short stories."
JF: Creepy in exactly the best way, and here the black and white scheme heightens the scary appeal.
Lucinda Whitney submitted The Secret Life of Daydreams designed by Ravven. "This is a custom cover made with photos manipulated to match the physical characteristics of the main characters. The genre is contemporary romance."
JF: Not sure all these elements go together very well, and mystified by the ornate title treatment that seems out of place with the image of the couple.
Mallory Rock submitted Seeds of Discovery designed by Mallory Rock.
JF: A captivating cover that looks like it was designed for print.
Marion Ueckermann submitted Love Blossoms designed by Marion Ueckermann. "Originally designed as a 3D box set cover comprising of seven contemporary Christian romances for springtime reading, the cover was adapted into 2D listing authors names to comply to Bookbub cover requirements. Bringing the elements of spring and love to the cover was key."
JF: The visual strongly reinforces the concept behind the collection, although I would have liked to see the "Love" in the title not pushed to the side and creating odd shape contrasts with the woman's back. Overprinting might have been a better solution, but overall it really does the job well.
Marion Ueckermann submitted A Match for Magnolia designed by Jessica Sprong. "The visual chosen was perfect for this first book in the Seven Suitors for Seven Sisters series about the Blume sisters as clearly portrays the heroine's innocent character, as well as showing her floral namesake, the Magnolia flower."
JF: Yes, she's lovely and appropriate, but the title is working against the clean simplicity you're trying to achieve. Lose all those weird type effects, you don't need them.
Matt Larkin submitted Legacy of Moon and Fire designed by Robin Ludwig. "My designer created this cover for a historical fantasy set in Indonesia. I asked her to remain visually consistent with the first cover, which featured the same temple and a girl in silhouette."
JF: The temple and the silhouette work fine: it's the type that's weak.
Matthew James submitted Only an atheist can help God save the world designed by Amber Feldkamp. "Amber did an incredible job creating a cover that summarises my satirical novel, 'Only an atheist can help God save the world', and the cover shows a quite angry looking God, clearly displeased with humanity. The lettering also serves to highlight that this book is a comedy. I love it!"
JF: Well, it's splendid and original, but with all the space available, I wonder why half your title got pushed almost completely off the cover.
Matthew Stanley submitted The Empty One designed by Matthew Stanley.
JF: This is what people mean when they say, "It looks self-published," and that's not the result you want. Try hiring one of the many excellent designers whose work is shown here.
Micah Hansen submitted A Time to Endure (Strengthen What Remains Book 2) designed by Micah Hansen.
JF: Workable.
Michael Colavito submitted Circle of Faith, Light's Prophecy designed by Michael Colavito. "The book is supposed to be a found object, preserved perfectly for centuries, waiting to be discovered. I thought that the most obvious material would be a leather bound book, with embossing."
JF: Although the leather reads really well, the stitching around the outside doesn't really say "book," and the lettering is much too low-contrast for easy recognition. Don't sacrifice legibility to an artistic concept.
Michael Kingswood submitted Robbed Blind (Glimmer Vale Chronicles #4) designed by James Beveridge. "I hired Jim via Lucky Bat Books. He made the covers for all my Glimmer Vale books, and I think this is his best one to date."
JF: It effectively puts us into an exciting scene in the story, and that's a great hook. Might move the author's name down.
Michael Siemsen submitted The Many Lives of Samuel Beauchamp designed by Michael Siemsen. "Aspiring to somehow manifest the book's fusion of genres (literary, historical, suspense, paranormal), I began with a stock photo of a stack of books, Adobe Photoshop, and a bottle of Visine. Rising from my drool-stained desk the next morning, I discovered this completed design on my screen."
JF: I hope your eyes are feeling better. Although this has an attractive "bookish" quality to it, no professional designer would have planned this to lead the eye to the bottom left corner. You could have "flipped" the image so it was facing the other way, which would have been a better solution.
Mike Cook submitted Scorpions designed by Mike Cook. "I made the design and illustration after deciding to self publish my book. After teaching high school art for fifteen years I felt kind of obligated to do the work myself, a no-brainer. The drawing was done in graphite pencil and then painted in photo shop"
JF: Nice painting and a good cover, although the scorpions might have contrasted with their background more for greater effect.
Monica Haynes submitted Longshot in Missouri designed by Monica Haynes of The Thatchery.
JF: An excellent cover for this Civil War-era historical novel, with polish and economy. ★
Nancy Moser submitted Bride of the Summerfields designed by Nancy Moser, Mustard Seed Press.
JF: Beautiful image combination that creates a great backdrop for the mansion against the woman's dress, and here the border with flourishes is appropriate and helps to frame the cover nicely.
Naomi Eccles-Smith submitted Kin Seeker (Book One of Dragon Calling) designed by N. R. Eccles-Smith. "Title summaries protagonist's quest to search for his missing kind. The dragon is presented as a singularly featured character of clear importance (protagonist), and in a style (animation) that appeals to the target audience (Upper MG). The background is both symbolic and artistic to the story."
JF: Great job appealing to your readers, especially the appealing dragon.
Naomi Eccles-Smith submitted The Beacon Thrones (Book Two of Dragon Calling) designed by N. R. Eccles-Smith. "Title highlights an important plot element in story. The singularly featured character (as with Book One) follows the chosen pattern of featuring an important character introduced in the book. The background continues the artistic choice of Book One, transitioning from night to dawn."
JF: Another good cover, not as strong as the first, and on both the series "branding" could be cleaned up and strengthened.
Phyllis Moorman submitted Whatever Happened to Will designed by Phyllis Moorman. "The cover was designed to reflect the lead character's battle with polio and the aloofness necessary for his health and career."
JF: The book description indicates the protagonist is a sociopathic assassin, so I'm a little baffled by this cover.
Rachel Pudsey submitted The Watcher of the Night Sky designed by RACHEL PUDSEY. "When designing this cover, I wanted it to reflect the title as well as give elements of fantasy. I wanted it to appeal to YA fantasy readers and fit in with the style that is common in that genre. I wanted it to appear professional, not scream self-published."
JF: I think you've succeeded, and the lyrical image of the woman framed by the circle is a lot of the reason for its success.
Renee Barratt submitted One Foot In The Grave: An Almost Zombie Tale designed by Renee Barratt – The Cover Counts.
JF: An effective design with strong typography, although I wish the image of the woman integrated with the scene better.
Richard Levesque submitted The Devil You Know designed by Duncan Eagleson. "My cover designer, Duncan Eagleson, faced the challenge of creating an image that would fit well within the contemporary paranormal fantasy market while still conveying the sense that the story takes place in 1946. I am very pleased with the results."
JF: The image is a little confusing, with a lot of elements, and the type is overworked.
Richard Vooght submitted Devolution Cycle designed by Richard Vooght. "Devolution Cycle deals with a certain re-cycling of humanity that has taken place for thousands of years, where mankind has continually become the masters of their own demise. I hope to have intrigued the readers mind enough to have captured this with the image which I have created."
JF: But the image on which the entire cover rests is confusing and its meaning is hard to decipher.
Rick Holland submitted Travelling designed by Vision Press. "Travelling is the story of a woman's journey of self-discovery prompted by the most painful loss imaginable. This cover portrays the desolation that comes after losing the one you love most. "
JF: Are you sure? It looks like a woman waiting for a plane, and that's not intrinsically very interesting.
Rita Villa submitted It's All About The Gravy designed by Peter from Bespoke Book Covers.
JF: Okay, wow. But hey, I love dogs!
Rochelle Karina submitted A World Rebuilt designed by Bret Wade. "The cover design was a challenge – to depict a character who needs to look like a "normal" person, but with snow-white hair, pale skin, and eyes that glow green – without making it look cartoonish or overdone. I was thrilled with the design and the incorporation of colors. "
JF: Lacks impact or interest.
Ron Sacdalan submitted Bots, Come! designed by Ron Sacdalan. "The cover concept is "Robots being all-too human", which reflects the dark but comical content of the book. I wanted to keep it "clean" while suggesting that a robot has over-dosed (on whatever it is that robots crave) and has passed out on the floor of a public washroom – cigarette still in hand. "
JF: I think the idea for your book is much stronger than the cover that represents it. The style is right, but not sure the image will communicate what you intended.
Ruth Nestvold submitted Looking Through Lace designed by Lou Harper. "My old cover for this SF novella was home-made and looked it, so I hired Lou Harper to design a completely new cover. I'm very happy with the result."
JF: Great idea, and you've ended up with a strong cover that intrigues.
SA Collins submitted Angels of Mercy – Volume One: Elliot designed by SA Collins. "These are character study works exploring the effects of homophobia and a queer romance in competitive sports – in this case, American football. The intent is to convey the inherent institutionalized violence that can come from within."
JF: If this is a realistic book exploring serious issues, why does the player have wings? Classy title treatment.
SA Collins submitted Angels of Mercy – Volume Two: Marco designed by SA Collins.
Scott Gordon submitted The Love Seat designed by Scott Gordon. "Thank you!"
JF: Clever and attractive.
Serge Alexandr submitted The Rise of Ares: Mortal Sins designed by Serge Alexandr.
JF: Interesting idea, but I'm not sure reverse imagery (i.e. planets in a sea of light) is working that well, and the cover doesn't give us much to go on. Needs a border to prevent "bleeding" onto the web page.
Sharon Crosby submitted Abandoned In Time designed by Sharon Crosby.
JF: Every time travel book has to have that image of a clock somewhere, right? The woman doesn't appear to have been very well integrated with the rest of the artwork. Also, not sure that mimicking the "TIME" logo is a good idea here.
Shawn Daniel submitted The Nicest Guy In Hell designed by Shawn Daniel. "The cover gives a sense of an average guy facing fear of the unknown waiting to devour him. Fire demons in the background and the soul reaching his arm out all signify there's no escape. Paul is holding on for dear life. If you look closely you'll notice the shadow has already let go"
JF: That's funny, it looks to me more like a bunch of random shapes with no reason behind them, and the lettering of the title is (intentionally?) pretty crude.
Sumisha Chandan submitted The Incompetent Tiger designed by Sumisha Chandan. "The ebook is designed by the Author – Sumisha Chandan"
JF: Love that tiger, but the cover looks oversimplified.
Summer-Sage Dionne submitted The Summer of Tsunami, Legacy: Book One designed by S. Campbell Williams. "The cover of my first book is an assortment of soaps crafted by the main character in the story. The covers are specific to the female characters in my saga."
JF: That very busy background is a challenge, and the typography doesn't hold up well in comparison.
Susan Jennings submitted The Blue Pendant designed by Telltale Talent (Jordan Mitchell). "The story set in 1913 in a prestigious hotel in a seaside town in England. The lower part of the cover shows the hotel and ambiance of that time period, the town's promenade. The young woman protagonist wears a blue pendant a gift, that reminds her of her dreams and goals"
JF: Almost everything about this cover is well thought out and beautifully realized, although the flowers in the bottom right do appear a bit incongruously trapped in the cityscape.
Susan Rohrer submitted The Beautiful World: Adapted from Eleanor H. Porter's Inspirational Novel: Just David designed by Susan Rohrer. "The Beautiful World is a contemporary adaptation of a beloved classic book."
JF: You have a lovely landscape and typography that suits, so pasting that violin on top seems questionable to me.
T.J. Roberts submitted Fairalon designed by T.J. Roberts. "The cover is actually 1/2 of the image which is continued on the back cover. It can be viewed on the website, but the front image stands alone."
JF: At a glance, I wonder how many people would know what this book is about? At this size, you can't even see the little figure of a boy stuck in the bushes below the letter "F." So a pretty boring picture of a tree and some cartoonish lettering won't be able to do the work this cover needs to do. (Magical fantasy)
Tammy Seidick submitted Something Borrowed, Something Blue designed by Tammy Seidick. "Thanks for your review!"
JF: The evocative image is well-matched by the thoughtful typography.
Tina Collins submitted Sing The Blues designed by Tina Collins. "Designed cover myself but don't sell services for covers"
JF: Roger. Nice drawing.
Tobi Doyle submitted Lyn's Song designed by Tobi Doyle. "Sexy rock god Jason is from Silicon Valley and dealing with his personal demons."
JF: The problem here is that the background and foreground images haven't decided who's boss, so they are competing for our attention. The amateur typography doesn't help, it adds to the level of confusion.
Tom Davies submitted Space Holiday designed by Tom Davies.
JF: Incomprehensible.
Tony Hernandez submitted Slaughter & Maneuver designed by Rob Ozborne. "Let me know what you guys think even if it doesn't win. People seem to really love the cover! TH"
JF: It's bold, and that's good. Not too sure what's going on with that plane, but it does grab your attention.
Troy Nooe submitted Five Kinds of Nothing designed by Lauren Henry and Judy Geary. "My first 3 books were released by a small publisher, but when they went belly up, I decided to do it myself, launching my Last Call Press. With the help of local artist, Lauren Henry, I think we captured the spirit of my old time Myrtle Beach mysteries."
JF: Um, I disagree. Looks like a school project.
Vanessa Riley submitted Unveiling Love designed by Jshan & Vanessa Riley. "I needed a Regency era cover depicting a multi-cultural couple. He is mulatto. She is exotic, half-Egyptian, half-Spanish. So the two are of African descent, but very different. Also, the cover needed to project an air of protection and love, critical themes for the romance and the suspense."
JF: I think it works, and naming your subgenre on the cover isn't a bad idea either. The controlled color palette helps to heighten the affect of the illustration.
Vivienne Neal submitted Deception in Plain Sight designed by Vivienne Diane Neal.
JF: Nope. "Fun with Fonts"? What does that have to do with anything?
Yoly Cortez submitted Vampire Miami designed by Cormar Covers.
JF: Spooky and threatening, just right, and the title treatment heightens the effect by playing off it.
Yvonne Less submitted In His Keeping – The Dealer Of Souls – Book 1 designed by Art 4 Artists. "I created this cover for the Australian Author T.J. Adams. It is the first book in a series of dark urban fantasy."
JF: Solid and serious genre fiction cover with an interesting combination of fantasy signals and beefcake.
Nonfiction Covers
Aimee Tafreshi submitted Letters from Zulu designed by Jerry Reneau. "I wanted a photograph of a woman looking out to sea that called to mind Dali's work, Figure at a Window. The image is supposed to capture the longing of a newly betrothed Navy wife awaiting her submariner husband's return. The letter represents a journal entry kept by the young man while deployed. "
JF: I like your idea but there's so much going on here that we can't really get your message. So many radically different fonts, fancy transparency effects, and lots of "copy" on the letter are all distracting.
Alexandre Rito submitted CONUS Battle Drills: A Guide for Combat Veterans to Corporate Life, Parenthood, and Caging the Beast Inside designed by Alexandre Rito. "A Guide for Combat Veterans to Corporate Life, Parenthood, and Caging the Beast Inside."
JF: An expert cover that represents those returning military and the fractured world they face (since they also likely know that CONUS stands for continental United States).
Andrea Carrera submitted James and Games that are NOT Games designed by Andrea Carrera. "The cover of James and Games that are NOT Games clearly shows that bullying your friends or anyone around you is a bad thing; you are hurting other people. The fox is happy for the pranks he made to his friends but, the sheep, the panda bear, and the pony are shown crying and suffering. "
JF: I think the style is just right, but I wonder how suffering animals will sell.
Bill Parkinson submitted Lifting the World designed by Tom Crowe. "Lifting the World could mean many things but in my case it describes an international business based on the rental of lifting equipment. I wanted the cover to make this clear and I think that designer Tom Crowe, photographer Tom Repetny and model Pat Clark have achieved this brilliantly. "
JF: Riggers are an underappreciated part of contemporary life, and I applaud your attempt to show them as heroic, although showing them actually lifting something monumental into place might have been even better.
Chris Lascelles submitted Through the Darkness designed by Maurizio Marotta. "We think this is one of our best covers yet! Many thanks in advance."
JF: Horrifying (to the modern eye) and effective at grabbing the viewer's attention.
Christian Keel submitted Divorce – Remarriage and the Innocent Spouse: Counseling for Betrayed Believers designed by Christian Keel.
JF: The flower probably represents innocence, but this is a dark cover for what might be a hopeful guide. The use of at least 3 different type treatments in the 6 word title is bothersome.
Dani Harris submitted Knowledge is Power what everyone should know about the police designed by Ann Wiley. "In light of the increase in police shootings across the Country, there is a body laying on the ground on the cover with police tape. This scene is what police shooting scene would look like. Since I believe that there is a lack of understanding, the title is very fitting to promote information. "
JF: An interesting idea that needed much more sophisticated execution to reach its potential.
Denise McCormack submitted Don't Let the Best Man Ruin Your Wedding: A Bride's Best Guide for the Best Man's Speech designed by Denise McCormack. "This how-to guide for the bride and members of the wedding entourage emphasizes the relevance of the Best Man's speech and guides the reader through the process of creating a personal and memorable tribute to the happy couple."
JF: Let's see: two cartoons that don't match; meaningless shapes in the bottom left; a headline that SCREAMS!!!; and an unreadable subtitle.
Douglas Cootey submitted Saying "NO" to Suicide designed by Douglas R. Cootey. "So many books on fighting suicidism had dark covers with despondent people at arms length from the means of their chosen death. I wanted an upbeat cover that reflected the "dawn" theme in my book, which worked both as a thumbnail & full size image. It is meant to empower. "
JF: I admire your desire to swim against the depression stream, but this cover does not say "uplifting" in any way, although it does have some power.
Gabrielle Prendergast submitted Get Sober Get Free designed by Gabrielle Prendergast. "A redo of an existing set."
JF: Both good covers, this one has a clear and hopeful message although the bottle is a bit incongruous.
Gabrielle Prendergast submitted Why You Drink and How to Stop designed by Gabrielle Prendergast. "A re-design of an important set of self-help manuals. The author wanted gravitas and hope. I think this and the companion accomplish her goal"
JF: Here the message is delivered creatively, although the big block of small type doesn't work so well for an ebook cover.
General Hartsfield submitted YUM designed by General Hartsfield.
JF: A "comical" illustration like this has possibilities, but it would need stronger type to make its point: what's the book about?
James Crabtree submitted Desert Fox 1998 designed by James Crabtree. "In this design I tried to link the black-and-white cartoons in the book to the cover without distracting from the cover. I used the stand-alone "deployment badge" on the front and the "Iron Cross" on the back I used my unpublished photo of a Soviet telex machine from Desert Storm for the front. "
JF: Would have been far stronger without the black and white drawing pasted onto the cover. There's no real reason to try to link illustrations in the book to the book's cover.
James Crabtree submitted Orange Berets designed by Heidi Crabtree. " The cover uses a photo taken of me while I served as a peacekeeper in the Sinai in 2007. As you can see, the photo is in black and white, except for the orange highlights on the patch and beret added to link the design to the image. The small picture is the MFO commander's flag. "
JF: I'm sure a lot of work went into writing these books. I suggest you hire a professional designer so they can really reach their potential.
Janet Roberts submitted From Pit to Park: Sutton Colliery to Brierley Forest Park designed by Antony. "I was really pleased with this striking design as it's not an easy subject to convey well"
JF: I'm sorry to disagree, but I don't see much of the story of a coal mine transforming into a park on this cover, and I think it would be better to be more explicit about the story within.
Larry Clark submitted The Last Conquistadors of Southeast North America: Pedro Menendez and the Collapse of La Florida's Frontier designed by Author. "I wanted the cover to depict the story in the book. This original art for the Santa Elena Museum at Parris Island, SC, by John Berkey of National Geographic was perfect — Captain Juan Pardo meeting with Catawba Indians in the foothills of western North Carolina. (Cover detail with permission.)"
JF: It would have been more productive to combine your "perfect" illustration with good typography. What you have here doesn't make it.
Lea Ann Garfias submitted Homeschool Made Easy designed by Lea Ann Garfias. "I just wanted to emphasize how simple, how easy learning should be, so I chose a clean, clear design for the cover of my first self-published nonfiction book. Working on this cover was just as enjoyable as writing the book!"
JF: Nice job, clean and easy to understand. In the future, you might want to correct little things like the inadvertent lines at the end of "Homeschool" and "Easy." ★
Lori Rassas submitted The Perpetual Paycheck: 5 Secrets to Getting a Job, Keeping a Job, and Earning Income for Life in the Loyalty-Free Workplace designed by Rachel Littera.
JF: Makes the point.
Magdalena Adic submitted The solitary journey trough the loss of a child designed by Magdalena Adic. "Hi, I am Magdalena, and I designed this cover for Cristi. I connected to the book content very easy, I haven t loss the child but I am familiar with the pain of loss and the pain of being sick. Working with Cristi was beautiful. I tried to make a cover which will show how she felt, and we did it :)"
JF: What is it? There's so little contrast that it all appears to be one big grayness, and even the title is too timid to really be seen.
Mayola Welborn submitted Good Morning Love (Everyone)! designed by Dwaine Govan. "Good Morning Love (Everyone)! is 35 Love Letters written to the World at large."
JF: And yet there's not a touch of love, or light, or good humor anywhere on this cover that's very drab and with an inappropriate typeface.
Michele Anstead submitted Fear Is Not An Option designed by Michele Anstead.
JF: A clean and powerful cover that makes me wonder whether just presenting the pain is a better idea than including somewhere the redemptive healing journey.
Mike Bhangu submitted Secrets of Religion designed by Mike Bhangu.
JF: It's okay to question, but is it okay to design if you're not a designer? This primitive cover won't help the book, in my opinion.
Philip Jackson submitted The Circle of Fifths designed by Philip Jackson. "This book is intended to provide some visual and visualization tools for the practicing musician. These tools are based upon an understanding of the 'circle of fifths', a concept familiar to most musicians. A drawing of the circle appears on the cover."
JF: Considering how colorful the world of music is, this cover is underwhelming, more like the cover for a report than a book intended to appeal to buyers.
Susan Andre submitted The Changing Story: digital stories that participate in transforming teaching & learning designed by Susan Andre. "The design of "The Changing Story" underscores the recursive nature of learning – occurring over time and through repeated loops. The image of a door, leaning casually in lush woods, is a symbol of the unexpected, the mystery of learning, and an invitatio"
JF: The door in the forest is an arresting image that perfectly suits your topic, but I'd like to see a stronger title treatment because I'm sure the subtitle, if I could read it, would give me much-needed information.
V.R. Foreman submitted Flowing From My Heart designed by Marketplace Associates, LLC. "The book was inspired by my granddaughter whose photo is displayed on the cover."
JF: A nice cover for a "personal" book that won't stand up to the rigors of the marketplace.
Verena Münstermann submitted Mandala and pattern designs to color designed by Verena Münstermann. "My book is a coloring book. It contains 30 Mandala and pattern designs to color for children and adults. The design on the cover is one of the patterns inside the book. The lettering of the title is handmade."
JF: You know, this is strange. The cover matches the content, which is good. But the description says, "I recommend the use of coloring pencils or markers." This is for a Kindle book; are you going to color on the screen? Am I missing something here? Any help?
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Alex Stargazer says
I have to say I don't see why you think Excavating Pema Oser is that strong—even though there's a lot of skill in the way the girl has been blended in, I'm just not a fan of the translucency. The author's name font I also don't like—the sans-serif just doesn't work for me personally.
Canifex, the Cauldron Bound, and Gone Feral are much stronger covers the way I see it. Maybe they don't show as much skill needed as Pema Oser (I don't know; I'm not a designer) but as a writer, I see them as much more punchy and more likely to sell the book to readers.
Verena says
Dear Joel,
thank you for taking a look at my ebook.
Here is the explication: if you buy my coloring book as an ebook, you get a link and you can download the printable version of the ebook as PDF.
So you can print the mandalas and patterns and color them.
Douglas Cootey says
Thank you for taking a look.
~Dˢ
Thanks for entering.
Alexandre Rito says
Thank you for the comments and positive reviews to all of my books in competition. And of course a very special thank you to the three gold stars to 3 of my books!
Alexandre Rito
Thanks for entering your covers, Alexandre, they were some of the best in the show this month.
Yudron Wangmo says
Wow, I'm floored by the selection of our book as the best fiction e-book submitted last month. I am grateful to the designer, Damonza.com.
It's a real winner, Yudron, good luck with your book.
Monica Haynes says
Thank you for spotlighting book cover design! Much appreciated.
Cora says
Hi Joel, thank you so much for your comments!
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Ripley's Grand Parade to be televised live
Jackson Newspapers
Ripley's Fourth of July Grand Parade is a tradition dating back 150 years. WOWK TV-13 is providing live coverage to a TV audience. News anchors Jennifer Abney and Hannah Goetz are to host the telecast.
The 2020 event begins at noon with a route from South Church Street (Route 21) near Ripley High School and concludes along West Main Street (U.S. Route 33) at Sheetz, the parade sponsor.
Radio personality Ric "Shadow" Shannon is the Grand Marshal. The C-98 station manager served as the 4th of July entertainment emcee for 23 years.
Three awards are to be presented during 11 a.m. opening ceremonies on the review stand at the intersection of Church and Main. Suzette Lowe is the recipient of the McGinley Leadership Award. John and Amy McGinley co-chaired the 4th event for more than two decades. Among other organizations, Lowe is active with the Pilot Club of Jackson County and the Cedar Lakes Foundation.
Allen Ferrell is the recipient of the Don Flesher Visionary Award. The owner of Bruce Allen Pipeline in Ripley has been a strong supporter of the Independence Day celebration and many other charitable endeavors in the community. The award's namesake was the long-time director of the celebration.
Jack Coon is the recipient of the Mabel Chapman Equestrian Award. Coon has been a long-time parade entrant with his Rocky Point Farms horse-drawn carriages. Chapman was an award-winning horse trainer who owned and operated a stable and riding school in Ripley.
Additionally, during opening ceremonies Ripley High track star Tori Starcher is being recognized as the 2-time recipient of the Ray McCoy Award. She is a multiple event winner at the West Virginia State High School Track & Field Championships. She will compete collegiately for Stanford University. The honor, which goes annually to the state's best female runner, is being presented by another Ripley graduate, Mark Martin, on behalf of the WV Sportswriters Association.
The parade's top entry is designated with the Ken Hechler Best of Parade Award. Hechler (1914-2016) was a legendary West Virginia political leader. His red campaign Jeep was a familiar sight in the parade for many years.
Spectators are asked to observe designated areas of social distancing. Parade entries are introduced on the downtown public address system. Tom Hunter is the announcer.
Parade entry forms are available online at Ripley4thofJuly.com and at Ripley City Hall.
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Have you ever overheard someone say something like this – "You know, I'm attending church regularly and listening intently to our Pastor's sermons, but I'm just not being fed." Most frequently this comment is made privately … party to party … and accompanied by a follow-up comment that they are thinking about looking for another church. Is that really the answer? What is the root cause for this supposed feeding problem? Could it be a personal spiritual problem?
I can recall a number of instances over my lifetime where a rather mature Christian has shared with me their dissatisfaction with the leadership and/or direction of their local church. In some cases, the comments have been cloaked in an excuse that they are not being spiritually fed. In my observation, more often than not, their attitude toward their church had shifted from positive to negative. The shift in attitude may have resulted from one specific incident or developed over a period of time. Often, the party was unnecessarily spreading their negativism to others in the church to bolster their personal position thus hurting the overall health of their church body. Sometimes the negativism was rooted in disagreement with what the Pastor was preaching, what the Deacons were either doing or not doing, or how someone in leadership had responded to a specific situation. Sometimes the discontent resulted from a basic disagreement on doctrine and/or biblical interpretation.
I recognize that there are certainly some situations where the Pastor and/or church leadership may be at fault because they have strayed from true Biblical teachings. However, regardless of the supposed cause, I have observed that in many cases the root of the problem likely originated internally in the heart and mind of the complainer rather than externally.
Let me get to some basics with an analogy. When a baby is born he/she is almost helpless and totally dependent on others. Among many other things, babies must be changed, bathed, dressed, carried, and fed by their parents. Over time babies mature to new levels and they do more and more for themselves. Ultimately, babies become children, and then teens, then adults and they are able and expected to provide for themselves. They are now in a position to feed not only themselves but others. They have become productive and self-sufficient. With regard to the church, it is indeed true that the church and its Pastor have a responsibility to feed (and equip) the flock. But I contend that the mature Christian also has a significant responsibility to be feeding others and not so focused on being personally fed. While not directly related to this topic, I can't help but recall a scripture contained in one of the greatest Bible passages on Christ-like love which is contained in 1 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) – "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." I find it rather childish for the mature Christian to expect to be continually fed by someone else other than God Almighty. God physically fed the Israelites for forty years as they traversed their path to the "promised land." And without question, He can certainly feed the spiritually hungry today.
So why is it that some church-going believers seem to expect their spiritual side to be sufficiently fed by their church? Is it based on the false assumption that the purpose of the church is to provide members with their spiritual food? Have they just become lazy or conditioned to being spoon-fed the word of God? Have they relegated their Bible study to just attending Sunday services and listening to the preacher's message instead of daily digging into His word for spiritual food? Have they turned over the responsibility for their relationship to God to someone else? Do they have a different agenda altogether than the leadership of their church?
I contend that spiritual growth and Christian vitality are ultimately the responsibility of individual believers … not the responsibility of the church and/or the Pastor. Most assuredly, the church and the Pastor have a responsibility to encourage members and to provide Bible based programs, studies, Sunday school classes, materials and Pastoral messages that support the walk of church members. Nevertheless, it is foolish to expect the individual Christian's spiritual growth to result solely from the "feeding" of others.
Here's some advice for those who may have fallen prey to the "not being fed" by my church syndrome.
Next, take over the full responsibility for your relationship to God. Read your Bible faithfully and regularly … it is the "Ap" that you need to feed your spiritual void.
Develop a consistent devotional and prayer life … don't just depend on others to do your praying for you.
Exercise your God-given spiritual gifts. Others can't use your spiritual gifts for you.
Support your church leadership even when you don't totally agree with them. God has called your leaders to their positions and given them His direction. They need your support … not your criticism. If your church leadership is teaching false doctrine or sinfully leading the congregation to do wrong, you can rest assured that God will hold them responsible for their actions and deal directly with them.
Faithfully, consistently, wholeheartedly and positively attend and participate in all of your church's activities.
Change your focus from personally being fed to "feeding" others. Feeding others is Biblical. Think about the example of Jesus and the miraculous results of the feeding of the five thousand with the two fishes and five loaves (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:31-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:5-15). God will bless your feeding activities and magnify the results using His math. You may be pleasantly surprised with the results as your ill feelings fade away and you are bathed in God's love.
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This is another great point for Christians to ponder. I remember a great message on this very subject. The subject of the sermon was simple. If you felt that you did not get anything from the sermon or message, it was because you didn't bring anything to the service. I'll never forget that message because the least we all can do is to show up with an attentive ear and open mind. This means that if you have the right spirit, you will appreciate the message at hand.
John, what a perceptive comment…we do indeed have a huge responsibility to bring something to the worship services. I pondered on this topic for over two months before completing and publishing this post and must admit that this thought did not cross my mind. Thanks so much for your insight!


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Looking for Some Christmas Sparkle and Fun? Find it Here
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by Beth J. Harpaz, The Associated Press, December 1, 2016
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas lights, towering trees and elaborate gingerbread creations are everywhere this time of year. Here are a few favorite places around the country to enjoy holiday sparkle and fun.
New Yorkers may argue about where to get the best pizza or bagels. But there's no debate over the city's most famous Christmas tree: Rockefeller Center, where a 94-foot Norway spruce is lit up by 50,000 lights. Other attractions include the American Museum of Natural History's origami holiday tree, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Christmas tree and Neapolitan baroque creche, and Lower Manhattan's Luminaries lighting display inside the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place. Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Barney's are famous for their holiday windows, but be prepared for crowds and slow-going, especially on Fifth Avenue near the Trump Tower between 56th and 57th streets.
Outside Manhattan, A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours marks its 10th anniversary of tours in Brooklyn's Dyker Heights neighborhood, where over-the-top lighting displays are a point of homeowner pride. The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx hosts a holiday train show with miniature replicas of city landmarks, all made from natural materials like twigs and pinecones, including a tiny Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster. In Queens, the New York Hall of Science hopes to score a fourth consecutive Guinness World Record for the largest gingerbread village.
THE HENRY FORD, DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford museum complex near Detroit is a cherished winter tradition, featuring classic Christmas scenes come to life: candlelit windows, roasting chestnuts, carolers, sleigh bells, horse-drawn wagons and Model Ts, Santa and live reindeer, plus period food and nightly fireworks.
THE BILTMORE, ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
The Biltmore House continues a tradition that started in 1895 when George Vanderbilt opened the 250-room mansion at Christmastime to family and friends. Attractions include more than 70 decorated trees, hundreds of poinsettias and garlands, a 34-foot-tall fir tree in the banquet hall and a 55-foot Norway spruce on the front lawn.
Also in Asheville, the Omni Grove Park Inn has more than 150 gingerbread designs on display from the National Gingerbread House Competition.
SOUTHERN CALFORNIA
Real snow is not in Southern California's forecast but "magical snowfalls" take place nightly at The Grove in Los Angeles, where you can also see Santa's Cottage and a 100-foot white fir tree. Elsewhere in the region, the retired Queen Mary ocean liner, docked in Long Beach, hosts skating, ice tubing and an "Alice in Wonderland" experience. Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge offers an artsy, interactive lighting display called "Enchanted: Forest of Light." And SkyPark at Santa's Village, a Christmas-themed amusement park, is returning to Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains after being closed for 18 years.
In Anaheim, California, Disney's California Adventure park looks at celebrations around the world with Festival of Holidays, and debuts Princess Elena, the first Disney princess inspired by Latin American cultures. The park's World of Color nighttime water show is a new Season of Light production with holiday songs like "Feliz Navidad" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." And three classic Disneyland attractions got a holiday makeover: it's a small world holiday, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Jingle Cruise (aka Jungle Cruise). Main Street fireworks are accompanied by snowfall.
At Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, it's the first Christmas in years without the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. New holiday attractions include Hollywood Studios' Jingle Bells Jingle BAM! — a projection laser light show with animation and songs. Epcot offers holiday food kiosks plus "Holidays around the World" storytellers and the Candlelight Processionals. Magic Kingdom has a new stage show, "Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration," as part of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
Pro tip: You can visit Orlando's Disney Springs without paying park admission. Enjoy a toy festival at the "Once Upon a Toy" shop, where Santa will greet visitors, and a nightly holiday dance party and tree lighting at the fountain outside. There's a tree trail through 15 custom-decorated trees and a new Starbright Holidays show where drones light the night sky with colorful images.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is recreated nightly at Universal Orlando in Florida through Jan. 1, with balloons, floats and marching bands. At Universal's Islands of Adventure, Seuss Landing has been transformed into Grinchmas, a celebration of the Dr. Seuss classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles also hosts Grinchmas with a Who-ville show and photo ops with the Grinch or Max the dog.
AND DON'T FORGET ...
In Philadelphia, Macy's hosts a Christmas light show and Wanamaker organ concert, along with holiday window displays and a 6,000-square-foot Dickens Village that tells the story of "A Christmas Carol."
One of the nation's largest lighting displays is in Wheeling, West Virginia, at Oglebay's Winter Festival of Lights, with displays spread over a 6-mile drive.
This year is the 20th anniversary of Kauai's Festival of Lights, a unique display on the Hawaiian island that celebrates recycling. It started as one woman's Christmas eco-crafting project and now requires thousands of volunteer hours. Trees are covered with ornaments made from recycled cans and plastic containers. There's also an electric train, live music, thousands of lights and Santa.
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Movies on Deployments
by Luke Ryan
Deployments: experiences may vary.
A trip to Afghanistan could mean rucking mountains, sleeping on rocks, and waking up to incoming mortar fire. It could also mean fun-runs at base, sleeping on mattresses, and sleeping in every day. Deployments can look totally different from branch to branch, unit to unit, and deployment to deployment. Modern Ranger deployments are their own unique brand, and while they involve a whole lot of work, they sometimes include a decent amount of downtime. This is where guys make frequent trips to the gym, getting in the best shape of their lives, and where they play countless hours of video games or spend hours talking about anything and everything.
No matter how busy our deployments were, somehow we always found time for a whole lot of movies.
There are a lot of shows and films you'd find on our list that you would expect; Band of Brothers, The Last Samurai, Braveheart, and Lord of the Rings were among them. Of course, being in B Co, 3/75, Black Hawk Down was a classic. We'd also blast through series that we hadn't seen before; another friend and I watched all the Harry Potter movies in a few days (mission days excluded).
And yet I would say that most Rangers typically saved war movies for when they were at home. Comedy was by far the most popular — if a movie was flickering on a screen in our hooch, you'd have a good chance that Will Ferrell was starring in it. Step Brothers, 21 Jump Street, Team America, The Hangover, Horrible Bosses, Anchorman, Ted, The Dictator… the list goes on and on.
The movie I saw played the most, hands down, was Pitch Perfect. Yes, the movie about a cappella pop songs sung by all-female college students. I distinctly remember walking into three separate rooms in the span of five minutes, and finding it being played on three separate screens.
An ideal Ranger movie, no doubt
All of this reminds me of one of my favorite classic films, Sullivan's Travels, by Preston Sturges (spoilers ahead, go watch it first!). Joel Mcrea plays Sullivan, a comedy movie director who has grown up with a silver spoon in his mouth. He is determined to make drama films that "matter," and so he sets out on a journey to experience the harsh side of life that he has been sheltered from for so long. The movie is funny and heartwarming, but the end is quite powerful — he discovers the value of comedy, and why it matters. Making people laugh is an invaluable part of the human experience, and he is honored to do it. In the end, he gains the experience he sought, but goes back to making comedies anyway.
He comes to this conclusion when he's sitting amidst a chain gang as they relax during a rare break in their back-breaking work. The prison guards have put on a movie, and it's one of his own comedies. He looks around at all the hard faces, men with rough hands, and sees them smile and laugh for the first time.
I'm a big film and literature guy — I love delving into The Matrix and finding its biblical parallels. I love to be moved by classic films, or to study cultural trends in modern films and TV. But these moments on those deployments taught me the value of a good laugh that doesn't have to be rooted in the meaning of life or the nature of mankind.
Everyone needs a breath of fresh air every once in a while.
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About Luke Ryan
Luke Ryan is an author on the Freq who lives in upstate New York. He is a former Team Leader from 3rd Ranger Battalion, having served four deployments to Afghanistan. He grew up overseas, the son of foreign aid workers, and lived in Pakistan for nine years and Thailand for five. He has a degree in English Literature and loves to write on his own, having published a book and short story.
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Luke-I too watch all the Will Farrell's, Dumb and Dumber, and Smokey and the Bandit every time. Just for laughs. I do get caught up in the series' that are available now. True detective, Fargo, outlander, etc. but not Harry Potter. Frankly, I find myself reading a significant amount right now. Mostly because it's hard to avoid the daily Breaking News when I flip on the TV. And I don't dig soap operas……
I find myself using the excuse "I don't have time for tv or going to movies" with family and friends who can't believe I don't know the latest pop culture references…. only to catch myself spending hours reading a good book, haha.
I'm reading CJ Box right now, the Joe Pickett series. Fun read and I met the author a couple weeks ago.
Ooo, game warden mysteries in Wyoming, that sounds fun. I'm reading Beyond the 100th Meridian by Wallace Stegner. I've kind of been on a Western-geology reading kick lately.
CJ writes a lot like Lee Childs the author of the Jack Reacher series. Quick and easy read and the good guys always win…..
Heh… and in two sentences, you've sold me on CJ. 🙂
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Haha, I don't dig the soap operas either. And true detective is one of my favorites! Sounds like you've got great taste
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Your article made me think about some of my fav comedies. One of my all time "The Dream Team" with Michael Keaton. I can imagine that when at war watching comedy is far more relaxing than war movies unless it has a humorous edge.
Absolutely. Even during slow times it's just nice to relax and have a laugh
I've never seen Pitch Perfect all the way through. My niece and all her girl cousins were over the moon about it and were excited to watch it for the 100th time. About 20 minutes in, my nephew gave me a pained, longsuffering look, and I laughed, and we snuck away to another room and watched one of the Avengers movies instead. (A few weeks ago I was telling my brother, their dad, this story, but I couldn't remember the name of the movie. "You know, the one with the cup song?" And he knew EXACTLY which movie I was… Read more »
I'm also trying to visualize a bunch of Rangers sitting around watching Pitch Perfect. It's bringing laughter because it seems like an odd match. But then again my whole family watched a kids movie at Christmas last year and there was really only one kid and she got bored and went off to play while the adults stayed to watch the movie. Or the time my niece got a Barbie band and we all had to "play like" we were in her rock band. (My Dad was the best.) Anyway Rangers or family watching movies, or pretending to be a… Read more »
Haha, on top of the comedy I think all of the attractive women on screen probably helped. The two commentators made me laugh my ass off tho


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Der die 1868 auf den Ländereien seines kapitalgebenden Mitgesellschafters José de Buschenthal gegründete Fleischfabrik Extractum Carnis de la Trinidad leitende Bruder von Julio Herrera y Obes saß vom 15. Februar 1888 bis 14. Februar 1891 und erneut vom 15. Februar 1897 bis zum 10. Februar 1898 als Abgeordneter für das Departamento Montevideo in der Cámara de Representantes. Zwischen diesen beiden Mandaten belegte er im Zeitraum vom 9. Februar 1891 bis zum 2. Februar 1894 und vom 9. Februar dieses Jahres bis zum 4. Januar 1897 einen Sitz als Senator für das Departamento San José in der Cámara de Senadores.
Dr. Lucas Herrera y Obes war seit 1855 mit seiner Cousine zweiten Grades Ana Alvarez verheiratet. Aus dieser Ehe stammen der Maler Carlos María Herrera und Juan Andrés Herrera.

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This three-hour Mediation in Today's World CLE is designed for attorneys who want to learn practical skills for mediating via Zoom. Topics include managing participants in e-mediation, practical tips for setting up virtual conferences and caucus rooms, using documents effectively on Zoom by sharing the screen, and getting the necessary signatures when a settlement is reached. The last hour will feature a panel discussion of "Top Ten Tips for Zoom Mediation."
Judge Sharon Barrett practiced law in Asheville for nineteen years with the firm of Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore, P.A., representing individual, corporate and governmental clients in state and federal courts in a wide range of areas, including: business, personal injury, contract and commercial disputes, employment matters, medical negligence, construction, discrimination and real estate. She also served as a District Court Judge in the 28th Judicial District for five years, and later served as a Special Superior Court Judge, holding court in thirty of North Carolina's one hundred counties. Judge Barrett understands the value of negotiated settlements for all involved. This experience gives her insight about how to help disputing parties achieve resolution.
Sarah Corley has more than 20 years of experience mediating disputes. She began her career as a lawyer specializing in litigation and employment law. She is admitted to the Bars of Georgia and California and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association.
After realizing the benefits of mediation with her own clients, Sarah pursued mediation training and certification. She volunteered her services to the Justice Center of Atlanta and subsequently became the Executive Director of The Mediation Center of Asheville. Sarah was a lead trainer for The Mediation Center's Superior Court Mediated Settlement Conferences Seminar and served as the center's director from 1992 to 1996; she went on to found MediationWorks in 1996. Sarah is a member of numerous mediation panels and has extensive training in general, family and workplace mediation. She also provides permanency mediation for court-referred child abuse and neglect cases.
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Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:14 AM in appliances, Kettle, Kitchen Appliances, Mixer, Purifry, Russell Hobbs, Small Appliances, UK Leading Brand,
I couldn't cook to save my life. But that doesn't mean I can't start now right? My mind changed when I was invited to the launch of UK's leading appliance brand, Russell Hobbs. I found out that these sleek and efficient small kitchen appliances are best for young professionals who just settled in a new place or start up families. And now, it is finally available in the Philippines.
"We are excited to bring to the country one of UK's leading brands of small kitchen appliances known for its timeless style and performance. With this, we strongly believe that Russell Hobbs will be at the heart of Filipino homes from now on," said Clarence Cu, president of Tocoms Philippines, exclusive Philippine distributor of Russell Hobbs.
Russell Hobbs is founded in Great Britain in 1952 by Bill Russell and Peter Hobbs. It has been a household name in UK for more than 60 years and they are the first in the world to introduce the coffee pot with an automatic keep warm feature and the automatic electric kettle that revolutionized the kettle market.
Over the years, the brand continues to innovate with practical and easy-to-use small kitchen appliances. They have four distinct lines such as:
The Allure collection boasts of a sleek 21st century design with a brushed chrome finish and the bold Russell Hobbs branding embossed on it. I think this is perfect for the minimalist designed kitchen. And it's kind of manly. I think my brother, who is a culinary graduate, would love these products.
On the other hand, the Desire collection showcases a more seductive look with the passionate cook in mind. This line looks foxy, don't you think? It offers the same high-quality functionality but with a more striking appeal with its matte black finish and strokes of vibrant red.
For new mommies, the Kitchen Collection is pretty for its uncomplicated and fun designs. This high quality but affordable line are tools for breakfast and food preparation. I wouldn't mind making my coffee with these cute collection.
Lastly, the top-of-the-line Illumina collection boasts of a unique color control light ring which changes color to represent speed with clear guidance on which setting is best for different food types. This line is rather cool. And I'm sure that you would want this on your kitchen now.
Here are some of Russell Hobbs' products that would definitely suit your homes:
Russell Hobbs Kitchen Collection Mixer with 6 different speed settings
Russell Hobbs Griller
Russell Hobbs Desire Hand Blender
Russell Hobbs Purifry Health Fryer that uses fast-circulating air
to cook fried favorites without using oil or fat.
Russell Hobbs' products may be small kitchen appliances but they are powerful and stylish. This is definitely for the life starters who aims to make homes out of houses. These exquisite lines are now available at all leading appliance and department stores nationwide. For more details and updates, follow Russell Hobbs Philippines at www.facebook.com/russellhobbsph.
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