Bouquet of Lies

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Bouquet of Lies

Please explain to me how the reflection in those glasses works.

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john harvey
9 years ago

Those aren’t glasses, they are little TVs showing the Men’s room mirror.

I really wish the title was what I originally misread it as: “Mystery, Murder, and Love laced within a Baguette of Lies.”

I can be a very lazy reader.

ASwan
ASwan
9 years ago
Reply to  john harvey

Baguette of Lies…I might read something like that for the title alone. šŸ™‚

L-Plate Pen
L-Plate Pen
9 years ago
Reply to  john harvey

Mmmm… Baguette of Lies…. can I have mine with extra mayo, please? šŸ˜‰

Take Cover
Take Cover
9 years ago

The reflections work just fine. That’s exactly what I was doing when I looked at this cover.

Catie
Catie
9 years ago

This would be an ok cover if it didn’t look so plastic and fake. And if I see another drop shadow on a font, I’m going to scream.

Tanja Kobasic
Tanja Kobasic
8 years ago

Wow, Nathan, you’re still doing your thing, shaming artists and their work. I get it; not every cover shines and not every writer/author can afford the best cover designers, but it’s pretty cruel to publicly insult a person simply to make yourself feel important and get sales. It’s even sadder that there are others like you who actually add their shitty comments, taking pleasure out of this.

Tanja Kobasic
Tanja Kobasic
8 years ago
Reply to  Nathan

Who the hell is whining?

Tanja Kobasic
Tanja Kobasic
8 years ago
Reply to  Nathan

I’m not smug. Or all that moral. Look, there is NO denying that these cover are lousy. A crappy cover is just as bad as when a writer fails to hire an editor. As much as I’d like to bash these writers, I can’t bring myself to do so. It almost feels like a conflict of interest. Still, because of badly written books, poor interior designs, (covers too) self-published writers have to work that much harder in order to prove themselves. You are talented, Nathan—that much is true. But you can be a bit harsh. Why not contact the writers privately?

Tanja Kobasic
Tanja Kobasic
8 years ago
Reply to  Nathan

Your explanation is reasonable. I suppose itā€™s frustrating on your end, seeing such shoddy artwork. Itā€™s equally frustrating when a cover or book-trailer can literally spoil what may have been a great book. Hereā€™s my thing; what if your posts, (e.g. Bouquet of Lies), dissuaded potential readers from purchasing this authorā€™s book? Then again, it goes back to the author’s inattention. Itā€™s such a circle. Someone once said that your first book is like having your first child: youā€™ll make a lot of mistakes, but at least learn from them. I certainly did.

Tanja Kobasic
Tanja Kobasic
8 years ago
Reply to  Nathan

I knew you’d say that. I wouldn’t. But there are others out there that may be intrigued, but hesitant. Your opinion could very well be the deciding factor. On another note; I’ve enjoyed our discussion.

DED
DED
8 years ago
Reply to  Tanja Kobasic

Authors don’t need the best cover designers, just competent ones. Those guys (and gals) are affordable. Don’t know where to find them? Start here.

Tanja Kobasic
Tanja Kobasic
8 years ago
Reply to  DED

That is true. Great site, by the way.

DED
DED
8 years ago
Reply to  Tanja Kobasic

Thanks!