I take it these true crime journalists had never seen an actual book before.
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The Lawmen of Clayton County: Athena Creek Volume 1
Yes, it is possible to start with a good stock photo and end up with something lesser. Very much so.
As the River Rises: The Rain Falls
(Or, as the title appears on Amazon, As The River Rises: As The Rain Falls The River Rises (The Floral Covenant).)
Pro Tip: The only interesting part of your cover illustration should NOT be where you place your title.
Bonus: Nobody cares about your marital status.
If I Had Known You Were Coming, I Would Have Baked You a Cake!
The title on the Amazon listing is actually If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d Have Baked You a Cake. If you type in the title on the cover, you cannot find the book.
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