tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post1160658052019954501..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: Mistress of the Stone, Cover RevealUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-80633492931836042572012-07-03T21:54:23.349-05:002012-07-03T21:54:23.349-05:00Margaret: "Jack" can wear anything. LOL....Margaret: "Jack" can wear anything. LOL.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-39007980962479794392012-07-03T21:12:28.746-05:002012-07-03T21:12:28.746-05:00Sigh, you may be right, but Cap'n Jack got awa...Sigh, you may be right, but Cap'n Jack got away with it, so she should be fine :).Margaret M. Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537558539259791284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-8157730440134048252012-07-03T07:17:31.884-05:002012-07-03T07:17:31.884-05:00Margaret: Ancient Egypt maybe, but the late 1600s ...Margaret: Ancient Egypt maybe, but the late 1600s in Europe? Probably not. It just looks too fabricated for the times.<br /><br />It is what it is. There's no changing it now.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-10980107537908794592012-07-03T01:58:04.507-05:002012-07-03T01:58:04.507-05:00Well, a couple things...that dark khol (sp?) eye l...Well, a couple things...that dark khol (sp?) eye lining was pretty popular in historical times, and I love the ship below her. Having read an early draft, I'd say the mood does match the book in a lot of ways, so yeah, this could be a winner :).Margaret M. Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537558539259791284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-47678060329294991992012-06-27T13:52:21.140-05:002012-06-27T13:52:21.140-05:00Nadja: I just hope it sells books. :)Nadja: I just hope it sells books. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-20652189670796495512012-06-27T12:58:47.789-05:002012-06-27T12:58:47.789-05:00I like it! The extra touches in the title font ar...I like it! The extra touches in the title font are great! And I like the dark vibe it gives off. Your cover model's eyes are beautiful.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-18945796733706564112012-06-26T18:17:40.452-05:002012-06-26T18:17:40.452-05:00Shirley: I could of Photoshopped some of that make...Shirley: I could of Photoshopped some of that makeup off if they'd let me. LOL.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56833099410985501272012-06-26T11:23:34.666-05:002012-06-26T11:23:34.666-05:00I think the makeup is too modern but, other than t...I think the makeup is too modern but, other than that, I love it. I adore the cool colours.<br /><br />I hope it sells millions! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-12159525265722752492012-06-26T09:02:01.743-05:002012-06-26T09:02:01.743-05:00Jackie: I love beautiful covers. But you're ri...Jackie: I love beautiful covers. But you're right. What ultimately gets me to buy is the blurb.<br /><br />***<br />Anna: LOL. I love making up those product warnings. This one was actually a conglomeration between the editor and me.<br /><br />***<br />Shelley: I guess we'll see how it sells. :crossing fingers:Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-48812748923822575672012-06-26T04:53:52.246-05:002012-06-26T04:53:52.246-05:00It's nice but it doesn't scream paranormal...It's nice but it doesn't scream paranormal to me. I didn't notice the ship straightaway. I do like the cooler colors though.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-15669079351686372382012-06-25T22:22:05.967-05:002012-06-25T22:22:05.967-05:00Hi Maria, I love the ship they put the at the bott...Hi Maria, I love the ship they put the at the bottom. I wasn't so sure of the woman at first, considering her makeup was a bit heavy to me, but after reading the excerpt (and I especially loved the Product Warning ;) I think it's great! As Darke mentioned, the model looks a lot like Mila Kunis who is HOT right now! ;)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244733082162554633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-22668829775273058512012-06-25T21:33:12.336-05:002012-06-25T21:33:12.336-05:00Maria to be honest the cover does not "pop&qu...Maria to be honest the cover does not "pop" but as a person who buys a book from the synopsis not cover it makes no difference to me. If they would have gone with brilliant colors and historical clothing it still would make little difference to me but I am not a cover "whore" like the younger reading generation seems to be.<br />Congratulations on release date upcoming and am looking forward to reading your latest story someday.<br />Looking forward to Charlie's guest post too!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-1181547127632039832012-06-25T20:47:57.739-05:002012-06-25T20:47:57.739-05:00Renee: I just got a new phone. I can't find AN...Renee: I just got a new phone. I can't find ANYTHING on it right now. LOL. <br /><br />PS That heavy makeup bugs me. It looks so out of place in a historical.<br /><br />***<br />Angela: I've learned to divorce myself from my work the moment I sign a contract. Once it goes to the publisher, all you can do is "suggest" edits or art. The final decision rests with them. C'est la vie.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-13694125766254534312012-06-25T19:16:59.949-05:002012-06-25T19:16:59.949-05:00This cover, I must admit, is a bit different than ...This cover, I must admit, is a bit different than what I grew accustomed to when you designed your own covers for the Second Chance series. The last one, especially, caught my eye.<br /><br />This cover reminds me of the ongoing trend of the girl doing the over-the-shoulder move. I'll have to look at it a few more times. I'm sure it will grow on me.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-83607277285185523712012-06-25T18:53:47.159-05:002012-06-25T18:53:47.159-05:00Wow. I do agree on the makeup, but it's the on...Wow. I do agree on the makeup, but it's the only part that seems "off" to me, and I don't know that I'd have been able to pick that out if you hadn't mentioned it. Normally I go for rich color when I pick up books based on the cover, but there is something about this one that draws me in. I'm not sure what it is, but I do like it. I'm curious to know the story, which is good, right? <br /><br />Marking August 28 on my calendar. My real one, not this one I never look at on my computer. Oh wait, my phone gives alerts. Let's just figure out how to do that....Renee Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142341397085289166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-57041024352818535092012-06-25T18:38:22.566-05:002012-06-25T18:38:22.566-05:00Charlee: See, that's what I think too. I wante...Charlee: See, that's what I think too. I wanted the historical imagery to pop first and then the paranormal.<br /><br />***<br />Melissa: I may have to start calling her the "tart". LOL.<br /><br />***<br />Linda: They showed me an alternate version in red and I really hated that one. It had a crinkle finish and it made the cover model look like a hag.<br /><br />***<br />Jenny: Time will tell if the 'buy me' message is in there.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-38652696034067227742012-06-25T18:28:39.773-05:002012-06-25T18:28:39.773-05:00I think it's going to grab attention. Lots of ...I think it's going to grab attention. Lots of drama with the face and if the cool colours are in fashion (who knew???) then maybe that'll be a subliminal "buy me" for readers.Jenny Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320451924849353120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-55703917081118004112012-06-25T17:21:19.956-05:002012-06-25T17:21:19.956-05:00I think it works. Maybe not as good as your own d...I think it works. Maybe not as good as your own designs, but it works. I like the cool colors.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-89932221131999038122012-06-25T17:10:01.797-05:002012-06-25T17:10:01.797-05:00The colors do set a mood/tone! Nice! The ship tell...The colors do set a mood/tone! Nice! The ship tells me it's a historical, but it took me a bit to see. My focus went straight to her eye makeup!Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-75997035543310934062012-06-25T15:37:17.475-05:002012-06-25T15:37:17.475-05:00I like it for curb appeal, though I can see why yo...I like it for curb appeal, though I can see why you might be concerned about what it is conveying to readers. To me is says paranormal, the historical takes hard work to spot.Charleehttp://www.smartgirlsscifi.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-67328925147455541792012-06-25T14:41:25.610-05:002012-06-25T14:41:25.610-05:00Dru: That makes me feel better. Thanks, Dru.
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...Dru: That makes me feel better. Thanks, Dru.<br /><br />***<br />Sarah: It was important to me that she look Hispanic so I'm glad for that. When we enter the story she's barely 19 (and full of the devil).<br /><br />***<br />Barbara: Thanks! At least one comment went through. I'll check the spam filter in case anything else got stuck.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-70422001848251161822012-06-25T14:38:38.816-05:002012-06-25T14:38:38.816-05:00Marguerite: That was it! The makeup seemed too mod...Marguerite: That was it! The makeup seemed too modern for me. I couldn't put into words what it was about the makeup that made me wince, but you hit it on the head.<br /><br />***<br />Raelyn: I was looking for ethnic, but I'll settle for exotic.<br /><br />Ref: farmers' markets<br />I feel like a better human being when I buy stuff at a farmers' market. It's like punching Monsanto in the nose.<br /><br />***<br />Krista: Well part of the fun of a novel about pirates is that pirates are apt to 'liberate' fashions from all over the world, which would've been fun to explore. Alas, not this book.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-32618259099529210262012-06-25T14:33:34.086-05:002012-06-25T14:33:34.086-05:00Holly: Well that certainly makes me feel better. T...Holly: Well that certainly makes me feel better. Thanks for giving me your gut reaction!<br /><br />***<br />Mike: Aw, you're just saying that cuz you know how it ends. LOL. Thanks, Mike!<br /><br />***<br />Clarissa: I had asked for a tall ship, so I'm glad they included one.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-58538788559097015272012-06-25T14:31:36.989-05:002012-06-25T14:31:36.989-05:00Cate: It's just a theory of mine. It could be ...Cate: It's just a theory of mine. It could be entirely coincidental. <br /><br />***<br />Angelina: I think the cooler colors make it more melancholy. Does she get her man or doesn't she.<br /><br />***<br />R Mac: I had some ideas ready to roll, but I didn't think Samhain would allow me to design my own so I didn't want to go through all the work for nothing.<br /><br />--and hey, be careful down there in Florida. Stay away from Debby's wrath.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-65701995371962459212012-06-25T12:14:14.213-05:002012-06-25T12:14:14.213-05:00Did my comment go through? I couldn't tell. If...Did my comment go through? I couldn't tell. If it didn't, I like the cover and hope you sell lots.Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.com