So, here's the thing! I have a new book out! Yes, that's it on the left - or the right if you're reading this over your shoulder. Well, when I say new - I mean nearly new - does that count? When does "new" run out? When is it considered "old"? Is there a stipulated period of time? Are there statutes that . . . ? Old people don't half ramble on about nothing in particular! So listen! Come closer! I'm thinking of revamping my covers. Is that exciting, or what? Now, I have over 30 books, so you can imagine I'm not going to commission people who charge £000,000's for one cover, so I've been thinking - and I don't know if this is a good idea or not, so I don't want anybody to get offended by my idea - that there might be art student(s) out there who would like their artwork all over the internet . . . terms to be agreed! Now, it wouldn't be too shabby to say that the majority of my books are available in print and ebook format across the majority of online book retailers and usually become bestsellers on Amazon during the first month of publication, so we're not talking about a kid living in a cardboard box under the railway arches here! Anyway, I usually do my own covers (don't say those horrible things under your breath), and here's one I made earlier: Here's the plan: The above is an early prototype of a cover for my next book (Parish & Richards 12: 'Silent in the Grave', which is due out around mid-March 2014. Anybody who's interested registers said interest below and designs a cover - Closing date: 28 February i.e. the end of this month for the hard of hearing. You send me a copy of the image, I take a look, if I decide to use it we'll discuss terms and conditions. If I don't decide to use an image, I'll respond with thanks within a week (as long as there's not a million responses) in which case I'll just delete the images. And I promise not to use anybody's work without their permission. Have I forgotten anything? If anybody wants to ask me a question here and there - feel free, but remember - I prefer writing to answering dumb questions. Not only that, I'd like people generally to know that I'm a nice guy - most of the time! Also, I've put the first nine Parish & Richards books into three trilogies, which are obviously cheaper than buying them individually, changed the names (previously 'Congeries of the Dead', which seemed like a good idea at the time), and revamped the covers.
So, that's it. Hope to hear from you!
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Virginia Moran
2/3/2014 01:57:43 am
Okay Tim, don't take offence but... the fonts you use for the covers are absolutely awful... to me - that's actually a bigger thing than the cover images. I do agree that as you are getting better known and are now a 'best-selling' author that your covers need a severe re-vamp. Also, no offence meant to your current proof-reader but, they do miss quite a few things (ducks for cover). I am going to talk seriously to a friend of mine about submitting an idea for covers and maybe some font suggestions - to make you a bit classy yeah? (ps. he's also a mad hot proof-reader).
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Tim Ellis
2/3/2014 02:09:32 am
Hi Virginia! I'm shocked and stunned - not really. Each to his own, I suppose. I expect the covers are much the same as the books themselves - some like them, some hate them. I've had compliments from readers regarding my covers, so all is not doom and gloom, but I'm willing to take a leap of faith. I look forward to hearing from your friend!
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2/6/2014 03:47:52 pm
Hi Tim. I'm the friend Virginia referred to. This is me registering an interest! Let us know how to get in contact with cover suggestions and so on. Cheers
David Ferris
2/3/2014 05:31:49 am
Have read most of your books I e Parish & Richards.Great reading.Keep it up
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Tim Ellis
2/3/2014 02:14:16 pm
Thanks for your kind words, David.
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Pete Longstaff
2/3/2014 04:41:15 pm
Hi Tim, I have to agree with Virginia Moran about the proof-reading. But I think that your covers are really good as they are. I'm no literary expert, but to a reader your covers stand out, they are unusual - and the font gives them a 'spooky' quality some how. Reminds me of the credits from an old horror movie.
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angela
2/3/2014 09:04:30 pm
Have you looked at Hourlies they are an on line service design services ar very reasonable you put up your brief and designers bid in .You can see portfolios and their style. No money is paid to tem until u are happy I have used them for various projects and have been very happy .My last logo for a client was done by a guy in New York called Igor
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