The fabulous Cassandra Marshall, agent intern/freelance editor/writer/cover art creator has agreed, yet again, to hold another contest on my blog. Yes, she loves me that much! This one is so fun, I’m actually giddy about it. We’re always working on our pitches and pages that we seldom take the time to think beyond the manuscript. So this one is all about book covers. You heard me right … book covers.
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This is a launch party!
Cassandra has added another wonderful service to her blog here. She’s offering Cover Art Creations at such great prices. Check it out and don’t forget to take a look at her editing services. They’re well worth the won’t-break-your-piggy-bank cost.
How does it work, you ask?
Well, simply redesign a book cover of any book you like. You can even design one for your own manuscript. Use anything like Word, Paint Shop, a photograph, clip art … or whatever gets the job done (see my poor attempt at creating one above). It can be funny, serious, or just, I don’t know, funny. Sign up on the linky below, post it to your blog on Friday, June 17, hop to all the participating blogs, and have fun. A panel of secret judges will go to each blog and pick the top ten. On Tuesday, they’ll be displayed on my blog for you all to vote on. Simple.
Please note: You must include a link to every image you use in your post if you do not own the image.
With any contest there are prizes (well, on my blog there are always prizes).
The winner will receive a professional cover art design by CA Marshall. Check out her new Cover Art Creation service here: CA Marshall Services. It can be used for many things, like relaunching a book, self-publishing, and if you’re not quite there yet, to put on your blog to showcase your fantabulous story. Two runner ups will receive a surprise prize (yeah, it’s a tongue tangle).
Here’s a sampling of Cassandra’s beautiful work *sigh*.
What are you waiting for?
Sign up now!
36 Comments
Jamie · June 10, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Love the contest, Brenda! Cass’ work is beautiful! Now, I have to decide what to do! Getting my creative juices going again! Yay!! & I like your cover! 🙂
Shelley Watters · June 10, 2011 at 10:56 pm
Gorgeous work Cass! And B – another fantastic contest!
Sarah · June 10, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Sounds like so much fun! And also probably an example of why I’m up at 2:00 a.m. trying to get work done…I like to do all this fun stuff when I should be working! 😉
Justin W. Parente · June 11, 2011 at 4:44 am
Oh yeah, I am ALL over this contest. Can’t wait. Tough choice to find just the right cover to redesign though.
Justin W. Parente · June 11, 2011 at 4:48 am
By the way, Cassandra, the cover for Rain is particularly wonderful.
Libby · June 11, 2011 at 4:59 am
I loved your cover!
Libby · June 11, 2011 at 5:13 am
I posted the link to the contest on my blog. I hope you don’t mind but I used your book cover as an image, it’s what drew me in to read about the blogfest!
C.A. Marshall · June 11, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Thanks guys! Best of luck to you all! <3
K. Turley (Clutzattack) · June 11, 2011 at 7:54 pm
This might be my favorite contest ever. ^^)
I love book covers.
Michelle · June 11, 2011 at 8:21 pm
This sounds like fun! Book covers are one of my favorite forms of art.
Michael Di Gesu · June 11, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Great idea, Brenda! And thanks to Cass for the wonderful prize.
I’m really looking forward to hop around next Friday.
Summer Ross · June 12, 2011 at 9:48 am
I have this posted on my blogfest page!
Brenda Drake · June 13, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Thanks, all, for signing up. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. I’m sure it’s going to be awesome! 😀
erica and christy · June 13, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Wow – I can barely imagine my books published, let alone their covers. Good luck, all!!
erica
Kerri Cuev · June 14, 2011 at 7:58 am
Great cover art and the contest sounds super fun!
Lisa Gail Green · June 14, 2011 at 8:52 am
Wow – Cassandra’s covers are beautiful!! Congrats to her and whoever the lucky winner is. 😀
Tessa Conte · June 14, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Sounds cool! Although the signup thingy really doesn’t like me… if I signed up more than once or something, SORRY!
Brenda Drake · June 14, 2011 at 5:55 pm
If you have problems signing up on the linky, please let me know, and I can add your link. Thanks!
Donea Lee · June 15, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Your Grapes of Wrath is hilarious!!! So adorable – I love it. I think you did a fantastic job ~ 🙂 What a fun blogfest. I’m not sure I can get one together by Friday, but I’ll be back to check out the other entrants for sure. Good luck to all!
Tessa Conte · June 16, 2011 at 4:36 am
HAH! it worked!! I’m in I’m in!!
Mark Fenger · June 16, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Seems a little counter-productive. The one who creates the best cover gets a cover? I’d enter but I’m hoping I won’t have to go the self-publish route.
Michaele Stoughton · June 16, 2011 at 6:23 pm
What a fun art project! I think I’m ready? Haha!
Brenda Drake · June 17, 2011 at 8:08 am
Thanks for joining in. It’s all about being creative and having fun. I can’t wait to see all the entries! 😀
Libby · June 17, 2011 at 11:48 am
I found an awesome book cover tutorial, after I made mine. 🙂
Fena · June 17, 2011 at 11:42 pm
aha whoaaa thanks for the awesome opportunity! (:
Michael Di Gesu · June 18, 2011 at 7:20 pm
HI Brenda,
I just posted my cover…. Sorry it took so long. I hope you like it…. Enjoy the rest of your weekend…
Michael
J.C. Martin · June 20, 2011 at 1:25 am
Darn, missed this! And I had a cover ready as well! Ah well, I’m enjoying looking through everyone’s covers! 🙂
lostforwords101 · June 20, 2011 at 4:22 am
My sister and I enjoyed your cover and we felt trying the same thing w/ a few pieces of grapes just to try it for ourselves. :p
I’m looking at the covers of the ones who have joined so far and now I am inspired to try and make one.
Tizzy · June 20, 2011 at 7:14 am
Awesome contest, I only just found it and posted mine but thank you so much for organising this, I had a lot of fun!
Erin Kane Spock · June 25, 2012 at 4:05 pm
What a fun blogfest. Love the grapes.
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