tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post2199978785965593856..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Jane Graves returns to the Lair!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73407472782006307482011-06-28T19:48:24.056-04:002011-06-28T19:48:24.056-04:00Cut off heads leaves a lot to the imagination. I ...Cut off heads leaves a lot to the imagination. I like the one with the girl in the red dress since it's so fliry and almost naughty. I remember being at a Romance book signing where there was talk about too many hands on a man, so this sure was a lively discussion.Sunnymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18219739499022779941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70883675855647550782011-06-22T22:36:35.544-04:002011-06-22T22:36:35.544-04:00I do like both covers. But easily my favorite woul...I do like both covers. But easily my favorite would be the pretty red, sexy one. I am learning to love the more contemporary stories. Would love one of these! Good luck and congratulations on your success!!krazymama_98https://www.blogger.com/profile/06979303077012458821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31825357844070758412011-06-22T17:34:15.829-04:002011-06-22T17:34:15.829-04:00I prefer the new cover - it looks more inviting an...I prefer the new cover - it looks more inviting and professional and immediately catches the eye. I might pass it over with the first cover because, as you said, it's a little cartoony, so harder to take seriously. And I don't really like the headless covers - I like to see the face, it helps me picture t characters better.Margay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1561222908615922982011-06-22T00:08:20.113-04:002011-06-22T00:08:20.113-04:00Both covers have there own little way about them b...Both covers have there own little way about them but i favor the newer cover. Its sexy and sensual and eye catching. Its a little mysterious with the heads cut off and it makes you wonder what the characters look like. When i read a book, i like to build the characters in my own mind. Thank you for the giveaway!Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03573419990219868179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-80541051844268137782011-06-21T23:43:56.455-04:002011-06-21T23:43:56.455-04:00Er, that is...covers with heads wreck the hero/her...Er, that is...covers with heads wreck the hero/heroine's image in my head.Pissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41688161239125436962011-06-21T23:42:59.715-04:002011-06-21T23:42:59.715-04:00Gotta love snarky banter! :)
I definitely like th...Gotta love snarky banter! :)<br /><br />I definitely like the second cover more. I think the colour scheme and title font is better and the image is smart-looking.<br /><br />I don't particularly like headless covers because the images give off a bit of an abrupt and unfinished feeling however, I think I do prefer them because like you, they wreck my own image of the hero/heroine.Pissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67869715587283813062011-06-21T22:36:37.826-04:002011-06-21T22:36:37.826-04:00The consensus seems to be HEADS. I gotta agree, as...The consensus seems to be HEADS. I gotta agree, as long as they're artfully shown to leave a little to the imagination. And I do greatly prefer cover number two to the cartoon cover number one, as most of you did, too. We'll see if it gets attention from readers come June 28!<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for coming out to say hi. I appreciate it!Jane Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330052187057023637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83971194085735395532011-06-21T20:13:30.782-04:002011-06-21T20:13:30.782-04:00Good job, Lolarific! He likes you! He really likes...Good job, Lolarific! He likes you! He really likes you!<br /><br />I like the new covers, Jane! The originals were cute, but the new ones have a sort of sexy and fun look to them. And I have to agree I really would rather see these people's heads!!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-24928307215310137922011-06-21T19:24:56.450-04:002011-06-21T19:24:56.450-04:00I like the cover with the couple on it because it ...I like the cover with the couple on it because it gives me a sense that there is romance and fun going on inside. I don't really like headless characters on covers, I'd rather they had heads. I don't necessarily need to see their faces, it could be the back of their head (or heads), but I'd rather they had heads. Seeing faces on a cover doesn't mess anything up for me - once I start reading the book, I don't think of the cover any more anyway.Barbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-80378634005443316492011-06-21T18:50:28.761-04:002011-06-21T18:50:28.761-04:00I like both covers but the new cover is my favorit...I like both covers but the new cover is my favorite. I guess I just like to see people on cover even if they don't have heads. That gives you something to use your imagaination on.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66400847161487157152011-06-21T18:20:17.169-04:002011-06-21T18:20:17.169-04:00Welcome back to the lair, Jane! Congrats on your n...Welcome back to the lair, Jane! Congrats on your new release - Black Ties and Lullabies sounds fabulous *g*<br /><br />Even though they're headless, I prefer the photo shoot cover. I've never been crazy about cartoon covers :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11326370943580059442011-06-21T18:18:34.441-04:002011-06-21T18:18:34.441-04:00I like the cover with the couple. Her red dress an...I like the cover with the couple. Her red dress and his suit make you think about a couple celebrating and all that's possible.<br />It doesn't bother me when the faces aren't shown because the mystery lets your imagination go.Lenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961563333055272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71451931009963469972011-06-21T17:42:29.352-04:002011-06-21T17:42:29.352-04:00Hey Jenn!
If I start reading & find that the ...Hey Jenn!<br /><br /><i>If I start reading & find that the covers don't match the character I get annoyed.</i><br /><br />Like they tell you he's a blond and the hero pictures is a brunette?Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64798163936462334852011-06-21T17:41:12.946-04:002011-06-21T17:41:12.946-04:00Hey Sandy!!
Always a joy when my Critique partner...Hey Sandy!!<br /><br />Always a joy when my Critique partner pops up in the Bandit Lair!<br /><br />Can't wait until you are my guest next month to talk about <b> The King's Mistress </b>Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21830815907565756922011-06-21T17:39:57.443-04:002011-06-21T17:39:57.443-04:00Hey Karyn!
Nathan Kamp's lips, I want the who...Hey Karyn!<br /><br /><i>Nathan Kamp's lips, I want the whole face! Or the whole body even! </i><br /><br />Mmmmmmmmm, yes, he is yummy, but you know, for a while there he was on EVERY book cover.Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-9837542116512326722011-06-21T17:05:54.441-04:002011-06-21T17:05:54.441-04:00I like the first one because I've seen too man...I like the first one because I've seen too many covers that totally don't match the book. If they only put a couple things on the cover, maybe they put on things that are in the book.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-24814181582334434712011-06-21T16:59:00.126-04:002011-06-21T16:59:00.126-04:00Hey Terri O!!!!
You all are killing me but I must...Hey Terri O!!!!<br /><br /><i>You all are killing me but I must have these books. Another situation where I don't know how I haven't read this author before.</i><br /><br />YEP, you HAVE to get Jane's books. They are the perfect thing to read by the pool or on the back porch in the shade!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11365498048950082412011-06-21T16:57:04.979-04:002011-06-21T16:57:04.979-04:00Hey Janga!
I'm a non-linear writer too, so I ...Hey Janga!<br /><br /><i>I'm a non-linear writer too, so I loved hearing about your writing process. It's those stitch-together scenes that drive me crazy. They are the ones where the muse leaves me to do the work the hard way, with perspiration rather than inspiration.</i><br /><br />OMG...JANE...there are 3 of you guys out there in the world!!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22139523784540262272011-06-21T16:45:09.567-04:002011-06-21T16:45:09.567-04:00Hi Jane! You already know I can't wait to read...Hi Jane! You already know I can't wait to read this book.<br /><br />"crappy cargo shorts, a Ranger's T‑shirt and flip flops"<br />Is there a little bit of Mark Cuban in Jeremy? ;-)Tracy Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324834317261795076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89140131088592953172011-06-21T16:38:04.410-04:002011-06-21T16:38:04.410-04:00Hey Jo Mama!
a witty stream of repartee
Yep! Tha...Hey Jo Mama!<br /><br /><i>a witty stream of repartee</i><br /><br />Yep! That is definitely what you get from page one of <b>Black Ties and Lullabies</b>Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68681168694300588162011-06-21T16:29:33.676-04:002011-06-21T16:29:33.676-04:00Hey Sally!
Jane, how is it this is the first I...Hey Sally!<br /><br /><i>Jane, how is it this is the first I've heard of your looney process? It gives me such comfort :)</i><br /><br />LOL...Sally, you're a nut! <br /><br />Jane's process doesn't give me much comfort, it makes me tired!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-26283709076635902452011-06-21T16:24:19.811-04:002011-06-21T16:24:19.811-04:00Hey Miss Jane!
Oh, my. Sleep late and then show up...Hey Miss Jane!<br /><i>Oh, my. Sleep late and then show up here, and look what's going on!</i><br /><br />I hit the blog in a few minutes of spare time at work last night and before going to bed this morning! So I woke up to see y'all were busy while I slept!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61023711064275773472011-06-21T16:22:59.780-04:002011-06-21T16:22:59.780-04:00Hey Amybee!
You're probably right that we can...Hey Amybee!<br /><br />You're probably right that we can't see their faces so we can imagine in our own version of each hero and heroine... But if you tell me someone is dressed in a tux I'm going to imagine a Bond-like sophistication, so they could just put Pierce Brosnan's face on my book! heheheSuzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18695118210010234732011-06-21T16:02:23.907-04:002011-06-21T16:02:23.907-04:00Hey Donna!
and the baby sucky thing - what do the...Hey Donna!<br /><br /><i>and the baby sucky thing - what do they call those?</i><br /><br />I can professionally tell you those are called pacifiers! heheheSuzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69875118982476292532011-06-21T15:18:13.163-04:002011-06-21T15:18:13.163-04:00Hey, Joan! THANK YOU for coming by to say hi!
It ...Hey, Joan! THANK YOU for coming by to say hi!<br /><br />It was touch and go given its release date, but my editor tells me I'll have books at the big literacy signing. See you at the conference!Jane Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330052187057023637noreply@blogger.com