The covers of this book are too far apart.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I want that which is hilarious and that which is heartbreaking to occupy the same territory in the book because I think they very often occupy the same territory in life, much as we try to separate them.
Books are my weakness.
Each book has been different and has been challenging in its own way to write.
I've learned that you really cannot judge a book by its cover.
Readers are always surprised to learn that authors have little or no input regarding the cover art for their books.
As a writer, you live in such isolation. It's hard to imagine your book has a life beyond you.
I think you get so wrapped up in the book you're currently writing, it's hard to think about anything else. But I know as soon as I'm done with this book, I'll move on to something else.
Writers have to be careful not to confuse personal attention with the attention that's going towards the book.
I picked books by their covers - the worse the cover, the more I wanted to read it.
Alejandro Colucci has designed covers for my books that stand out, that catch the eye, and that make me, as a reader and consumer, want to know more about the books behind those covers.