tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238927654596156407.post8175542609684322231..comments2010-02-17T20:27:12.469-08:00Comments on Vivienne Westlake Romance: What Makes You Put Down a Book in the Store?Vivienne Westlakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18088151138842469476noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238927654596156407.post-69877567209336517222010-02-17T10:59:35.443-08:002010-02-17T10:59:35.443-08:00A good cover will always make me pick up a book. A...A good cover will always make me pick up a book. A bad cover will make me hesitate to pick it up. I always read the blurb on books I pick up, and if the blurb is good, the first page or excerpt. A bad or embarrassing cover won't stop me from buying a good book. The important thing is that the writing hooks me.bettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11398414989528116281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238927654596156407.post-39979232639995787382010-02-16T19:55:26.182-08:002010-02-16T19:55:26.182-08:00For some reason, the cover tends to be the big dra...For some reason, the cover tends to be the big draw for me and then the back blurb. I'm more likely to forgive a bad cover if it's an ebook because not as much money goes into cover art.<br /><br />But, the back blurb will seal the deal. I don't mind the man titty, sometimes, it really works for me, but I don't like it over the top. <br /><br />Covers now also tend to be a lot more sexualized and though I write erotica, I actually prefer covers that are a bit tamer because I know what it is like to be the person on the train and not want people staring at the hot romance ocver in my hands.Vivienne Westlakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088151138842469476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238927654596156407.post-81183659113128632472010-02-16T17:53:17.567-08:002010-02-16T17:53:17.567-08:00I'll put a book back on the shelf if the blurb...I'll put a book back on the shelf if the blurb doesn't move me and also if the writing/style of the book doesn't appeal to me.<br /><br />mamadivineKimberly Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399005147220590754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238927654596156407.post-43406540738808702592010-02-16T13:31:38.939-08:002010-02-16T13:31:38.939-08:00I usually crack the book open and read a page. If ...I usually crack the book open and read a page. If it captures my imagination, I'll buy it. If I have to force myself to read the whole page, I put it down. The cover attracts me to it sometimes, but it doesn't make me buy the book.Roxannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16716381674721778467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238927654596156407.post-69572097606895797942010-02-16T13:29:58.641-08:002010-02-16T13:29:58.641-08:00Artwork is a big thing for me -- crappy artwork on...Artwork is a big thing for me -- crappy artwork on the cover makes me wonder about the contents. I admit, the man titty is a big of a turn off. But ulitmately, it comes down the blurb or word of mouth.Cristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619392922583392041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238927654596156407.post-21783879635972559092010-02-16T13:16:31.938-08:002010-02-16T13:16:31.938-08:00Interesting post! For me, the cover could be crap,...Interesting post! For me, the cover could be crap, but if the blurb and first 5 pages look good I may try it out.Shawntelle Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354674485904395514noreply@blogger.com