The New Shop and Let Die Cover: Is it too bloody, or just right?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kelly McClymer — 5 Comments ↓

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Here it is. I appreciate all the feedback from everyone.

It never fails to amaze me how differently we all react to covers.

I went with my heart (after a somewhat generous addition of blood to give it that mystery edge). It perfectly captures several elements of the book (Molly’s mystery shopping, and the serial killer who is targeting shoppers).

I really love it.

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5 comments on “The New Shop and Let Die Cover: Is it too bloody, or just right?”

1. Liz Calafiore on February 11, 2013 at 1:06 pm said:

   Hi Kelly,

   Enjoyed your first book! This cover looks more like a noir cover than a cozy. Sorry.

   Liz
2. Kelly McClymer on February 11, 2013 at 1:23 pm said:

   No need to be sorry, Liz! You should have seen it before I asked the designer to clean up a little of the blood. I don’t know if it helps that I picture Molly as the perfect secret love child of James Bond and Harriet the Spy
3. norma burton on February 11, 2013 at 3:24 pm said:

   the cover looks just right. makes you want to read it.
4. Ali on February 11, 2013 at 3:29 pm said:

   Based on just the cover – I’d buy it! But I really love the mystery side of things.
5. Sandy Bartles on February 11, 2013 at 7:05 pm said:

   I love the cover. Just the kind of cover that makes me buy a book. I just “discovered” you and purchased “The Ex Files” today. Sounds like a great book. Look forward to reading more by you!