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October 21, 2020 at 09:53
Oooo! Outstanding cover and title! Congratulations!
October 22, 2020 at 11:27
Thanks, Sherida! We’re getting there! 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 10:04
looking good
October 22, 2020 at 11:27
Thank you, Claire. I’m glad you like it. 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 10:10
Hi Liesbet, Bravo! It’s a gorgeous cover! It makes me want to be there. The beauty of the water and nature will capture people’s attention. The dogs swimming will attract the attention of dog lovers.
October 22, 2020 at 11:30
Hi Lea! I initially had another scene – more boat-focused – in mind for the front cover, but my husband suggested this one with our previous dogs, in the Bahamas. It resembles the content, surroundings, and title better. We added the wheel behind the subtitle to indicate the nautical element.
October 21, 2020 at 10:10
Congratulations, Liesbet. This is a very attractive and appealing cover. I love it!
October 22, 2020 at 11:31
Hi Donna! I’m glad you like the result of this cover. It took a while, and lots of back and forth with my cover artist, to reach the final look.
October 21, 2020 at 10:12
Looks great, Liesbet! The colors and photo background are very cheerful and draw the reader into your intriguing life! (That “desert island” alone would entice me to read!)
October 22, 2020 at 12:10
Hi Lexie! Thanks for your feedback. I’m glad you like what we came up with. The island in the background was photographed in Panama, in a area called the San Blas Islands. Lisa might have told you about it, although I don’t think they visited them before your meet-up.
October 22, 2020 at 13:28
We were supposed to meet them there! Now that I see that blissful scene, I really wish it could have worked out!
October 22, 2020 at 13:46
Next time!:-) By the way, the scene in the foreground (me and the dogs) is closer to home: the Bahamas… That might be feasible sooner!
October 21, 2020 at 10:32
Well that’s a winner. I can’t wait to hear about you swimming with your gorgeous dogs in the ocean.
October 22, 2020 at 12:03
Hi Jacqui! I’m glad you like the cover. This was a very special scenario, when I swam from our boat to a sandbank ashore in the Bahamas, with our two dogs. I’m so glad now that Mark took this photo, or my cover would have looked very different. 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 10:43
Great cover! Nicely done.
October 22, 2020 at 12:00
Thanks, Ingrid!
October 21, 2020 at 10:55
Very inviting!
October 22, 2020 at 11:59
Thank you and, welcome aboard Plunge! 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 11:03
I love it, Liesbet! Congratulations. Your smile is radiating off the cover!
October 22, 2020 at 11:32
Oooh, thank you, Jill. Those were the good days, in a gorgeous location with our all-time favorite dogs. <3
October 21, 2020 at 11:35
Love this photos selection ! It’s perfect! And the colors are beautiful. Congrats Liesbet. Terrific!
Peta
October 22, 2020 at 11:34
Thank you, Peta. The final version came out well. It was definitely a collaboration between a professional designer and my vision. 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 11:38
That looks great!!
October 22, 2020 at 11:34
Thanks, Alex!
October 21, 2020 at 12:10
Love this, you’ve really got the right feel to it. It looks very professional and the colours are so ‘feel-good’ which will help sales.
October 22, 2020 at 11:42
Thank you for your feedback, Hilary! I really appreciate it. While it might not look like it, the process to reach this particular concept took longer than I expected. Lots of moving parts. 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 12:24
Mooi!
Ik zou het boek kopen 😉
Foto genomen in de San Blas?
October 22, 2020 at 11:47
Goed gezien. 🙂 Het eiland op de achtergrond is de San Blas. Het tafereel op de voorgrond is getrokken in de Bahama’s, toen we de honden nog bij ons hadden. Het stuur achter de ondertitel was ons idee, omdat een geankerde Irie het te druk zou maken op de omslag.
October 21, 2020 at 12:29
That all looks really good!
October 22, 2020 at 11:47
Thanks, Mike!
October 21, 2020 at 12:58
Perfect!
October 22, 2020 at 11:48
Yay!
October 21, 2020 at 14:43
Love the cover! I want to dive right in.
October 22, 2020 at 11:49
That’s great, Janis. Another five weeks of patience… 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 16:59
Fabulous!
October 22, 2020 at 11:49
Thanks!
October 21, 2020 at 17:26
Congrats. Liesbet! Very nice colours and attractive cover.
October 22, 2020 at 11:50
Thank you, Natalie. Having the cover completed takes some weight off my shoulders. 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 18:44
Love it
October 22, 2020 at 11:50
Thanks, guys! Ready for a sailboat adventure next? 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 22:43
Stunning, yet simple and captures the imagination of the reader. Well done, Liesbet!
October 22, 2020 at 11:52
Thanks, Terri! I like the simple look as well. The alternative – with our sailboat in the photo – made it a bit too “crowded” and more complicated. Clean and simple is good! I also like the nautical nudge with the helm behind the subtitle. 🙂
October 22, 2020 at 02:06
It looks great. An invitation to read further…
October 22, 2020 at 11:53
Welcome aboard the book, Trace!
October 22, 2020 at 07:01
I love it, Liesbet. Very eye-catching, and I love the freshness the colours bring out.
October 22, 2020 at 11:53
Thank you, Hugh! I hope the cover will do what it’s supposed to do, once I release the book. 🙂
October 23, 2020 at 05:36
I’m sure it’s going to do just that, Liesbet. I can see you’ve put a lot of thought into it.
October 23, 2020 at 10:21
Yeah… I’m somewhat of an over-thinker and perfectionist. With some things. 🙂 That makes projects a bit more challenging and time consuming, but it’s the only way (for me) to be happy with the results.
October 22, 2020 at 10:59
Liesbet, fantastic work! A book cover that will apeal and intice people into wanting to know more. I also love the book title. I can already think of friends who would enjoy your book and it will make for a perfect Christmas gift. I am looking forward to publishing date.
October 22, 2020 at 11:57
You are too kind, Gilda! I hope you will like the story as much as the cover. Every single step in this process has been a chunk of work, patience, and determination. I had a cover artist merge all the “pieces” I desired (except our sailboat) into this final version of my book cover. I’m hoping to release Plunge the end of November. Fingers crossed!
October 22, 2020 at 13:17
Hi Liesbet! How exciting. That photo is gorgeous and fits the title so well. Every step is putting you closer and closer to your dream. How AWESOME! ~Kathy
October 22, 2020 at 13:45
It is becoming real, Kathy. At this point, I can’t wait to get the “darn thing” released and focus on more fun pursuits. 🙂 I say that with love, of course. Very fittingly, as I write this reply to you, I am sitting on a catamaran driving down the channel in Virginia. It feels good to be on the water again.
October 22, 2020 at 13:42
An image of freedom and joy so inviting to open that first cover. All the best, Liesbet 👍
October 22, 2020 at 13:48
Thank you, Suz. I can’t wait for people (other than myself and Mark) to start reading. Actually, I can’t wait to open that cover up one day, once I order my first proof copy! 🙂
October 22, 2020 at 16:54
What a great picture! And the font is perfect.
October 23, 2020 at 10:18
Hi Duwan! Thank you. I’m glad you like this final cover version (which is actually a combination of two photos) and the fonts. I’ll show you the “procession” of ideas and creations whenever we meet up. If you’re interested… 🙂
October 22, 2020 at 19:38
I love the cover and fun title. It totally draws you in, like a good wine label!
October 23, 2020 at 10:19
Hi Kim! Fancy seeing you here. 🙂 Thanks so much for swinging by and leaving a comment. Love it! I wish we could have shared one of those labels (well, the contents anyway) this past summer… Next time we’re in the hood! Xx
October 23, 2020 at 11:31
Now that is a book cover few will be able to resist! I think it turned out brilliantly Liesbet. Wonderful to see you making such progress. One step closer to me being able to read it!
October 28, 2020 at 09:29
Hi Sue! Thank you for your kind words and continued enthusiasm for Plunge. I’m slowed down now, being back on the road, but I still hope to have the book launched by the end of November. 🙂
October 23, 2020 at 12:29
Great cover! The water is such a spiritual place.
October 28, 2020 at 09:30
Thanks, Jen! Being on the water can be magical. Or, terrifying… depending on the sea state. 🙂
October 23, 2020 at 20:23
Wow, Liesbet, I love the beautiful colours, the simplicity, the smiles, the lines. Gorgeous! Congratulations!
October 28, 2020 at 09:32
Hi Erica! I’m glad you like the cover. A lot of thought and back and forth with my cover designer went into it. While not exactly what I had in mind, I’m happy with the result.
October 24, 2020 at 15:31
I LOVE the cover and title, Liesbet. You go, Girl! All the luck with this.
October 28, 2020 at 09:38
Thanks, Vic. You’ll be next! 🙂
October 24, 2020 at 20:33
Wow, it’s gorgeous – congratulations! I hope it’ll bring you lots of sales! 🙂
October 28, 2020 at 09:39
Yeah… we will have to see about those sales! 🙂 Thanks for the kudos, Diane. It means a lot, coming from you.
October 26, 2020 at 17:38
Okay. Loveeeeeeeee the cover, the title and the subtitle. You are rockin’ this author thing Liesbet!!!! Congrats! <3
October 28, 2020 at 10:13
Hi Debby! Thank you so much for the enthusiasm and the support. I really appreciate you sharing all my posts and achievements as well. You’re the best!!!
October 29, 2020 at 09:18
My pleasure Liesbet. Happy to sow some seeds for your upcoming book. <3
October 29, 2020 at 17:29
You are truly the best! I’m running behind with all my marketing and other “plans”!
October 26, 2020 at 18:26
Looks wondertul Liesbet.. do let me know when available so I can do a promotion for you in the Cafe..xx
October 28, 2020 at 10:16
Thanks you, Sally. I will certainly let you know. I still haven’t gotten a chance to come up with a promotion and marketing plan, but I do have you in the back of my mind. You always have an interesting topic in the running, so I’ll be sure to provide a unique story. 🙂
October 28, 2020 at 14:02
Great cover, Liesbet! And your reveal image above it is funny — we are plunging into Plunge!
Jude
October 28, 2020 at 22:15
Ha, Jude. What a wonderful observation! I had no idea of the “plunging effect” of the reveal image. We tried to create a wavy feeling, but you’re right on.
October 28, 2020 at 21:33
Love the cover! Congratulations!
October 28, 2020 at 22:16
Thanks, Deb. Another step in the right direction.