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For Writers: Evolving Covers

Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer SA Collins: For the self-pubbers: How do you deal with the evolution/creation of your book covers? Do you hire an external designer – if so, what drew you to them? If not, how do you find inspiration for the covers you create for your works? SA recently had to come up with a cover for a new book, and it went through a series of iterations (above). He shares his own recent cover struggle here: sacollins.com/blog/?p=1844 Join the chat

Discussion: Evolution’s Next Step

Evolution

Human beings are the product of millions and millions of years of evolution. Even in the last several hundred thousand years, we’ve evolved from monkey-like creatures who lived on the African Savannah to iPhone wielding socially connected creatures of a modern society. And while evolution usually moves forward at a slow and steady pace, there is some evidence that it can, in times of species stress, that it can move with relative lightning speed. And we’re nothing if not stressed these days. So what’s the next stage of evolution for humanity, and how will it come about? Get out your … Read more

Announcement: Evolution, by Lissa Kasey

Evolution

QSFer Lissa Kasey has a new Paranormal book out: Gene Sage has only ever wanted to sing, but his band, Evolution, is pushing him toward the big time. He finds it hard to focus on making musical history when he’s dreaming of graveyards and seeing ghosts. And while all he can think of is hiding who he is from a world unforgiving of anyone different, he discovers he’s also the ultimate snack for vampires and demons. When Gene literally runs into—over—his idol, Kerstrande Petterson, rock god, vampire in hiding, and music cynic, his life falls over the edge into chaos. … Read more