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Yes, VydorScope, a very great post, indeed. But what a challenge is laid out in those few words. How can we objectively evaluate our covers, and blurbs, etc? I keep in mind, Mickey Spillane's advice that the opening of the current book sells the book and the ending sells the next one. But how do I know how well my judgement of "this rocks" matches the opinion of the reader?
And take covers. I created what I call my "dark and stormy night" cover for my second "Murderous" mystery. Yet, a completely disinterested reader told me it was not that cover but another that was a "five star" achievement. How are we to know? I try hard to write a compelling opening and a satisfying closing, but again, who am I to judge?
In short, I've come to believe it's all a riverboat gamble.
But I'm still out there, still trying, still hoping to catch the brass ring. Thanks for the post. I need to review it from time to time and try to up grade my game...yet again!
It's good to toss this stuff about.
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