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Well, the art department chose a different background color than the one I’d suggested–but they did a wonderful job with the caltrop! And over all, I think it’s quite striking, and in keeping with the rest of the series.
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Diana –
Ha, a scary chicken foot! I suppose it could be quite an evil looking foot, at that…
My my, I certainly sparked an interesting debate with that one little chicken foot comment…glad I could get it going
Nonetheless, I still think it’s perfect – chicken foot perception or not.
Dear Diana and Sharaf–
nowhere near the Iberian peninsula, I’m afraid. Would have been nice, though, since sleet is severing my magnolia buds even as I write…
As for not wanting to invest in long, complex stories, I love to. I just didn’t feel that there was anything much in the first two books indicating that I would be “properly” rewarded in the end, i.e. given an explanation that I could suspend my disbelief in, and so I decided to quit.
Incidentally, this is a lot more than I was prepared to invest in Harry Potter, for instance, where I decided life was just too short to even bother finishing the first book. (g)
Dear Iago–
Magnolia buds and Spanish knights, hm? Florida?
First things first – I like the cover for the most part, especially the celtic circle. I’d have prefered a different color than black, but since I’ll be reading the book anyway, it doesn’t really matter to me.
And WOW – there’s another Katrina here with an October birthday? Mine’s the 6th. If Echo doesn’t make it in time for that, I guess I may just have to wait until Christmas. Just to clarify though, I’ve posted here before (not sure if the other Katrina has).
Regards,
Katrina K. (Arkansas)
Its quite a nice cover. The delicate look of the scroll circle plays off well with the striking caltrop over it. But to tell the truth it could have been puce with an image of that horrific white sow on it and I would still be counting the days until I get it.
Has anyone noticed the Amizon is taking pre-orders?
Hmmm,
I grew up in Fl and sleet is pretty rare even in the north, perhaps GA or the Carolina’s? Altho noone can pretend that the weather hasn’t been weird lately.
PS: To Karen’s post of 2/7. Be careful as to the superbowl references, remember, Diana is from Arizona!
I have to say Diana, I love this cover! It’s a ‘wow’ cover.
I was reading Drums for the sixth time and just realized that you referenced an ‘echo in the bone’ and a ‘caltrop’ in there. I know, not connected, but it took my sixth reading to spot that!
I hope they don’t change a thing with this cover. Now, to get it into my hands. *rubbing hands in demented villain style*
Duh,
Silly us, I clicked on Iago’s name and got his profile, he’s from Belgium of all places. I’didn’t know they had magnolias there.
Dee,
You beat me to it (or at least posting about it)! Didn’t realize magnolias grew above the 35th parallel, but apparently via hybridization, they can grow throughout Europe now (Brussels is in the 50th parallel).
Evocative! Perfect on every level!
Aarrgggh.. Tantelising…..all I need now is the words within the cover. Roll on October(ish) CAN’T WAIT!!
Dear Diana and Dee–
you’re getting colder (and this has nothing to do with global climate patterns!). If the eyes led you south, think again…
Oh, and Bethane has pinpointed my location, of course, but that has precious little to do with where I’m from…!
Diana: You are the featured author in today’s Mallard Fillmore cartoon by Bruce Tinsley. Check it out. I’m sure Tinsley will be inundated with replies from your readers.
Seriouly Iago, you are losing my interest fast. What’s the big deal about where you are and where you’re from. We are all in cyber-space anyway. I would be more interested in what books over two hundred pages could hold you attention. Since you have made it plain DG’s novels and the even lower Harry Potter books dont’t do it, what does? Come on put yourself out there. Maybe Diana can use something you like in her next chapter. I know! How about a 22 year old guy named Iago who is transported back to the time of the Revolutionary War and Claire and Jamie have to teach him how to live without his computer, cell phone, I-pod, X-box, his Wii and the all important “flat screen TV with HDTV”. Oh! and his 21st century opinions.
Oh! Iago you might just fit in any way since you knew what a “Caltrop” was. Man am I cranky this morning. Sorry everyone!
To the other Katrina! I didn’t know there were 2 either. I’ve posted before, but not often. I’m Katrina S. for clarity and I’m in SC. We did, actually, have some winter weather a couple weeks ago, but we are back in “mild” weather again – mid 60′s to 70′s. go figure.
I agree, were it puce and had the wicked sow, I’m sure I’d purchase anyway, as I’d read it anyway. Although I must say, when picking a new book I do often judge by the cover. If it is too boring looking, I often don’t even read the liner notes (which are also incredibly important).
Well, Sharaf,
I must look a lot younger in the cold light of the ‘puter screen than I normally do, that’s all I’m saying! (g)
Oh, and Claire and Jamie would have an easy job of it, since I only own two of the things you mentioned, nammely a computer and a cell phone, both old enough to be hand-cranked, or just about…
Of course it doesn’t matter where I’m from – it was just a ripost to Diana’s UK lunge, as it were. You may think of me as the illiterate fool of the global village henceforth. (s)
I don’t really like the cover that much. I like the black – though black’s never bad to me – but I actually don’t like the style of the text.
The caltrop’s okay but now, because of the comments, I can’t get the “chickenfoot” thing out of my head and eyes.
Oh oh, and can I guess too?
Im guessing Iago’s from Sweden by the looks of what blogs he’s following.
Well Iago, I was trying to push your buttons to see what happened. But you managed to side step my questions anyway. So like I said earlier, I’ve now lost interest. Anyway! off to start reading the Outlander Series in anticipation of Echo later this year.