Hi everyone,

I’m very happy to say that I’ve just had my debut novel published and would love to swap thoughts and opinions on what makes a compelling read. Obviously, some of my motivation is market research, but if I don't ask people who are interested in books who can I ask! With this in mind, what do you think attracts a potential reader? Would it be the front cover like mine below or is it more likely to be on the strength of the synopsis? Just how important is the cover art and what really determines our decision to invest the time to actually sit down and read a book? As a new author, I feel these questions are very important, so any insights you can give will be greatly appreciated. It may help me not to make the same mistakes if I ever get around to writing another one! :)

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Hi everyone,
I hope you will forgive me for getting all excited and letting you know about my first official review for The Magic Lands. You can find it here: (SPAM LINK DELETED BY MODERATOR) Of course, I hope it will help to encourage you to rush out and get a copy of the book!

I think your cover is great. A cover can tell you alot, or just enough to peak your interest.
Good luck with your book it's looks pretty cool to me.

much success!

peak your interest.
It's "pique." This is a reading forum...

The Title and Cover would definetly be enough for me to pick it up and give it a chance. But if the Synopsis isn't good or if I don't find it interesting to read, I would put it back down again. I've also read many good books whose front covers are bare. And they are just as good as the ones who go all out. Remember you want people to fall for the story, not just the front cover. After all isn't that what literature is all about?

~Secret Rose

MarkJohn,

Your comments, input, debate, and exchange of information and ideas are all welcome here. YOU are welcome here.

Spam however is NEVER welcome here, so please don't serve up any more, okay?
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Thanks in advance, sir.

Please carry on.

Sparq