Friday, February 25, 2011

Contest & Giveaway: Boyfriend From Hell

I need your help in choosing the cover for my new novel, Boyfriend From Hell. To entice you into helping me, I am giving away some awesome swag. The contest is easy. All you need to do to qualify is look at the three covers below and tell me in the comments section which of the three covers you like best. Easy Peasy:
Cover #1


Cover #2


Cover #3

Here's an idea of what the book is about:

Have you ever had a boyfriend from hell?

You know the kind: guy who messes with your life so much he turns it into Swiss cheese. Or maybe he was the guy who followed you home like a lost puppy, then turned into the pit bull you couldn't get rid of, no matter how hard you tried. Or maybe he was abusive.

I'm sure we've all had a bad boyfriend or two (or girlfriend in my case). My new novel, Boyfriend From Hell, is about a boyfriend from hell--literally. It's a YA paranormal like Never Slow Dance With A Zombie, but I've cut back on the comedy a bit in this one. It's the story of Megan Barnett, the fifteen year-old daughter of a 39 year-old single mom, Suze. When Suze decides it's time she had a man in her life, Megan is not happy. With good reason:

"First off, if anyone in my family should be dating, it should be me. I'm primo dating age here. How's it going to look if my mother has a boyfriend and I don't?" So Megan and Suze both set out to meet boyfriends. That's when all hell breaks loose.

Prizes: ARCs (when they are available in April) or a tee shirt. 2 prizes in all.

Open to all.

Offer ends: March 4, 2011

TO DO:

Of the three book covers above, which do you like best?

Tell me the answer and leave your email address in comments. On March 5th I will hold a random drawing of all who left comments. There will be two winners who will receive their choice of an ARC or an I Survived A Boyfriend From Hell tee shirt. I will email the winners and post the winning cover design on the blog. (photo of the tee coming soon)

Thanks for your help.

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69 comments:

  1. Rhonda Rae BakerFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I like Cover #1 the best, hands down!

    My email: pianolady_62@yahoo.com

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  2. -petitFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I liked to cover 1 and 2, but the 1 is better XD It's a funny cover.

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  3. debbieFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I like cover 1. It is different from what is out there, and it makes me look twice at it.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  4. Library LadyFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I like cover 2 the best. I tend to overlook books with cartoon covers when I am searching for a new one.
    adsanders77 at gmail dot com

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  5. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Hi E!

    Just stopping by! My post is up for your cover contest. Love all the covers... which one will win??

    Dottie :)

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  6. Samantha ElliottFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hey E,

    I'm generally not a fan of people/photos on covers of books. It always makes me think of Harlequin romance novels or "based on the major motion picture" books. I think #1 is clever and catchy, and it's a great incorporation of the title font. :)

    Good luck picking one. They'll all be great!

    Oh yeah:
    samantha[dot]elliott[at]gmail[dot]com

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  7. booklover0226February 25, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Hello!

    My choice is number 1. If the bit has some comedy to it, I think cover 1 is a bit light-hearted compared to the other two.

    Thanks,
    Tracey D
    booklover0226 at gmail dot com

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  8. PinkStuff28February 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I like #2 cover best !

    raluk.93 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I like cover #2 the best. Tore923@aol.com

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  10. VivienFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I think cover #1 is really clever.

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  11. Shooting Stars MagFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I pick number 1. I think it's the most unique and seems fun and interesting.

    -Lauren

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  12. SaraFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I pick number 1 as well! It's funny and stands out. I like number 2 too, but number 1 is more unique!

    yavampire(at)hotmail.com

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  13. lulilutFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I like cover #1.
    It has a modern look with the different similes, and shows out of all the guys Megan could have picked from she chooses hell-boy. (Who couldn't relate?)
    Plus, I like the 'e' is a pitchfork.
    d.septer at insightbb.com

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  14. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Hi E. I am all for number 1.
    Book #1
    Makes me think that the book will be a good lighthearted take on boyfriend type relationships. I chuckled at the cover because I even recognized a couple of my old boyfriends in the different cartoon expressed faces.

    Book #2
    This cover did strike me because of the beautiful, yet piercing darkness of his eyes. It made me think of the boyfriend as "evil", and the book as a possible heavy read for a teen. (If indeed he is evil in the book, then message well taken);-)

    Book#3
    Nice looking couple, but I saw it, and immediately got the impression that the couple in this book is having relations. Being that I am a mother to a teenager, I would not buy the book soley based on the cover, fearing that it may be too much for my young/mid teen.

    Bottom line for me: All 3 covers can work, depending on your target audience. I love #1 best, because there are no real people on the cover, so 'anyone' can pick up the book and identify with just the title, and cartoon facial expressions alone. Then WE get to picture our own crummy ex boyfriends from hell, in those faces, lol. Good Luck! Lynette J. (Lyn870@gmail.com)

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  15. Christian EppsFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Hey man,
    #1 is my favorite!

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  16. Lisa MasonFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hi E!

    I think cover number one is the best!!! I can't wait to read it.
    Lisa
    lasergirl70@hotmail.com

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  17. Ammy BelleFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Cover #1! FOr sure - it is quirky enough and relevant! I love it!
    apereiraorama[at]gmail[dot]com

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  18. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Cover 1 is definitely the best. It'll stand out much more on a shelf and us easier to remember.

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  19. Lisa_GibsonFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I like Cover 2 alot and I think it would be cool to have a little pitchfork for the pupil of his eye. Maybe a red one. :)
    lisadgibson(at)live(dot)com
    Lisa ~ YA Literature Lover

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  20. DoniFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Cover 1 pops the most, IMHO.
    Doni

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  21. Robin ClaireFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I definitely like cover choice #1. I like the notion of teen doodles and they are humorous and contemporary as well. I am not a fan of the usage of random photos of gorgeous people on book covers. It's done a lot and the titles don't individually pop.

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  22. RaymondKevinFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    #1 would make me want to take a look at it if I were browsing through a bookstore. The others I would ignore.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    The first cover is definitely my choice - it's different enough to stick out from the crowd.

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  24. CadeFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Wow. I feel a little weird here, but I'm going to say #3.

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  25. FiktshunFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I prefer #1. Of the three covers #1 is the most interesting.

    Covers 2 and 3 don't really shout "boyfriend from hell."

    But if the target audience is more ya prn/urban fantasy versus just ya the covers generally tend to have faces/people versus drawings.

    Congrats on your upcoming new release!

    fiktshun[at]gmail[dot]com

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  26. BrittanyFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    100% #1 Thanks!

    areadingnook[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  27. EleniFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Two is so hot, that's my choice! I see #1 is popular, I just don't see it. :/

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  28. AlexFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Cover #1 is the best in my opinion, the guy for #2 is hot though!

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  29. JennieFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I like cover #2 best. There's something edgy and mysterious about the eyes.

    un3xpectedfate [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  30. AshleyFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    #1 is the only one that I would be drawn to based on cover alone. I love it!!

    basicallyamazingbooks [at] gmail.com

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  31. AlyssaFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I like #1 the best!!

    babblingbookworm@hotmail.com

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  32. ChloeFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I like #1! It's cute and intriguing, and it relates most to the description. Love it!

    lookaftermyheart1901(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. TaraFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I love Cover #1!


    TaraTagli at gmail dot com

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  34. Linda KishFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    #1 is fun but I think #2 is better.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I love cover #1. It's clever and fun!

    - Jackie

    jacqueline.c.goodman AT gmail DOT com

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  36. Alex Bennett from Electrifying ReviewsFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    My favorite is number one!

    alexreadsbooks at gmail dot com

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  37. MardelFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I like the first cover best.....The other covers are fine but they're a bit over dramatic - of course, over dramatic is good for teens. :)

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  38. AmburHostynFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I like Cover 1, it's the most obvious boyfriend from hell. And it's funny, yet simple :)

    Ambur
    ambiepie_6(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I like cover #1 as well!

    chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com

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  40. krishnakalroFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Definitely cover #1!!
    It stands out as compared to the others and it goes with the summary you gave... so its the obvious choice! =)

    storm_kalro@yahoo.co.in

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  41. VICTORIA SAAVEDRAFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    i like #3!

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Cover #1 stands out and will definitely catch my eye when in a bookstore. It also fits better with the description. Cover #2 and #3 will get lost in the sea of similar covers out there.

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  43. EdenFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I love 3 but I think 1 is the best!!

    my1blog17@yahoo.com

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Definitely the first one, its eye catching, the use of colour, red and white really stands out and also to let the readers know that the book got a sense of humor and not a really serious book

    ( alvin _ darmawan at hotmail dot com )

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  46. NivaFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    The one I like the most is cover #1
    It is original and looks way muuuuuch better than the other ones

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  47. KellyFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Cover #1 is the best for me. It's funny. I don't like covers #2 and #3 because it makes me think of harlequin books.

    maniezkelly@gmail.com

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  48. PreciousFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    COver 3 might have worked minus the arrow thingy.

    For me, cover 1 is the best! It looks so light and funny. :)

    precious_shusky@yahoo.com

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  49. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Oh dear, I don't like any of them! The first one looks childish, the second one looks unprofessional and the in the third you can barely see the people. If I saw any of these covers I would pick it up off a shelf. If it was edited a bit, I'd say the second one! :/

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  50. Andra LynFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    I'm not a fan of either :/ im sorry! If I had to pick one I would say the 1st, but if I was going on cover alone, I would probably skip over them!

    hense1kk AT cmich DOT edu

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  51. JessyFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Honestly, I don't really care for any of them. If I had to choose, I'd go with #1

    findjessyhere at gmail dot com

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  52. Keary TaylorFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I'd have to say number 3. If this is a more serious book, 1 looks too cheesy to me. 2 would be my second choice.

    me at kearytaylor dot com

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  53. walkaboutFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Cover#2
    Those eyes! angel or demon!
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  54. Ece RedFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Cover #1 is my favorite

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  55. DovileFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I like cover #1: it's the most eye-catching and interesting, especially if the book is going to have humor.

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  56. Michelle Stockard MillerFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Definitely #2. Good looks can be deceiving, right?!

    Thanks for the chance!

    truebookaddictATgmailDOTcom

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  57. Mandy February 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Hi, stopping by from Eleni @ La Femme Readers blog. :)

    I think for a YA book, #1 is the best cover for your book. It's cute and doesn't make it look too serious like the other two would. I like the other two book covers, but I think #1 would be great for YA.

    I'm going to add Boyfriend from Hell to my Goodreads. It sounds really good. :)

    -Amanda, the Vintage Bookworm
    (vintagebookworm[AT]yahoo[DOT]com

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  58. RachelFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Cover 1, definitely.

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  59. Natasha AreenaFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    I like the first one! More unique!

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  60. PisinatFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I really like Cover#1, I find it funny =)

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  61. JamieFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I like #1 it is very different from what is out now. It really stands out IMO!!

    akascrapaholic [at] gmail [dot] com

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  62. Alex KingFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Yep, number one stands out.

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  63. Veronica CFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I love Cover #1!

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  64. ChaoXiongMaoFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    cover #1 looks awesome!! :)

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  65. Mithee (The Deranged Book Lovers)February 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I would definitely buy cover 1!

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  66. ElisquaredFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Cover 1 is the best! The text and picture placement on the other two aren't very eye catching, but 1 has humor to it that is captivating!

    eliweibley(at)gmail(dot)com

    It's cool you're letting your followers help! Being a part of history is always awesome!

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  67. Amy CFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I like Cover #1.

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  68. A'linaMarch 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Definitely cover #1, I'm lovin' the pitch fork! ;)

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  69. EllzMarch 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I would pick up #1 first. Two is good, but I think #1 is more fun!
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