Stephen Metcalfe

                              

Well, here it is.  Yes.  Cover #3 newly edited by the publishers for my novel Attachment Patterns.  It should be noted that cover #1 was described in an otherwise positive review as “the worst book cover in the history of mankind”.  The publishers took this to heart and immediately insisted on some changes —  if I paid them $100.  What the heck, we were in this together.  Cover #2 was somewhat better (see essay – The New Cover) but still not great.  I suggested again that the canvas had to have a sense of wear to it – of history – and sent them a photo of aged patio stone.  I also felt the frame had to say something more – I sent photos of different frames – and for the third time suggested they create some breaks in the corners to suggest broken (attachment) patterns of human connection.  I now think both canvas and frame look a bit better.  When these changes see the public light of day who is to say.  And really, if I may say so, who cares?  Because it ain’t about the book’s cover, darlin’, is it.  It’s about who’s reading the book and I’m not sure if anyone is and I’m still at a loss as to how to personally get the word out there other than:  HEY!  IF YOU BOUGHT IT AND YOU LIKE IT, PLEASE SAY SO!  PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS!  PLEASE SHARE!  

If anyone has other ideas I’m eager to hear them.