Christy Nicholas's Blog, page 8

Searching for your next favorite story?

Historical fiction in KU! Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

Cover Art Critiques

Ah, lush colors, I love you. The greens and yellows, with just a hint of blue and red, remind me of tropical jungles and hidden treasures. The gold font does pop out, though it might do with slightly more contrast.…Read more ›

Cover Art Critiques

And we’re back in my favorite genre, historical fantasy. Now, I’m not a huge fan of the author name being bigger than the title. The few times I can see it working is for authors such as Stephen King, where…Read more ›

Cover Art Critiques

This is definitely an eye-catching cover, and the judicious addition of dripping blood does an excellent job of informing genre. I love the crumbling marble face, as it adds an immediacy to the image, making it intense and personal to…Read more ›

Misfortune of Time is LIVE!

Misfortune of Time, book #6 in The Druid’s Brooch Series, releases today! So, don’t delay! Pick up your copy now!  Her pain spanning over 150 years, can a woman trapped in a loveless union escape without sacrificing her precious grandchild?…Read more ›

Cover Art Critiques

Thrillers are not my genre, and many of the covers are very similar. However, the cleverness of this technique caught my eye, a literal erasure of the woman’s face, reflecting the title. The color scheme is solid, with just a…Read more ›

Cover Art Critiques

Sometimes, a limited color palette is too much of a good thing. I think this cover is a demonstration of that. There isn’t enough contrast to make this amazing image pop at thumbnail size, even though it’s gorgeous, intriguing, and…Read more ›

Fresh Fantasy in Kindle Unlimited!

Want some fresh fantasy in Kindle Unlimited? Look no further! These wonderful authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of books. Available for a limited time. Want to get any of these fantastic fantasy books? CLICK HERE!

Cover Art Critiques

Even though I’ve seen this font a hundred times lately on book covers, I love it. And I adore the gradient given here, to imitate the glow of the sunset around the castle. The addition of the flock of birds…Read more ›

Fill up your reader!

eBook & Paperback Sweepstakes! (2) Winners of eBook “Gift Baskets” of ALL ebooksOther Winners of individual ebooks or paperbacks (randomly selected)