John Lee Taggart

@golaj

February 9, 2015

Hi friends, honest opinion please on this potential cover…I really like it – but want to get other people’s eyes on it…

Little background on this ~ my Grandma used to always say “the world’s your oyster!”, and would perpetually be so enthusiastic about my trips, and well…just about everything I ever did. So this is a little homage in a way. Sadly she lost her fight with cancer – but the Macmillan nurses (to which the proceeds of the book will go to) were always an amazing help.

I’m still trying to format the thing! It’s coming soon…

www.facebook.coms/storytimewithjohn

www.youtube.com/storytimewithjohn101

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whenihadaseahorse

Feb 9, 2015

Great name!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  Thanks! I think I’ve finally settled on that title 🙂
  
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assortmentbox

Feb 9, 2015

Nice sounds interesting! 🙂

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First Night Design

Feb 9, 2015

Love the cover and the title! The only thing I would say is that the title and author font might be better as a straightforward font and not the same as the blurb, if that makes sense.

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jessmbaum

Feb 9, 2015

It’s definitely memorable and you can’t go wrong with that!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  Cheers Jess 🙂
  
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needhamb

Feb 9, 2015

I think it’s terrific!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  Thank you very much 🙂
  
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A. M. Freeman

Feb 9, 2015

I think it could work, although personally I don’t know if it gives off the impression I usually put with your stories.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  That’s the difficult thing really 😦
  
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  1. A. M. Freeman
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    True, but I’m sure you’ll do fine with it:) Good luck!!
    
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Ray Aguilar

Feb 9, 2015

What a great title and cover! I agree with what First Night Design said about the font. If I came across this book online or at a book store I would definitely pick it up for further inspection.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  Cheers Ray! That means a lot 🙂 Made those alterations suggested – have to say it does look a lot better!
  
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  1. First Night Design
    
    Feb 9, 2015
    
    I think the new title and author font could be a little thinner.
    
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  2. Storytime with John
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    Got it!!!! I’ll edit soon 🙂
    
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Marissa Bergen

Feb 9, 2015

I like it a lot. It somehow captures a childlike view but also conveys something a bit sinister.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  RIght on the money Marissa, as per 😀
  
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edwinasepisodes

Feb 9, 2015

I like it! Love the illustration, and the title is very clever too. Grandmas always give good advice 🙂

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  The best 🙂 thanks Edwina, probably my fave so far anyway.
  
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wanderwolf

Feb 9, 2015

Why “angry”? Why not “funny” or “odd”? I really like the drawing though. That’s pretty cool.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  Thank you! Well, angry oyster has a ring to it! And always at the time, I think the situations are hostile, crazy, or anything else…but it is often when I look back that I can see the positives, and the humour. I didn’t think of it too much to be honest, but that’s probably the reason haha…do you think it works, or no?
  
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  1. wanderwolf
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    Here’s the thing. It makes a lot of sense when you explain it, but unfortunately, not everyone is going to wait to hear the explanation. I wonder if a different adjective (irate or irritated) or a way to break up the stark emotion of this one would help.
    Then again, I look into things too much. I was going off my first reaction, but mine is probably unique. It;s a good title. I may just stick to it.
    
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  2. Storytime with John
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    Nahh I’m open to changes for sure! And it makes a lot of sense…new title coming soon 😉
    
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CupCake

Feb 9, 2015

If the oyster is angry does it still taste good? I like the name!

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  It tastes great, hahaha 😉
  
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zotzotzotblogger

Feb 9, 2015

Hi John. What concerns me about the drawing is the coloring. It’s a little dark and hard to see? In my opinion, it would probably be better to have the picture lighter/more colorful so people can more easily see what’s going on. Also is the whole book going to have illustrations? If I didn’t know anything about it, my first impression would probably be that it’s a children’s book from the title and cover. Sounds like you are some kind of heroine going to vanquish an evil oyster. Just my two cents. Also, if your book is going to be available in the US I’d love to buy it 🙂

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  You’re right it is pretty dark now that I look at it! I wanted to have illustrations throughout, but then I was advised that it would just make it more expensive for the buyer in the long run – which would then mean the final cost would be high. A shame really.
  
  It does look quite childish I think, but I don’t like my face much so I preferred this to like a huge picture of myself on the cover. I don’t know, haha 😦
  
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  1. wanderwolf
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    ah! and I originally meant to reply to this: “but I don’t like my face much so I preferred this to like a huge picture of myself on the cover”…. I like your face!
    and you’ll have to have a small thumbnail on the back at least, so there’s that 😛
    
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  2. Storytime with John
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    Thank you 🙂 that’s kind of you to say! By the way ‘Awkward Oyster’ may be better than ‘Angry Oyster’ right? Hmmm…sorry just in the middle of it now!
    
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  3. wanderwolf
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    Awkward is not bad… keeps the alliteration of the aw, oy sounds…
    
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  4. zotzotzotblogger
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    Awwww that’s too bad.
    
    And as long as you’re happy with it, it’s fine. I wouldn’t advise putting a large picture of yourself on the cover either haha. (Not that I don’t like your face, just seems kinda pompous to have the writer’s face all over the cover). Just wanted to give my honest first impression of the cover, and you can do what you want with it! So far, it seems like a lot of people really like it, but I figured it was better to give my honest opinion than not say anything.
    
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2. wanderwolf
  
  Feb 10, 2015
  
  I think the darkness works. It will be lighter in the actual publication. Also, I’d say it looks more cartoon-y than childish, plus the subtitle gives the reader a good enough idea that this is not about a crime-fighting, oyster buster.(though, grammar note: no comma after “capers.”
  The drawing takes the edge off the word “angry: too, so I think that works out.
  
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gh0stpupp3t

Feb 9, 2015

Haha! The Angry Oyster! I love it! 😀

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  I’m happy to hear that!!
  
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  1. gh0stpupp3t
    
    Feb 10, 2015
    
    It’s funny as all getout, 😀
    
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Paula Antonello Moore

Feb 9, 2015

Catchy Title, cool cover. Nicely done.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  Thank you Paula 🙂
  
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vanbytheriver

Feb 9, 2015

We have a local restaurant called the Ugly Oyster. I like “Angry” better. But, seriously, what does it really mean to say the world is “your oyster” ?…personally, I never wanted one. Except maybe grilled, and in garlic butter.

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  Oooh garlic butter sounds good…I really don’t get the expression either, haha!
  
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TheReviewingFangirl

Feb 9, 2015

I like it! Did you draw it?

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 9, 2015
  
  I did indeed 🙂
  
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pmahaney

Feb 10, 2015

Very sorry about your grandmother John. I think the poster is wonderful, but couldn’t you have come up with a more original name other than John Lee Taggart. :o)

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Melinda de los Santos

Feb 10, 2015

Is that a caricature of you? Is that supposed to be an oyster? (It looks more like a fish.) As regards the cover, unlike my sister, I’m lousy when it comes to interpreting art and poetry. But the cover has wide appeal, and is thankfully G+. 🙂

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1. Storytime with John
  
  Feb 10, 2015
  
  hahahaha! Okay to answer the questions, yes it’s supposed to be me – errr it’s the earth – oyster is just a metaphor I guess, and errrrr…yeah that’s it!
  
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melsenpai

Feb 20, 2015

Wow! A published book!! That is brilliant…do it! The cover looks cool, but a little dark in color, so it’s hard to see the drawn characters. Otherwise, this is just too cool!

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