How do you approach cover design?
A lot of different factors go into it, though I tend to take a technical approach, being an artist as well as a writer. What will be eye-catching? Does the movement hold the viewers eye? Will it interest the audience you have written for?
What are your five favorite books, and why?
Of Mice and Men- A classic, of course
Gravity- Ok, so I just like Tess Gerritsen. She's awesome, and her approach of using real-life knowledge to make her mysteries more real works so well.
Howl's Moving Castle- Also a movie, but the book is vastly different. They are like two totally different stories. I love them both.
Gregor the Overlander- Written by the author of The Hunger Games and 200% better. Go find it!
Mossflower- It's a childhood thing.
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