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Branding, Writing, and other Busy Stuff

Time is escaping me. This could very easily be a post about the dangers of time-wasting, but I'd like to stay positive today because Game On 3 is coming along nicely now, and I don't want to jinx it by focusing on anything even slightly negative. (Needless to say, much time-wasting happened, but I'm done with that now!)

I have decided on a release date for the next GO book, and it is quickly approaching. Over the weekend, out of nowhere, I got a surge of motivation to get organised, and part of that organisation involved re-branding my teasers for Game On. You see, everyone else's teaser pictures match. They have the same fonts, and the same style so you can see it and instantly think, "Oh, that's one of (insert author's) teasers!" I wanted that. So, I bring you a couple of examples of my improved teaser pics.



Okay, I do realise the third one is a little different, but by "matching" I mean, the title and author parts look the same, and the fonts match, and they all have the same swirly pattern in the corners. My previous ones were a bit of a mish-mash. I like these a lot more.

On the subject of Game On - I think I am going to do a cover reveal next week. If you're interested in giving me a hand, please leave a comment and your email address if I don't already have it - and I will send over the details during the week!

Also, before I go, don't forget the WIP: The Movie Bloghop is on Friday! Follow the link for details and sign-ups!

That's all for now - my characters are calling me! 



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  1. Jennifer Joyce24 February 2014 at 09:37

    I'll help with your cover reveal! Email is jenniferjoycewrites@gmail.com

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  2. Clare24 February 2014 at 09:46

    You can count me in for the cover reveal. :D

    Love the new teaser images.

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  3. Annalisa Crawford24 February 2014 at 11:46

    You know I'll be up for a cover reveal. I'm more selective now, but you'll always have a spot :-)

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  4. Stina24 February 2014 at 14:45

    Love the teasers. Never thought of branding them before. Cool idea!

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  5. Alex J. Cavanaugh24 February 2014 at 15:25

    Those are cool! I can help with the cover reveal.

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  6. M.J. Fifield24 February 2014 at 16:24

    Oh yay! I didn't miss the movie bloghop! I was thinking it was last Friday.

    And you're always welcome to take over My Pet Blog for a day. mjfifield (at) gmail.

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  7. Suzanne Furness24 February 2014 at 16:30

    Sounds like you've been busy, Kyra. If you need another spot I'm happy to help.

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  8. Carrie Butler24 February 2014 at 17:30

    Hooray for matching things! :D

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  9. Nicole24 February 2014 at 18:29

    Ooh, fancy! Nice branded teasers.

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  10. Christine Rains24 February 2014 at 20:10

    Fantastic! And I'd be happy to help you with a cover reveal. You have my email address. :)

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  11. Sheena-kay Graham24 February 2014 at 20:42

    I'm in! Anything for you Kyra.

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  12. Trisha25 February 2014 at 00:33

    YAY, I'm glad you're going well with your writing. I'm happy to help out with the cover reveal.

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  13. TL25 February 2014 at 02:28

    I think that third works great with the series because it's not a romantic teaser, but one showing off (very nicely) your MC's voice. :)

    I'm happy to help with a cover reveal! tlwatson24 at gmail dotcom

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  14. Neurotic Workaholic25 February 2014 at 05:16

    I like the teasers; I think they look romantic! I wish I could say my characters are calling me, but they're not speaking to me right now because I've been neglecting them for other work.

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  15. Tara Tyler25 February 2014 at 12:02

    your brand seems to be sexy/cute. ha!
    and i will gladly show off your cover. how about on iwsg wed, 3/5? bring it on for game on!

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  16. Suzi25 February 2014 at 12:49

    Count me in for cover reveal

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  17. Morgan25 February 2014 at 17:03

    Kyra, you're doing SUCH a great job. I'm seriously so proud of you!!!! And yay for a cover reveal---I can't wait to see it!!! :)

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  18. Elizabeth Seckman25 February 2014 at 17:14

    Mine are a mish mash too. That's one of the beauties of self-publishing, you can tweak as you see fit. I have to be a pain in the butt to my publisher.

    You've got my email...hit me up, I'd love to help!

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