I've been thinking about the "author brand" as opposed to the "book/series brand", and realized that those two things don't have to (and maybe shouldn't) be the same. Up until a few hours ago, my blog very definitely said I was an author of young adult paranormal/fantasy fiction. Which is the truth. But I don't plan to always write in that genre. In fact, there's a very non-paranormal idea that's been hanging out in my head for nearly a year now that I'm very much looking forward to writing.
I don't want people to associate me with only one genre and then be somewhat freaked out one day when I publish something completely different. So ... I'm trying to go for a more "neutral" feel with this blog. Something that doesn't immediately scream Very Specific Genre. Do you think I've succeeded at all? :-)
PS - And April is OVER! Hallelujah!
Spooky - you must have changed it as I was commenting on your last post. I like it. Nice, fresh and clear.
ReplyDeleteI like the look. A bit...cheerier. :o)
ReplyDeleteGood thinking, re the blog and yes I'm shouting Hurray! too.
ReplyDeleteLooks great to me! I definitely get a different feel---and you're right, before your site totally screamed YA paranormal (Which is a GREAT thing) but smart if you're thinking of branching out ;)
ReplyDeleteYay for May! :D
I agree with Joshua that is cheerier, and I think that the paranormal side still comes through with the book covers. Nice redesign!
ReplyDeleteI like the new look - it's clean and professional. I've been thinking about re-doing mine to make it more professional. I'm having artwork done for my first self-pub book and am struggling whether or not to use it on my blog. I don't think I will, but will probably use it on my website. I don't know if you know this, but you can get a free website at weebly.com. You need a domain name, though. You can buy one from them or somewhere else. I think I paid $90 for ten years. You can also get one for about $7 year, so it's very reasonable. It'd be the perfect place to showcase your awesome novelas/covers. P.S. Can't wait to check out your self-publishing posts over at Rachael's blog!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm back! I just checked out your Creepy Hollow page and it's awesome - a perfect showcase. I'm totally going to do that on my blog, too, when I'm ready to publish;)
ReplyDeleteI like this. It's good and it does showcase that you are an author and still your books have links here. It's nice. :)
ReplyDeleteI try not to put authors in a box, so rebranding is perfectly acceptable.
ReplyDeleteI really like the new look, although I miss the purple. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the new look. Easy on the eyes and simple to navigate. Plus, it's just plain lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like the new look! And I also like the new book cover! (I'm so behind on blogging and whatnot. O_O You probably did a post for Traitor's cover and I missed it.)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it through the A-Z Challenge!
It is a clean and clear look. You could be writing about anything and it will blend in here :)
ReplyDeleteSmart move. I think it works for what you want to achieve.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Rachel. It still feels kind of gothic with the pattern, which goes with paranormal. Clever.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely more neutral, and I like the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI like what you've done. And I see why you've done it. The new look is clean and attractive. Well done!
ReplyDeleteStopping by to say hi and see how you're doing.
ReplyDeleteHi! How're you doing?
A great look, Rachel. You're wise not to box yourself in. Gosh, but you're creative with the computer as well as the written word. Great job!
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