Hey, folks. I'm talking with my editor right now and he's got a great mock-up of my cover. The only problem is that he and his art department like using just my first name and last name, whereas I'm partial to my full name with the middle name included.
The issue, as usual, comes down to genre. (And a bit of typography.) "Robert Bennett" has the short, sort of bland appeal that most thrillers have - short, forgettable name paired with huge, imposing title. "Robert Jackson Bennett", like "David Foster Wallace," has sort of a more literary appeal, I think, but it can crowd the cover, which I absolutely love.
But forget all that. What's your kneejerk reaction to these names? Which one is more memorable, or which one do you find objectionable?
Pardon the massive vanity, insecurity, and self-indulgence of this poll. I'm just really torn here.
The issue, as usual, comes down to genre. (And a bit of typography.) "Robert Bennett" has the short, sort of bland appeal that most thrillers have - short, forgettable name paired with huge, imposing title. "Robert Jackson Bennett", like "David Foster Wallace," has sort of a more literary appeal, I think, but it can crowd the cover, which I absolutely love.
But forget all that. What's your kneejerk reaction to these names? Which one is more memorable, or which one do you find objectionable?
Pardon the massive vanity, insecurity, and self-indulgence of this poll. I'm just really torn here.